Nissan Leaf 2018-2025 (ZE1) Owner's Manual : Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

WARNING

Failure to strictly adhere to the safety warnings and operational instructions for the proper use of the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system could result in a collision, potentially causing serious injury or death.

  • The BSW system is intended to supplement, not replace, standard, vigilant driving procedures and is not designed to mechanically prevent contact with other vehicles or stationary objects. When attempting to change lanes in your Nissan Leaf, you must always rely on your own vision by checking the side and rearview mirrors, and physically turning to look in the direction your vehicle will move to ensure the path is clear. Never rely solely on the BSW system to confirm it is safe to change lanes.

The Blind Spot Warning system is designed to provide an additional layer of awareness, helping to alert the driver to the presence of other vehicles positioned in adjacent lanes, which is particularly useful during lane-change maneuvers.

Visual representation of the Blind Spot Warning detection alert on the side mirror of a Nissan Leaf

To function effectively, the BSW system utilizes advanced radar sensors (1) discreetly installed near the rear bumper assembly to continuously scan the surrounding traffic for vehicles occupying your vehicle's blind spot in an adjacent lane.

Diagram showing the radar-monitored detection zone surrounding the Nissan Leaf
Detection zone

The high-sensitivity radar sensors are engineered to detect vehicles on either side of your Nissan Leaf within a specific detection envelope. As illustrated, this coverage zone initiates from the trailing edge of your vehicle’s outside rearview mirror and extends approximately 10 feet (3.0 meters) rearward from the rear bumper, while also monitoring approximately 10 feet (3.0 meters) outward to the side of the vehicle.

System temporarily unavailable
Condition A: The Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system's automated warning and steering assist functions are programmed to pause or remain inactive under the following specific driving scen ...

BSW system operation
Side Indicator Light (located on the A-pillar or mirror housing). BSW System Status Indicator (located in the instrument cluster). The BSW system au ...

Other materials:

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system in your Nissan Leaf serves as a comprehensive safety net, utilizing an array of sophisticated sensors to continuously monitor driver inputs, such as steering and braking, alongside the actual motion and attitude of the vehicle. Under challengin ...

How to enable/disable the Steering Assist
Steering-wheel mounted control (right): Used for ProPILOT Assist settings and menu navigation. Vehicle information display: The digital hub for viewing driver assistance settings. Steering Assist switch: The physical toggle located on the instrument ...

Charging timer
Optimize your energy management and utility costs by utilizing the charging timer feature of the Nissan Leaf. This function allows you to create custom schedules for your vehicle's Li-ion battery charging cycles. Once you have established your preferred schedule, the Nissan Leaf will automatically c ...