turn signal INFINITI Q50 2014 Owner's Guide

5-40Starting and driving
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Side indicator light
BSI system operation
If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the
detection zone, the side indicator light
located inside the vehicle (near the outside
mirrors) illuminates. If your vehicle is
approaching a lane marker, the side
indicator light flashes and an audible
warning will sound three times. Then the
system applies the steering for a short
period of time to help return the vehicle
back to the center of the lane. BSI operates
regardless of turn signal usage.NOTE:
.
Warning and steering control will only
be activated if the side indicator light
is already illuminated when your vehi-
cle approaches a lane marker. If
another vehicle comes into the detec-
tion zone after your vehicle has
crossed a lane marker, no warning or
steering control will be activated. (See
“BSW/BSI driving situations” (P.5-43).)
. The BSI system is typically activated
earlier than the Lane Departure Pre-
vention (LDP) system when your vehi-
cle is approaching a lane marker.
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Dynamic driver assistance switch
JVS0309X
Driver assist system blind spot indicator

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BSW/BSI DRIVING SITUATIONS
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
The side 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 side 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 side 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 side indicator light will flash but no
chime will sound when the other vehicle is
detected.
SSD1044
If the BSI system is on and your vehicle is
approaching a lane marker, the side
indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound three times. Then the BSI system
slightly applies the steering to help return
the vehicle back to the center of the driving
lane.
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5-44Starting and driving
SSD1032
NOTE:
If you accelerate from a stop with a vehicle
in the detection zone, the other vehicle
may not be detected.
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Overtaking other vehicles
The side indicator light illuminates if you
overtake a vehicle and that vehicle stays in
the detection zone for approximately 3
seconds.
The radar sensors may not detect slower
moving 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 side indicator light flashes and a
chime will sound twice.

5-46Starting and driving
SSD1037
Entering from the side
The side indicator light illuminates if a
vehicle enters the detection zone from
either side.
NOTE:
The radar sensors may not detect a vehicle
which is traveling at about the same speed
as your vehicle when it enters the detec-
tion zone.
SSD1038
If the driver activates the turn signal, then
the side 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 side indicator light will flash but no
chime will sound when another vehicle is
detected.
SSD1094
If the BSI system is on and your vehicle
approaches the lane marker while another
vehicle is in the detection zone, the side
indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound three times. Then, the BSI system
slightly applies the steering to help return
the vehicle back to the center of the driving
lane.

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detect vehicles traveling ahead. The sensor
generally detects the signals returned from
the vehicle ahead. Therefore, if the sensor
cannot detect the reflection from the
vehicle ahead, the ICC system may not
maintain the selected distance.
The following are some conditions in which
the sensor cannot detect the signals:
.When the snow or road spray from
traveling vehicles reduces the sensor’s
visibility
. When excessively heavy baggage is
loaded in the rear seat or the trunk of
your vehicle
The ICC system is designed to automati-
cally check the sensor’s operation within
the limitations of the system. When the
sensor area of the front bumper is covered
with dirt or is obstructed, the system will
automatically be canceled. If the sensor
area is covered with ice, a transparent or
translucent vinyl bag, etc., the ICC system
may not detect them. In these instances,
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode may not cancel and may not be able
to maintain the selected following distance
from the vehicle ahead. Be sure to check
and clean the sensor area regularly. The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is designed to maintain a selected
distance and reduce the speed to match
the slower vehicle ahead; the system will
decelerate the vehicle as necessary and if
the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill. How-
ever, the ICC system can only apply up to
approximately 40% of the vehicles total
braking power. This system should only be
used when traffic conditions allow vehicle
speeds to remain fairly constant or when
vehicle speeds change gradually. If a
vehicle moves into the traveling lane ahead
or if a vehicle traveling ahead rapidly
decelerates, the distance between vehicles
may become closer because the ICC system
cannot decelerate the vehicle quickly en-
ough. If this occurs, the ICC system will
sound a warning chime and blink the
system display to notify the driver to take
necessary action.
The system will cancel and a warning
chime will sound if the speed is below
approximately 15 MPH (24 km/h) and a
vehicle is not detected ahead. The system
will also disengage when the vehicle goes
above the maximum set speed.
See
“Approach warning” (P.5-71).The following items are controlled in the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:
.
When there are no vehicles traveling
ahead, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode maintains the speed set
by the driver. The set speed range is
between approximately 20 and 90 MPH
(32 and 144 km/h).
. When there is a vehicle traveling ahead,
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode adjusts the speed to maintain the
distance, selected by driver, from the
vehicle ahead. The adjusting speed
range is up to the set speed. If the
vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill with-
in the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges a
standstill with a warning chime.
. When the vehicle traveling ahead has
moved out from its lane of travel, the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode accelerates and maintains vehi-
cle speed up to the set speed.
The ICC system does not control vehicle
speed or warn you when you approach
stationary and slow moving vehicles. You
must pay attention to vehicle operation to
maintain proper distance from vehicles

5-72Starting and driving
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NOTE:
The approach warning chime may sound
and the system display may blink when
the radar sensor detects objects on the
side of the vehicle
*Aor on the side of the
road
*A. This may cause the ICC system to
decelerate or accelerate the vehicle. The
radar sensor may detect these objects
when the vehicle is driven on winding
roads, narrow roads, hilly roads or when
entering or exiting a curve. In these cases
you will have to manually control the
proper distance ahead of your vehicle.
Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected
by vehicle operation (steering maneuver or driving position in the lane) or traffic or
vehicle condition (for example, if a vehicle
is being driven with some damage).
Automatic cancellation
A chime sounds under the following con-
ditions and the control is automatically
canceled.
.
When the vehicle ahead is not detected
and your vehicle is traveling below the
speed of 15 MPH (24 km/h)
. When the system judges the vehicle is
at standstill
. When the shift lever is not in the D
position or Manual mode
. When the parking brake is applied
. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
is turned to the SNOW mode
. When the VDC system is turned off
. When ABS or VDC (including the trac-
tion control system) operates
. When distance measurement becomes
impaired due to adhesion of dirt or
obstruction to the sensor
. When a wheel slips
Warning and display
Condition A:
Under the following conditions, the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) system is auto-
matically canceled. The chime will sound
and the “currently unavailable” warning
message will appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
. When the VDC is turned off
. When the ABS or VDC (including the
traction control system) operates
. When a tire slips
. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
is turned to the SNOW mode
. When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no
longer present, turn the ICC system back
on to use the system.
Condition B:
When the radar sensor area of the front
bumper is covered with dirt or is ob-
structed, making it impossible to detect a
vehicle ahead, the ICC system is automa-
tically canceled.
The chime will sound and the “front radar

obstruction”warning message will appear
in the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
If the warning message appears, park the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the engine off.
When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted, clean the sensor area of the
front bumper and restart the engine. If the
“front radar obstruction” warning message
continues to be displayed, have the ICC
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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Condition C:
When the ICC system is not operating
properly, the chime sounds and the ICC
system warning (orange) will appear.
Action to take:
If the warning appears, park the vehicle in
a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and set the ICC
system again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
warning stays on, it may indicate that the
ICC system is malfunctioning. Although
the vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
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.The driver assist system forward indi-
cator (orange) blinks.
. When the vehicles are traveling at the
same speed and the distance between
vehicles is not changing
. When the vehicle ahead is traveling
faster and the distance between vehi-
cles is increasing
. When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle
The driver assist system forward indicator
(orange) blinks and the warning chime will
not sound when your vehicle approaches
vehicles that are parked or moving slowly.
SSD0284A
NOTE:
The approach warning chime may sound
and the driver assist system forward
indicator (orange) may blink when the
radar sensor detects objects on the side of
the vehicle
*Aor on the side of the road
*A. This may cause the DCA system to
decelerate or accelerate the vehicle. The
radar sensor may detect these objects
when the vehicle is driven on winding
roads, narrow roads, hilly roads or when
entering or exiting a curve. In these cases
you will have to manually control the
proper distance ahead of your vehicle.
Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected by vehicle operation (steering maneuver or
driving position in the lane) or traffic or
vehicle condition (for example, if a vehicle
is being driven with some damage).
Automatic cancellation
Condition A:
Under the following conditions, the Dis-
tance Control Assist (DCA) system is
automatically canceled. The chime will
sound and the
“currently unavailable”
warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display. The system will not be
able to be set.
. When the VDC system is turned off
. When the VDC or ABS (including the
traction control system) operates
. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
is turned to the SNOW mode
. When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted.
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no
longer present, turn the DCA system back
on to use the system.
Condition B:
When the radar sensor area of the front
bumper is covered with dirt or is ob-
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structed, making it impossible to detect a
vehicle ahead, the DCA system is auto-
matically canceled.
The chime will sound, the driver assist
system forward indicator (orange) and the
“front radar obstruction”warning message
will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take:
If the driver assist system forward indicator
(orange) and the warning message appear,
park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
engine off. When the radar signal is
temporarily interrupted, clean the sensor
area of the front bumper and restart the
engine. If the warning message continues
to be displayed, have the DCA system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Condition C:
When the DCA system is not operating
properly, the chime sounds, the driver
assist system forward indicator (orange)
and the system “malfunction” warning
message will appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display. Action to take:
If the driver assist system forward indicator
(orange) and the warning message appear,
park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the
engine off, restart the engine, and turn on
the DCA system again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.
Sensor maintenance
The sensor for the DCA system is common
with the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system and is located behind the lower
grille of the front bumper.
For the sensor maintenance, see
“Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) system” (P.5-58).
FCC Notice:
For USA:
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 interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning
Changes or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
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 interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.

6-2In case of emergency
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Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under
emergency conditions. All turn signal lights
will flash.
WARNING
.If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
. Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to drive
so slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic. .
Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher can be actuated with the
ignition switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving. In the event of a roadside emergency,
Roadside Assistance Service is available to
you. Please refer to your Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet (U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside
Assistance Information Booklet (Canada)
for details.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM