warning INFINITI Q50 2021 Owner's Manual

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.Do not strike or damage the areas around
the camera unit. Do not touch the
camera lens or remove the screw located
on the camera unit. It is recommended
you contact an INFINITI retailer if the
camera unit is damaged due to an
accident.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the BSW
system could result in serious injury or
death.
. The BSW system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedure and is
not designed to prevent contact with
vehicles or objects. When changing
lanes, 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.
Never rely solely on the BSW system.
. There is a limitation to the detection
capability of the radar. Not every
moving object or vehicle will be
detected. Using the BSW system
under some road, ground, lane mar-
ker, traffic or weather conditions
could lead to improper system opera-
tion. Always rely on your own opera-
tion to avoid accidents.
The BSW system helps alert the driver of
other vehicles in adjacent lanes when chan-
ging lanes.
JVS1122X
The BSW system uses radar sensorsinstalled near the rear bumper to detect
other vehicles in an adjacent lane.
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) (if
so equipped)

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BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 MPH (32 km/h).
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side indicator light
illuminates.
If the turn signal is then activated, the
system chimes (twice) and the side indicator
light flashes. The side indicator light con-
tinues to flash until the detected vehicle
leaves the detection zone.
NOTE:
.The side indicator lights illuminate for a
few seconds when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
. The brightness of the side indicator
lights is adjusted automatically depend-
ing on the brightness of the ambient
light.
. If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn
signal, then only the side indicator light
flashes and no chime sounds. (See “BSW
driving situations” (P.5-43).)
JVS0246X
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSW SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Warning] to enable or disable the system.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software versions.
Setting the side indicator light
brightness
The brightness of the side indicator lights
can be changed using the following steps:
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Indicator] to select [Bright], [Standard] or [Dark].
When the brightness setting is changed, the
side indicator lights illuminate for a few
seconds.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software versions.
BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the BSW system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
. The BSW system cannot detect all
vehicles under all conditions.

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Illustration 6 – Entering from the side
Illustration 6: If the driver activates the turn
signal, then the system chimes (twice) and
the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
. The radar sensors may not detect a
vehicle which is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle when it
enters the detection zone.
. 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.
JVS0824X
Vehicle information display
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the BSW
system will be turned off automatically, a
chime will sound and the “side radar ob-
struction” warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display
.
The system is not available until the condi-
tions 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 system will resume automatically.
If the “side radar obstruction” warning
message continues to appear, have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the BSW system malfunctions, it will
be turned off automatically, a chime will
sound, and the system “malfunction” warn-
ing message with the driver assist system
blind spot indicator (orange) will appear in
the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location and place
the shift lever in the P (Park) position. 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 displayed, have the
BSW system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the BSI
system could result in serious injury or
death.
.The BSI system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures and is
not designed to prevent contact with
vehicles or objects. When changing
lanes, 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.
Never rely solely on the BSI system.
. There is a limitation to the detection
capability of the radar. Not every
moving object or vehicle will be
detected. Using the BSI system under
some road, ground, lane marker,
traffic or weather conditions could
lead to improper system operation.
Always rely on your own operation to
avoid accidents.
The BSI system helps alert the driver of other
vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing
lanes, and helps assist the driver to return
the vehicle to the center of the traveling
lane.
JVS1125X
The BSI system uses radar sensorsinstalled near the rear bumper to detect
other vehicles in an adjacent lane. In addition
to the radar sensors, the BSI system uses a
camera
installed behind the windshield to
monitor the lane markers of your traveling
lane.
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Detection zone
The radar sensors can detect vehicles on
either side of your vehicle within the detec-
tion zone shown as illustrated.
This detection zone starts from the outside
mirror of your vehicle and extends approxi-
mately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rear bumper,
and approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) sideways.
BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION®
(BSI) (if so equipped)

JVS0828X
Side indicator light
Driver assist system blind spot indica-
tor (on the vehicle information display)
Dynamic driver assistance switch
Lower display
BSI SYSTEM OPERATION
The BSI system operates above approxi-
mately 37 MPH (60 km/h).
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side indicator light
illuminates.
If the turn signal is then activated, the
system chimes (twice) and the side indicator
light flashes. The side indicator light con-
tinues to flash until the detected vehicle
leaves the detection zone.
If the BSI system is ON and your vehicle
approaches a lane marker while another
vehicle is in the detection zone, the system
chimes (three times) and the side indicator
light flashes. The BSI system activates to
help return the vehicle back to the center of
the driving lane. The BSI system operates
regardless of turn signal usage.
NOTE:
.BSI warning and system application will
only be activated if the side 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 BSI warning or system
application will be activated. (For addi-
tional information, see “BSI driving
situations” (P.5-53).)
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TURNING THE BSI SYSTEM ON/
OFF
To turn on the BSI system, push the dynamic
driver assistance switchon the steering
wheel after starting the engine. The driver
assist system blind spot indicator (green)
in the vehicle information display will illumi-
nate.
Push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn off the BSI system. The driver
assist system blind spot indicatorwill turn
off.
The dynamic driver assistance switch
is
used for Active Lane Control, Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI), Lane Departure Preven-
tion (LDP) and Distance Control Assist
(DCA) systems. When the dynamic driver
assistance switch
is pushed, Active Lane
Control, LDP and DCA systems will also turn
on or off simultaneously. The BSI system can
be individually set to on or off on the lower
display
.
If the system is set to off, the system will not
turn on even if the dynamic driver assistance
switch
is pushed to on. To set the system
to on or off on the lower display, see “How
to enable/disable the BSI system” (P.5-51).
JVS0246X
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSI SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSI system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Intervention] to en- able or disable the system.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software versions.
Setting the side indicator light
brightness
The brightness of the side indicator lights
can be changed using the following steps:
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Indicator] to select [Bright], [Standard] or [Dark].
When the brightness setting is changed, the
side indicator lights illuminate for a few
seconds.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software versions.
BSI SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the BSI system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
. The BSI system cannot detect all
vehicles under all conditions.
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JVS0761X
Illustration 9 - Entering from the side
Illustration 9: If the BSI system is on and your
vehicle approaches the lane marker while
another vehicle is in the detection zone, the
system chimes (three times) and the side
indicator light flashes. The BSI system
activates to help return the vehicle back to
the center of the driving lane.
JVS0742X
Illustration 10 - Entering from the side
Illustration 10: 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.
NOTE:
. The radar sensors may not detect a
vehicle which is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle when it
enters the detection zone.
. 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. .
BSI will not operate or will stop operat-
ing and only a warning chime will sound
under the following conditions.
— When the brake pedal is depressed.
(models without Direct Adaptive
Steering)
— When the vehicle is accelerated dur-
ing BSI system operation
— When steering quickly
— When the ICC, DCA, PFCW or FEB
warnings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
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JVS0826X
Vehicle information display
Dynamic driver assistance switch
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE
Under the following conditions, a chime will
sound, the “currently unavailable” warning
message will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display
and the BSI system will be
turned off automatically. 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 Selector
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.
When radar blockage is detected, the BSI
system will be turned off automatically, a
chime will sound and the “side radar ob-
struction” warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display
.
The BSI system is not available until the
conditions no longer exist. For additional
information, see “System maintenance”
(P.5-59).
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
turn the BSI system on again. If the “side
radar obstruction” warning message ap-
pears even after the BSI system is turned
on again, stop the vehicle in a safe location,
place the shift lever in the P (Park) position
and turn the engine off. Check for and
remove objects obscuring the radar sensors
on the rear bumper, and restart the engine.
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then the
BSI system is turned on, the BSI system may
be deactivated automatically. The “high
cabin temperature” warning message will appear in the vehicle information display
.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the BSI system back on.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the BSI system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound,
and the system “malfunction” warning mes-
sage with the driver assist system blind spot
indicator (orange) will appear in the vehicle
information display.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location and place
the shift lever in the P (Park) position. 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 displayed, have the
BSI system checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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This device contains licence-exempt trans-
mitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with In-
novation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure infor-
mation:
This equipment complies with radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum dis-
tance of 20 cm between the radiator and
your body.WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the BCI
system could result in serious injury or
death.
.The BCI system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedure, is not
designed to prevent contact with
vehicles or objects and does not
provide full brake power. When back-
ing out of parking spaces, always use
the inside and rear 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 or the sonar.
Using the BCI system under some
road, ground, traffic or weather con-
ditions could lead to improper system
operation. Always rely on your own
operation to avoid accidents.
The BCI system can help alert the driver of
an approaching vehicle or objects behind the
vehicle when the driver is backing out of a
parking space.
JVS1121X
The BCI system uses radar sensorsinstalled on both sides near the rear bumper
to detect an approaching vehicle and sonar
sensors
to detect objects in the rear.
BACK-UP COLLISION
INTERVENTION (BCI) (if so equipped)

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Side indicator light
BCI system key
BCI system indicator
Upper display
Lower display
JVS0173X
BCI SYSTEM OPERATION
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.
If the radar detects a vehicle approaching
from the side or the sonar detects close
stationary objects behind the vehicle, the
system gives visual and audible warnings. If
the driver does not apply the brakes, the
system automatically applies the brake for a
moment when the vehicle is moving back-
wards. After the automatic brake applica-
tion, the driver must depress the brake pedal
to maintain brake pressure. If the driver’s
foot is on the accelerator pedal, the system