INFINITI QX 2011 Owners Manual

The warning and assist functions will stop when
the vehicle returns to a position inside of the
lane marker.The LDP system turns on when the dynamic
driver assistance switch on the steering wheel
is pushed when “Lane Departure Prevention” is
enabled in the settings menu on the center
display. The LDP ON indicator light (green) on
the instrument panel will illuminate.
Dynamic driver assistance switch
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How to enable/disable the LDP system using
the settings menu :
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the LDP system.
1. Push the SETTING1button and highlight
the “Driver Assistance” key on the display
using the INFINITI controller. Then push
the ENTER
2button.
2. Highlight the “Dynamic Assistance Set- tings” key, and push the ENTER
2but-
ton.
3. Highlight the “Lane Departure Preven-tion” key, select ON (enabled) or OFF
(disabled) and push the ENTER
2button.
For the DCA system, see “DISTANCE CONTROL
ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM” later in this section.
Automatic deactivation
Condition A :
The warning and assist functions of the LDP
system are not designed to work under the
following conditions:
●When you operate the lane change signal
and change the traveling lanes in the direc- tion of the signal. (The LDP system will be
deactivated for approximately 2 seconds af-
ter the lane change signal is turned off.)
● When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
After the above conditions have finished and the
necessary operating conditions are satisfied, the
warning and assist functions will resume.
Condition B :
The assist function of the LDP system is not
designed to work under the following condi-
tions (warning is still functional):
● When the brake pedal is depressed.
● When the steering wheel is turned as far as
necessary for the vehicle to change lanes.
● When the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the brake control assist is provided.
● When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
approach warning occurs.
● When the hazard warning flashers are oper-
ated.
● When driving on a curve at high speed.
After the above conditions have finished and
the necessary operating conditions are satis-
fied, the LDP brake control assist function will
resume.
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Condition C :
Under the following conditions, a beep will
sound and the LDP system will be canceled
automatically. The LDP ON indicator light will
blink in green, and the LDP system cannot be
activated:
●When the VDC system (except TCS function)
or ABS operates.
● When the VDC system is turned off.
● When the SNOW mode switch is turned on.
● When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or 4L
position.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, turn
off the LDP system by pushing the dynamic
driver assistance switch. Push the dynamic
driver assistance switch again to turn the LDP
system back on.Temporary disabled status at high temperature :
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under
high temperature conditions (over approxi-
mately 104°F (40°C)) and then the LDP system is
turned on, the LDP system may be deactivated
automatically. The lane departure warning light
(orange) will blink.
When the interior temperature is reduced, turn
off the LDP system by pushing the dynamic
driver assistance switch. Push the dynamic
driver assistance switch again to turn the LDP
system back on.
Lane camera unit maintenance
The lane camera unit1for the LDW/LDP
system is located inside the map light cover. To
keep the proper operation of the LDW/LDP
systems and prevent a system malfunction, be
sure to observe the following:
● Always keep the windshield clean.
● Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
camera unit.
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●Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instrument
panel. The reflection of sunlight may ad-
versely 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. If the camera unit is damaged
due to an accident, contact an INFINITI re-
tailer. The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system can help
alert the driver of other vehicles in adjacent
lanes when changing lanes.
The BSW system uses radar sensors
1in-
stalled near the rear bumper to detect other
vehicles beside your vehicle in an adjacent
lane.
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The radar sensors can detect vehicles on either
side of your vehicle within the detection zone
shown as illustrated. This detection zone starts
from the outside mirror of your vehicle and
extends approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the
rear bumper, and approximately 10 ft (3.0 m)
sideways.
The BSW system operates above approximately
20 MPH (32 km/h). If the radar sensors detect a
vehicle in the detection zone, the BSW indicator
light illuminates. If the driver then activates the
turn signal, a chime will sound twice and the
BSW indicator light will flash.
WARNING
●The BSW system is not a replacement for
proper 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 ensure it is
safe to change lanes. Never rely solely on the
BSW system.
● The BSW system may not provide a warning
for vehicles that pass through the detection
zone quickly.
BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the BSW indicator light next to
the outside mirror will illuminate in the direc-
tion of the detected vehicle. If the turn signal is
then activated, the BSW indicator light flashes
and a chime sounds twice. The indicator light
continues to flash until the detected vehicle
leaves the detection zone.
The BSW indicator lights illuminate for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.
Detection zone
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The brightness of the BSW indicator lights is
adjusted automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
A chime sounds if the radar sensors have
already detected vehicles when the driver acti-
vates the turn signal. If a vehicle comes into the
detection zone after the driver activates the turn
signal, then only the BSW indicator light flashes
and no chime sounds. (See “BSW DRIVING
SITUATIONS” later in this section)
Turning on or off the BSW system
(Type A)
The BSW system is automatically turned on
when the engine is started and the warning
systems ON indicator light
1illuminates on
the warning systems switch. You can turn the
BSW system off by pushing the warning sys-
tems switch on the instrumental panel. This
switch will turn on and off the LDW, BSW and
FCW systems at the same time. NOTE:
If you continue to push the warning systems
switch from off to on for over 4 seconds, a chime
will sound. This will change the default status of
the LDW, BSW and FCW systems to OFF so that
these systems will not automatically turn on
when the engine is started. If this procedure is
repeated, the default status will return to ON.
Turning on or off the BSW system
(Type B)
The warning systems switch is used to turn on
and off the BSW system when it is activated
using the settings menu on the center display.
See “How to enable/disable the BSW system
using the settings menu” later in this section.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The
indicator will also be off if the BSW, the Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) and the Forward Col-
lision Warning (FCW) systems are deactivated.
For the LDW and FCW systems, see “LANE
DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)/PREVENTION (LDP)
SYSTEM” earlier in this section and “FORWARD
COLLISION WARNING (FCW) SYSTEM” later in
this section.
Warning systems switch
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How to enable/disable the BSW system using
the settings menu :
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the BSW system.
1. Push the SETTING1button and highlight
the “Driver Assistance” key on the display
using the INFINITI controller. Then push
the ENTER
2button.
2. Highlight the “Driver Assistance Warn- ings” key, and push the ENTER
2button.
3. Highlight the “Blind Spot Warning” key,select ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled) and
push the ENTER
2button.
BSW system precautions
WARNING
●Do not use the BSW system when towing a
trailer because the system may not function
properly.
● Excessive noise (e.g. audio system volume,
open vehicle window) will interfere with the
chime sound, and it may not be heard.
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●The radar sensors may not be able to detect
and activate BSW when certain objects are
present such as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, animals
– Several types of vehicles such as motor- cycles
– Oncoming vehicles
– Vehicles remaining in the detection zone when you accelerate from a stop
(See “BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in
this section)
– A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane at a speed approximately the same as your
vehicle
(See “BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in
this section)
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from be- hind.
(See “BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in
this section)
– A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes rapidly.
(See “BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in
this section) ●
Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to detect
other vehicles.
● The radar sensors detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar
sensors may not detect vehicles in an adja-
cent 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, however objects
such as guardrails, walls, foliage and parked
vehicles may occasionally be detected. This
is a normal operating condition.
BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
The BSW 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 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
BSW 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 BSW indi-
cator light will flash but no chime will sound
when the other vehicle is detected.NOTE:
If you accelerate from a stop with a vehicle in the
detection zone, the other vehicle may not be
detected.Overtaking other vehicles
The BSW indicator light illuminates if you over-
take a vehicle and that vehicle stays in the
detection zone for approximately 3 seconds.
The radar sensors may not detect slower mov-
ing 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 BSW indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound twice.NOTE:
When overtaking several vehicles in a row, the
vehicles after the first vehicle may not be de-
tected if they are traveling close together.
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