BCI

NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION

Description


BACKUP COLLISION INTERVENTION

- The Backup Collision Intervention system is not a replacement for proper driving procedure and is not designed to prevent contact with vehicles or objects. When backing up. always look in the direction driver will move to ensure it is safe to proceed. Never rely solely on the Backup Collision Intervention system.
- Using the Backup Collision Intervention system under some road or weather condition could lead to improper system operation. Always rely on driver's own steering and braking operation to avoid accidents.
- The Backup Collision Intervention system may not provide a warning or brake control for vehicles that pass through the detection zone quickly.
- Do not use the Backup Collision Intervention system when towing a trailer.
- Excessive noise (e.g. audio system volume, open vehicle window) will interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.
- The side radar may not be able to detect and activate Backup Collision Intervention when certain objects are present such as:
- Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
- A vehicle passing at a speed greater than approximately 15 MPH (24km/h).
- A radar sensor may not detect approaching vehicles in certain situations:
- When the vehicle parked aside obstruct the beam of the radar sensor.
- When the vehicle is parked in an angled parking space.
- When the vehicle is parked on an inclined ground.
- When the vehicle turns around into your vehicles aisle.
- When the angle formed by your vehicle and approaching vehicle is small.
- Severe weather or road spray conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles.
- The sonar system may not detect:
- Small or moving object.
- Wedge-shaped objects.
- Object closer to the bumper than 10 inch (30 cm).
- Thin objects such as rope, wire, chain, etc...
- The brakes engaged by the BCI system is relatively weaker on a slope than flat ground. On a steep slope, the system may not function properly.
- Do not use the BCI system under the following conditions because the system may not function properly:
- When driving with a tire that is not the within normal tire condition (example: tire wear, low pressure, spare tire, chain, non-standard wheels).
- When the vehicle is equipped with non-original brake parts or suspension parts.

SIDE RADAR HANDLING

- Side radar for Backup Collision Intervention system is located inside the rear bumper.
- Always keep the rear bumper near the side radar clean.
- Do not attach a sticker (including transparent material), install an accessory or paintwork near the side radar.
- Do not strike or damage the areas around the side radar.
- Do not strike, damage, and scratch the side radar, especially the vent seal (gray circular) area, under repair.

SONAR HANDLING

- The four sonar sensors for Backup Collision Intervention system are located on the rear bumper cover.
- Always keep the sonar sensors clean.
- Do not attach a sticker (including transparent material), install an accessory or paintwork over any of the sonar sensors.
- Do not strike or scratch any of the sonar sensors causing physical damage. to a sensor or the surrounding area
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX