2018-2024 Nissan Kicks Front Lane Departure Windshield Monocular Assist Camera

This camera is a core component of the Nissan Kicks' advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), particularly those in the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite.

2018-2024 Nissan Kicks Front Windshield Monocular Camera

OEM Part Number (Common Revisions): 284G3-5RW0B (Supersedes 284G3-5RW0A, 284G3-5RW0B)

Compatibility:

• 2018 - 2024 Nissan Kicks (Fits all trim levels equipped with the relevant safety features.)²

Function and Technology

The "Monocular Assist Camera" is a single camera mounted at the top center of the windshield, typically hidden behind the rearview mirror. It acts as the "eyes" for the truck's forward-looking safety features:

1. Lane Departure Warning (LDW): Reads lane markings to alert the driver when the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane.³

2. High Beam Assist (HBA): Detects oncoming traffic and street lighting to automatically switch between high and low beams.

3. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection: Works in conjunction with a radar sensor (usually in the front bumper) to monitor the distance and closing speed of vehicles and pedestrians, providing warnings and applying brakes if necessary.⁴

Critical Replacement Notes

1. Calibration is Mandatory: This is the most important factor. The camera is not a "plug-and-play" part. After installation (or even after a windshield replacement), the new or old camera must be professionally calibrated (aimed and aligned) to ensure it accurately reads the road and operates the ADAS features correctly.

   • Failure to calibrate will cause the safety systems to generate error codes and shut down, which can display warnings like "Front Radar Unavailable" or "Lane Assist Unavailable" on the dash.

2. Part Number Match: Always verify that the part number you purchase matches the number on your original unit. Since the camera housing is physically the same, the internal software configuration is unique to the exact part number.

If you are buying this for a replacement, budget for the professional calibration, as this is a non-negotiable step for the safety systems to work.