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HILL DESCENT CONTROL SYSTEM

(except for Mexico)

ing automatically and the indicator light will

illuminate again when the temperature of

the VDC system actuator is reduced. If the

indicator light does not illuminate, turn off

the system.

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Push the hill descent control switch to the

“ON” position.

WARNING:

If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed

while the hill descent control system is on, the

system will stop operating temporarily. As soon

as the accelerator or brake pedal is released,

the hill descent control system begins to

function again if the hill descent control

operating conditions are fulfilled.

The hill descent control system on indicator

light blinks if the hill descent control switch is

on and all conditions for system activation are

not met, or if the system becomes disengaged

for any reason.

.

Never rely solely on the hill descent

control system to control vehicle speed

when driving on steep downhill grades.

Always drive carefully when using the hill

descent control system and decelerate

the vehicle speed by depressing the

brake pedal if necessary. Be especially

careful when driving on frozen, muddy or

extremely steep downhill roads. Failure

to control vehicle speed may result in a

loss of control of the vehicle and possible

serious injury or death.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH

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The hill descent control system may not

control the vehicle speed on a hill under

all load or road conditions. Always be

prepared to depress the brake pedal to

control vehicle speed. Failure to do so

may result in a collision or serious perso-

nal injury.

To turn off the hill descent control system, push

the hill descent control switch to the “OFF”

position.

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When additional braking is required on steep

downhill roads, activate the hill descent control

system by pushing the hill descent control

switch on.

When the hill descent control system is acti-

vated, the hill descent control system on

indicator light will illuminate. (See “Hill descent

control system ON indicator light” (P.2-23).) Also,

the stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill

descent control system is applying the brakes

to control the vehicle speed.

When the hill descent control system is acti-

vated, it automatically applies smooth brakes

to control speed on

a steep and slippery

descent or off the road without brake or

accelerator operation. The hill descent control

system helps maintain vehicle speed when

driving under 25 km/h (16 MPH) on a steep

descent that engine braking alone in the 4H or

4L mode cannot control the speed.

To activate the hill descent control system,

NOTE:

satisfy all of the following conditions:

When the hill descent control system oper-

ates continuously for a long time, the tem-

perature of the Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system actuator may increase and the

hill descent control system may be tempora-

rily disabled. The hill descent control system

on indicator light will turn off. The hill

descent control system will resume operat-

.

Shift the transmission to the forward or

reverse gear.

Shift the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift

switch to the 4H or 4L position and drive

the vehicle at a speed under 25 km/h (16

MPH).

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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)

SYSTEM/INTELLIGENT LANE

INTERVENTION SYSTEM*

HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM

*: if equipped

.

The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill

by applying the brake.

WARNING:

The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/

Intelligent Lane Intervention system will oper-

ate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of

approximately 70 km/h (45 MPH) and above,

and when it is traveling close to either the left

or the right of a traveling lane.

The maximum holding time is 2 seconds. After

2 seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back and

the hill start assist system will stop operating

completely.

The hill start assist system will not operate

when the transmission is shifted to the “N”

(Neutral) or “P” (Park) position or on a flat and

level road.

When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-

ing light illuminates in the meter, the hill start

assist system will not operate. (See “Warning

lights, indicator lights and audible reminders”

(P.2-16).)

.

Never rely solely on the hill start assist

system to prevent the vehicle from mov-

ing backward on

a hill. Always drive

carefully and attentively. Depress the

brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped

on a steep hill. Be especially careful when

stopped on a hill on frozen or muddy

roads. Failure to prevent the vehicle from

rolling backwards may result in a loss of

control of the vehicle and possible ser-

ious injury or death.

Each system functions as follows:

.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system —

warns the driver by a warning light and

chime.

.

Intelligent Lane Intervention system

—

warns the driver by a warning light and

chime, and helps assist the driver to return

the vehicle to the center direction of the

traveling lane by applying brake control to

the left or right wheels individually (for a

short period of time).

.

The hill start assist system is not de-

signed to hold the vehicle at a standstill

on a hill. Depress the brake pedal when

the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill.

Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to

roll backwards and may result in a colli-

sion or serious personal injury.

The hill start assist system may not

prevent the vehicle from rolling back-

wards on a hill under all load or road

conditions. Always be prepared to de-

press the brake pedal to prevent the

vehicle from rolling backwards. Failure

to do so may result in

serious personal injury.

a collision or

The hill start assist system automatically keeps

the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle

from rolling backwards in the time it takes the

driver to release the brake pedal and apply the

accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a

hill.

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The hill start assist system will operate auto-

matically under the following conditions:

.

The transmission is shifted to a forward or

reverse gear.

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On roads where the discontinued lane

markers are still detectable.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)

SYSTEM

.

On roads where there are sharp curves.

Precautions on LDW system

On roads where there are sharply contrast-

ing objects, such as shadows, snow, water,

wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after

road repairs. (The LDW system could detect

these items as lane markers.)

WARNING:

.

This system is only a warning device to

inform the driver of potential unin-

a

.

On roads where the traveling lane merges

tended lane departure. It will not steer

the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is

the driver’s responsibility to stay alert,

drive safely, keep the vehicle in the

traveling lane, and be in control of the

vehicle at all times.

or separates.

When the vehicle’s traveling direction does

not align with the lane marker.

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Lane departure warning indicator/light (orange)

The LDW and Intelligent Lane Intervention

systems monitor the lane markers on the

When traveling close to the vehicle in front

of you, which obstructs the lane camera

unit detection range.

traveling lane using the camera unit

located

.

The system will not operate at speeds

below approximately 70 km/h (45 MPH)

or if it cannot detect lane markers.

If the LDW system malfunctions, it will

cancel automatically, and the lane depar-

ture warning light (orange) will illuminate.

If the lane departure warning light (or-

ange) illuminates, pull off the road to a

safe location and stop the vehicle. Turn

the engine off and restart the engine. If

the lane departure warning light (orange)

continues to illuminate, have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

.

When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the

in front of the inside mirror. When the camera

unit detects that the vehicle is traveling close to

either the left or the right of the traveling lane,

the lane departure warning indicator (on the

vehicle information display) or the lane depar-

ture warning light (on the meter panel) blinks in

orange and a warning chime sounds. When the

Intelligent Lane Intervention system is on, it will

windshield in front of the lane camera unit.

When the headlights are not bright due to

dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not

adjusted properly.

.

When strong light enters the lane camera

unit. (For example, the light directly shines

on the front of the vehicle at sunrise or

sunset.)

automatically apply the brakes for

a short

period of time, using the function of the Vehicle

Dynamic Control (VDC) system.

When

a sudden change in brightness

occurs. (For example, when the vehicle

enters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)

.

Excessive noise will interfere with the

warning chime sound, and the chime

may not be heard.

The system may not function properly under

the following conditions:

.

On roads where there are multiple parallel

lane markers; lane markers that are faded

or not painted clearly; yellow painted lane

markers; non-standard lane markers; or

lane markers covered with water, dirt,

snow, etc.

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fied, the LDW functions will resume.

LDW system operation

How to enable/disable the LDW system

using the settings menu

Perform the following steps to enable or

disable the LDW system.

Model with dual display

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Warning systems switch

Lane departure warning indicator/light (orange)

The LDW system provides a lane departure

warning function when the vehicle is driven at

speeds of approximately 70 km/h (45 MPH) and

above. When the vehicle approaches either the

left or the right side of the traveling lane, a

warning chime will sound and the lane depar-

ture warning indicator (on the vehicle informa-

tion display) or the lane departure warning light

(on the meter panel) will blink to alert the driver.

The warning systems switch is used to turn on

and off the LDW system when it is activated

using the settings menu on the lower display

(model with dual display) or the center display

(model with single display). (See “How to

enable/disable the LDW system using the

settings menu” (P.5-27).)

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1. Push the MENU button

and touch [Driver

Assist] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Lane Assist].

When the warning systems switch is turned off,

the indicator

on the switch is off. The

3. Touch [Lane Departure Warning] to turn

indicator will also be off if the LDW, Rear Cross

Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if equipped) and the Blind

Spot Warning (BSW) (if equipped) are deacti-

vated.

the system ON/OFF.

The warning function will stop when the vehicle

returns inside of the lane markers.

Model with single display

The LDW system is not designed to warn under

the following conditions.

For the BSW, see “Blind Spot Warning/Intelligent

Blind Spot Intervention/Intelligent Back-up In-

tervention” (P.5-32).

.

When you operate the lane change signal

and change traveling lanes in the direction

of the signal. (The LDW system will become

operable again approximately 2 seconds

after the lane change signal is turned off.)

For the RCTA, see “Rear Cross Traffic Alert

(RCTA)” (P.5-45).

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When the vehicle speed lowers to less than

approximately 70 km/h (45 MPH).

When the Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention

system (if equipped) activates an audible

warning or brake control.

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After the above conditions have finished and

the necessary operating conditions are satis-

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1. Push the SETTING button

.

message continues to appear, have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Model without color display

When the LDW system malfunctions, it will turn

off automatically. The lane departure warning

light (orange) will illuminate.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the

engine off and restart the engine. If the warning

light continues to illuminate, have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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When the Intelligent Lane Intervention

system is operating, avoid excessive or

sudden steering maneuvers. Otherwise,

you could lose control of the vehicle.

The Intelligent Lane Intervention system

will not operate at speeds below approxi-

mately 70 km/h (45 MPH) or if it cannot

detect lane markers.

The Intelligent Lane Intervention system

may not function properly under the

following conditions, and do not use the

Intelligent Lane Intervention system:

2. Touch [Driver Assistance] on the center

display.

3. Touch [Lane Assist].

4. Touch [Lane Departure Warning] to turn

the system ON/OFF.

Temporary disabled status at high temperature

Model with color display

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under

high temperature conditions (over approxi-

mately 40°C [104°F]) and then started, the

LDW system may be deactivated automatically

and the following message will appear in the

vehicle information display: “Not available: High

Camera Temp.”

INTELLIGENT LANE INTERVENTION SYS-

TEM

— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,

wind, etc.).

Precautions on Intelligent Lane Inter-

vention system

— When driving on slippery roads, such

as on ice or snow, etc.

— When driving off-road such as on

When the interior temperature is reduced, the

LDW system will resume operating automati-

cally.

WARNING:

sand or rock, etc.

.

The Intelligent Lane Intervention system

will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss

of control. It is the driver’s responsibility

to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle

in the traveling lane, and be in control of

vehicle at all times.

The Intelligent Lane Intervention system

is primarily intended for use on well-

developed freeways or highways. It may

not detect the lane markers in certain

roads, weather or driving conditions.

Using the Intelligent Lane Intervention

system under some conditions of road,

lane marker or weather, or when you

change lanes without using the lane

change signal could lead to an unex-

pected system operation. In such condi-

tions, you need to correct the vehicle’s

direction with your steering operation to

avoid accidents.

— When driving on winding or uneven

roads.

Model without color display

— When there is a lane closure due to

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under

high temperature conditions (over approxi-

mately 40°C (104°F) and then started, the LDW

system may be deactivated automatically. The

lane departure warning light (orange) will flash.

When the interior temperature is reduced, the

LDW system will resume operating automati-

cally and the lane departure warning light

(orange) will stop flashing.

road repairs.

— When driving in a makeshift lane.

— When driving on roads where the lane

.

width is too narrow.

— When driving without 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.

System malfunction

Model with color display

When the LDW system malfunctions, it will turn

off automatically. The “Malfunction” warning

message will appear in the vehicle information

display.

— When towing a trailer or other vehicle

(models with trailer hitch).

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the

engine off and restart the engine. If the

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If the Intelligent Lane Intervention system

malfunctions, it will cancel automatically.

The lane departure warning light (orange)

on the instrument panel will illuminate.

If the lane departure warning light (or-

ange) illuminates, pull off the road to a

safe location and stop the vehicle. Turn

the engine off and restart the engine. If

the warning light (orange) continues to

illuminate, have the Intelligent Lane In-

tervention system checked by a NISSAN

dealer.

.

When traveling close to the vehicle in front

of you, which obstructs the lane camera

unit detection range.

.

When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the

windshield in front of the lane camera unit.

When the headlights are not bright due to

dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not

adjusted properly.

.

When strong light enters the lane camera

unit. (For example, the light directly shines

on the front of the vehicle at sunrise or

sunset.)

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Intelligent Lane Intervention ON indicator light

.

Excessive noise will interfere with the

warning chime sound, and the chime

may not be heard.

When a sudden change in brightness

(green)/ Warning indicator/light (orange)

occurs. (For example, when the vehicle

enters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)

The Intelligent Lane Intervention system pro-

vides

a lane departure warning and brake

While the Intelligent Lane Intervention system is

operating, you may hear a sound of brake

operation. This is normal and indicates that the

Intelligent Lane Intervention system is operat-

ing properly.

control assistance when the vehicle is driven

at speeds of approximately 70 km/h (45 MPH)

and above. When the vehicle approaches either

the left or the right side of the traveling lane, a

warning chime will sound and the lane depar-

ture warning indicator (on the vehicle informa-

tion display) or the lane departure warning light

(on the meter panel) will blink to alert the driver.

Then, the Intelligent Lane Intervention system

will automatically apply the brakes for a short

period of time to help assist the driver to return

the vehicle to the center of the traveling lane.

The functions of the Intelligent Lane Interven-

tion system (warning and brake control assist)

may or may not operate properly under the

following conditions:

.

On roads where there are multiple parallel

lane markers; lane markers that are faded

or not painted clearly; yellow painted lane

markers; non-standard lane markers; or

lane markers covered with water, dirt,

snow, etc.

Intelligent Lane Intervention system operation

.

On roads where discontinued lane markers

are still detectable.

On roads where there are sharp curves.

The warning and assist functions will stop

when the vehicle returns to a position inside

of the lane marker.

.

On roads where there are sharply contrast-

ing objects, such as shadows, snow, water,

wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after

road repairs. (The Intelligent Lane Interven-

tion system could detect these items as

lane markers.)

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Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention/Intelligent Lane

Intervention ON indicator

.

On roads where the traveling lane merges

or separates.

When the vehicle’s traveling direction does

not align with the lane marker.

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Model with dual display

1. Push the SETTING button

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2. Touch [Driver Assistance] on the center

display.

3. Touch [Lane Assist].

4. Touch [Lane Departure Prevention] to turn

the system ON/OFF.

Automatic deactivation

Condition A:

The warning and assist functions of the In-

telligent Lane Intervention system are not

designed to work under the following condi-

tions:

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Dynamic driver assistance switch

JVS1214X

The Intelligent Lane Intervention system turns

on when the dynamic driver assistance switch

on the steering wheel is pushed when the

“Lane Intervention” is enabled in the settings

menu on the lower display (model with dual

display) or the center display (model with single

display). The Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention/

Intelligent Lane Intervention ON indicator (on

the vehicle information display) or the Intelli-

gent Lane Intervention ON indicator light

(green) (on the meter panel) illuminates when

the Intelligent Lane Intervention system is

turned on.

When the Intelligent Lane Intervention system

is enabled in the lower display, the system can

be turned off temporarily by pushing the

dynamic driver assistance switch.

.

When you operate the lane change signal

and change the traveling lanes in the

direction of the signal. (The Intelligent Lane

Intervention system will be deactivated for

1. Push the MENU button

and touch [Driver

approximately

2 seconds after the lane

Assist] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Lane Assist].

change signal is turned off.)

.

When the vehicle speed lowers to less than

approximately 70 km/h (45 MPH).

3. Touch [Lane Intervention] to enable or

When the Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention

system (if equipped) activates an audible

warning or brake control.

disable the system.

Model with single display

After the above conditions have finished and

the necessary operating conditions are satis-

fied, the warning and assist functions will

resume.

How to enable/disable the Intelligent Lane

Intervention system using the settings menu

Perform the following steps to enable the

Intelligent Lane Intervention system.

Condition B:

The assist function of the Intelligent Lane

Intervention system is not designed to work

under the following conditions (warning is still

functional):

.

When the brake pedal is depressed.

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When the steering wheel is turned as far as

necessary for the vehicle to change lanes.

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When the accelerator pedal is depressed

while the brake control assist is provided.

.

When the VDC system is turned off.

system back on.

When the ROCK, SNOW or SAND mode is

selected (variable 4 × 4 mode select switch)

(except for Mexico).

System malfunction

Model with color display

When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

approach warning occurs.

When the hazard warning flashers are

operated.

.

When the SNOW mode switch is turned on

When the Intelligent Lane Intervention system

malfunctions, it will turn off automatically. The

“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

message continues to appear, have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

(for Mexico).

When driving on a curve at high speed.

When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or 4L

position. (4WD models)

After the above conditions have finished and

the necessary operating conditions are satis-

fied, the Intelligent Lane Intervention brake

control assist function will resume.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,

turn off the Intelligent Lane Intervention sys-

tem by pushing the dynamic driver assistance

switch. Push the dynamic driver assistance

switch again to turn the Intelligent Lane Inter-

vention system back on.

Condition C:

Model with color display

If the following messages appear in the vehicle

information display, a chime will sound and the

Intelligent Lane Intervention system will be

turned off automatically.

Model without color display

When the Intelligent Lane Intervention system

malfunctions, it will turn off automatically. The

lane departure warning light (orange) will

illuminate.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the

engine off and restart the engine. If the warning

light continues to illuminate, have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Temporary disabled status at high tempera-

ture:

Model with color display

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under

high temperature conditions (over approxi-

mately 40°C (104°F)) and then started, the

Intelligent Lane Intervention system may be

deactivated automatically and the following

message will appear in the vehicle information

display: “Not available: High Camera Temp.”

.

“Not available: Poor Road Conditions”:

— When the VDC system (except TCS func-

tion) or ABS operates.

.

“Currently not available”:

Lane camera unit maintenance

— When the VDC system is turned off.

— When the ROCK, SNOW or SAND mode is

selected (variable

4 × 4 mode select

switch).

Model without color display

— When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or

4L position. (4WD models)

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under

high temperature conditions (over approxi-

mately 40°C (104°F)) and then the Intelligent

Lane Intervention system is turned on, the

Intelligent Lane Intervention system may be

deactivated automatically. The lane departure

warning light (orange) will blink.

When the interior temperature is reduced, turn

off the Intelligent Lane Intervention system by

pushing the dynamic driver assistance switch.

Push the dynamic driver assistance switch

again to turn the Intelligent Lane Intervention

Model without color display

Under the following conditions,

a beep will

sound and the Intelligent Lane Intervention

system will be canceled automatically. The

Intelligent Lane Intervention ON indicator light

will blink in green, and the Intelligent Lane

Intervention system cannot be activated:

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.

When the VDC system (except TCS func-

The lane camera unit

for the LDW/Intelligent

tion) or ABS operates.

Lane Intervention system is located in front of

the inside mirror. To keep the proper operation

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BLIND SPOT WARNING/INTELLIGENT

BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION/

INTELLIGENT BACK-UP INTERVENTION*

*: If equipped

of the LDW/Intelligent Lane Intervention sys-

tems and prevent a system malfunction, be

sure to observe the following:

This section contains the information about

the following systems:

.

Always keep the windshield clean.

.

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system

Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-

ent material) or install an accessory near

the camera unit.

Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention system

Intelligent Back-up Intervention system (if

equipped)

.

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.

BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) AND IN-

TELLIGENT BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION

SYSTEMS

The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Intelligent

Blind Spot Intervention systems can help alert

the driver of other vehicles in adjacent lanes

when changing lanes.

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Detection zone

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

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 3 m (10 ft) behind the

rear bumper, and approximately 3 m (10 ft)

sideways.

due to an accident, contact

dealer.

a NISSAN

The BSW system operates above approximately

32 km/h (20 MPH). If the radar sensors detect a

vehicle in the detection zone, the Blind spot

warning indicator light illuminates. If the driver

then activates the turn signal, a chime will

sound twice and the Blind spot warning

indicator light will flash.

The Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention system

operates above approximately 60 km/h (37

MPH). If the system detects a vehicle in the

detection zone and your vehicle is approaching

the lane marker, the Intelligent Blind Spot

Intervention system provides an audible warn-

ing (three times), flashes the Blind spot warning

indicator light and slightly applies the brakes

for a short period of time on one side to help

return the vehicle back to the traveling lane.

The Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention system

provides an audible warning and turns on or

flashes the Blind spot warning indicator light

even if the BSW system is off.

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Example

The BSW system uses radar sensors installed

near the rear bumper to detect other vehicles

beside your vehicle in an adjacent lane. In

addition to the radar sensors, the Intelligent

Blind Spot Intervention system uses a camera

installed behind the windshield to monitor

the lane markers of your traveling lane.

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