Nissan Murano: Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) / 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 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.
Overtaking another vehicle

Illustration 3 – 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.
Entering from the side

Illustration 5 – 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.
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...
When radar blockage is detected, the system
will be deactivated automatically. The
“Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction”
warning message will appear and the
BSW/RCTA indicator (white) will blink
in
the vehicle information display...
Other information:
Component Parts Location
Side radar RH
AWD control unit
AV control unit (With navigation system)
Audio unit (Without navigation system)
A/C auto amp.
3CH CAN gateway
Sonar control unit
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Power steering control module
Distance sensor
Around view monitor control unit
ADAS control unit
TCU
TCM
ECM
IPDM E/R
Data link connector
CAN terminator
BCM
Combination meter
Steering angle sensor
Lane camera unit
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit
Driver seat control unit
Automatic back door control module
Side radar LH
Component Description
FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEMEach control unit is connected with CAN network...
Body Center Marks
Factory marks exist on certain parts of the body to indicate the vehicle center. When repairing the Nissan Murano vehicle frame (members, pillars, etc.) damaged in an accident the most accurate and effective repair will be achieved by using these marks together with body alignment specifications...