Nissan Maxima (2020 year). Manual — part 18

Illustration 4: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.

NOTE:

∙ When overtaking several vehicles in a

row, the vehicles after the first vehicle
may not be detected if they are trav-
eling close together.

∙ The radar sensors may not detect

slower moving vehicles if they are
passed quickly.

∙ If the driver activates the turn signal

before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the
other vehicle is detected.

Entering from the side

Illustration 5: The side indicator light illu-
minates if a vehicle enters the detection
zone from either side.

Illustration 4 – Overtaking another

vehicle

LSD2303

Illustration 5 – Entering from the side

LSD2305

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Illustration 6: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.

NOTE:

∙ If the driver activates the turn signal

before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the
other vehicle is detected.

∙ The radar sensors may not detect a

vehicle which is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle when it
enters the detection zone.

Illustration 6 – Entering from the side

LSD2308

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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 system is not available until the condi-
tions no longer exist.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog. The blocked condi-
tion may also be caused by objects such as
ice, frost or dirt obstructing the radar sen-
sors.

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

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Malfunction

If the BSW system malfunctions, it will turn
off automatically. The BSW/RCTA indicator
(orange) will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion 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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1

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 in-

terference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning

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

LSD3379

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For Canada

Applicable law: Canada 310

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 interfer-

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.

Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25GHz

Output power: less than 20 milliwatts

Droit applicable: Canada 310

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appar-
eils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suiv-
antes:

1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et

2. L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter

tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Bandes de fréquences: 24.05 - 24.25GHz

Puissance émise: Moins de 20 milliwatts

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions 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.

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

REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)

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1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light

2. BSW/RCTA Indicator

RCTA SYSTEM OPERATION

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 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.

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The RCTA system uses radar sensors

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1

installed on both sides near the rear bum-
per to detect an approaching vehicle.

The radar sensors

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1

can detect an ap-

proaching vehicle from up to approxi-
mately 66 ft. (20 m) away.

LSD2216

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
RCTA SYSTEM

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

Using the “Settings” in the vehicle infor-
mation display:

1. Press the

buttons until “Settings”

displays in the vehicle information dis-
play and then press the OK button. Use
the

button to select “Driver Assis-

tance.” Then press the OK button.

2. Select “Blind Spot” and press the OK

button.

When the RCTA system is turned on, the
BSW/RCTA indicator (white) in the vehicle
information display illuminates.

Using the “Driving Aids” screen in the ve-
hicle information display:

1. Use the

buttons on the steering

wheel to scroll to the Driving Aids
screen.

2. Press the OK button to access the

Driver Assistance menu.

3. Select “Blind Spot” and press the OK

button to change the Driving Aids set-
ting.

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NOTE:

∙ The RCTA system is integrated into

the BSW system. There is not a sepa-
rate selection in the vehicle informa-
tion display for the RCTA system.
When the BSW is disabled, the RCTA
system is also disabled.

∙ When enabling/disabling the system,

the system setting will be retained
even if the engine is restarted.

RCTA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

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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 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, 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 ap-

proaching

vehicles

in

certain

situations:

– Illustration

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A

: When a vehicle

parked next to you obstructs the
beam of the radar sensor.

– Illustration

䊊

B

: When the vehicle is

parked in an angled parking space.

– Illustration

䊊

C

: When the vehicle is

parked on inclined ground.

– Illustration

䊊

D

: When an approach-

ing vehicle turns into your vehicle’s
parking lot aisle.

– Illustration

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E

: 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 accesso-
ries or apply additional paint near the
radar sensors. These conditions may
reduce the ability of the radar to de-
tect 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.

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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.

Illustration 1

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Illustration 2

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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

䊊

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 objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-
structing 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.

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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 (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.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The two radar sensors

䊊

1

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 in-

terference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning

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

LSD3379

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Starting and driving

For Canada

Applicable law: Canada 310

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 interfer-

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.

Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25GHz

Output power: less than 20 milliwatts

Droit applicable: Canada 310

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appar-
eils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suiv-
antes:

1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et

2. L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter

tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Bandes de fréquences: 24.05 - 24.25GHz

Puissance émise: Moins de 20 milliwatts

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.

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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

accelerator 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

pushing 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.

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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.

∙ Push and hold the RES+ switch. When

the vehicle attains the speed you desire,
release the switch.

∙ Push and release the RES+ switch. Each

time you do this, the set speed in-
creases 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

vehicle 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 de-
creases 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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