If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the detection zone, the Blind spot warning indicator light located inside the outside mirrors illuminates. If the turn signal is then activated, the system chimes a sound (twice) and the Blind spot warning indicator light flashes. The Blind spot warning indicator light continues to flash until the detected vehicles leave the detection zone.

The Blind spot warning indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

The brightness of the Blind spot warning indicator lights is adjusted automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.

A chime sounds if the radar sensors have 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 system indicator light flashes and no chime sounds. See “BSW/BSI driving situations” in this section.

The BSW system automatically turns on every time the engine is started, as long as it is activated using the settings menu on the meter display.

When the warning systems switch is turned off, the indicator 1 on the switch is off. The indicator will also be off if the BSW, the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and the Forward CollisionWarning (FCW) systems are deactivated.

How to enable/disable the BSW system

Perform the following steps to enable or disable the BSW system.

1. Press the button until “Settings” displays in the vehicle information display. Use the to select “Driver Assistance”.

Then press the ENTER button.
2. Select “Driver 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)”
– To turn on the system, use the ENTER button to check box for “Assistance (BSI)”
– Use the ENTER button to toggle through the brightness choices — “Bright / STD/Dark”

BSW temporarily not available

When the “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction” message will appear in the meter display, a chime will sound, the warning systems switch indicator will blink and the BSW system will be not available.

When the above condition no longer exist, the BSW system will resume automatically. For additional information, see “Side radar maintenance” in this section.

BSW malfunction

When the BSW system malfunctions, the system will turn off automatically, a chime will sound and the “Please see owner’s manual” will appear in the meter display.

Action to take:

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the message continues to appear, have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.