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INTELLIGENT BLIND SPOT

INTERVENTION (I-BSI)

For Canada

WARNING

Applicable law: Canada 310

Failure to follow the warnings and in-

structions for proper use of the I-BSI

system could result in serious injury or

death.

This device complies with Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must ac-

cept any interference, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired opera-

tion of the device.

•

The I-BSI system is not a replace-

ment for proper driving procedure

and is not designed to prevent con-

tact with vehicles or objects. When

changing lanes, always use the side

and rear mirrors and turn and look in

the direction you will move to ensure

it is safe to change lanes. Never rely

solely on the I-BSI system.

Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25GHz

Output power: less than 20 milliwatts

LSD3770

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The I-BSI system uses radar sensors

•

There is a limitation to the detection

capability of the radar or the sonar.

Not every moving object or vehicle

will be detected. Using the I-BSI sys-

tem under some road, ground, lane

marker, traffic or weather conditions

could lead to improper system op-

eration. Always rely on your own op-

eration to avoid accidents.

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installed near the rear bumper to detect

other vehicles in an adjacent lane. In addi-

tion to the radar sensors, the I-BSI system

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uses a camera

installed behind the

windshield to monitor the lane markers of

your traveling lane.

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The I-BSI system helps alert the driver of

other vehicles in adjacent lanes when

changing lanes, and helps assist the driver

to return the vehicle to the center of the

traveling lane.

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SSD1030

Detection zone

The radar sensors can detect vehicles on

either side of your vehicle within the detec-

tion zone shown as illustrated.

The detection zone starts from the outside

mirror of your vehicle and extends approxi-

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

and approximately 10ft (3.0 m) sideways.

LSD3671

1. Side indicator light

2. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator

3. Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) indicator

4. Dynamic driver assistance switch (models without ProPILOT Assist)

5. ProPILOT Assist switch (models with ProPILOT Assist)

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NOTE:

I-BSI SYSTEM OPERATION

• I-BSI warning and system application

will only be activated if the side indica-

tor light is already illuminated when

your vehicle approaches a lane marker.

If another vehicle comes into the de-

tection zone after your vehicle has

crossed a lane marker, no I-BSI warn-

ing or system application will be acti-

vated. (For additional information, see

“I-BSI driving situations” (P.5–52).).

The I-BSI system operates above approxi-

mately 37 mph (60 km/h).

If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the

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detection zone, the side indicator light

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illuminates.

If the turn signal is then activated, the sys-

tem chimes (twice) and the side indicator

light flashes. The side indicator light contin-

ues to flash until the detected vehicle

leaves the detection zone. The brightness

of the side indicator light is adjusted auto-

matically depending on the brightness of

the ambient light.

• The I-BSI system is typically activated

earlier than the Intelligent Lane Inter-

vention (I-LI) system when your vehicle

is approaching a lane marker.

If the I-BSI system is ON and your vehicle

approaches a lane marker while another

vehicle is in the detection zone, the system

chimes (three times) and the side indicator

light flashes. The I-BSI system activates to

help return the vehicle back to the center of

the driving lane. The I-BSI system operates

regardless of turn signal usage.

To turn on the I-BSI system, push the ProPI-

LOT Assist switch on the steering wheel

(models with ProPILOT Assist) or the dy-

namic driver assistance switch (models

without ProPILOT Assist) after starting the

EV system. The I-BSI indicator will illumi-

nate. Push the ProPILOT Assist switch or

the dynamic driver assistance switch

again to turn off the I-BSI system. The I-BSI

indicator will turn off.

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE

I-BSI SYSTEM

Perform the following steps to enable or

disable the I-BSI 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 Intervention” and use

the OK button to turn the system on or

off.

4. Push the ProPILOT Assist switch (mod-

els with ProPILOT Assist) or the dynamic

driver assistance switch (models with-

out ProPILOT Assist) to turn the system

on or off.

NOTE:

When Blind Spot Intervention is ON in the

settings menu, turning the ProPILOT As-

sist switch (if so equipped) ON will acti-

vate the Intelligent Blind Spot Interven-

tion (I-BSI) system at the same time. For

additional information, refer to “Intelli-

gent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” in this

section.

LSD3651

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I-BSI SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

–

A vehicle which your vehicle over-

takes rapidly.

–

On roads where discontinued lane

markers are still detectable.

A vehicle that passes through the

detection zone quickly.

On roads where there are sharp

curves.

Listed below are the system limitations

for the I-BSI system. Failure to operate

the vehicle in accordance with these

system limitations could result in seri-

ous injury or death.

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The radar sensors’ 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.

On roads where there are sharply

contrasting objects, such as shad-

ows, snow, water, wheel ruts,

seams or lines remaining after

road repairs.

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The I-BSI system cannot detect all

vehicles under all conditions.

–

On roads where the traveling lane

merges or separates.

•

The radar sensors may not be able to

detect and activate I-BSI when cer-

tain objects are present such as:

When the vehicle’s traveling direc-

tion does not align with the lane

markers.

•

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.

–

Pedestrians, bicycles, or animals.

Vehicles such as motorcycles, low

height vehicles, or high ground

clearance vehicles.

–

When traveling close to the ve-

hicle in front of you, which ob-

structs the lane camera unit de-

tection range.

–

Vehicles remaining in the detec-

tion zone when you accelerate

from a stop. For additional infor-

mation, refer to “BSI driving situa-

tions” in this section.

The camera may not detect lane

markers in the following situations

and the I-BSI system may not oper-

ate properly.

–

When rain, snow or dirt adheres to

the windshield in front of a lane

camera unit.

When the headlights are not

bright due to dirt on the lens or if

aiming is not adjusted properly.

–

On roads where there are multiple

parallel lane markers; lane mark-

ers that are faded or not painted

clearly; yellow painted lane mark-

ers; non-standard lane markers;

lane markers covered with water,

dirt, snow, etc.

–

Oncoming vehicles.

A vehicle merging into an adjacent

lane at a speed approximately the

same as your vehicle.

When strong light enters a lane

camera unit. (For example: light

directly shines on the front of the

vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)

–

A vehicle approaching rapidly

from behind.

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When a sudden change in bright-

ness occurs. (For example: when

the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel

or under a bridge.)

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Excessive noise (e.g., audio system

volume, open vehicle window) will in-

terfere with the chime sound, and it

may not be heard.

•

Do not use the I-BSI system under the

following conditions because the

system may not function properly.

I-BSI DRIVING SITUATIONS

Indicator on

–

During bad weather (for example:

rain, fog, snow, etc.).

When driving on slippery roads,

such as on ice or snow, etc.

Indicator off

When driving on winding or un-

even roads.

Indicator flashing

LSD2299

Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind

Another vehicle approaching

from behind

Illustration 1: The side indicator light illumi-

nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone

from behind in an adjacent lane.

When there is a lane closure due to

road repairs.

When driving in a makeshift or

temporary lane.

When driving on roads where the

lane width is too narrow.

When driving with a tire that is not

within normal tire conditions (e.g.,

tire wear, low tire pressure, instal-

lation of spare tire, tire chains,

nonstandard wheels).

–

When the vehicle is equipped with

non-original brake parts or sus-

pension parts.

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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 be-

fore a vehicle enters the detection zone,

the side indicator light will flash but no

chime will sound when the other vehicle

is detected.

LSD2300

LSD3775

Illustration 2 – Approaching from

behind

Illustration 3 – Approaching from

behind

Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn

signal then the system chimes a sound

(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.

Illustration 3: If the I-BSI system is on and

your vehicle approaches a lane marker

while another vehicle is in the detection

zone, the system chimes (three times) and

the side indicator light flashes. Then the

I-BSI system activates to help return the

vehicle back to the center of the driving

lane.

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LSD2302

LSD2303

LSD2072

Illustration 4– Overtaking another

vehicle

Illustration 5– Overtaking another

vehicle

Illustration 6– Overtaking another

vehicle

Illustration 5: If the driver activates the turn

signal while another vehicle is in the detec-

tion zone, then the system chimes (twice)

and the side indicator light flashes.

Illustration 6: If the I-BSI system is on and

your vehicle approaches a lane marker

while another vehicle is in the detection

zone, the system chimes (three times) and

the side indicator light flashes. The I-BSI

system activates to help return the vehicle

back to the center of the driving lane.

Overtaking another vehicle

Illustration 4: The side indicator light illumi-

nates if you overtake a vehicle and that

vehicle stays in the detection zone for ap-

proximately 3 seconds.

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NOTE:

• When overtaking several vehicles in a row,

the vehicles after the first vehicle may not

be detected if they are traveling close to-

gether.

• The radar sensors may not detect slower

moving vehicles if they are passed

quickly.

• If the driver activates the turn signal be-

fore a vehicle enters the detection zone,

the side indicator light will flash but no

chime will sound when the other vehicle

is detected.

LSD2305

Illustration 7– Entering from the side

Entering from the side

LSD2308

Illustration 8– Entering from the side

Illustration 8: If the driver activates the turn

signal while another vehicle is in the detec-

tion zone, then the side indicator light

flashes and a chime will sound twice.

Illustration 7: The side indicator light illumi-

nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone

from either side.

NOTE:

If the driver activates the turn signal be-

fore a vehicle enters the detection zone,

the side indicator light will flash but no

chime will sound when another vehicle is

detected.

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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NOTE:

• 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.

• 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.

• I-BSI will not operate or will stop oper-

ating and only a warning chime will

sound under the following conditions:

– When the brake pedal is depressed.

– When the vehicle is accelerated dur-

ing I-BSI system operation.

SSD1094

LSD2051

Illustration 9– Entering from the side

Illustration 9: If the I-BSI system is on and

your vehicle approaches the lane marker

while another vehicle is in the detection

zone, the system chimes (three times) and

the side indicator light flashes. The I-BSI

system activates to help return the vehicle

back to the center of the driving lane.

Illustration 10: – Entering from the side

Illustration 10: The I-BSI system will not op-

erate if your vehicle is on a lane marker

when another vehicle enters the detection

zone. In this case only the BSW system op-

erates.

– When steering quickly.

– When the ICC, I-FCW or AEB with Pe-

destrian Detection warnings sound.

– When the hazard warning flashers

are operated.

– When driving on a curve at a high

speed.

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The I-BSI system is not available until the

conditions no longer exist. For additional

information, refer to “System maintenance”

in this section.

Action to take:

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY

UNAVAILABLE

When the interior temperature is reduced,

push the ProPILOT Assist switch (models

with ProPILOT Assist) or the dynamic driver

assistance switch (models without ProPI-

LOT Assist) again to turn the I-BSI system

back on.

Under the following conditions, a chime will

sound, the following message will appear

in the vehicle information display and the

I-BSI system will be turned off automati-

cally. The I-BSI system will not be available

until the conditions no longer exist.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,

turn the I-BSI system on again. If the “Un-

available: Side Radar Obstruction” warning

message appears even after the I-BSI sys-

tem is turned on again, stop the vehicle in a

safe location, place the vehicle in the P

(Park) position and turn the EV system off.

Check for and remove objects obscuring

the radar sensors on the rear bumper, and

restart the EV system.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

• “Not available Poor Road Conditions”

When the I-BSI system malfunctions, it will

be turned off automatically, a chime will

sound, and the “Not available System Mal-

function” warning message with the BSW

indicator (orange) will appear in the vehicle

information display.

• When the VDC system (except TCS func-

tion) or ABS operates.

• “Currently not available”

• When the VDC system is turned off.

Action to take:

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight

under high temperature conditions (over

approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then the

I-BSI system is turned on, the I-BSI system

may be deactivated automatically. The

“Unavailable: High Cabin Temperature”

warning message will appear in the vehicle

information display.

When the above conditions no longer exist,

push the ProPILOT Assist switch (models

with ProPILOT Assist) or the dynamic driver

assistance switch (models without ProPI-

LOT Assist) again to turn the I-BSI system

back on.

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

“Not available System Malfunction” warning

message with the BSW indicator (orange)

continues to be displayed, have the I-BSI

system checked. It is recommended you

visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this

service.

When radar blockage is detected, the I-BSI

system will be turned off automatically, a

chime will sound and the “Unavailable: Side

Radar Obstruction” warning message will

appear in the vehicle information display.

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Do not attach stickers (including transpar-

ent material), install accessories or apply

additional paint near the radar sensors.

• 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. It is recommended

that you contact a NISSAN certified LEAF

dealer if the camera unit is damaged due

to an accident.

Do not strike or damage the area around

the radar sensors.

It is recommended you visit a NISSAN cer-

tified LEAF dealer if the area around the

radar sensors is damaged due to a colli-

sion.

Radio frequency statement

For USA

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The lane camera unit

for I-BSI system is

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FCC ID: OAYSRR3B

located above the inside mirror. To keep

the proper operation of I-BSI and prevent a

system malfunction, be sure to observe

the following:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

LSD3770

• Always keep the windshield clean.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

(1) This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

• Do not attach a sticker (including trans-

parent material) or install an accessory

near the camera unit.

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The two radar sensors

for the I-BSI sys-

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tem are located near the rear bumper. Al-

ways keep the area near the radar sensors

clean.

(2) this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

• 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.

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 authority

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 radar sensors.

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