Nissan Pathfinder: Starting and driving - Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

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Basic information Nissan Pathfinder 2022

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

• The RCTA system is not a replacement for proper driving procedures and is not designed to prevent contact with vehicles or objects. When backing out of a parking space, always use the side and rear mirrors and turn and look in the direction your vehicle will move. Never rely solely on the RCTA system.
• Do no use the RCTA system when towing a trailer. The system may not function properly.

The RCTA system will assist you when backing out from a parking space. When the vehicle is in reverse, the system is designed to detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left of the vehicle. If the system detects cross traffic, it will alert you.

RCTA system operation

For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display

1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light

For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display

The RCTA system can help alert the driver of an approaching vehicle when the driver is backing out of a parking space.

When the shift position is in R (Reverse) and the vehicle speed is less than approximately 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 approaching from.

The RCTA system uses radar sensors A installed on both sides near the rear bumper to detect an approaching vehicle.

The radar sensors A can detect an approaching vehicle from up to approximately 66 ft. (20 m) away.

How to enable/disable the RCTA system

For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display

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

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 "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.

For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display

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 serious 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, motorcycles, 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 situations:
  • Illustration A : When a vehicle parked next to you obstructs the beam of the radar sensor.
  • Illustration B : When the vehicle is parked in an angled parking space.
  • Illustration C : When the vehicle is parked on inclined ground.
  • Illustration D : When an approaching vehicle turns into your vehicle's parking lot aisle.
  • Illustration E : When the angle formed by your vehicle and approaching 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 accessories 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 interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

NOTE: In the case of several vehicles approaching in a row (Illustration 1) or in the opposite direction (Illustration 2),a chime may not be sounded by the RCTA system after the first vehicle passes the sensors.

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When radar blockage is detected, the system 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 temporary ambient conditions such as splashing 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.

For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display

For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display

Malfunction

When the RCTA system malfunctions, it will turn off automatically. The system malfunction 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 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.

System maintenance

Basic information

The two radar sensors 1 for the BSW and RCTA systems are located near the rear bumper. Always keep the area near the radar sensors clean.

The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary ambient conditions such as splashing water, mist or fog.

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

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

Do not attach stickers (including transparent 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

CAUTION TO USERS

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with the RSS of the Industry Canada. 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.

In order to comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at least 20 cm separation from the human body at all times.

For Canada

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 interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Afin de se conformer aux exigences d'exposition RF MIC / FCC / ISED, cet appareil doit etre installe pour foutnir au moins 20 cm de separation du corps humain en tout temps.