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BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW)

WARNING

• Do not place reflective materials, such as

white paper or a mirror, on the instru-

ment panel. The reflection of sunlight

may adversely affect the camera unit’s

capability of detecting the lane markers.

Failure to follow the warnings and in-

structions for proper use of the BSW

system could result in serious injury or

death.

• Do not strike or damage the areas

around the camera unit. Do not touch the

camera lens or remove the screw located

on the camera unit. If the camera unit is

damaged due to an accident, it is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN certified

LEAF dealer.

•

The BSW system is not a replacement

for proper driving procedures and is

not designed to prevent contact with

vehicles or objects. When changing

lanes, always use the side and rear

mirrors and turn and look in the di-

rection your vehicle will move to en-

sure it is safe to change lanes. Never

rely solely on the BSW system.

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The BSW system uses radar sensors

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installed near the rear bumper to detect

other vehicles in an adjacent lane.

The BSW system helps alert the driver of

other vehicles in adjacent lanes when

changing lanes.

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Detection zone

The radar sensors can detect vehicles on

either side of your vehicle within the detec-

tion zone shown as illustrated. This detec-

tion zone starts from the outside mirror of

your vehicle and extends approximately

10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rear bumper, and

approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) sideways.

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The BSW system automatically turns on

every time the EV system is started, as long

as it is activated using the settings menu

on the vehicle information display.

BSW SYSTEM OPERATION

1. Side Indicator Light

2. BSW Indicator

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 (1)

illuminates. If the turn signal is then acti-

vated, the system chimes (twice), the side

indicator light flashes, and the BSW indica-

tor (2) illuminates (yellow) in the vehicle in-

formation display. The side indicator light

continues to flash until the detected ve-

hicle leaves the detection zone.

The side indicator light illuminates for a few

seconds when the power 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 infor-

mation, refer to “BSW driving situations” in

this section

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE

BSW SYSTEM

Perform the following steps to enable or

disable the BSW system:

1. Press the

plays in the vehicle information display.

Use the button to select “Driver As-

button until “Settings” dis-

sistance.” Then press the OK button.

2. Select “Blind Spot” and press the OK

button.

3. Select “Blind Spot Warning” and use the

OK button to turn the system on or off.

NOTE:

When enabling/disabling the system,

the system will retain current settings

even if the EV system is restarted.

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BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

–

A vehicle that passes through the

detection zone quickly.

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Do not attach stickers (including

transparent material), install acces-

sories or apply additional paint near

the radar sensors. These conditions

may reduce the ability of the radar to

detect other vehicles.

When overtaking several vehicles

in a row, the vehicles after the first

vehicle may not be detected if

they are traveling close together.

Listed below are the system limitations

for the BSW system. Failure to operate

the vehicle in accordance with these

system limitations could result in seri-

ous injury or death.

Excessive noise (for example, audio

system volume, open vehicle win-

dow) will interfere with the chime

sound, and it may not be heard.

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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 ve-

hicles in an adjacent lane. When driv-

ing in a narrow lane, the radar sen-

sors may detect vehicles driving two

lanes away.

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The BSWsystem cannot detect all ve-

hicles under all conditions.

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The radar sensors may not be able to

detect and activate BSW when cer-

tain objects are present such as:

–

Pedestrian, bicycles, animals.

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The radar sensors are designed to ig-

nore most stationary objects; how-

ever, objects such as guardrails,

walls, foliage and parked vehicles

may occasionally be detected. This is

a normal operation condition.

Vehicles such as motorcycles, low

height vehicles, or high ground

clearance vehicles.

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Oncoming vehicles.

Vehicles remaining in the detec-

tion zone when you accelerate

from a stop.

The following conditions may reduce

the ability of the radar to detect other

vehicles:

–

A vehicle merging into an adjacent

lane at a speed approximately the

same as your vehicle.

–

Severe weather

Road spray

–

A vehicle approaching rapidly

from behind.

Ice/frost/dirt/snow build-up on

the vehicle

A vehicle which your vehicle over-

takes rapidly.

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NOTE:

• The radar sensors may not detect ve-

hicles which are approaching rapidly

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 1 – Approaching from behind

BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS

Illustration 1: The side indicator light illumi-

nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone

from behind in an adjacent lane.

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Illustration 2 – Approaching from behind

Another vehicle approaching

from behind

Illustration 2: If the driver activates the

turn signal when another vehicle is in the

detection zone, then the system chimes

(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.

Indicator on

Indicator off

Indicator flashing

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• 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

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.

Overtaking another vehicle

Illustration 3: The side indicator light illu-

minates if you overtake a vehicle and that

vehicle stays in the detection zone for ap-

proximately 2 seconds.

NOTE:

• When overtaking several vehicles in a

row, the vehicles after the first vehicle

may not be detected if they are travel-

ing close together.

• The radar sensors may not detect

slower moving vehicles if they are

passed quickly.

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• The radar sensors may not detect a ve-

hicle which is traveling at about the

same speed as your vehicle when it en-

ters the detection zone.

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Illustration 5 – Entering from the side

Entering from the 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.

Illustration 5: The side indicator light illu-

minates if a vehicle enters the detection

zone from either side.

NOTE:

• 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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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY

UNAVAILABLE

When radar blockage is detected, the sys-

tem will be deactivated automatically. The

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BSW indicator

will blink (yellow) in the

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vehicle information display. The indicator

next to “Blind spot” in the “Driving Aids”

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menu

will also blink (yellow).

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The system is not available until the condi-

tions no longer exist.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-

porary ambient conditions such as splash-

ing water, mist or fog. The blocked condi-

tion may also be caused by objects such as

ice, frost or dirt obstructing the radar sen-

sors.

NOTE:

If the BSW system stops working, the

RCTA system will also stop working.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,

the system will resume automatically.

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Do not attach stickers (including transpar-

ent material), install accessories or apply

additional paint near the radar sensors.

Malfunction

If the BSW system malfunctions, it will turn

off automatically. The BSW indicator will il-

luminate (yellow) in the vehicle information

display. The indicator next to “Blind spot” in

the “Driving Aids” menu will also illuminate

(yellow).

Do not strike or damage the area around

the radar sensors. It is recommended that

you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if

the area around the radar sensors is dam-

aged due to a collision.

NOTE:

Radio frequency statement

For USA

If the BSW system stops working, the

RCTA system will also stop working.

Action to take:

FCC : OAYSRR3B

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the

vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the EV

system off and restart the EV system. If the

indicators continue to appear, have the

system checked. It is recommended that

you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for

this service.

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

1

The two radar sensors

for the BSW and

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must ac-

cept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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RCTA systems are located near the rear

bumper. Always keep the area near the ra-

dar sensors clean.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-

porary ambient conditions such as splash-

ing water, mist or fog.

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s author-

ity to operate the equipment.

The blocked condition may also be caused

by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-

structing the radar sensors.

Check for and remove objects obstructing

the area around the radar sensors.

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