NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 Owners Manual

RCTA SYSTEM OPERATION
1Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light
The RCTA system can help alert the driver
of an approaching vehicle when the driver
is backing out of a parking space.
When the shif t position is in R (Reverse) and
the vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 5 mph (8 km/h), the RCTA system is
operational.
If the radar detects an approaching vehicle
from either side, the system chimes (once)
and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes on the side the vehicle is approach-
ing from.
LSD4313
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
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LSD4314
For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display
LSD2216
Starting and driving5-79

The RCTA system uses radar sensorsOA
installed on both sides near the rear bum-
per to detect an approaching vehicle.
The radar sensors
OAcan detect an ap-
proaching vehicle from up to approxi-
mately 66 f t. (20 m) away.
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
RCTA SYSTEM
LSD4580
LSD4266
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
5-80Starting and driving

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 scroll dial to select “Driver Assis-
tance.” Then press the OK button.
2. Select “Rear Cross Traffic Alert” and press the OK button to turn the system on or
off.
NOTE:
• When enabling/disabling the system,the system setting will be retained
even if the engine is restarted.
LSD4273
For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display
Starting and driving5-81

RCTA SYSTEM LIMITATIONSWARNING
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
OA: When a vehicle
parked next to you obstructs the
beam of the radar sensor.
– Illustration
OB: When the vehicle is
parked in an angled parking
space.
– Illustration
OC: When the vehicle is
parked on inclined ground.
– Illustration
OD: When an ap-
proaching vehicle turns into your
vehicle's parking lot aisle.
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–IllustrationOE: 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.
LSD2043
Illustration 1
LSD2044
Illustration 2
Starting and driving5-83

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the sys-
tem will be deactivated automatically. The
“Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction”
warning message will appear 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 and I-BSI systems (if so equipped)
will also stop working.
Action to take
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the system will resume automatically.
LSD4268
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
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Malfunction
When the RCTA system malfunctions, it will
turn off automatically. The system mal-
function warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display.
NOTE:
If the BSW system stops working, the
RCTA and I-BSI systems (if so equipped)
will also stop working.
Action to take
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the en-
gine off and restart the engine. If the mes-
sage continues to appear, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
LSD4269
For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display
Starting and driving5-85

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensorsO1for 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 consult a NISSAN dealer if the area
around the radar sensors is damaged due
to a collision.
Radio frequency statement
For USA
FCC ID: LTQRN5TR
CAUTION TO USERS
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with the RSS of the Indus-
try Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1.
This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and
2. this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. For Canada
Model: RN5TR
IC: 3659A-RN5TR
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 ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
LSD4157
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PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
1. RES+ switch
2. SET- switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. ON/OFF switch• If the cruise control system malfunctions,
it cancels automatically. The
indica-
tor illuminates in the vehicle information
display then blinks to warn the driver. For
additional information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display – 7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-23) or “Vehicle information display –
12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-48).
• If the
indicator blinks, push the
cruise control ON/OFF switch off and
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
• The
indicator may blink when the
cruise control ON/OFF switch is pushed
ON while pushing the RES+, SET-, or CAN-
CEL 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 ON/OFF switch on. The
indicator (white) in the vehicle information
display will illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the ve-
hicle to the desired speed, push the SET-
switch and release it. The
indicator
(green) in the vehicle information display
will illuminate. Take your foot off the accel-
erator 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.
LSD4169
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
Starting and driving5-87