2011 Infiniti M Owner's Manual - Page 369

PRECAUTIONS ON FCW SYSTEM WARNING ● The FCW system is intended to warn you before a collision but will not avoid a collision. It is the driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. ● As there is a performance limit, the system may not provide a warning in certain conditions. SSD0943 SIC4335 Warning systems switch The FCW system uses the distance sensor A located below the front bumper to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead. When the system judges that your vehicle is getting close to the vehicle ahead in the travel lane, the vehicle ahead detection indicator light on the instrument panel blinks and a warning chime sounds. The FCW system will be turned on/off by pushing the warning systems switch. The warning systems ON indicator light 1 on the switch will illuminate when the system turns on. SSD0749 ● The system will not detect the following objects: - Pedestrians, animals or obstacles in the roadway - Oncoming vehicles in the same lane ● The system will not detect another vehicle under the following conditions: - When the sensor gets dirty and it is impossible to detect the distance from the vehicle ahead. - When driving into a strong light (i.e., sunlight) Vehicle ahead detection indicator light 5-74 Starting and driving