Nissan Leaf (2019 year). Instruction - part 24

BSW SYSTEM OPERATION

1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light

2. BSW/RCTA Indicator

The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 mph (32 km/h).

If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indica-
tor light (1) illuminates. If the turn signal is
then activated, the system chimes (twice),
the side BSW/RCTA indicator light flashes,
and the BSW/RCTA indicator (2) illuminates
(yellow) in the vehicle information display.
The side BSW/RCTA indicator light contin-
ues to flash until the detected vehicle
leaves the detection zone.

The side BSW/RCTA indicator light illumi-
nates for a few seconds when the power
switch is placed in the ON position.

The brightness of the side BSW/RCTA indica-
tor light is adjusted automatically depending
on the brightness of the ambient light.

If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal,
then only the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes and no chime sounds. For addi-
tional information, refer to “BSW driving
situations” in this section

The BSW system automatically turns on
every time the EV system is started, as long
as it is activated using the settings menu
on the vehicle information display.

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSW SYSTEM

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system:

1. Press the

button until “Settings” dis-

plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the

button to select “Driver

Assistance.” Then press the OK button.

2. Select “Blind Spot” and press the OK

button.

3. Select “Blind Spot Warning” and use the

OK button to turn the system on or off.

NOTE:

When enabling/disabling the system,
the system will retain current settings
even if the EV system is restarted.

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BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limita-
tions for the BSW system. Failure to op-
erate the vehicle in accordance with
these system limitations could result
in serious injury or death.
• The BSW system cannot detect all

vehicles under all conditions.

• The radar sensors may not be able

to detect and activate BSW when
certain objects are present such as:
– Pedestrian, bicycles, animals.
– Vehicles such as motorcycles, low

height vehicles, or high ground
clearance vehicles.

– Oncoming vehicles.
– Vehicles remaining in the detec-

tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.

– A vehicle merging into an adja-

cent lane at a speed approxi-
mately the same as your vehicle.

– A

vehicle

approaching

rapidly

from behind.

– A vehicle which your vehicle over-

takes rapidly.

– A vehicle that passes through the

detection zone quickly.

– 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 sensor’s detection zone is

designed based on a standard lane
width. When driving in a wider lane,
the radar sensors may not detect
vehicles in an adjacent 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 operation condition.

• The following conditions may re-

duce the ability of the radar to de-
tect other vehicles:
– Severe weather
– Road spray
– Ice/frost/dirt/snow build-up on

the vehicle

• Do not attach stickers (including

transparent material), install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors. These conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.

• Excessive noise (for example, audio

system volume, open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the chime
sound, and it may not be heard.

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BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS

Indicator on

Indicator off

Indicator flashing

Another vehicle approaching
from behind

Illustration 1: The side indicator light illumi-
nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone
from behind in an adjacent lane.

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 ve-

hicles which are approaching rapidly
from behind.

• If the driver activates the turn signal be-

fore a vehicle enters the detection zone,
the side indicator light will flash but no
chime will sound when the other vehicle
is detected.

Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind

Illustration 2 – Approaching from

behind

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Overtaking another vehicle

Illustration 3: The side indicator light illu-
minates if you overtake a vehicle and that
vehicle stays in the detection zone for ap-
proximately 2 seconds.

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 travel-
ing close together.

• The radar sensors may not detect

slower moving vehicles if they are
passed quickly.

• If the driver activates the turn signal be-

fore 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

Illustration 4 – Overtaking another

vehicle

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Entering from the side

Illustration 5: The side indicator light illu-
minates if a vehicle enters the detection
zone from either 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 be-

fore 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 ve-

hicle which is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle when it en-
ters the detection zone.

Illustration 5 – Entering from the side

Illustration 6 – Entering from the side

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE

When radar blockage is detected, the sys-
tem will be deactivated automatically. The
BSW/RCTA indicator

䊊

will blink (yellow) in

the vehicle information display. The indica-
tor next to “Blind spot” in the “Driving Aids”
menu

䊊

will also blink (yellow).

The system is not available until the condi-
tions no longer exist.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog. The blocked condi-
tion may also be caused by objects such as
ice, frost or dirt obstructing the radar sen-
sors.

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.

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Malfunction

If the BSW system malfunctions, it will turn
off automatically. The BSW/RCTA indicator
will blink (yellow) in the vehicle information
display. The indicator next to “Blind spot” in
the “Driving Aids” menu will also blink (yel-
low).

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 EV
system off and restart the EV system. If the
indicators continue to appear, have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The two radar sensors

䊊

for the BSW and

RCTA systems are located near the rear
bumper. Always keep the area near the ra-
dar sensors clean.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog.

The blocked condition may also be caused
by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-
structing the radar sensors.

Check for and remove objects obstructing
the area around the radar sensors.

Do not attach stickers (including transpar-
ent material), install accessories or apply
additional paint near the radar sensors.

Do not strike or damage the area around
the radar sensors. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if
the area around the radar sensors is dam-
aged due to a collision.

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Radio frequency statement

For USA

FCC : OAYSRR3B

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment

For Canada

Applicable law: Canada 310

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25GHz

Output power: less than 20 milliwatts

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the RCTA
system could result in serious injury or
death.
• The RCTA system is not a replace-

ment for proper driving procedures
and is not designed to prevent con-
tact with vehicles or objects. When
backing out of a parking space, al-
ways use the side and rear mirrors
and turn and look in the direction
your vehicle will move. Never rely
solely on the RCTA system.

The RCTA system will assist you when
backing out from a parking space. When
the vehicle is in reverse, the system is de-
signed to detect other vehicles approach-
ing from the right or left of the vehicle. If the
system detects cross traffic, it will alert you.

REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)
(IF SO EQUIPPED)

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RCTA SYSTEM OPERATION

1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light

2. BSW/RCTA Indicator

The RCTA system can help alert the driver
of an approaching vehicle when the driver
is backing out of a parking space.

When the shift position is in R (Reverse) and
the vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 5 mph (8 km/h), the RCTA system is
operational.

If the radar detects an approaching vehicle
from either side, the system chimes (once)
and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light (1)
flashes on the side the vehicle is approach-
ing from.

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The RCTA system uses radar sensors

䊊

installed on both sides near the rear bum-
per to detect an approaching vehicle.

The radar sensors

䊊

can detect an ap-

proaching vehicle from up to approxi-
mately 66 ft (20 m) away.

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
RCTA SYSTEM

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the RCTA system.

1. Press the

button until “Settings” dis-

plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the

button to select “Driver As-

sistance.” Then press the OK button.

2. Select “Parking Aids” and press the OK

button.

3. Select “Cross Traffic” and use the OK but-

ton to turn the system on or off.

NOTE:

When enabling/disabling the system,
the system setting will be retained even
if the EV system is restarted.

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RCTA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limita-
tions for the RCTA system. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordance with
these system limitations could result
in serious injury or death.
• Always check surroundings and turn

to check what is behind you before
backing up. The radar sensors de-
tect approaching (moving) vehicles.
The radar sensors cannot detect ev-
ery object such as:
– Pedestrians,

bicycles,

motor-

cycles, animals or child-operated
toy vehicles

– A vehicle that is passing at speeds

greater

than

approximately

19 mph (30 km/h)

– A vehicle that is passing at speeds

lower than approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h)

• The radar sensors may not detect

approaching vehicles in certain situ-
ations:
– Illustration

a: When

vehicle

parked next to you obstructs the
beam of the radar sensor.

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– Illustration b: When the vehicle is

parked

angled

parking

space.

– Illustration c: When the vehicle is

parked on inclined ground.

– Illustration d: When an approach-

ing vehicle turns into your vehi-
cle’s parking lot aisle.

– Illustration e: When the angle

formed by your vehicle and ap-
proaching vehicle is small.

• The following conditions may re-

duce the ability of the radar to de-
tect other vehicles:
– Severe weather
– Road spray
– Ice/frost/dirt/snow build-up on

the vehicle

• Do not attach stickers (including

transparent material), install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors. These conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.

• Excessive noise (e.g., audio system

volume, open vehicle window) will
interfere with the chime sound, and
it may not be heard.

NOTE:

In the case of several vehicles approach-
ing in a row (Illustration 1) or in the oppo-
site direction (Illustration 2), a chime may
not be sounded by the RCTA system
after the first vehicle passes the sensors.

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE

When radar blockage is detected, the sys-
tem will be deactivated automatically.

The systems are not available until the
conditions no longer exist.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog.

The blocked condition may also be caused
by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-
structing 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

When the RCTA system malfunctions, it will
turn off automatically.

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 EV
system off and restart the EV system. If the
system does not resume automatically,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The two radar sensors

䊊

for the BSW and

RCTA systems are located near the rear
bumper. Always keep the area near the ra-
dar sensors clean.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog.

The blocked condition may also be caused
by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-
structing the radar sensors.

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Check for and remove objects obstructing
the area around the radar sensors.

Do not attach stickers (including transpar-
ent material), install accessories or apply
additional paint near the radar sensors.

Do not strike or damage the area around
the radar sensors. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if
the area around the radar sensors is dam-
aged due to a collision.

Radio frequency statement

For USA

FCC : OAYSRR3B

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment

For Canada

Applicable law: Canada 310

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25GHz

Output power: less than 20 milliwatts

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