Get Starting and driving -> Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systems (if equipped) Guide for Nissan X Trail SUV Second Generation (2007-2012)

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steep descent that engine braking alone in Four-Wheel

Drive (4WD) mode cannot control the speed.

When driving forward on the descent, the speed can

be adjusted by the brake or accelerator operation. The

system maintains the speed for reverse driving on the

descent.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH

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When additional braking is required on steep downhill

roads, activate the hill descent control system by

pushing the hill descent control switch on.

When the hill descent control system is activated, the

hill descent control system on indicator light

will

il luminate. (S ee “Hill descent control system on

indicator light” (P.2-18).) Also, the stop/tail lights

illuminate while the hill descent control system is

applying the brakes to control the vehicle speed.

To activate the hill descent control system, satisfy all of

the following conditions:

. Shift the transmission to the forward or reverse

gear.

. Turn the 4WD mode switch to the LOCK mode

and drive the vehicle at a speed under 25 km/h

(15 MPH).

. Push the hill descent control switch to the “ON”

position.

If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed while the

hill descent control system is on, the system will stop

operating temporarily. As soon as the accelerator or

brake pedal is released, the hill descent control system

begins to function again if the hill descent control

operating conditions are fulfilled.

The hill descent control system on indicator light blinks

if the hill descent control switch is on and all conditions

for system activation are not met, or if the system

becomes disengaged for any reason.

When the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 MPH),

the 4WD mode indicator light changes from LOCK to

AUTO. Once the speed decreases to 25 km/h (15

MPH), turn the 4WD mode switch to LOCK again to

turn on the hill descent control system.

To turn off the hill descent control system, push the hill

descent control switch to the OFF position.

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The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system helps alert the

driver of oth er vehicles in adjacent lanes when

changing lanes.

The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system helps

alert the driver when the vehicle is traveling close to

either the left or the right of a traveling lane.

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The BSW/LDW systems use the rearview camera unit

with automatic washer and blower.

WARNING:

. The BSW system is not a replacement for

proper driving procedure and is not de-

signed to prevent contact 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 BSW system.

. The LDW system is only a warning device to

help inform the driver of a potential unin-

tended lane departure. It will not steer the

vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the

driver’ s responsibility to s tay alert, drive

safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane,

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BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW)/

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)

SYSTEMS (if equipped)

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and be in control of the vehicle at all times.

. The camera unit may not function properly

under the following conditions:

— When towing a trailer (for Australia, New

Zealand and South Africa).

— When strong light enters the camera

unit. (For example, light directly shines

on the rear of the vehicle at sunrise or

sunset.)

— When ambient brightness changes sud-

denly. (For example, when the vehicle

enters or exits a tunnel or passes under

a bridge.)

. If the camera lens is excessively dirty, the

a utomatic w asher may not be able to

completely clean the lens. This could result

in the camera not detecting vehicles or lane

markers.

. Excessive noise (for example, audio system

volume, open vehicle window) will interfere

with the chime sound, and it may not be

heard.

BSW SYSTEM OPERATION

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Blind Spot Indicator light

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BSW indicator (in the Vehicle information display)

The BSW system operates above approximately 32

km/h (20 MPH).

When the camera unit detects vehicles in the detection

zone, the Blind Spot Indicator light located inside the

outside mirrors will illuminate. If the turn signal is then

activated, the system chimes (twice) and the Blind

Spot Indicator light flashes to alert the driver.

The Blind Spot Indicator light continues to flash until

the detected vehicle(s) leave the detection zone.

Detection zone

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The camera unit can detect vehicles on either side of

your vehicle when part of another vehicle is within the

detection zone shown as illustrated.

This detection zone typically starts from the outside

mirror of your vehicle and extends approximately 3 m

(10 ft) behind the rear bumper, and approximately 3 m

(10 ft) sideways.

NOTE:

The Blind Spot Indicator light will illuminate for

a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed

in the “ON” position.

The brightness of the Blind Spot Indicator lights is

adjusted automatically depending on the brightness of

the ambient light.

A chime sounds if the camera unit has already

detected vehicles when the driver activates the turn

signal. If a vehicle comes into the detection zone after

the driver activates the turn signal, then only the Blind

Spot Indicator light flashes and no chime sounds. (See

“BSW driving situations” (P.5-33).)

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Turning on or off the BSW system

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The BSW system is turned on or off using the settings

menu in the vehicle information display.

SYSTEM ON:

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The BSW indicator (white) in the vehicle information

display will appear.

SYSTEM OFF:

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The BSW indicator (white) in the vehicle information

display will off.

Perform the following steps to enable or disable the

BSW system.

1. Use the

button until “Settings” displays in the

vehicle information display. Use the

to select

“Driver Assistance”. Then press the ENTER

button.

2. Select “Driving Aids”, and press the ENTER

button.

3. To set the BSW system to on or off, use the

buttons to navigate in the menu and use the

ENTER button to select or change an item:

Select “Blind Spot” and press the ENTER

button.

To turn on the warning, use the ENTER button

to check box for “Warning (BSW)”

WARNING:

. The camera unit may not be able to detect

when certain objects are present such as:

— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals

— Some types of small vehicles such as

motorcycles and very short length vehi-

cles

— Oncoming vehicles

— A vehicle approaching rapidly from be-

hind. (See “BSW driving situations” (P.5-

33).)

— A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes

rapidly. (See “BSW driving situations”

(P.5-33).)

— A vehicle that merges or changes lanes

rapidly directly next to your vehicle.

. The camera unit may not be able to detect

properly when your vehicle travels beside

the middle section of a vehicle with long

wheelbase (for example, trailer truck, semi-

trailer, tractor).

. The camera detection zone is design ed

based on a standard lane width. When

driving in a wider lane, the camera unit

may not detect vehicles in an adjacent lane.

When driving in a narrow lane, the camera

unit may detect vehicles driving two lanes

away.

. The camera unit is designed to ignore most

stationary objects, however objects such as

guardrails, walls, foliage and parked vehi-

cles may occasionally be detected. This is a

normal operating condition.

. The camera unit may detect the reflected

image of vehicles or roadside objects that

are not actually in the detection zone,

especially when the road is wet.

BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS

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Another vehicle approaching from behind

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The Blind Spot Indicator light illuminates if a vehicle

enters the detection zone from behind in an adjacent

lane.

However, if the overtaking vehicle is traveling much

faster than your vehicle, the indicator light may not

illuminate before the detected vehicle is beside your

vehicle. Always use the side and rear mirrors and turn

and look in the direction your vehicle will move to

ensure it is safe to change lanes.

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If the driver activates the turn signal, then the Blind

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Spot Indicator light flashes and a chime will sound

twice.

NOTE:

If the driver activates the turn signal before a

vehicle enters the detection zone, the Blind Spot

Indicator light will flash but no chime will sound

when the other vehicle is detected.

Overtaking other vehicles

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The Blind Spo t Indicator light ill uminates if y ou

over take a vehicle and that veh icle stays in the

detection zone for approximately 3 seconds.

The came ra unit may no t detect slower movi ng

vehicles if they are passed quickly.

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If the driver activates the turn signal while another

vehicle is in the detection zone, then the Blind Spot

Indicator light flashes and a chime will sound twice.

LDW SYSTEM OPERATION

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LDW indicator (in the Vehicle information display)

The LDW system operates above approximately 70

km/h (45 MPH).

When the vehicle approaches either the left or the right

of the traveling lane, the LDW system will chime a

sound and the LDW indicator (orange) on the meter

will blink to alert the driver.

The LDW system is not designed to operate under the

following conditions.

. When you operate the lane change signal and

change traveling lanes in the direction of the

signal. (The LDW system will become operable

again approximately 2 seconds after the lane

change signal is turned off.)

. When the vehicle speed is less than approximately

70 km/h (45 MPH).

Turning on or off the LDW system

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The LDW system is turned on or off using the settings

menu in the vehicle information display.

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SYSTEM ON:

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The LDW indicator (white) in the vehicle information

display will appear.

SYSTEM OFF:

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The LDW indicator (white) in the vehicle information

display will off.

Perform the following steps to enable or disable the

LDW system.

1. Use the

button until “Settings” displays in the

vehicle information display. Use the

to select

“Driver Assistance”. Then press the ENTER

button.

2. Select “Driving Aids”, and press the ENTER

button.

3. To set the LDW system to on or off, use the

buttons to navigate in the menu and use the

ENTER button to select “Lane” and press the

ENTER button.

WARNING:

. The camera unit may not be able to detect

properly under the following conditions:

— On roads where there are multiple

parallel lane markers; lane markers that

are faded or not painted clearly; yellow

painted lane markers; nonstandard lane

markers; or lane markers covered with

water, dirt, snow, etc.

— On roads where the discontinued lane

markers are still detectable.

— On roads where there are sharp curves.

— On roads where there are sharply con-

tr asting objects, such as shadows,

snow, water, wheel ruts, seams or lines

remaining after road repairs. (The LDW

system could detect these items as lane

markers.)

— On roads where the travelin g lane

merges or separates.

— When the vehicle’s traveling direction

does not align with the lane marker.

— When the road surface is very dark due

to weak ambient light or impaired tail

lamp.

. When driving on a curved road, warning will

be late on the outside of the curve.

BSW/LDW TEMPORARY DISABLED STA-

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Under the following condition, the BSW and/or LDW

system is turned off temporarily, the BSW indicator

(white) and/or LDW indicator (white) will blink, and the

following message will appear in the vehicle informa-

tion display:

. “Back Door Open”

When the above condition is corrected, the BSW and/

or LDW system will resume automatically.

BSW/LDW AUTOMATIC DEACTIVATION

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When dirt, rain or snow accumulates on the camera,

the BSW and/or LDW system will be turned off

automatically and cannot be removed by the automatic

washer and blower. The BSW indicator (white) and/or

LDW indicator (white) will blink, and the “Not available

Clean Rear Camera” message will appear i n the

vehicle information display.

Action to take:

If the message appears, park the vehicle in a safe

place, clean the camera unit with a soft cloth. Then turn

off and restart the engine.

BSW/LDW MALFUNCTION

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When the BSW and/or LDW system malfunctions,

they will be turned off automatically, the BSW indicator

(orange) and/or LDW indicator (orange) will illuminate

and the “System fault” message will appear in the

vehicle information display.

Action to take:

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn off and restart

the engine. If the BSW indicator (orange) and/or LDW

indicator (orange) continues to illuminate, have the

BSW and/or LDW system checked by a NISSAN

dealer.

CAMERA UNIT MAINTENANCE

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The rearview camera unit

for the LDW/BSW

systems is located above the rear licence plate. To

maintain the proper operati on of the LDW/BSW

systems and help keep the system functioning, be

sure to observe the following:

. Always keep the camera unit clean. Be careful not

to damage the nozzle of automatic washer and

blower.

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