Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: BSW driving situations
Illustration 1 - Approaching from behind
Indicator
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Indicator
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Indicator
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Another vehicle approaching from behind
Illustration 1: The side BSW/RCTA indicator light illuminates if a vehicle enters the detection zone from behind in an adjacent lane.
Illustration 2 - Approaching from behind
Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn signal when another vehicle is in the detection zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
The radar sensors may not detect vehicles 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.
Illustration 3 - Overtaking another vehicle
Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 3: The side indicator light illuminates if you overtake a vehicle and that vehicle stays in the detection zone for approximately 2 seconds.
Illustration 4 - Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 4: If the driver activates the turn signal while another vehicle is in the detection zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
- When overtaking several vehicles in a row, the vehicles after the first vehicle may not be detected if they are traveling 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. .
Illustration 5 - Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 5: The side indicator light illuminates if a vehicle enters the detection zone from either side.
Illustration 6 - Entering from the side
Illustration 6: If the driver activates the turn signal while another vehicle is in the detection zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
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 the other vehicle is detected.
- 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.
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 sy ...
System temporarily unavailable
When radar blockage is detected, the system will
be deactivated automatically. The "Side Radar
Obstruction" warning message will appear and
the BSW/RCTA indicator (white) will blink A in
the v ...
Other materials:
B2116 tilt motor
Description
The tilt motor is installed to the steering column assembly.
The tilt motor is activated with the automatic drive positioner control
unit.
The steering column is tilted up/down by changing the rotation direction
tilt motor.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC No.
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System temporarily unavailable
Condition A
When the radar sensor picks up interference
from another radar source, making it impossible
to detect a vehicle ahead, the PFCW system is
automatically turned off.
The FEB system warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take
When the above conditions no longer exist, th ...
Heated seat
Wiring Diagram
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Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
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