Infiniti QX56 Automobile User Manual


 
The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary ob-
jects to help avoid damaging the ve-
hicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or
on the ground.
If your vehicle sustains damage to the
rear bumper fascia, leaving it mis-
aligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered causing inaccurate measure-
ment of obstacles or false alarms.
The Rear Sonar System (RSS) sounds a tone to
warn the driver ofobstacles near the rear bumper
when the shift selector lever is in R (Reverse).
The system may not detect objects at speeds
above 3 mph (5km/h) and may not detect certain
angular or moving objects.
The RSS detects obstacles up to 5.9 ft (1.8 m)
from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to
the illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the
rate of the tone increases. When the obstacle is
less than 10 in (25.0 cm) away, the tone will
sound continuously. If the RSS detects a station-
ary or receding object further than 10 in. (25.0
cm) from the side of the vehicle, the tone will
sound for only 3 seconds. Once the system de-
tects an object approaching, the tone will sound
again.
The RSS automatically turns on when the shift
selector is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The RSS
OFF switch on the instrument panel allows the
driver to turn theRSS on and off. To turn the RSS
off, the ignition switch must be placed in the ON
position. An indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the system is turned off. If the
indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not
turned off, it may indicate a malfunction in the
RSS.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear
bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and large
accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors
with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it
will affect the accuracy of the RSS.
WARNING
Always look around before proceeding.
The FSS is not a substitute for proper
driving procedures.
Read and understand the limitations of
the front sonar system as contained in
this section. Inclement weather may af-
fect the function of the FSS, this may
include reduced performance or a false
activation.
This system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.
LSD0202
FRONT SONAR SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
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2010 Infiniti QX56 (iwz)
Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)
02/12/09—debbie