Nissan Pathfinder: Starting and driving - Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)

Basic information

WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the I-FCW system could result in serious injury or death.

• The I-FCW system can help warn the driver before a collision occurs but will not avoid a collision. It is the driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times.

The I-FCW system can help alert the driver when there is a sudden braking of a second vehicle traveling in front of the vehicle ahead in the same lane.

The I-FCW system uses a radar sensor 1 located on the front of the vehicle to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead in the same lane.

For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display

1. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
2. AEB with Pedestrian Detection system OFF warning light

For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display

I-FCW system operation

The I-FCW system operates at speeds above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

If there is a potential risk of a forward collision, the Intelligent Forward Collision Warning system will warn the driver by blinking the vehicle ahead detection indicator, and sounding an audible alert.

Turning the I-FCW system on/off

For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display

1. Press the button until "Settings" displays in the vehicle information display.

Use the scroll dial to select "Driver Assistance." Then press the OK button.

2. Select "Emergency Assist" and press the OK button.

3. Select "Emergency Braking" and press the OK button to turn the system on or off.

When the I-FCW system is turned off, the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system OFF warning light illuminates.

For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display

NOTE:

• The I-FCW system will be automatically turned on when the engine is restarted.
• The I-FCW system is integrated into the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system.

  There is not a separate selection in the vehicle information display for the I-FCW system. When the AEB with Pedestrian Detection is turned off, the I-FCW system is also turned off.

I-FCW system limitations

Illustration A

WARNING Listed below are the system limitations for the I-FCW system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death.

• The I-FCW system cannot detect all vehicles under all conditions.
• The radar sensor does not detect the following objects:
  • Pedestrians, animals or obstacles in the roadway
  • Oncoming vehicles
  • Crossing vehicles
• (Illustration A) The I-FCW system does not function when a vehicle ahead is a narrow vehicle, such as a motorcycle.
• The radar sensor may not detect a vehicle ahead in the following conditions:
  • Snow or heavy rain
  • Dirt, ice, snow or other material covering the radar sensor.
  • Interference by other radar sources.
  • Snow or road spray from traveling vehicles.
  • Driving in a tunnel
  • Towing a trailer
• (Illustration B) When the vehicle ahead is being towed.
• (Illustration C) When the distance to the vehicle ahead is too close, the beam of the radar sensor is obstructed.
• (Illustration D) When driving on a steep downhill slope or roads with sharp curves.
• The system is designed to automatically check the sensor's functionality, within certain limitations. The system may not detect some forms of obstruction of the sensor area such as ice, snow, stickers, etc. In these cases, the system may not be able to warn the driver properly. Be sure that you check, clean and clear the sensor area regularly.
• Excessive noise will interfere with the warning chime sound, and the chime may not be heard.

Illustration B

Illustration C

Illustration D

When driving on some roads, such as winding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads which are under construction, the radar sensor may detect vehicles in a different lane, or may temporarily not detect a vehicle traveling ahead. This may cause the I-FCW system to work inappropriately.

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 system may warn you by blinking the vehicle ahead detection indicator and sounding the chime unexpectedly. You will have to manually control the proper distance away from the vehicle traveling ahead.

System temporarily unavailable

For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display

Condition A

When the radar sensor picks up interference from another radar source, making it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the I-FCW system is automatically turned off.

The AEB with Pedestrian Detection system OFF warning light (orange) will flash.

Action to take

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

Condition B

When there is inclement weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) blocking the front radar sensor, the I-FCW system will automatically be canceled, the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system OFF warning light will flash and the "Forward Driving Aids temporarily disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner's Manual" warning message will appear in the vehicle information display.

For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display

Action to take:

When the conditions listed above are no longer present, the warning message will no longer be available in the vehicle information display. If the "Forward Driving Aids temporarily disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner's Manual" warning message continues to be displayed, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Condition C

When the radar sensor of the front bumper is covered with dirt or is obstructed, the I-FCW system will automatically be canceled.

The AEB with Pedestrian Detection system OFF warning light will flash and the "Forward Driving Aids temporarily disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner's Manual" warning message will appear in the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

If the warning message appears, stop the vehicle in a safe place, press the park button to engage 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 "Forward Driving Aids temporarily disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner's Manual" warning message continues to be displayed, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Condition D

When driving on roads with limited road structures or buildings (for example, long bridges, deserts, snowfields, driving next to long walls), the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system OFF warning light will flash and the "Forward Driving Aids temporarily disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner's Manual" warning message will appear in the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

When the above driving conditions no longer exist, turn the system back on.

System malfunction

If the I-FCW system malfunctions, it will be turned off automatically, a chime will sound, the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system OFF warning light (orange) will illuminate and the warning message [Malfunction] will appear in the vehicle information display.

Action to take

If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the warning light continues to illuminate, have the I-FCW system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

System maintenance

Basic information

The sensor 1 is located on the front of the vehicle.

To keep the system operating properly, be sure to observe the following:

• Always keep the sensor area of the front bumper/emblem clean.
• Do not strike or damage the areas around the sensor.
• Do not cover or attach stickers or similar objects on the front bumper near the sensor area. This could cause failure or malfunction.
• Do not attach metallic objects near the sensor area (brush guard, etc.). This could cause failure or malfunction.
• Do not alter, remove or paint the front bumper. Before customizing or restoring the front bumper, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.

Radio frequency statement

For USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Robert Bosch GmbH may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

RF Exposure Information according 2.1091/ 2.1093/OET bulletin 65:

Radiofrequency radiation exposure information:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

The transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For Canada

Legal warning for RF equipment:

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 following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils exempts de licence.

L'éxploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.