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BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW)

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.

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Detection zone

The BSW system uses radar sensors

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.

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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system 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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Side indicator light

Vehicle information display

BSW SYSTEM OPERATION

The BSW system operates above approxi-

Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left

mately 20 MPH (32 km/h).

side)

If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the

detection zone, the side indicator light

illuminates.

If the turn signal is then activated, the

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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.

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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.

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Vehicle information display

HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSW

SYSTEM

Perform the following steps to enable or

Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left

side)

.

The BSW system cannot detect all

disable the BSW system.

1. Press the

vehicles under all conditions.

button until “Set-

.

The radar sensors may not be

able to detect and activate BSW

tings” appears in the vehicle informa-

tion display and then press “OK”

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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.

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

chime sound, and it may not be

heard.

BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS

Indicator on

.

— Oncoming vehicles.

Indicator off

— 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

Indicator flashing

— 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

.

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Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind

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Illustration 2 – Approaching from behind

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Illustration 3 – Overtaking another vehicle

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.

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.

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.

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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the other vehicle is detected.

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Illustration 4 – Overtaking another vehicle

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Illustration 5 – Entering from the side

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.

Entering from the side

Illustration 5: The side indicator light

illuminates if a vehicle enters the detec-

tion zone from either side.

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

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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

sage will appear in the vehicle informa-

.

tion display

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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-

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

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condition may also be caused by objects

such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the

radar sensors.

apply additional paint near the radar

sensors.

Do not strike or damage the area around

NOTE:

the radar sensors.

If the BSW system stops working, the

See a NISSAN dealer or other authorized

repair shop if the area around the radar

sensors is damaged due to a collision.

Radio frequency statement

For USA

RCTA system will also stop working.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer

exist, the system will resume automati-

cally.

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If the “Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruc-

tion” warning message continues to ap-

pear, have the system checked. It is

recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause

undesired operation.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The two radar sensors

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

for the BSW

When the BSW system malfunctions, it will

be turned off automatically and the

system malfunction warning message will

appear in the vehicle information display.

system are located near the rear bumper.

Always keep the area near the radar

sensors clean.

FCC Warning

The radar sensors may be blocked by

temporary ambient conditions such as

splashing water, mist or fog.

The blocked condition may also be

caused by objects such as ice, frost or

dirt obstructing the radar sensors.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment

NOTE:

If the BSW system stops working, the

RCTA system will also stop working.

For Canada

Action to take:

This device complies with Industry Ca-

nada 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 accept any interference, including

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn

the engine off and restart the engine. If

the message continues to appear, have

the BSW system checked. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for

this service.

Check for and remove objects obstruct-

ing the area around the radar sensors.

Do not attach stickers (including trans-

parent material), install accessories or

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