Get Starting and driving -> Intelligent Cruise Control Guide for Nissan Patrol SUV Sixth Generation (2010-2023)

INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL

(ICC) SYSTEM (if equipped)

The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system

be canceled. The CRUISE indicator light still

illuminates.

Resetting to faster speed:

automatically maintains

a selected distance

Use any one of the following methods to reset

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.

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Push the cruise control MAIN switch . The

cruise indicator (model with color display)

or CRUISE indicator (light) (model with dot

matrix or segment display) will turn off.

to a faster speed.

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Depress the accelerator pedal. When the

vehicle reaches the desired speed, push

and release the COAST/SET switch

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The ICC function can be set to one of two

Push and hold the ACCELERATE/RESUME

switch . When the vehicle reaches the

desired speed, release the ACCELERATE/

RESUME switch

Quickly push and release the ACCELERATE/

RESUME switch . This will increase the

vehicle speed by about 1.6 km/h (1 MPH).

cruise control modes:

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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:

For maintaining a selected distance be-

tween your vehicle and the vehicle in front

of you up to the preset speed.

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Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control

mode:

Resuming at preset speed:

For cruising at a preset speed.

Push and release the ACCELERATE/RESUME

switch

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WARNING:

The vehicle will resume the last set cruising

speed when the vehicle speed is over 40 km/h

(25 MPH).

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Always drive carefully and attentively

when using either cruise control mode.

Read and understand the Owner’s Man-

ual 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 situations. Do not

use the ICC system except in appropriate

road and traffic conditions.

Canceling cruising speed

Use any one of the following methods to cancel

the set speed.

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Push the CANCEL switch

Tap the foot brake pedal.

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For model with color display: After either of the

above operations is performed, the cruising

speed will be canceled and the color of the

cruise indicator will change from green to

white.

For model with dot matrix display (if equipped):

After either of the above operations is per-

formed, the cruising speed will be canceled and

the SET indicator will turn off. The CRUISE

indicator still illuminates.

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In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise

control mode, a 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.

For model with dot matrix display (if equipped)

or segment display: After either of the above

operations is performed, the cruising speed will

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SELECTING VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DIS-

TANCE CONTROL MODE

To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode , quickly push and release the MAIN

switch

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VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CON-

TROL MODE

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode,

the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system

automatically maintains

a selected distance

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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.

Model with color display

With ICC, the driver can maintain the same

speed as other vehicles without the constant

need to adjust the set speed as you would with

a normal cruise control system.

PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TO-VEHI-

CLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE

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Model without color display

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

Once a control mode is activated, it cannot be

changed to the other cruise control mode. To

change the mode, push the MAIN switch once

to turn the system off. Then push the MAIN

switch again to turn the system back on and

select the desired cruise control mode.

Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control

mode

Push the MAIN switch

control mode between the vehicle-to-vehicle

distance control mode and the conventional

(fixed speed) cruise control mode

to choose the cruise

Always confirm the setting in the ICC system

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display.

To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

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For the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control

mode, see the following description. For the

conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode,

see “Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control

mode” (P.5-66).

trol mode , quickly push and release the MAIN

Example

switch

. To choose the conventional (fixed

The system is intended to enhance the opera-

tion of the vehicle when following a vehicle

traveling in the same lane and direction.

speed) cruise control mode , push and hold

the MAIN switch

for longer than approxi-

mately 1.5 seconds.

If the radar sensor

detects a slower moving

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vehicle ahead, the system will reduce 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 approximately

40% of vehicle braking power) if necessary.

careless, inattentive or absent-minded

driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain,

fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the

vehicle speed by depressing the brake

pedal, depending on the distance to the

vehicle ahead and the surrounding cir-

cumstances in order to maintain a safe

distance between vehicles.

If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the

vehicle decelerates to a standstill within

the limitations of the system. The system

will cancel once it judges that the vehicle

has come to a standstill and sound a

warning chime. To prevent the vehicle

from moving, the driver must depress the

brake pedal.

— When towing a trailer or other vehicle

(models with trailer hitch)

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In some road or traffic conditions,

vehicle or object can unexpectedly come

into the sensor detection zone and cause

automatic braking. You may need to

control the distance from other vehicles

using the accelerator pedal. Always stay

alert and avoid using the ICC system

when it is not recommended in this

section.

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The detection range of the sensor is approxi-

mately 200 m (650 ft) ahead.

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WARNING:

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This system is only an aid to assist the

driver and is not a collision warning or

avoidance device. It is the driver’s re-

sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely and

be in control of the vehicle at all times.

VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CON-

TROL MODE OPERATION

The system may not function properly

under the following conditions. To avoid

accidents, never use the ICC system

under the following conditions:

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The system is primarily intended for use

on straight, dry, open roads with light

traffic. It is not advisable to use the

system in city traffic or congested areas.

This system will not adapt automatically

to road conditions. This system should be

used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not use

the system on roads with sharp curves, or

on icy roads, in heavy rain or in fog.

— On roads where the traffic is heavy or

there are sharp curves

— On slippery road surfaces such as on

ice or snow, etc.

— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,

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etc.)

The radar sensor will not detect the following

objects:

Example

— When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the

system sensor

— On steep downhill roads (the vehicle

may go beyond the set vehicle speed

and frequent braking may result in

overheating the brakes)

Always pay attention to the operation of the

vehicle and be ready to manually control the

proper following distance. The vehicle-to-vehi-

cle distance control mode of the Intelligent

Cruise Control (ICC) system may not be able to

maintain the selected distance between vehi-

cles (following distance) or selected vehicle

speed under some circumstances.

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Stationary and slow moving vehicles

Pedestrians or objects in the roadway

Oncoming vehicles in the same lane

Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel

lane

— On repeated uphill and downhill roads

WARNING:

— When traffic conditions make it diffi-

cult to keep a proper distance be-

tween vehicles because of frequent

acceleration or deceleration

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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As there is a performance limit to the

distance control function, never rely so-

lely on the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

system. This system does not correct

uses a sensor

located on the front of the

vehicle to detect vehicles traveling ahead. The

sensor generally detects the signals returned

from the vehicle ahead. Therefore, if the sensor

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cannot detect the reflection from the vehicle

ahead, the ICC system may not maintain the

selected distance.

the ICC system cannot decelerate the vehicle

quickly enough. If this occurs, the ICC system

attention to vehicle operation to maintain

proper distance from vehicles ahead when

approaching toll gates or traffic congestion.

will sound

a warning chime and blink the

system display to notify the driver to take

The following are some conditions in which the

necessary action.

sensor cannot detect the signals:

The system will cancel and a warning chime will

sound if the speed falls below approximately 25

km/h (15 MPH) (except for Mexico) or 24 km/h

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When the snow or road spray from travel-

ing vehicles reduces the sensor’s visibility

When excessively heavy baggage is loaded

in the rear seat or the luggage area of your

vehicle

(15 MPH) (for Mexico) and

a vehicle is not

detected ahead. The system will also disengage

when the vehicle goes above the maximum set

speed.

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When your vehicle is towing a trailer, etc.

(models with trailer hitch)

Refer to “Approach warning” (P.5-64).

The ICC system is designed to automatically

check the sensor’s operation within the limita-

tion of the system. When the sensor area is

covered with dirt or is obstructed, the system

will automatically be canceled. If the sensor

The following items are controlled in the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:

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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 between

approximately 30 and 144 km/h (20 and 90

MPH) (except for Mexico) or 32 and 144

km/h (20 and 90 MPH) (for Mexico).

When there is a vehicle traveling ahead, the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

adjusts the speed to maintain the distance,

selected by driver, from the vehicle ahead.

The adjusting speed range is up to the set

speed. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop,

the vehicle decelerates to a standstill within

the limitations of the system. The system

will cancel once it judges a standstill with a

warning chime.

area is covered with ice,

a transparent or

translucent vinyl bag, etc., the ICC system may

not detect them. In these instances, the vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control mode may not

cancel and may not be able to maintain the

selected following distance from the vehicle

ahead. Be sure to check and clean the sensor

area regularly.

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is

designed to maintain a selected distance and

reduce the speed to match the slower vehicle

ahead; the system will decelerate 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

approximately 40% of the vehicle’s total brak-

ing 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 be-

tween vehicles may become closer because

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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

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The detection zone of the radar sensor is

limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the detec-

tion zone for the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

detection mode to maintain the selected dis-

tance from the vehicle ahead.

A

vehicle ahead may move outside of the

detection zone due to its position within the

same lane of travel. Motorcycles may not be

detected in the same lane ahead if they are

traveling offset from the centerline of the lane.

A vehicle that is entering the lane ahead may

not be detected until the vehicle has comple-

tely moved into the lane. If this occurs, the ICC

system may warn you by blinking the system

indicator and sounding the chime. The driver

may have to manually control the proper

distance away from vehicle traveling ahead.

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Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system switch

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When driving on some roads, such as winding,

hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads which are

under construction, the radar sensor may

The system is operated by a MAIN switch and

four control switches, all mounted on the

steering wheel.

detect vehicles in

a different lane, or may

temporarily not detect

a vehicle traveling

ahead. This may cause the ICC system to

decelerate or accelerate the vehicle.

1. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch:

Resumes set speed or increases speed

The detection of vehicles may also be affected

by vehicle operation (steering maneuver or

traveling position in the lane, etc.) or vehicle

condition. If this occurs, the ICC system may

warn you by blinking the system indicator

and sounding the chime unexpectedly. You

will have to manually control the proper

distance away from the vehicle traveling

ahead.

incrementally.

2. COAST/SET switch:

Sets desired cruise speed, reduces speed

incrementally.

3. CANCEL switch:

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When driving on the freeway at a set speed and

approaching a slower traveling vehicle ahead,

the ICC system will adjust the speed to main-

tain 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 maintain the speed up to the

set speed. Pay attention to the driving opera-

tion to maintain control of the vehicle as it

accelerates to the set speed.

Deactivates the system without erasing the

set speed.

4. DISTANCE switch:

Changes the vehicle’s following distance:

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Long

Middle

Short

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5. MAIN switch:

The vehicle may not maintain the set speed on

winding or hilly roads. If this occurs, you will

have to manually control the vehicle speed.

Master switch to activate the system

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4. Indicates your vehicle.

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system

display and indicators

Operating vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode

5. Set vehicle speed indicator:

Indicates the set vehicle speed.

6. Model with color display

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This indicator indicates the ICC system

status depending on a color.

— Intelligent Cruise Control system ON

indicator (gray):

Indicates that the MAIN switch is ON.

— Intelligent Cruise Control system set

indicator (green):

Indicates that cruising speed is set

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— Intelligent Cruise Control system

Model with color display

warning (yellow):

Indicates that if there is a malfunction

in the ICC system.

Model without color display

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system

warning light (orange):

The light comes on if there is

malfunction in the ICC system.

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Model without color display

The display is located between the speed-

ometer and tachometer.

1. MAIN switch indicator:

Indicates that the MAIN switch is ON.

2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator:

Model without color display

To turn on the cruise control, quickly push and

release the MAIN switch

on. The MAIN switch

indicator, set distance indicator and set vehicle

speed indicator come on and in a standby state

for setting.

Indicates whether it detects a vehicle in

front of you.

3. Set distance indicator:

Displays the selected distance between

vehicles set with the DISTANCE switch.

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Model with color display

When the COAST/SET switch is pushed under

the following conditions, the system cannot be

set.

A warning chime will sound and a message will

pop up:

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“Not available Poor Road Conditions”:

— When VDC (including the traction control

system) is operating

— When a wheel is slipping (To use the ICC

system, make sure the wheels are no

longer slipping. Push the MAIN switch to

turn off the ICC, and reset the ICC

system by pushing the MAIN switch

again.)

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Model with color display

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“Not available”:

— When the ROCK, SAND or SNOW mode is

selected (variable

4 × 4 mode select

switch) (To use the ICC system, select

the ON ROAD mode, push the MAIN

switch to turn off the ICC and reset the

ICC switch by pushing the MAIN switch

again.)

For details about the variable 4 × 4 mode

select switch, see “Four-Wheel Drive

(4WD) (4WD models)” (P.5-16).

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Model without color display

To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle

to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET

switch and release it. (Vehicle ahead detection

indicator, set distance indicator and set vehicle

speed indicator come on.) Take your foot off

the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain

the set speed.

When the COAST/SET switch is pushed under

the following conditions, the system cannot be

set and the set vehicle speed indicator will blink

for approximately 2 seconds:

— When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or

4L position (for 4WD models). (To use the

ICC system, place the 4WD shift switch in

the AUTO position, push the MAIN

switch to turn off the ICC system and

reset the ICC switch by pushing the

MAIN switch again.

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When traveling below 30 km/h (20 MPH)

(except for Mexico) or 32 km/h (20 MPH) (for

Mexico) and the vehicle ahead is not

detected.

For details about the 4WD shift switch,

see “Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (4WD mod-

els)” (P.5-16).

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When the shift lever is not in the D or

manual shift mode

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When the brakes are operated by the driver

When the parking brake is applied

— When the VDC system is off (To use the

ICC system, turn on the VDC system.

Push the MAIN switch to turn off the ICC

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system and reset the ICC switch by

pushing the MAIN switch again.)

For details about the VDC system, see

“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”

(P.5-22).

“Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (4WD models)” (P.5-

16).

When the VDC system is off (To use the ICC

system, turn on the VDC system. Push the

MAIN switch to turn off the ICC system and

reset the ICC switch by pushing the MAIN

switch again.)

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Model without color display

For details about the VDC system, see

“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”

(P.5-22).

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When VDC (including the traction control

system) is operating

When a wheel is slipping (To use the ICC

system, make sure the wheels are no long-

er slipping. Push the MAIN switch to turn off

the ICC, and reset the ICC system by

pushing the MAIN switch again.)

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When the COAST/SET switch is pushed under

the following conditions, the system cannot be

set.

A warning chime will sound and the set vehicle

speed indicator will blink.

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When the SNOW mode is selected (SNOW

mode switch) (To use the ICC system, turn

off the SNOW mode switch, push the MAIN

switch to turn off the ICC system and reset

the ICC switch by pushing the MAIN switch

again.) (for Mexico)

For details about the SNOW mode switch,

see “SNOW mode (for Mexico)” (P.5-21).

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When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or 4L

position (for 4WD models). (To use the ICC

system, place the 4WD shift switch in the

AUTO position, push the MAIN switch to

turn off the ICC system and reset the ICC

switch by pushing the MAIN switch again.

(for Mexico)

For details about the 4WD shift switch, see

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Vehicle detected ahead:

System operation

When a vehicle is detected in the lane ahead,

the ICC system decelerates the vehicle by

controlling the throttle and applying the brakes

to match the speed of a slower vehicle ahead.

The system then controls the vehicle speed

based on the speed of the vehicle ahead to

maintain the driver selected distance.

The stoplights of the vehicle come on when

braking is performed by the ICC system.

When the brake operates, a noise may be

heard and/or vibrations may be felt. This is

not a malfunction.

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When a vehicle ahead is detected, the vehicle

ahead detection indicator comes on. The ICC

system will also display the set speed and

selected distance.

Model with color display

Vehicle ahead not detected:

When a vehicle is no longer detected ahead, the

ICC system gradually accelerates your vehicle

to resume the previously set vehicle speed. The

ICC system then maintains the set speed.

When

a vehicle is no longer detected the

vehicle ahead detection indicator turns off.

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If a vehicle ahead appears during acceleration

to the set vehicle speed or any time the ICC

system is in operation, the system controls the

distance to that vehicle.

When a vehicle is no longer detected under

approximately 25 km/h (15 MPH) (except for

Mexico) or 24 km/h (15 MPH) (for Mexico), the

system will be cancelled.

Model without color display

1. System set display with vehicle ahead

2. System set display without vehicle ahead

pedal when deceleration is required to main-

tain a safe distance to the vehicle ahead due

to its sudden braking or if a vehicle cuts in.

Always stay alert when using the Intelligent

Cruise Control (ICC) system.

WARNING:

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 acceler-

ate your vehicle when acceleration is re-

quired for a lane change. Depress the brake

The driver sets the desired vehicle speed based

on the road conditions. The ICC system main-

tains the set vehicle speed, similar to standard

cruise control, as long as no vehicle is detected

in the lane ahead.

The ICC system displays the set speed.

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Mexico).

How to change set vehicle speed

To cancel the preset speed, use any of these

How to change set distance to vehicle ahead

methods:

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Push the CANCEL switch. The set vehicle

speed indicator will go out.

Tap the brake pedal. The set vehicle speed

indicator will go out.

Turn the MAIN switch off. The ICC indicators

will go out.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of

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the following methods:

Model with color display

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Depress the accelerator pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, push and

release the COAST/SET switch.

Push and hold the ACCELERATE/RESUME

switch. The set vehicle speed will increase

by approximately 5 km/h or 5 MPH.

Push, then quickly release the ACCELER-

ATE/RESUME switch. Each time you do this,

the set speed will increase by approxi-

mately 1 km/h or 1 MPH.

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The distance to the vehicle ahead can be

selected at any time depending on the traffic

conditions.

Each time the DISTANCE switch

is pushed,

the set distance will change to long, middle,

short and back to long again in that sequence.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of

the following methods:

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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, push the

COAST/SET switch and release it.

Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. The

set vehicle speed will decrease by approxi-

mately 5 km/h or 5 MPH.

Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET

switch. Each time you do this, the set speed

will decrease by approximately 1 km/h or 1

MPH.

Model without color display

When passing another vehicle, the set vehicle

speed indicator will flash when the vehicle

speed exceeds the set speed. The vehicle

detect indicator will turn off when the area

ahead of the vehicle is open. When the pedal is

released, the vehicle will return to the pre-

viously set speed.

Even though your vehicle speed is set in the ICC

system, you can depress the accelerator pedal

when it is necessary to accelerate your vehicle

rapidly.

To resume the preset speed, push and release

the ACCELERATE/RESUME switch. The vehicle

will resume the last set cruising speed when

the vehicle speed is over 30 km/h (20 MPH)

(except for Mexico) or 32 km/h (20 MPH) (for

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Model with color display

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The warning chime may not sound in some

cases when there is a short distance between

vehicles. Some examples are:

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When the vehicles are traveling at the same

speed and the distance between vehicles is

not changing

When the vehicle ahead is traveling faster

and the distance between vehicles is in-

creasing

When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle

The warning chime will not sound in the

following cases:

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When your vehicle approaches vehicles

that are parked or moving slowly

When the accelerator pedal is depressed,

overriding the system

NOTE:

The approach warning chime may sound and

the system display may blink when the radar

sensor detects objects on the side of the

vehicle or on the side of the road. This may

cause the ICC system to decelerate or accel-

erate the vehicle. The radar sensor may

detect these objects when the vehicle is

driven on winding roads, narrow roads, hilly

roads, or when entering or exiting a curve. In

these cases you will have to manually control

the proper distance ahead of your vehicle.

Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected by

vehicle operation (steering maneuver or driving

position in the lane) or traffic or vehicle condi-

tion (for example, if a vehicle is being driven

with some damage).

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Model without color display

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The distance to the vehicle ahead will

Approach warning

change according to the vehicle speed.

The higher the vehicle speed, the longer

the distance.

If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle

ahead due to rapid deceleration of that vehicle

or if another vehicle cuts in, the system warns

the driver with the chime and Intelligent Cruise

Control (ICC) system display. Decelerate by

depressing the brake pedal to maintain a safe

vehicle distance if:

If the engine is stopped, the set distance

becomes “long”. (Each time the engine is

started, the initial setting becomes “long”.)

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The chime sounds.

The vehicle ahead detection and set dis-

tance indicator blink.

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When a tire slips

Automatic cancellation

System temporarily unavailable

Condition A:

Model with color display

Under the following conditions, the ICC system

is automatically canceled. A chime will sound

and the system will not be able to be set.

When the ROCK, SAND or SNOW mode is

selected (variable 4 × 4 mode select switch)

(except for Mexico)

A chime sounds under the following conditions

and the control is automatically canceled.

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When the vehicle speed falls below approxi-

mately 25 km/h (15 MPH) (except for

Mexico) or 24 km/h (15 MPH) (for Mexico)

.

When the SNOW mode switch is turned on

(for Mexico)

When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or 4L

position (for 4WD models)

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When the system judges the vehicle is at

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When the VDC is turned off

When the VDC operates

When a tire slips

standstill

When the radar signal is temporarily inter-

When the shift lever is shifted to the “N”

(Neutral) position

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Action to take:

When the ROCK, SAND or SNOW mode is

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When the VDC is turned off

When the VDC operates

When the conditions listed above are no longer

present, turn the system off using the ICC MAIN

switch. Turn the ICC system back on to use the

system.

selected (variable 4 × 4 mode select switch)

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When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or 4L

When the parking brake is applied

position (for 4WD models)

When the SNOW mode switch is turned on

When the radar signal is temporarily inter-

rupted

(for Mexico)

Condition B:

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When the ROCK, SAND or SNOW mode is

selected (variable 4 × 4 mode select switch)

(except for Mexico)

Model without color display

When the radar sensor area is covered with

dirt or is obstructed, the ICC system will

automatically be canceled. The chime will

sound and “Not Available Front Radar

Blocked” or “FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION”

warning will appear. The ICC system warn-

ing (light) (orange) will also come on (if

equipped).

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When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or 4L

position (4WD models)

When distance measurement becomes im-

paired due to adhesion of dirt or obstruc-

tion to the sensor

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When a wheel slips

Action to take:

When the radar signal is temporarily inter-

If the warning message appears and/or the

warning light illuminates, stop the vehicle in a

safe place, place the shift lever in the P (Park)

position and turn the engine off. When the

radar signal is temporarily interrupted, clean

the sensor area of the front bumper and restart

the engine. If the warning message continues

to be displayed, have the ICC system checked

by a NISSAN dealer.

rupted

SSD1008

The chime sounds and the Intelligent Cruise

Control (ICC) system is canceled automatically

in the conditions described below. Part of the

system display will come on or blink, making it

impossible to set.

.

When driving on roads with limited road

structures or buildings (for example, long

bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next to

long walls), the system may illuminate the

system warning (light) and display the “Not

.

When the VDC is turned off

When the VDC operates

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Available Front Radar Blocked” or “FRONT

RADAR OBSTRUCTION” message.

(orange) will come on.

Action to take:

malfunction.

.

Do not attach metallic objects near the

sensor area (brush guard, etc.). This could

cause failure or malfunction.

Action to take:

If the warning (light) comes on, park the vehicle

in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the

engine, resume driving and set the ICC system

again.

If it is not possible to set the system or the

indicator stays on, it may indicate that the

ICC system is malfunctioning. Although the

vehicle is still driveable under normal condi-

tions, have the vehicle checked at a NISSAN

dealer.

When the above driving conditions no longer

Do not alter, remove or paint the front

bumper. Before customizing or restoring

the front bumper, contact a NISSAN dealer.

exist, turn the system back on.

Condition C:

Model with color display

CONVENTIONAL (fixed speed) CRUISE

CONTROL MODE

.

This mode allows driving at a speed be-

tween 40 to 144 km/h (25 to 90 MPH)

without keeping your foot on the accel-

erator pedal. (for Mexico)

Sensor maintenance

.

This mode allows driving at a speed be-

tween 40 to 189 km/h (25 to 118 MPH)

without keeping your foot on the accel-

erator pedal. (except for Mexico)

WARNING:

JVS0968X

.

In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise

control mode, a warning chime does not

sound to warn you if you are too close to

the vehicle ahead, as neither the pre-

sence of the vehicle ahead nor the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance is detected.

Pay special attention to the distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle

ahead of you or a collision could occur.

When the ICC system is not operating properly,

a chime sounds and the ICC system warning

(orange) will come on.

Model without color display

WAF0241X

Example

The sensor for the Intelligent Cruise Control

(ICC) system

bumper.

is located below the front

.

Always confirm the setting in the Intelli-

To keep the ICC system operating properly, be

gent Cruise Control (ICC) system display.

sure to observe the following:

Do not use the conventional (fixed speed)

cruise control mode when driving under

the following conditions.

.

Always keep the sensor area of the front

bumper clean.

Do not strike or damage the areas around

— when it is not possible to keep the

the sensor.

vehicle at a set speed

SSD0979

Do not cover or attach stickers or similar

objects on the front bumper near the

sensor area. This could cause failure or

When the ICC system is not operating properly,

the chime sounds and the system warning light

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— 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

Model without color display

Conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-

trol mode display and indicators

Model with color display

Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control

and result in an accident.

Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control switch

SSD1013

The indicators are displayed in the vehicle

information display.

JVS0317X

1. MAIN switch indicator:

Indicates that the MAIN switch is ON.

2. Cruise set switch indicator:

The indicators are displayed in the vehicle

information display.

1. Cruise indicator:

Displays while the vehicle speed is con-

trolled by the conventional (fixed speed)

cruise control mode of the Intelligent

Cruise Control (ICC) system.

This indicator indicates the condition of the

ICC system depending on a color.

SSD0968

.

Cruise control ON indicator (gray):

1. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch:

Indicates that the ICC switch is ON.

3. Cruise system warning light:

Resumes set speed or increases speed

.

Cruise control set indicator (green):

incrementally.

2. COAST/SET switch:

Comes on if there is a malfunction in the

Indicates that the cruising speed is set.

cruise control system.

.

Cruise control system warning (yellow):

Sets the desired cruise speed, reduces

Indicates that there is a malfunction in

speed incrementally.

3. CANCEL switch:

the ICC system.

2. Set vehicle speed indicator:

Deactivates the system without erasing the

This indicator indicates the set vehicle

set speed.

4. MAIN switch:

speed.

Master switch to activate the system.

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your desired cruising speed. Pushing the MAIN

switch again will turn the system completely

off.

Operating conventional (fixed speed)

cruise control mode

When the Intelligent Distance Control system (if

equipped) is on, the conventional (fixed speed)

cruise control mode cannot be turned on even

though the MAIN switch is pushed and held.

To turn on the conventional (fixed speed) cruise

control mode, turn off the Intelligent Distance

Control system. See “Intelligent Distance Con-

trol system (for Mexico)” (P.5-70).

When the ignition switch is placed in the “OFF”

position, the system is also automatically

turned off.

To use the ICC system again, quickly push and

release the MAIN switch (vehicle-to-vehicle

distance control mode) or push and hold it

(conventional cruise control mode) again to

turn it on.

SSD0970

Model without color display

To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle

to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET

switch and release it. The color of the cruise

indicator changes to green and set vehicle

speed indicator comes on (model with color

display) or the SET indicator will come on

(model without color display). Take your foot

off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will

maintain the set speed.

WAF0263X

Model with color display

CAUTION:

.

To pass another vehicle, depress the

accelerator pedal. When you release the

pedal, the vehicle will return to the pre-

viously set speed.

The vehicle may not maintain the set speed

when going up or down steep hills. If this

happens, manually maintain vehicle speed.

To avoid accidentally engaging cruise con-

trol, make sure to turn the MAIN switch off

when not using the ICC system.

.

SSD0969

Model without color display

To turn on the conventional (fixed speed)

To cancel the preset speed, use one of the

cruise control mode, push and hold the MAIN

following methods:

switch

for longer than about 1.5 seconds.

1. Push the CANCEL switch.

When pushing the MAIN switch on, the conven-

tional (fixed speed) cruise control mode display

and cruise indicator or the main switch indi-

cator are displayed on the vehicle information

display. After you hold the MAIN switch on for

longer than about 1.5 seconds, the ICC system

display turns off. The cruise indicator or the

main switch indicator stays lit. You can now set

Model with color display: The vehicle speed

indicator will turn off.

Model without color display: The SET in-

dicator will turn off.

2. Tap the brake pedal.

WAF0264X

Model with color display

Model with color display: The vehicle speed

indicator will turn off.

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Model without color display: The SET in-

dicator will turn off.

3. Turn the MAIN switch off.

Automatic cancellation

A chime sounds under the following conditions

and the control is automatically canceled.

Model with color display: Both the cruise

indicator and vehicle speed indicator will

turn off.

.

When the vehicle slows down more than 13

km/h (8 MPH) below the set speed

When the shift lever is shifted to the “N”

Model without color display: Both the MAIN

(Neutral) position

When the parking brake is applied

switch and SET indicator will turn off.

.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of

When the VDC (including the traction con-

the following three methods:

trol system) operates.

SSD0979

.

When a wheel slips

1. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, push and

release the COAST/SET switch.

Model without color display

When the system is not operating properly, the

chime sounds and the system warning (light)

will come on in yellow (model with color

display) or orange (model without color dis-

play).

Warning light

2. Push and hold the ACCELERATE/RESUME

set switch. When the vehicle attains the

desired speed, release the switch.

3. Push, then quickly release the ACCELER-

ATE/RESUME switch. Each time you do this,

the set speed will increase by about 1.6

km/h (1 MPH).

Action to take:

If the warning (light) comes on, park the vehicle

in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the

engine, resume driving and then perform the

setting again.

If it is not possible to set or the warning stays

on, it may indicate that the system is

malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still

driveable under normal conditions, have the

vehicle checked at a NISSAN dealer.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of

the following three methods:

1. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, push the

COAST/SET switch and release it.

2. Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.

Release the switch when the vehicle slows

down to the desired speed.

JVS0306X

Model with color display

3. Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET

switch. Each time you do this, the set speed

will decrease by about 1.6 km/h (1 MPH).

To resume the preset speed, push and release

the ACCELERATE/RESUME switch. The vehicle

will resume the last set cruising speed when

the vehicle speed is over 40 km/h (25 MPH).

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INTELLIGENT DISTANCE CONTROL

SYSTEM (for Mexico)

The Intelligent Distance Control system brakes

and moves the accelerator pedal upward

according to the distance from and the relative

speed of the vehicle ahead to help assist the

driver to maintain a following distance.

objects:

PRECAUTIONS ON INTELLIGENT DIS-

TANCE CONTROL SYSTEM

.

Stationary and slow moving vehicles

Pedestrians or objects in the roadway

Oncoming vehicles in the same lane

Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel

lane

WARNING:

.

Always drive carefully and attentively

when using the Intelligent Distance Con-

trol system. Read and understand the

Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using

the Intelligent Distance Control system.

To avoid serious injury or death, do not

rely on the system to prevent accidents

or to control the vehicle’s speed in emer-

gency situations. Do not use the Intelli-

gent Distance Control system except in

appropriate road and traffic conditions.

If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the

vehicle decelerates to a standstill within

the limitations of the system. The system

will cancel once it judges that the vehicle

has come to a standstill with a warning

chime. To prevent the vehicle from mov-

ing, the driver must depress the brake

pedal.

WARNING:

.

As there is a performance limit to the

distance control function, never rely so-

lely on the Intelligent Distance Control

system. This system does not correct

careless, inattentive or absent-minded

driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain,

fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the

vehicle speed by depressing the brake

pedal, depending on the distance to the

vehicle ahead and the surrounding cir-

cumstances in order to maintain a safe

distance between vehicles.

The system may not function properly

under the following conditions. To avoid

accidents, never use the Intelligent Dis-

tance Control system under the following

conditions:

JVS0913X

The system is intended to assist the driver to

keep following distance from the vehicle

ahead traveling in the same lane and direction.

a

.

If the radar sensor

detects a slower moving

vehicle ahead, the system will reduce the

vehicle speed to help assist the driver to

maintain a following distance.

.

The system automatically controls the throttle

and applies the brakes (up to approximately

40% of vehicle braking power) if necessary.

The detection range of the sensor is approxi-

— On roads with sharp curves

The Intelligent Distance Control system

will not apply brake control while the

driver’s foot is on the accelerator pedal.

mately 200 m (650 ft) ahead.

— On slippery road surfaces such as on

ice or snow, etc.

WARNING:

— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,

etc.)

.

This system is only an aid to assist the

driver and is not a collision warning or

avoidance device. It is the driver’s re-

sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely and

be in control of the vehicle at all times.

— When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the

system sensor

— On steep downhill roads (frequent

braking may result in overheating

the brakes)

This system will not adapt automatically

to road conditions. Do not use the system

on roads with sharp curves, or on icy

roads, in heavy rain or in fog.

— On repeated uphill and downhill roads

The radar sensor will not detect the following

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