sensor INFINITI Q70 2018 Owner's Guide

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 BSI ON
indicator light (green)
on the instrumental
panel will illuminate.
Push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn off the BSI system. The BSI ON
indicator light (green)will turn off.
The dynamic driver assistance switch
is
used for the BSI, Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) and Distance Control Assist (DCA)
systems. When the dynamic driver assis-
tance switch
is pushed, the LDP and DCA
systems will also turn on or off simulta-
neously. The BSI system can be individually
set to on or off on the center 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 center display, see “How
to enable/disable the BSI system” (P.5-45).
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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSI SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSI system.
1. Push the SETTING button
.
2. Touch [Driver Assistance].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
4. Touch [Blind Spot Intervention] to turn the system ON/OFF.
Setting the side indicator light
brightness
The brightness of the side indicator lights
can be changed using the following steps: 1. Push the SETTING button
and touch
[Driver Assistance].
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [+] or [-] in [Side Indicator Bright- ness] to select [Bright], [Standard] or
[Dark].
When the brightness setting is changed, the
side indicator lights illuminate for a few
seconds.
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.
. The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSI when certain
objects are present such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
— Vehicles such as motorcycles, low height vehicles, or high ground
clearance vehicles.
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— Vehicles remaining in the detec-tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.
— Oncoming vehicles.
— A vehicle merging into an adja- cent lane at a speed approxi-
mately the same as your vehicle.
— A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind.
— A vehicle which your vehicle over- takes rapidly.
— A vehicle that passes through the detection zone quickly.
. The radar sensor’s 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, how-
ever objects such as guardrails, walls,
foliage and parked vehicles may oc-
casionally be detected. This is a
normal operation condition.
. The camera may not detect lane
markers in the following situations and the BSI system may not operate
properly.
— On roads where there are multi- ple parallel lane markers; lane
markers that are faded or not
painted clearly; yellow painted
lane markers; non-standard 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 sha-
dows, 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 di- rection does not align with the
lane markers.
— When traveling close to the ve- hicle in front of you, which ob-
structs 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 bright- ness occurs. (For example: when
the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel
or under a bridge.)
. Do not use the BSI system under the
following conditions because the sys-
tem may not function properly.
— During bad weather. (For exam- ple: rain, fog, snow, etc.)
— When driving on slippery roads, such as on ice or snow, etc.
— When driving on winding or un- even roads.
— When there is a lane closure due to road repairs.
— When driving in a makeshift or temporary lane.
— When driving on roads where the lane width is too narrow.

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Illustration 3 – Approaching from behind
Illustration 3: 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. Then the BSI system
slightly applies the brakes to help return the
vehicle back to the center of the driving lane.
NOTE:
. The radar sensors may not detect vehi-
cles which are approaching rapidly from
behind.
. 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.
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Illustration 4 – Overtaking another vehicle
Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 4: The side indicator light illumi-
nates if you overtake a vehicle and that
vehicle stays in the detection zone for
approximately 3 seconds.

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Illustration 5 – Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 5: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detec-
tion zone, then the system chimes (twice)
and the side indicator light flashes.
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Illustration 6 – Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 6: 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. Then, the BSI system
slightly applies the brakes on the appropriate
side to help return the vehicle back to the
center of the driving lane.
NOTE:
. When overtaking several vehicles in a
row, the vehicles after the first vehicle
may not be detected if they are travel-
ing close together.
. The radar sensors may not detect slower
moving vehicles if they are passed quickly.
. 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.
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Illustration 7 – Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 7: The side indicator light illumi-
nates 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 detection
zone.
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Illustration 8 – Entering from the side
Illustration 8: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detec-
tion zone, 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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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. Then, the BSI system
slightly applies the brakes on the appropriate
side to help return the vehicle back to the
center of the driving lane.

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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 braking will not operate or will stop
operating and only a warning chime will
sound under the following conditions.
— When the brake pedal is depressed.
— 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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BSI ON indicator light (green)/BSI
system warning light (orange)
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE
.Under the following conditions, a chime
will sound, the BSI ON indicator light
(green)
will blink 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 Se- lector is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again
when the above conditions no longer exist.
. Under the following conditions, the BSI
system will be turned off automatically, a
chime will sound and the BSI system
warning light (orange)
will blink. The
BSI system is not available until the
conditions no longer exist.
— When the camera detects that the interior temperature is high (over
approximately 104°F (40°C)).
— When radar blockage is detected.
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,
turn the BSI system off and turn it on again.
If the BSI system warning light (orange)
continues to blink 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 BSI system warning light (orange)
continues to blink, have the BSI system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the BSI system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound
and the BSI system warning light (orange)
will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, turn the
engine off and restart the engine.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
illuminate, have the BSI system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensorsfor the BSI system
are located near the rear bumper. Always
keep the area near the radar sensors clean.
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.
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 you visit an INFINITI
retailer if the area around the radar sensors
is damaged due to a collision.
The lane camera unit
for BSI system is
located above the inside mirror. To keep the
proper operation of BSI and prevent a
system malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including trans-
parent material) or install an accessory
near the camera unit.
. Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instru-
ment panel. The reflection of sunlight
may adversely affect the camera unit’s
capability of detecting the lane markers.
. 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.
Radio frequency statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
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Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference.
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
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by un-
authorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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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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The radar sensorsdetect an approaching
vehicle from up to approximately 49 ft (15
m) away. The sonar sensors
detect
stationary objects behind the vehicle up to
approximately 4.9 ft (1.5 m). Refer to the
illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas
.
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