Nissan Maxima (2022 year). Manual in english — page 18

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Illustration

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:

When

an

ap-

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

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Illustration

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: 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:

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Severe weather

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Road spray

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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

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Starting and driving

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE

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

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A

in the vehicle informa-

tion 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.

LSD2416

Starting and driving

5-51

Malfunction

When the RCTA system malfunctions, it will
turn off automatically. The BSW/RCTA indi-
cator (orange) will appear in the vehicle in-
formation display.

NOTE:

If the BSW system stops working, the
RCTA system 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.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The two radar sensors

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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

For USA

FCC ID: OAYSRR2B or OAYSRR3B

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 inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

LSD3379

5-52

Starting and driving

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
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 Devel-
opment 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 interfer-

ence, including interference that may
cause

undesired

operation

of

the

device.

Radiofrequency

radiation

exposure

information:

This equipment complies with radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled

environment.

This

equipment

should be installed and operated with
minimum distance of 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.

Droit applicable: Canada 310

L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence
contenu dans le présent appareil est con-
forme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada ap-
plicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation 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 brouil-
lage est susceptible d’en compromettre
le fonctionnement.

Informations sur l'exposition aux rayonne-
ments radiofréquences:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d'exposition aux rayonnements définies
pour un environnement non être installé et
utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm decon-
trôlé. Cet équipement doit distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps.

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL

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1

CANCEL switch

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2

RES+ switch

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3

SET– switch

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4

ON/OFF

cruise switch

• If the cruise control system malfunc-

tions, it cancels automatically.

LSD2414

CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)

Starting and driving

5-53

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

ON/OFF

switch on. The

indicator

in the instrument panel will illuminate. If the
Cruise Control Alerts are enabled in the
Driver Assistance menu, then the “Cruise
ON: Press SET to engage speed control”
message will appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display.

This message will disappear after about 6
seconds, or can be dismissed by pushing
the OK button. Cruise control status will
continue to display in the upper right cor-
ner of the vehicle information display while
the system is 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.

If the Cruise Control Alerts are enabled in
the Driver Assistance menu, then the “Tar-
get Speed SET. Press + or – to adjust” mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display when the SET— switch is pushed.
This message will disappear after about 6
seconds, or can be dismissed by pushing
the OK button. Cruise control status will
continue to display in the upper right cor-
ner of the vehicle information display while
the system is on.
•

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 ON/OFF

switch off. The

indicator in the instrument panel

goes out.

The cruise control is automatically can-
celed if:
• You depress the brake pedal while push-

ing the RES+ or SET– switch. The preset
speed is deleted from memory.

• The vehicle slows down more than 8 mph

(13 km/h) below the set speed.

• You move the shift lever to N (Neutral).

If the Cruise Control Alerts are enabled in
the Driver Assistance menu, the “Cruise ON:
Press SET to engage speed control” mes-
sage will reappear in the vehicle informa-
tion display to let you know the cruise con-
trol system is still on if you set the target
speed again.

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.

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• 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).

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).

To turn off the cruise control,

use one of

the following three methods:
• Push the CANCEL switch.
• Tap the brake pedal.
• Push the ON/OFF

switch off. The

indicator in the instrument panel

goes out.

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ICC switch

LSD3427

INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC)
(if so equipped)

Starting and driving

5-55

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,

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.

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 between 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

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A

to choose the

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

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

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once to turn the system off. Then

push the ICC switch

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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. 5-57).

For the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode, see “Conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode” (P. 5-75).

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Starting and driving

HOW TO SELECT THE CRUISE
CONTROL MODE

Selecting

the

vehicle-to-vehicle

dis-

tance control mode:

To choose the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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, quickly push and release the ICC switch

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.

Selecting the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode:

To choose the con-

ventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode

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2

, push and hold the ICC switch

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for

longer than approximately 3 seconds. For
additional information, see “Conventional
(fixed speed) cruise control mode” (P. 5-75).

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.

LSD3586

LSD3440

Starting and driving

5-57

If the radar sensor

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1

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

LSD3390

5-58

Starting and driving

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
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 traf-
fic conditions allow vehicle speeds to re-
main 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. 5-66).

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.

Starting and driving

5-59

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.

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.

1.

CANCEL switch:

Deactivates the system without erasing
the set speed.

2.

RES+ switch:

Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally.

SSD0254

LSD3391

5-60

Starting and driving

3.

DISTANCE

switch:

Changes

the

vehicle’s

following

distance:

• Long
• Middle
• Short

4.

ICC switch:

Master switch to activate/deactivate
the system.

5.

SET- switch:

Sets desired cruise speed or reduces
speed incrementally.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode display and
indicators

The display is located between the speed-
ometer and tachometer.

1. This indicator indicates the ICC system

status depending on a color:

•

ICC system ON indicator (gray):

Indi-

cates that the ICC switch is on.

•

ICC system SET indicator (green):

In-

dicates that the cruising speed is set.

•

ICC system warning (yellow):

Indi-

cates that there is a malfunction in the
ICC system.

2. Set vehicle speed indicator:

Indicates the set vehicle speed.

For Canadian models, the speed is dis-
played in km/h.

3. Vehicle ahead detection indicator:

Indicates whether it detects a vehicle in
front of you.

4. Set distance indicator:

Displays the selected distance between
vehicles set with the distance switch.

LSD3392

Starting and driving

5-61

Operating vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode

To turn on the cruise control,

quickly push

and release the ICC switch

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A

. The ICC sys-

tem ON indicator (gray), set distance indi-
cator and set vehicle speed indicator

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B

come on in a standby state for setting. If
the Cruise Control Alerts are enabled in the
Driver Assistance menu, then the “Cruise
ON: Press SET to engage speed and dis-
tance control” message will appear in the
vehicle information display.

This message will disappear after about 6
seconds, or can be dismissed by pushing
the OK button and then

buttons.

Cruise control status will continue to dis-
play in the upper right corner of the vehicle
information display while the system is on.

To set cruising speed,

accelerate your ve-

hicle to the desired speed, push the SET–
switch

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C

and release it. The ICC system

set indicator (green), vehicle ahead detec-
tion indicator, set distance indicator and
set vehicle speed indicator

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B

will come on.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.

If the Cruise Control Alerts are enabled in
the Driver Assistance menu, then the “Tar-
get Speed SET with Intelligent Distance
Control” message will appear in the vehicle
information display when the SET- switch is
pushed. This message will disappear after
about 6 seconds, or can be dismissed by

LSD3393

LSD3394

5-62

Starting and driving

pushing the OK button. Cruise control sta-
tus will continue to display in the upper
right corner of the vehicle information dis-
play while the system is on.

When the SET– switch is pushed under the
following conditions, the system cannot be
set and the ICC indicators will blink for ap-
proximately 2 seconds:
• When traveling below 20 mph (32 km/h)

and a vehicle ahead is not detected

• When the shift lever is not in the D (Drive)

or Manual mode

• When the parking brake is applied
• When the brakes are operated by the

driver

When the SET– switch is pushed under the
following conditions, the system cannot be
set.

A warning chime will sound and a message
will pop up:
• When the VDC system is off (To use the

ICC system, turn on the VDC system. Push
the ICC switch to turn off the ICC system
and reset the ICC switch by pushing the
ICC switch again.)

For additional information about the
VDC system, see “Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) system” (P. 5-114).

• When VDC is operating
• When a wheel is slipping (To use the ICC

system, make sure the wheels are no lon-
ger slipping.)

LSD3395

Starting and driving

5-63

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System set display with vehicle ahead

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2

System set display without vehicle
ahead

The driver sets the desired vehicle speed
based on the road conditions. The ICC sys-
tem maintains the set vehicle speed, simi-
lar to standard cruise control, as long as no
vehicle is detected in the lane ahead. The
ICC system displays the set speed.

Vehicle detected ahead

When a vehicle is detected in the lane
ahead, the ICC system decelerates the ve-
hicle by controlling the throttle and apply-
ing 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.

NOTE:
• The stop lights of the vehicle come on

when braking is performed by the ICC
system.

• When the brake operates, a noise may

be heard. This is not a malfunction.

When a vehicle ahead is detected, the ve-
hicle ahead detection indicator comes on.
The ICC system will also display the set
speed and selected distance.

Vehicle ahead not detected

When a vehicle is no longer detected
ahead, the ICC system gradually acceler-
ates 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.

If a vehicle ahead appears during accelera-
tion to the set vehicle speed or any time the
ICC system is in operation, the system con-
trols the distance to that vehicle.

When a vehicle is no longer detected under
approximately 15 mph (24 km/h), the sys-
tem will be canceled.

LSD2288

5-64

Starting and driving

When passing another vehicle,

the set

speed indicator

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A

will flash when the ve-

hicle speed exceeds the set speed. The ve-
hicle 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 previously set speed.

Even though your vehicle speed is set in the
ICC system, you can depress the accelera-
tor pedal when it is necessary to accelerate
your vehicle rapidly.

How to change the set vehicle
speed

To cancel the preset speed,

use one of the

following methods:
• Push the CANCEL switch. The set vehicle

speed indicator will go out.

• Tap the brake pedal. The set vehicle

speed indicator will go out.

• If the Cruise Control Alerts are enabled in

the Driver Assistance menu, the “Cruise
ON: Press SET to engage speed control”
message will reappear in the vehicle in-
formation display to let you know the
cruise control system is still on if you set
the target speed again.

• Turn the CRUISE

switch off. The ICC

indicators will go out, and the Cruise Con-
trol Alert messages will not appear.

To reset at a faster cruising speed,

use

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

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

• Push and hold the RES+ switch. The set

vehicle speed will increase by approxi-
mately 5 mph (5 km/h for Canada).

• Push, then quickly release the RES+

switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will increase by approximately 1
mph (1 km/h for Canada).

To reset at a slower cruising speed,

use

one of the following 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. The set

vehicle speed will decrease by approxi-
mately 5 mph (5 km/h for Canada).

• Push, then quickly release the SET–

switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will decrease by approximately 1
mph (1 km/h for Canada).

To resume the preset speed,

push and

release the RES+ switch. The vehicle will
resume the last set cruising speed when
the vehicle speed is over 20 mph (32 km/h).

LSD3442

Starting and driving

5-65