Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: 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 vehicle information display.
The system is not available until the conditions 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.
NOTE:
If the BSW system stops working, the RCTA system (if so equipped) will also stop working. Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, the system will resume automatically.
Malfunction
If the BSW system malfunctions, it will turn off automatically. The system malfunction warning message with the BSW/RCTA indicator (orange) will appear in the vehicle information display.
NOTE:
If the BSW system stops working, the RCTA system (if so equipped) will also stop working.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the message continues to appear, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
BSW driving situations
Illustration 1 - Approaching from behind
Indicator
on
Indicator
off
Indicator
flashing
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
Illustration 1: The side BSW/RCTA indicator
light illumi ...
System maintenance
The two radar sensors 1 for the BSW and
RCTA systems are located near the rear bumper.
Always keep the area near the radar sensors
clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
amb ...
Other materials:
Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20F (-7C) or lower.
WARNING
Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or
a 2-pronged adapter. You can be serious ...
Hands-free phone system
System Diagram
System Description
Refer to the owner's manual for Bluetooth telephone system operating
instructions. NOTE: Cellular
telephones must have their wireless connection set up (paired) before using the
Bluetooth telephone system.
Bluetooth telephone system allows users who
hav ...
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped)
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the FEB system
could result in serious injury or death.
The FEB system is a supplemental aid
to the driver. It is not a replacement for
the driver's attention to traffic conditions
or responsibility to drive safel ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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