Nissan ARIYA 2022-present Owners Manual
9.15.7.1. Precautions on repairing the bumper
When repairing the bumper, take cautious because the radar sensors are installed on the bumper.
Mechanism of the radar sensor
- (A)Radar signal
- (B)Reflected signal
The radar sensor detects objects by emitting a radar signal and then measuring its reflection.
Repairing the bumper
(1) Normal condition (before the repair)
(2) Poor condition (after the improper repair)
- (A)Radar signal
- (B)Reflected signal
- (a)Radar sensor
- (b)Vehicle bumper
- (c)Film layer
- (d)Putty
- (e)Touch-up layer
- (f)Repaint
- (g)Radar signal diffusion
If an improper repair is performed on the bumper (for example, application of putty made from different materials, repaint, etc.), the radar signal could be weaken or prevented from functioning properly. This may cause the radar sensor not to detect objects correctly.
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