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Nissan Sentra (2022 year). Manual in english - page 21

The RCTA system uses radar sensors

installed on both sides near the rear bum-
per to detect an approaching vehicle.

The radar sensors

can detect an ap-

proaching vehicle from up to approxi-
mately 66 ft (20 m) away.

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
RCTA SYSTEM

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the RCTA system.

1. Press the

button until “Settings” dis-

plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the

button to select “Driver As-

sistance.” Then press the OK button.

2. Select “Rear Cross Traffic Alert” and press

the OK button.

When the RCTA system is turned on, the
BSW/RCTA indicator (white) (if so equipped)
in the vehicle information display illuminates.

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For vehicles with the 7 inch meter display

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NOTE:
• When enabling/disabling the system,

the system setting will be retained
even if the engine is restarted.

LSD3781

For vehicles with the 4.2 inch meter display

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RCTA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for the RCTA system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in seri-
ous injury or death.

•

Always check surroundings and turn
to check what is behind you before
backing up. The radar sensors detect
approaching (moving) vehicles. The
radar sensors cannot detect every
object such as:

–

Pedestrians,

bicycles,

motor-

cycles, animals or child-operated
toy vehicles

–

A vehicle that is passing at speeds

greater than approximately 19
mph (30 km/h)

–

A vehicle that is passing at speeds

lower than approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h)

•

The radar sensors may not detect
approaching vehicles in certain situ-
ations:

–

Illustration

: When a vehicle

parked next to you obstructs the
beam of the radar sensor.

–

Illustration

: When the vehicle is

parked

angled

parking

space.

–

Illustration

: When the vehicle is

parked on inclined ground.

–

Illustration

When

ap-

proaching vehicle turns into your
vehicle's parking lot aisle.

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–

Illustration

: When the angle

formed by your vehicle and ap-
proaching vehicle is small.

•

The following conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles:

–

Severe weather

–

Road spray

–

Ice/frost/snow/dirt build-up on

the vehicle

•

Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors. These conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.

•

Excessive noise (e.g., audio system
volume, open vehicle window) will in-
terfere with the chime sound, and it
may not be heard.

NOTE:

In the case of several vehicles approach-
ing in a row (Illustration 1) or in the oppo-
site direction (Illustration 2), a chime may
not be sounded by the RCTA system af-
ter the first vehicle passes the sensors.

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Illustration 1

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Illustration 2

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE

When radar blockage is detected, the sys-
tem will be deactivated automatically.
The “Side Radar Obstruction” or the “Un-
available: Side Radar Obstruction” warning
message will appear and the BSW/RCTA
indicator (white) (if so equipped) will blink

in the vehicle information display.

The systems are not available until the
conditions no longer exist.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog.

The blocked condition may also be caused
by conditions such as ice, snow, frost or dirt
obstructing the radar sensors.

NOTE:

If the BSW system stops working, the
RCTA system will also stop working.

Action to take

When the above conditions no longer exist,
the system will resume automatically.

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Malfunction

When the RCTA system malfunctions, it will
turn off automatically. The system mal-
function warning message with the BSW/
RCTA indicator (orange) (if so equipped) will
appear in the vehicle information display.

NOTE:

If the BSW system stops working, the
RCTA system (if so equipped) will also
stop working.

Action to take

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the
message continues to appear, have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

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For vehicles with the 4.2 inch meter display

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The two radar sensors

for the BSW and

RCTA systems are located near the rear
bumper. Always keep the area near the ra-
dar sensors clean.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog.

The blocked condition may also be caused
by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-
structing the radar sensors.

Check for and remove objects obstructing
the area around the radar sensors.

Do not attach stickers (including transpar-
ent material), install accessories or apply
additional paint near the radar sensors.

Do not strike or damage the area around
the radar sensors. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer if the area around
the radar sensors is damaged due to a
collision.

Radio frequency statement
(Type A) (if so equipped)

For USA

FCC : OAYSRR2B

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment

For Canada

Applicable law: Canada 310

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired op-
eration of the device.

Frequency bands: 24.05GHz – 24.25GHz

Output power: less than 20 milliwatts

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Radio frequency statement
(Type B) (if so equipped)

For USA

FCC : OAYSRR2B

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment

For Canada

Applicable law: Canada 310

This

device

contains

licence-exempt

transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:

This device may not cause inter-
ference.

This device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.

Radio frequency radiation exposure in-
formation: This equipment complies
with radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and oper-
ated with minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL

䊊

RES + switch

䊊

CANCEL switch

䊊

SET- switch

䊊

Cruise control switch

• If the cruise control system malfunctions, it

cancels automatically. The

indicator

in the instrument panel then blinks to warn
the driver. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm)
TYPE A” (P. 2-17) or “Vehicle information dis-
play 7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-31).

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CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)

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• If the

indicator blinks, push the

Cruise control switch off and have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

• The

indicator may blink when the

Cruise control switch is pushed on while
pushing the RES +, SET-, or CANCEL
switch. To properly set the cruise control
system, use the following procedures.

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control when driv-
ing under the following conditions:

•

When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.

•

In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies
in speed.

•

On winding or hilly roads.

•

On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.).

•

In very windy areas.

Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS

The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 - 89 mph (40 - 144 km/h) with-
out keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.

To turn on the cruise control,

push the

Cruise control switch. The

indicator in

the instrument panel comes on.

To set cruising speed,

accelerate the ve-

hicle to the desired speed, push the SET—
switch and release it. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains
the set speed.
•

To pass another vehicle,

depress the ac-

celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previ-
ously set speed.

• The vehicle may not maintain the set

speed when going up or down steep hills.
If this happens, drive without the cruise
control.

To cancel the preset speed,

use one of the

following three methods:
• Push the CANCEL switch.
• Tap the brake pedal.
• Push the Cruise control switch off. The

indicator in the instrument panel

goes out.

The cruise control is automatically can-
celed if:

• You depress the brake or clutch pedal (for

Manual

Transmission

models)

while

pushing the RES+ or SET- switch. The pre-
set speed is deleted from memory.

• The vehicle slows down more than 8 mph

(13 km/h) below the set speed.

• You depress the clutch pedal (for Manual

Transmission models), or move the shift
lever to N (Neutral) (for Continuously Vari-
able Transmission models).

To reset at a faster cruising speed,

use

one of the following three methods:
• Depress the accelerator pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, push
and release the SET— switch.

• Push and hold the RES+ switch. When the

vehicle attains the speed you desire, re-
lease the switch.

• Push and release the RES+ switch. Each

time you do this, the set speed increases
by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

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To reset at a slower cruising speed,

use

one of the following three methods:
• Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-

hicle attains the desired speed, push the
SET— switch and release it.

• Push and hold the SET— switch. Release

the switch when the vehicle slows to the
desired speed.

• Push and release the SET— switch. Each

time you do this, the set speed decreases
by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

To resume the preset speed,

push and

release the RES+ switch. The vehicle re-
turns to the last set cruising speed when
the vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h).

ICC switch

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INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC)
(if so equipped)

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WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the ICC sys-
tem could result in serious injury or
death.

•

The ICC system is only an aid to assist
the driver and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely, and be in control of the
vehicle at all times.

•

Always observe posted speed limits
and do not set the speed over them.

•

Always drive carefully and atten-
tively when using the ICC system.
Read and understand the Owner’s
Manual thoroughly before using the
ICC system. To avoid serious injury or
death, do not rely on the system to
prevent accidents or to control the
vehicle’s speed in emergency situa-
tions. Do not use the ICC system ex-
cept in appropriate road and traffic
conditions.

•

In the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise

control

mode,

warning

chime will not sound to warn you if
you are too close to the vehicle
ahead. Pay special attention to the
distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead of you or a collision
could occur.

The ICC system maintains a selected dis-
tance from the vehicle in front of you within
the speed range of 0 to 90 mph (0 to
144 km/h) up to the set speed. The set
speed can be selected by the driver be-
tween 20 to 90 mph (32 to 144 km/h).

The vehicle travels at a set speed when the
road ahead is clear.

The ICC system can be set to one of two
cruise control modes:
•

Vehicle-to-vehicle

distance

control

mode:

For maintaining a selected dis-

tance between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you up to the preset speed

•

Conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-
trol mode:

For cruising at a preset speed

Push the ICC switch

to choose the

cruise control mode between the vehicle-
to-vehicle distance control mode and the
conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode.

Once a control mode is activated, it cannot
be changed to the other cruise control
mode. To change the mode, push the ICC
switch

once to turn the system off. Then

push the ICC switch

again to turn the

system back on and select the desired
cruise control mode.

Always confirm the setting in the ICC sys-
tem display.

For the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode, see “Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode” (P. 5-62).

For the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode, see “Conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode” (P. 5-78).

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HOW TO SELECT THE CRUISE
CONTROL MODE

Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode:

To choose the vehicle-to-

vehicle distance control mode

, quickly

push and release the ICC switch

Selecting the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode:

To choose the con-

ventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode

, push and hold the ICC switch

for

longer than approximately 1.5 seconds. For
additional information, see “Conventional
(fixed speed) cruise control mode” (P. 5-78).

VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode, the ICC system automatically main-
tains a selected distance from the vehicle
traveling in front of you according to that
vehicle’s speed (up to the set speed), or at
the set speed when the road ahead is clear.

The ICC system is intended to enhance the
operation of the vehicle when following a
vehicle traveling in the same lane and
direction.

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If the radar sensor

detects a slower

moving vehicle ahead, the system will re-
duce the vehicle speed so that your vehicle
follows the vehicle in front at the selected
distance.

The system automatically controls the
throttle and applies the brakes (up to ap-
proximately 40% of vehicle braking power)
if necessary.

The detection range of the sensor is ap-
proximately 650 ft (200 m) ahead.

VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE OPERATION

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is designed to maintain a selected
distance from the vehicle in front of you
and can reduce the speed to match a

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slower vehicle ahead. The system will de-
celerate the vehicle as necessary and if the
vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle
decelerates to a standstill. However, the ICC
system can only apply up to 40% of the
vehicle’s total braking power.

This system should only be used when
traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to
remain fairly constant or when vehicle
speeds change gradually. If a vehicle
moves into the traveling lane ahead or if a
vehicle traveling ahead rapidly decelerates,
the distance between vehicles may be-
come closer because the ICC system can-
not decelerate the vehicle quickly enough.
If this occurs, the ICC system will sound a
warning chime and blink the system dis-
play to notify the driver to take necessary
action.

The system will cancel and a warning
chime will sound if the speed is below ap-
proximately 15 mph (24 km/h) and a vehicle
is not detected ahead. The system will also
disengage when the vehicle goes above
the maximum set speed.

For additional information, see “Approach
warning” (P. 5-70).

The following items are controlled in the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:
• When there are no vehicles traveling

ahead, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode maintains the speed set by
the driver. The set speed range is be-
tween approximately 20 and 90 mph
(32 and 144 km/h).

• When there is a vehicle traveling ahead,

the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode adjusts the speed to maintain the
distance, selected by the driver, from the
vehicle ahead. If the vehicle ahead comes
to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a
standstill within the limitations of the sys-
tem. The system will cancel once it judges
a standstill with a warning chime.

• When the vehicle traveling ahead has

moved out from its lane of travel, the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
accelerates and maintains vehicle speed
up to the set speed.

The ICC system does not control vehicle
speed or warn you when you approach
stationary and slow moving vehicles. You
must pay attention to vehicle operation to
maintain proper distance from vehicles
ahead when approaching toll gates or traf-
fic congestion.

When driving on the freeway at a set speed
and approaching a slower traveling vehicle
ahead, the ICC system will adjust the speed
to maintain the distance, selected by the
driver, from the vehicle ahead. If the vehicle
ahead changes lanes or exits the freeway,
the ICC system will accelerate and main-
tain the speed up to the set speed. Pay
attention to the driving operation to main-
tain control of the vehicle as it accelerates
to the set speed.

The vehicle may not maintain the set
speed on winding or hilly roads. If this oc-
curs, you will have to manually control the
vehicle speed.

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Normally when controlling the distance to
a vehicle ahead, this system automatically
accelerates or decelerates your vehicle ac-
cording to the speed of the vehicle ahead.
Depress the accelerator to properly accel-
erate your vehicle when acceleration is re-
quired for a lane change. Depress the brake
pedal when deceleration is required to
maintain a safe distance to the vehicle
ahead due to its sudden braking or if a
vehicle cuts in. Always stay alert when us-
ing the ICC system.

VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE SWITCHES

The system is operated by the ICC switch
and four control switches, all mounted on
the steering wheel.

CANCEL switch:

Deactivates the system without erasing
the set speed.

RES+ switch:

Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally.

DISTANCE

switch:

Changes the vehicle’s following distance:

• Long
• Middle
• Short

ICC Switch:

Master switch to activate the system.

SET- switch:

Sets desired cruise speed or reduces
speed incrementally.

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