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reached normal levels, the warning
should disappear.
If the warning continues to display, have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P.5-35), “Intel-
ligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-86) or
“Traffic Sign Recognition” (P.2-43).
35. Not Available: Poor Road Con-
ditions warning (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system or the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
becomes unavailable because the road
is slippery. See “Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI)” (P.5-40) or “Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC)” (P.5-75).
36. Currently unavailable warning
This message appears when the Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system or the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
becomes unavailable because the VDC is
turned off or operates. For additional
information, refer to “Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-40) or “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-75).
37. Forward Driving Aids Tempora-
rily Disabled Front Sensor Blocked/
Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruc-
tion warning
This message appears when the front
radar sensor may be obstructed due to:
.mud, dirt, snow, ice, etc.
. inclement weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc)
All forward driving aids are temporarily
disabled until the system detects that the
front radar sensor is no longer ob-
structed.
See “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection system” (P.5-
97), “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)” (P.5-107) or “ProPILOT assist” (P.5-
64).
38. Unavailable: Side Radar Ob-
struction warning
This warning appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)/Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) system becomes unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected.
(See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-46) or
“Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P.5-54).)
39. Press Brake Pedal warning (for
electronic parking brake equipped
models)
This indicator appears in the following
situations:
. The driver tries to release the electro-
nic parking brake manually without
depressing the brake pedal.
. The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill
and there is a possibility of moving
backward, even if the electronic park-
ing brake is applied.
. This warning appears if the vehicle
moves while the automatic brake hold
(if so equipped) is activated.
40. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
indicator
This indicator shows when the LDW and/
or I-LI systems are engaged.
See “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” (P.5-
35) or “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)”
(P.5-40).
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5-46Starting and driving
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the
BSW system could result in serious
injury or death.
.The BSW system is not a replace-
ment for proper driving proce-
dure and is not designed to
prevent contact with vehicles or
objects. When changing lanes, al-
ways use the side and rear mir-
rors and turn and look in the
direction your vehicle will move
to ensure it is safe to change
lanes. Never rely solely on the
BSW system.
The BSW system helps alert the driver of
other vehicles in adjacent lanes when
changing lanes.
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The BSW system uses radar sensorsinstalled near the rear bumper to detect
other vehicles in an adjacent lane.
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Detection zone
The radar sensors can detect vehicles on
either side of your vehicle within the
detection zone shown as illustrated. This
detection zone starts from the outside
mirror of your vehicle and extends ap-
proximately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rear
bumper, and approximately 10 ft (3.0 m)
sideways.
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW)
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Side indicator lightVehicle information displaySteering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 MPH (32 km/h).
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side indicator light
illuminates.
If the turn signal is then activated, thesystem chimes (twice) and the side in-
dicator light flashes. The side indicator
light continues to flash until the detected
vehicle leaves the detection zone.
The side indicator light illuminates for a
few seconds when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
The brightness of the side indicator light
is adjusted automatically depending on
the brightness of the ambient light.
If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal,
then only the side indicator light flashes
and no chime sounds. For additional
information, refer to “BSW driving situa-
tions” (P.5-49).
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Vehicle information displaySteering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSW
SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system.
1. Press the
button until “Set-
tings” appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display and then press “OK” button. Use the
button to select
“Driver Assistance”. Then press the
“OK” button.
2. Select “Driving Aids” and press the “OK” button.
3. Use the
buttons to navigate in the
menu and use the “OK” button to
select or change an item.
.Select “Blind Spot” and press the “OK” button.
Use the “OK” button to check/
uncheck the box for “Warning.”
NOTE:
The system will retain current settings
in the vehicle information display even
if the engine is restarted.
BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limita-
tions for the BSW system. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordance
with these system limitations could
result in serious injury or death.
. The BSW system cannot detect all
vehicles under all conditions.
. The radar sensors may not be
able to detect and activate BSW
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when certain objects are present
such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
— Vehicles such as motorcycles,low height vehicles, or high
ground clearance vehicles.
— Oncoming vehicles.
— Vehicles remaining in the de- tection zone when you accel-
erate from a stop.
— A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane at a speed ap-
proximately the same as your
vehicle.
— A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind.
— A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes rapidly.
— A vehicle that passes through the detection zone quickly.
— When overtaking several vehi- cles in a row, the vehicles after
the first vehicle may not be
detected if they are traveling
close together.
. The radar sensor’s detection zone
is designed based on a standard
lane width. When driving in a wider lane, the radar sensors
may not detect vehicles in an
adjacent lane. When driving in a
narrow lane, the radar sensors
may detect vehicles driving two
lanes away.
. The radar sensors are designed
to ignore most stationary objects,
however objects such as guard-
rails, walls, foliage and parked
vehicles may occasionally be de-
tected. This is a normal operation
condition.
. The following conditions may re-
duce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles:
— Severe weather
— Road spray
— Ice/frost/dirt build-up on the
vehicle
. Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install ac-
cessories or apply additional
paint near the radar sensors.
These conditions may reduce the
ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles.
. Excessive noise (for example,
audio system volume, open vehi-
cle window) will interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be
heard.
BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS
Indicator on
Indicator off
Indicator flashing
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Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
Illustration 1: The side indicator light
illuminates if a vehicle enters the detec-
tion zone from behind in an adjacent lane.
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Illustration 2 – Approaching from behind
Illustration 2: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.The radar sensors may not detect
vehicles which are approaching ra-
pidly from behind.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when
the other vehicle is detected.
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Illustration 3 – Overtaking another vehicle
Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 3: The side indicator light
illuminates if you overtake a vehicle and
that vehicle stays in the detection zone
for approximately 2 seconds.
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Illustration 4 – Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 4: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.When overtaking several vehicles in
a row, the vehicles after the first
vehicle may not be detected if they
are traveling close together.
. The radar sensors may not detect
slower moving vehicles if they are
passed quickly.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when the other vehicle is detected.
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Illustration 5 – Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 5: The side indicator light
illuminates if a vehicle enters the detec-
tion zone from either side.
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Illustration 6 – Entering from the side
Illustration 6: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.The radar sensors may not detect a
vehicle which is traveling at about
the same speed as your vehicle
when it enters the detection zone.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when
the other vehicle is detected.
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Vehicle information display
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the BSW
system will be turned off automatically, a
chime will sound and the “Unavailable:
Side Radar Obstruction” warning mes- sage will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display
.
The system is not available until the
conditions no longer exist.
The radar sensors may be blocked by
temporary ambient conditions such as
splashing water, mist or fog. The blocked