INFINITI Q50 2014 Owners Manual

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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.
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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 another vehicle is
detected.
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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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NOTE:
.The BSI system will not operate if your
vehicle is on a lane marker when
another vehicle enters the detection
zone. In this case only the BSW system
operates.
. BSI steering assist will not operate or
will stop operating and only a warning
chime will sound under the following
conditions.
— When the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed while steering control as-
sist is provided.
— When steering quickly —
When the ICC, DCA, predictive for-
ward collision warning or forward
emergency braking warnings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
BSW/BSI temporarily not available
Condition A:
. Under the following conditions, the BSI
system will be turned off automatically,
a beep will sound and the “currently
unavailable” warning message will
appear in the vehicle information dis-
play. The BSW system is still available,
but the BSI system will not be available
until the conditions no longer exist.
— When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
— When the VDC system is turned off.
— When the INFINITI Drive Mode Se-
lector is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the BSI system back on. Condition B:
BSW system: When radar blockage is
detected, the BSW system will be deacti-
vated automatically, the “side radar ob-
struction” warning message will appear
and the driver assist system blind spot
indicator (white) will blink in the vehicle
information display.
BSI system: When radar blockage is
detected, the BSI system will be turned
off automatically, a beep will sound and
the “side radar obstruction” warning mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display.
The BSW and BSI systems are not available
until the conditions no longer exist.
The radar sensors may be blocked by
temporary 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.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the BSW system will resume automatically.
For the BSI system, turn it on again. If the
driver assist system blind spot indicator
(white) continues to blink and/or the “side
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radar obstruction”warning message ap-
pears even after the BSI system is turned
on again, stop the vehicle in a safe location
and turn the engine off. Check for and
remove objects obscuring the radar sen-
sors on the rear bumper, and restart the
engine.
Condition C:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 1048F (408C)) and then the
BSI system is turned on, the BSI system
may be deactivated automatically. The
“high cabin temperature” warning mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the BSI system back on.
BSW/BSI malfunction
When the BSW/BSI systems malfunction,
they will be turned off automatically, a
beep will sound, the and the system
“malfunction” warning message with the
driver assist system blind spot indicator
(orange) will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display. Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine.
If the system malfunction warning message
with the driver assist system blind spot
indicator (orange) continues to be dis-
played, have the BSW/BSI systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
BACK-UP COLLISION INTERVENTION
(BCI) SYSTEM
The Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system can help alert the driver of
approaching vehicles or rear objects when
the driver is backing out of a parking
space.
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position and the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h), the BCI
system operates.JVS0233X
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The BCI system uses radar sensors*1installed on both sides near the rear
bumper to detect an approaching vehicle
and sonar sensors
*2to detect objects in
the rear.
The radar sensors
*1detect the approach-
ing vehicle from up to approximately 49 ft
(15 m) away. The sonar sensors
*2detect
a rear obstacle at up to approximately 4.9
ft (1.5 m) from the bumper. Refer to the
illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas
*3.
If the radar detects a vehicle approaching
from the side or the sonar detects close
objects in the rear, the system gives visual and audible warnings, and then 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 pres-
sure. If the driver’s foot is on the accel-
erator pedal, the system pushes the
accelerator upward before applying the
brake. If you continue to press the accel-
erator, the system will not engage the
brake.
WARNING
.
The BCI system is not a replacement for
proper driving procedure and is not
designed to prevent contact with vehi-
cles or objects. When backing out of
parking space, always use the inside
and outside mirrors and turn and look in
the direction you will move. Never rely
solely on the BCI system.
. There is a limitation to the detection
capability of the radar and the sonar.
Using the BCI system under some road,
ground, lane marker, traffic or weather
conditions could lead to improper sys-
tem operation. Always rely on your own operation to avoid accidents.
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Upper display
BCI system operation
When the shift lever is placed in the R
(Reverse) position, the indicator on the BCI
system key
*1illuminates on the upper
display.
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Side indicator light
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Upper display The BCI system operates by detecting the
vehicles and/or objects using either the
radar or sonar sensors.
An approaching vehicle from the side:
If the radar detects an approaching vehicle
from the side, the system chimes a sound
(single beep), the side indicator light on
the side the vehicle is approaching from
flashes and a yellow rectangular frame
*Aappears on the upper display.

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NOTE:
.In the case of several vehicles ap-
proaching in a row or in the opposite
direction, a chime may not be issued to
the BCI system after the first vehicle
passes the sensors.
. When the sonar sounds a tone, the BCI
system does not chime a sound (single
beep).
If the detected vehicle approaches closer
and your vehicle is backing up toward the
detected vehicle, the system chimes a
sound (three times) and a red rectangular
frame
*Aappears on the upper display.
The system applies the brake for a
moment. After the automatic brake appli-
cation, 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 accelerator
pedal upward before applying the brake. If
you continue to press the accelerator
pedal, the system will not engage the
brake.
A close object behind the vehicle:
If the sonar detects a close object behind
the vehicle when your vehicle is backing
up, the system chimes a sound (three times) and red rectangular frame
*Aappears on the upper display. The system
applies the brake for a moment. 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 accelerator
pedal upward before applying the brake. If
you continue to press the accelerator
pedal, the system will not engage the
brake.
NOTE:
The BCI system does not operate if the
object is very close to the bumper.
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Upper display
The BCI system is turned off temporarily by
touching the BCI system key
*1on the
upper display. The indicator on the BCI ON
key turns off.
When the shift lever is placed in the R
(Reverse) position again, the BCI system is
turned on.
The BCI system automatically turns on
every time the engine is started.
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Turning the BCI system ON/OFF
Perform the following steps to turning the
BCI system on or off.
1. Push the MENU button
*1and touch
[Settings] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Camera/Sonar].
3. Touch [Back-up Collision Intervention] to turn the system ON/OFF.
When the BCI system is turned off by
touching [Back-up Collision Intervention],
the BCI system does not turn on auto-
matically by the following operations:
. When the shift lever is placed in the R (Reverse) position
. When the engine is restarted

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Precautions on BCI system
WARNING
.The radar sensors may not be able to
detect certain objects such as:
—Pedestrians, bicycles or animals
—A vehicle that is passing at speeds
greater than approximately 15 MPH
(24 km/h)
. The radar sensors may not detect approaching vehicles in certain situa-
tions.
—When the vehicle parked next to you
obstructs the beam of the radar
sensor.
—When the vehicle is parked in an
angled parking space.
—When the vehicle is parked oninclined ground.
—When a vehicle turns into or backs
up into your vehicle’s aisle.
—When the angle formed by yourvehicle and approaching vehicle is
small.
. Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.
. The sonar sensor may not detect:
—Small or moving objects
—Wedge-shaped objects
—Object close to the bumper (less
than approximately 1 ft (30 cm))
—Thin objects such as rope, wire andchain, etc.
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.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 system may not function
properly.
. Do not use the BCI systems under the
following conditions because the system
may not function properly.
—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 suspen-
sion parts.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound, and
it may not be heard.
BCI temporarily not available
When the following message appears in
the vehicle information display, a chime
will sound and the BCI system will be
turned off automatically. .
“Unavailable High Accelerator Temp.”:
When the accelerator pedal actuator
detects that the internal motor tem-
perature is high.
Action to take:
Turn on the BCI system again when the
above condition no longer exists.
. “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction”:
When side radar blockage is detected.
Action to take:
If the warning message appears, park
the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
engine off. Check for and remove
objects obscuring the radar sensors
on the rear bumper, and restart the
engine. If the BSW or BSI system
operates normally, the BCI system will
also operate normally. (See “BSW/BSI
temporarily not available” (P.5-47).)
BCI malfunction
When the BCI system malfunctions, it will
be turned off automatically, a beep will
sound and BCI system “malfunction”
warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the
warning message continues to appear, have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
.The two radar sensor units*1for the
BSW, BSI and BCI systems are located
near the rear bumper.
— Always keep the area near the radar
sensors clean.
— Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors.
— Do not strike or damage the area
around the radar sensors.
— Consult an INFINITI retailer if the
area around the radar sensors is damaged due to a collision.
. The BSI system uses the same camera
*2that is used by Active Lane Control,
located above the inside mirror.
For maintenance of the camera, see “Lane
camera unit maintenance ”(P.5-29).
Radio frequency statement
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 interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE:
The manufacturer is not responsible for
any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equip-
ment. Such modifications could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada
Standard RSS-310. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz
—
24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m
peak (0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3
m
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