Blind Spot InterventionTM system operation
If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the detection zone, the BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM indicator light located inside the outside mirrors illuminates. If your vehicle is approaching a lane marker, the BSW/ Blind Spot InterventionTM indicator light flashes and an audible warning will sound three times. Then the system applies the brakes on one side of the vehicle for a short period of time to help return the vehicle back to the center of the lane. Blind Spot InterventionTM operates regardless of turn signal usage.
NOTE:
► Warning and brake control will only be
activated if the BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
indicator light is already
illuminated when your vehicle approaches
a lane marker. If another
vehicle comes into the detection zone
after your vehicle has crossed a lane
marker, no warning or brake control
will be activated. (See “BSW/Blind
Spot InterventionTM driving situations”
later in this section.).
► The Blind Spot InterventionTM system is
typically activated earlier than the
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system
when your vehicle is approaching
a lane marker.
The Blind Spot InterventionTM system turns on when the dynamic driver assistance switch on the steering wheel is pushed when the “Blind Spot Intervention” is enabled in the settings menu on the center display. The Blind Spot InterventionTM ON indicator light (green) on the instrument panel illuminates when the Blind Spot InterventionTM system is turned on. The Blind Spot InterventionTM system provides an audible warning and flashes the indicator light when Blind Spot InterventionTM is activated even if the BSW system is off.
How to enable/disable the Blind Spot InterventionTM system using the setting menu
Perform the following steps to enable or disable the Blind Spot InterventionTM system. 1. Push the SETTING 1 button and highlight the “Driver Assistance” key on the display using the INFINITI controller. Then push the ENTER 2 button. 2. Highlight the “Dynamic Assistance Settings” key, and push the ENTER 2 button.
3. Highlight the “Blind Spot Intervention” key, select ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled) and push the ENTER 2 button. For the LDP and DCA systems, see “Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system” earlier in this section and “Distance Control Assist (DCA) system” later in this section.
WARNING
► Do not use the Blind Spot InterventionTM
system under the following conditions
because the system may not function
properly.
— During bad weather (for example
rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
— When driving on slippery roads,
such as on ice or snow, etc.
— When driving on winding or uneven
roads.
— When there is a lane closure due to
road repairs.
— When driving in a makeshift lane.
— When driving on roads where the
lane width is too narrow.
— When driving with a tire that is not
within normal tire conditions (for
example tire wear, low tire pressure,
installation of spare tire, tire chains,
non-standard wheels).
— When the vehicle is equipped with
non-original brake parts or suspension
parts.
► Do not use the BSW or Blind Spot
InterventionTM systems when towing a
trailer.
► Excessive noise (for example audio
system volume, open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.
► The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate Blind Spot InterventionTM/
BSW when certain objects
are present such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals
— Several types of vehicles such as
motorcycles
— Oncoming vehicles
— Vehicles remaining in the detection
zone when you accelerate from a
stop
(See “BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
driving situations” later in
this section)
— A vehicle merging into an adjacent
lane at a speed approximately the
same as your vehicle
(See “BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
driving situations” later in
this section)
— A vehicle approaching rapidly from
behind.
(See “BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
driving situations” later in
this section)
— A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes
rapidly.
(See “BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
driving situations” later in
this section)
. Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the
radar to detect other vehicles.
► 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 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 guardrails, walls,
foliage and parked vehicles may occasionally
be detected. This is a normal
operating condition.
► The camera may not detect lane markers
in the following situations and the
Blind Spot InterventionTM system may
not operate properly.
— 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; lane markers
covered with water, dirt, snow,
etc.
— On roads where discontinued lane
markers are still detectable.
— On roads where there are sharp
curves.
— On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as shadows,
snow, water, wheel ruts,
seams or lines remaining after road
repairs.
— On roads where the traveling lane
merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling direction
does not align with the lane
markers.
— When traveling close to the vehicle
in front of you, which obstructs the
lane camera unit detection range.
— 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.
— When strong light enters a lane
camera unit. (for example light
directly shines on the front of the
vehicle at sunrise or sunset.).
— When a sudden change in brightness
occurs. (for example when the
vehicle enters or exits a tunnel or
under a bridge.)
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