sonar INFINITI QX60 2020 User Guide

TURNING ON AND OFF THE
SONAR FUNCTION
When the “” keyAis selected, the indi-
cator
Bwill turn off and the sonar will be
turned off temporarily. The Moving Object
Detection (MOD) system will also be turned
off at the same time. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Moving Object Detection
(MOD)” in this section. When the “
” key
Ais selected again, the indicator will turn on
and the sonar will turn back on.
In the below cases, the sonar will be turned
back on automatically: ∙ When the shift lever is placed in the “R”
(Reverse) position.
∙ When the CAMERA
button is
pressed and a screen other than the cam-
era view is shown on the display.
∙ When vehicle speed decreases below ap- proximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
∙ When the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and turned back to the ON
position again. To prevent the sonar sys-
tem from activating altogether, use the
“Sonar” menu. For additional information,
refer to “Sonar function settings” in this
section.
Sonar function settings
To set up the sonar function to your preferred
settings, press the SETTING button, select
the “Camera/Sonar” key and then select the
“Sonar” key on the center display.
Designs and items displayed on the screen
may vary depending on the models.
Sonar: When this item is turned on, the front
and rear sonar is activated. When this item is
turned off (indicator turns off), the front and
rear sonar is deactivated. The amber markers
are displayed at the corners of the vehicle
icon and the sonar icon will disappear from
the “
” key on the Around View® Display.
The next time the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, “sonar is OFF” is displayed
briefly.
FR sensor only: When this item is turned to
“ON”, only the front sonar sensors are active.
Interrupt Display: When this item is turned to
“ON” the display screen will interrupt the cur-
rent view in the display to see the surrounding
area of the vehicle.
Sonar Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity level
of the sonar higher (right) or lower (left).
Sonar Volume:
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SONAR SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the sonar function. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
∙ Inclement weather or ultrasonic sourcessuch as an automatic car wash, a truck’s
compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic
drill may affect the function of the sys-
tem, including reduced performance or a
false activation.
∙ The system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects.
∙ The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not detect
objects close to the bumper or on the
ground.
∙ The system may not detect the following objects:
– Fluffy objects such as snow, cloth, cotton, grass or wool.
– Thin objects such as rope, wire or chain.
– Wedge-shaped objects. ∙ If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or
bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of ob-
jects or false alarms.
CAUTION
Excessive noise (such as audio system vol-
ume or an open vehicle window) will inter-
fere with the tone and it may not be heard.
System temporarily unavailable
When the amber markers are displayed at the
corners of the vehicle icon and the function
cannot be activated from the Camera setting
menu (the setting items are grayed out), the
sonar system may be malfunctioning.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Keep the surface of the sonar sensors (lo-
cated on the front and rear bumper fascia)
free from accumulations of snow, ice and
dirt. Do not scratch the surface of the sonar
sensors when cleaning. If the sensors are
covered, the accuracy of the sonar function
will be diminished.
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A blue MOD icon3is displayed in the view
where the MOD system is operative. A gray
MOD icon is displayed in the view where the
MOD system is not operative.
If the MOD system is turned off, the MOD
icon
3is not displayed.
TURNING MOD ON AND OFF
1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel
2. Touch the “Camera/Sonar” key
3. Select “Camera” 4. Touch “Moving Object Detection” to
switch between ON and OFF.
You can also turn MOD on and off by touch-
ing the “
” key4on the display screen.
MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle in ac-
cordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
∙ Do not use the MOD system when tow- ing a trailer. The system may not function
properly.
∙ Excessive noise (for example, audio sys- tem volume or open vehicle window) will
interfere with the chime sound, and it
may not be heard.
∙ The MOD system performance will be limited according to environmental con-
ditions and surrounding objects such as:
– When there is low contrast between background and the moving objects.
– When there is a blinking source of light. – When strong light such as another ve-
hicle’s headlight or sunlight is present.
– When camera orientation is not in its usual position, such as when a mirror is
folded.
– When there is dirt, water drops or snow on the camera lens.
– When the position of the moving ob- jects in the display is not changed.
∙ The MOD system might detect flowing water droplets on the camera lens, white
smoke from the muffler, moving shad-
ows, etc.
∙ The MOD system may not function prop- erly depending on the speed, direction,
distance or shape of the moving objects.
∙ If your vehicle sustains damage to the parts where the camera is installed, leav-
ing it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone
may be altered and the MOD system may
not detect objects properly.
∙ When the temperature is extremely high or low, the screen may not display objects
clearly. This is not a malfunction.
Rear-wide view
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Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system..................5-111
System operation .......................... 5-112
Turning the FEB with Pedestrian
Detection system on/off ...................5-114
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations ................................. 5-115
System temporarily unavailable .............5-117
System malfunction ........................ 5-118
System maintenance ....................... 5-118
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) . . 5-119 PFCW system operation ...................5-122
Turning the PFCW system on/off ..........5-123
PFCW system limitations ...................5-125
System temporarily unavailable .............5-129
System malfunction ........................ 5-130
System maintenance ....................... 5-130
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-131
Fuel efficient driving tips .......................5-131
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-133
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
(if so equipped) ................................ 5-133
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-136
Power steering ................................ 5-137Brake system
................................. 5-138
Brake precautions .......................... 5-138
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-138
Brake Assist ............................... 5-139
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-140
Active Trace Control (if so equipped) ........5-141
Brake force distribution .....................5-141
Hill start assist system ......................... 5-142
Front and rear sonar system (if so equipped) ....5-143
System operation .......................... 5-144
How to enable/disable the sonar system ....5-146
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-146
System temporarily unavailable .............5-146
System maintenance ....................... 5-147
Cold weather

driving.......................... 5-147
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-147
Antifreeze ................................. 5-147
Battery .................................... 5-147
Draining of coolant water ..................5-148
Tire equipment ............................. 5-148
Special winter equipment ...................5-148
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-148
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .........5-149

NOTE:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unau-
thorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user’s au-
thority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
Applicable law: Canada 310
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 accept any interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
Frequency bands: 24.05 — 24.25GHz
Output power: less than 20 milliwattsWARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the BSI system could
result in serious injury or death.
∙ The BSI system is not a replacement forproper 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 en-
sure it is safe to change lanes. Never rely
solely on the BSI system.
∙ There is a limitation to the detection ca- pability of the radar or the sonar. Not
every moving object or vehicle will be de-
tected. Using the BSI system under some
road, ground, lane marker, traffic or
weather conditions could lead to im-
proper system operation. Always rely on
your own operation to avoid accidents.
∙ The BSI system operates above approxi- mately 37 mph (60 km/h).
The BSI system can help alert the driver of
other vehicles in adjacent lanes when chang-
ing lanes. The BSI system uses a camera
1installed
behind the windshield to monitor the lane
markers of your traveling lane and radar sen-
sors
2installed near the rear bumper to
detect other vehicles in an adjacent lane.
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BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION® (BSI)
(if so equipped)
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For Canada
Applicable law: Canada 310
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 accept any interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
Frequency bands: 24.05 — 24.25GHz
Output power: less than 20 milliwatts
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the BCI system could
result in serious injury or death.
∙ The BCI system is not a replacement forproper driving procedure, is not designed
to prevent contact with vehicles or ob-
jects and does not provide full brake
power. When backing out of a parking
space, always use the side and rear mir-
rors and turn and look in the direction you
will move. Never rely solely on the BCI
system. ∙ There is a limitation to the detection ca-
pability of the radar or the sonar. Using
the BCI systems under some road,
ground, lane marker, traffic or weather
conditions could lead to improper system
operation. Always rely on your own op-
eration to avoid accidents.
The BCI system can help alert the driver of an
approaching vehicle or objects behind the ve-
hicle when the driver is backing out of a park-
ing space.
When the shift position is in R (Reverse) and
the vehicle speed is less than approximately
5 mph (8 km/h), the BCI system operates.
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BACKUP COLLISION INTERVENTION
(BCI) (if so equipped)
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The BCI system uses radar sensors1in-
stalled on both sides near the rear bumper to
detect an approaching vehicle and sonar sen-
sors
2to detect objects in the rear.
The radar sensors
1detect an approaching
vehicle from up to approximately 49 ft (15 m)
away. The sonar sensors
2detect stationary
objects behind the vehicle up to approxi-
mately 4.9 ft (1.5 m)
3. If the radar detects a vehicle approaching
from the side or the sonar detects close sta-
tionary objects behind the vehicle, the system
gives visual and audible warnings. If the driver
does not apply the brakes, the system auto-
matically applies the brake for a moment
when the vehicle is moving backwards. After
the automatic brake application, the driver
must depress the brake pedal to maintain
brake pressure. If the driver’s foot is on the
accelerator pedal, the system pushes the ac-
celerator upward before applying the brake.
If you continue to press the accelerator, the
system will not engage the brake.
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If the radar detects an approaching vehicle
from the side, the system chimes a sound
(single beep), the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light on the side of the approaching vehicle
flashes and a yellow rectangular frame ap-
pears in the display
A.NOTE:
∙ In the case of several vehicles approach-
ing in a row (Illustration 1) or in the op-
posite direction (Illustration 2), a chime
may not be sounded by the BCI system
after the first vehicle passes the sensors.
∙
The sonar system chime indicating there is
an object behind the vehicle has a higher
priority than the BCI chime (single beep)
indicating an approaching vehicle. If the
sonar system detects an object behind the
vehicle and the BCI system detects an ap-
proaching vehicle at the same time the fol-
lowing indicators are provided:
– The sonar system chime sounds
– The side BSW/RCTA indicator light
on the side of the approaching vehicle
flashes and
– A yellow rectangular frame appears
in the display
If an approaching vehicle or object behind the
vehicle is detected when your vehicle is back-
ing up, a red frame will appear in the display
Aand the system will chime three times.
Then, the brakes will be applied momentarily.
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Illustration 1
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Illustration 2
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– IllustrationD: When an approaching
vehicle turns into your vehicle’s park-
ing lot aisle.
– Illustration
E: When the angle
formed by your vehicle and approach-
ing vehicle is small.
∙ The following conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles:
– Severe weather
– Road spray
– Ice/frost/dirt build up on the vehicle
∙ Do not attach stickers (including trans- parent material), install accessories or
apply additional paint near the radar sen-
sors. These conditions may reduce the
ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles.
∙ The sonar sensors detect stationary ob- jects behind the vehicle. The sonar sensor
may not detect:
– Small or moving objects
– Wedge-shaped objects
– Objects close to the bumper (less than approximately 1 ft [30 cm]) – Thin objects such as rope, wire and
chain, etc.
∙ The brake engagement by the BCI system is not as effective on a slope as it is on flat
ground. When on a steep slope the sys-
tem may not function properly.
∙ Do not use the BCI system under the fol- lowing conditions because the system
may not function properly:
– When driving with a tire that is not within normal tire conditions (e.g., 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 suspen-
sion parts.
∙ Do not use the BCI system when towing a trailer.
∙ Excessive noise (e.g., audio system vol- ume, open vehicle window) will interfere
with the chime sound, and it may not be
heard.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY NOT
AVAILABLE
If the following messages appear on the ve-
hicle information display, a chime will sound
and the BCI system will be turned off auto-
matically:
∙ “Unavailable: High Accelerator Temp.”: If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 104°F [40°C]) and then
started, the BCI system may be deacti-
vated automatically and the “Unavailable:
High Accelerator Temp” message will ap-
pear in the vehicle information display for
a period of time.
When the interior temperature is re-
duced, turn off the BCI system and turn it
on again.
∙ “Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction”: When side radar blockage is detected.
When the blockage is removed, turn off
the BCI system and turn it on again.
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SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the BCI system malfunctions, it will turn off
automatically, a chime will sound and the BCI
system warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the warn-
ing light (orange) continues to illuminate,
have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The radar sensors1and the sonar sensors
2for the BCI system are located near the
rear bumper. Always keep the area near the
radar sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by tempo-
rary 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.
Check for and remove objects obstructing
the area around the radar sensors. Do not attach stickers (including transparent
material), install accessories or apply addi-
tional paint near the radar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer if the area around
the radar sensors is damaged due to a colli-
sion.
For USA
FCC ID: OAYSRR3B
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 inter-
ference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
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