Nissan Kicks (2022 year). Manual in english — page 22

When passing another vehicle,

the set

speed indicator will flash when the vehicle
speed exceeds the set speed. The vehicle
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.

• Turn the ICC

switch off. The ICC indi-

cators will go out.

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 (8 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 (1.6 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 (8 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 (1.6 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).

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How to change the set distance
to the vehicle ahead

The distance to the vehicle ahead can be
selected at any time depending on the traf-
fic conditions.

Each time the distance

switch

O

A

is

pushed, the set distance will change to
long, middle, short and back to long again,
in that sequence.

Distance

Approximate distance at
60 mph (100 km/h) [ft (m)]

1.

Long

200 (60)

2.

Middle

150 (45)

3.

Short

90 (30)

• The distance to the vehicle ahead will

change according to the vehicle speed.
The higher the vehicle speed, the longer
the distance.

• The distance setting will remain at the

current setting even if the engine is
restarted.

Approach warning

If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that ve-
hicle or if another vehicle cuts in, the sys-
tem warns the driver with the chime and
ICC system display. Decelerate by depress-
ing the brake pedal to maintain a safe ve-
hicle distance if:
• The chime sounds.
• The vehicle ahead detection indicator

blinks.

The warning chime may not sound in
some cases when there is a short distance
between vehicles. Some examples are:
• When the vehicles are traveling at the

same speed and the distance between
vehicles is not changing.

• When the vehicle ahead is traveling faster

and the distance between vehicles is
increasing.

• When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle.

The warning chime will not sound when:
• The vehicle approaches other vehicles

that are parked or moving slowly.

• The accelerator pedal is depressed, over-

riding the system.

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NOTE:

The approach warning chime may sound
and the system display may blink when
the ICC sensor detects objects on the
side of the vehicle or on the side of the
road. This may cause the ICC system to
decelerate or accelerate the vehicle. The
ICC sensor may detect these objects
when the vehicle is driven on winding
roads, narrow roads, hilly roads, or when
entering or exiting a curve. In these
cases you will have to manually control
the proper distance ahead of your
vehicle.

Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected
by vehicle operation (steering maneuver or
driving position in the lane) or traffic or ve-
hicle condition (for example, if a vehicle is
being driven with some damage).

Automatic cancellation

A chime sounds under the following condi-
tions and the control is automatically can-
celed:
• When the vehicle ahead is not detected

and your vehicle is traveling below the
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h)

• When the system judges the vehicle is at

a standstill

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

position, Manual mode, or L (Low) range.

• When the parking brake system is applied
• When the VDC system is turned off
• When VDC operates
• When distance measurement becomes

impaired due to adhesion of dirt or ob-
struction to the sensor

• When a wheel slips
• When the radar signal is temporarily

interrupted

VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for the ICC system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in seri-
ous injury or death.

•

The ICC system is primarily intended
for use on straight, dry, open roads
with light traffic. It is not advisable to
use the ICC system in city traffic or
congested areas.

•

The ICC system will not adapt auto-
matically to road conditions. This
system should be used in evenly
flowing traffic. Do not use the system
on roads with sharp curves, or on icy
roads, in heavy rain or in fog.

•

As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the ICC system. This system
does not correct careless, inattentive
or absentminded driving, or over-
come poor visibility in rain, fog, or
other bad weather. Decelerate the
vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead and the
surrounding circumstances in order
to maintain a safe distance between
vehicles.

•

If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop,
the vehicle decelerates to a standstill
within the limitations of the system.
The system will cancel once it judges
that the vehicle has come to a stand-
still and sound a warning chime. To
prevent the vehicle from moving, the
driver must depress the brake pedal.

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•

Always pay attention to the opera-
tion of the vehicle and be ready to
manually control the proper follow-
ing distance. The ICC system may not
be able to maintain the selected dis-
tance between vehicles (following
distance) or selected vehicle speed
under some circumstances.

•

The system may not detect the ve-
hicle in front of you in certain road or
weather conditions. To avoid acci-
dents, never use the ICC system un-
der the following conditions:

–

On roads where the traffic is heavy
or there are sharp curves

–

On slippery road surfaces such as
on ice or snow, etc.

–

During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, etc.)

–

When rain, snow or dirt adhere to
the bumper around the distance
sensor

–

On steep downhill roads (the ve-
hicle may go beyond the set ve-
hicle speed and frequent braking
may result in overheating the
brakes)

–

On repeated uphill and downhill
roads

–

When traffic conditions make it
difficult to keep a proper distance
between vehicles because of fre-
quent

acceleration

or

deceleration

–

Interference

by

other

radar

sources

•

Do not use the ICC system if you are
towing a trailer. The system may not
detect a vehicle ahead.

•

In some road or traffic conditions, a
vehicle or object can unexpectedly
come into the sensor detection zone
and cause automatic braking. Al-
ways stay alert and avoid using the
ICC system where not recommended
in this warning section.

The radar sensor will not detect the follow-
ing objects:
• Stationary and slow moving vehicles
• Pedestrians or objects in the roadway
• Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
• Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel

lane

The sensor generally detects the signals
returned from the vehicle ahead. Therefore,
if the sensor cannot detect the reflection
from the vehicle ahead, the ICC system
may not maintain the selected distance.

The following are some conditions in which
the sensor cannot properly detect a ve-
hicle ahead and the system may not oper-
ate properly:
• When snow or road spray from traveling

vehicles reduces the sensor’s detection.

• When excessively heavy baggage is

loaded in the rear seat or cargo area of
your vehicle.

The ICC system is designed to automati-
cally check the sensor’s operation within
the limitations of the system.

When the sensor is covered with dirt or is
obstructed, the system will automatically
be canceled. If the sensor is covered with
ice, a transparent or translucent vinyl bag,
etc., the ICC system may not detect them.
In these instances, the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode may not cancel and
may not be able to maintain the selected
following distance from the vehicle ahead.
Be sure to check and clean the sensor
regularly.

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The detection zone of the radar sensor is
limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the de-
tection zone for the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance detection mode to maintain the se-
lected distance from the vehicle ahead.

A vehicle ahead may move outside of the
detection zone due to its position within
the same lane of travel. Motorcycles may
not be detected in the same lane ahead if
they are traveling offset from the centerline
of the lane. A vehicle that is entering the
lane ahead may not be detected until the
vehicle has completely moved into the
lane.

If this occurs, the ICC system may warn
you by blinking the system indicator and
sounding the chime. The driver may
have to manually control the proper dis-
tance away from vehicle traveling ahead.

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When driving on some roads, such as wind-
ing, 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 ve-
hicle traveling ahead. This may cause the
radar system to decelerate or accelerate
the vehicle.

The detection of vehicles may also be af-
fected by vehicle operation (steering ma-
neuver or traveling position in the lane, etc.)
or vehicle condition.

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

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE

The following are conditions in which the
ICC system may be temporarily unavail-
able. In these instances, the ICC system
may not cancel and may not be able to
maintain the selected following distance
from the vehicle ahead.

Condition A

Under the following conditions, the ICC sys-
tem is automatically canceled. A chime will
sound and the system will not be able to be
set:
• When the VDC system is turned off
• When the VDC operates
• When a vehicle ahead is not detected and

your vehicle is traveling below the speed
of 15 mph (24 km/h)

• When the system judges the vehicle is at

a standstill

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

Manual mode or L (Low) range

• When the parking brake is applied
• When a wheel slips
• When the radar signal is temporarily

interrupted

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Action to take:

When the conditions listed above are no
longer present, turn the system off using
the ICC switch. Turn the ICC system back on
to use the system.

Condition B

When there is inclement weather (rain, fog,
snow, etc.) blocking the front radar sensor,
the ICC system will automatically be can-
celed, the chime will sound and the “For-
ward 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 conditions listed above are no
longer present, the warning message will
no longer be available in the vehicle infor-
mation display and the system will operate
normally. If the “Forward Driving Aids Tem-
porarily Disabled Front Sensor Blocked See
Owner’s Manual” warning message contin-
ues 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 area of the front
bumper is covered with dirt or is ob-
structed, the ICC system will automatically
be canceled.

The chime will sound 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, place the shift lever
in 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 dis-
played, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

Condition D

When driving on roads with limited road
structures (for example, long bridges, des-
erts, snow fields, driving next to long walls),
the system may illuminate the system
warning light and display the “Forward
Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled Front
Sensor

Blocked

See

Owner’s

Manual”

warning message.

Action to take:

When the above driving conditions no lon-
ger exist, turn the system back on.

Condition E

When the ICC system is not operating
properly, a chime sounds and the ICC sys-
tem warning light (orange) will come on.

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Action to take:

If the warning light comes on, park the ve-
hicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and set
the ICC system again.

If it is not possible to set the system or
the indicator stays on, it may indicate
that the system is malfunctioning. Al-
though the vehicle is still drivable under
normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

NOTE:

If the ICC system is temporarily unavail-
able, the conventional cruise control
mode may still be used. For additional
information, please see “Conventional
(fixed

speed)

cruise

control

mode”

(P. 5-77).

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The sensor for the ICC system

O

A

is located

on the front of the vehicle.

To keep the ICC 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 attach a sticker (including trans-

parent material) or install an accessory
near the sensor. This could cause failure
or malfunction.

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• 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

FCC ID OAYARS4B

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.

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

Model: ARS4–B

IC: 4135A-ARS4B

FCC ID: OAYARS4B

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-
ject 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.

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 brouil-

lage, et

2. L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter

tout

brouillage

radioélectrique

subi,

même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Radio

Frequency

Radiation

Exposure

Information:

This equipment complies with FCC radia-
tion exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance of 30 cm
between the radiator and your body.

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

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet
équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec
un minimum de 30 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps.

FCC Notice

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

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CONVENTIONAL (fixed speed)
CRUISE CONTROL MODE

This mode allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 to 90 mph (40 to 144 km/h) with-
out keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.

WARNING

•

In the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise

control

mode,

a

warning

chime does not sound to warn you if
you are too close to the vehicle
ahead, as neither the presence of the
vehicle ahead nor the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance is detected.

•

Pay special attention to the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you or a collision could
occur.

•

Always confirm the setting in the ICC
system display.

•

Do not use the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode when
driving under the following condi-
tions:

–

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.

Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control switches

1. CANCEL switch:

Deactivates the system without erasing
the set speed

2. RES+ switch:

Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally

3. ICC switch:

Master switch to activate the system

4. SET- switch:

Sets desired cruise speed or reduces
speed incrementally

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Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode display and
indicators

The display is located in the vehicle infor-
mation display.

1. Cruise indicator:

This indicator indicates the condition of
the ICC system depending on a color.

• Cruise control ON indicator (gray): Indi-

cates that the ICC switch is on

• Cruise control SET indicator (green): Indi-

cates that the cruising speed is set

• Cruise control warning (yellow): Indicates

that there is a malfunction in the ICC
system

2. Set vehicle speed indicator:

This indicator indicates the set vehicle
speed. For Canadian models, the speed
is displayed in km/h.

Operating conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode

To turn on the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode, push and hold the ICC
switch

O

A

for longer than about 1.5

seconds.

When pushing ICC switch on, the conven-
tional (fixed speed) cruise control mode
display and indicators

O

B

are displayed in

the vehicle information display. After you
hold ICC switch on for longer than about 1.5
seconds, the ICC system display turns off.
The cruise indicator appears. You can now
set your desired cruising speed. Pushing

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the ICC switch again will turn the system
completely off. When the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position, the system is
also automatically turned off.

To use the ICC system again, quickly push
and release the ICC switch (vehicle-to ve-
hicle distance control mode) or push and
hold it (conventional cruise control mode)
again to turn it on.

CAUTION

To avoid accidentally engaging cruise
control, make sure to turn the ICC
switch off when not using the ICC
system.

To set cruising speed, accelerate your ve-
hicle to the desired speed, push the SET-

O

C

switch and release it. (The color of the
cruise indicator changes to green and set
vehicle speed indicator comes on.) Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your
vehicle will maintain the set speed.
• To pass another vehicle, depress the ac-

celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previ-
ously set speed.

• The vehicle may not maintain the set

speed when going up or down steep hills.
If this happens, manually maintain ve-
hicle speed.

To cancel the preset speed, use any of the
following methods:

1. Push the CANCEL switch. The vehicle

speed indicator will turn off.

2. Tap the brake pedal. The vehicle speed

indicator will turn off.

3. Turn the ICC switch off. Both the cruise

indicator and vehicle speed indicator will
turn off.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:

1. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the

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

2. Push and hold the RES+ switch. When

the vehicle attains the desired speed,
release the switch.

3. Push, then quickly release the RES+

switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will increase by about 1 mph (1.6
km/h).

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To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:

1. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the

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

2. Push and hold the SET- switch. Release

the switch when the vehicle slows down
to the desired speed.

3. Push, then quickly release the SET-

switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will decrease by about 1 mph (1.6
km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push and re-
lease the RES+ switch. The vehicle will re-
sume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h).

System temporarily unavailable

A chime sounds under the following condi-
tions and the control is automatically can-
celed:

• When the vehicle slows down more than

8 mph (13 km/h) below the set speed

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

or manual shift mode

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• When the parking brake is applied
• When the VDC operates (including the

traction control system)

• When a wheel slips

When the system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the color of the
cruise indicator will change to orange.

Action to take

If the color of the cruise indicator changes
to orange, stop the vehicle in a safe place
and place the shift lever in the P (Park) po-
sition. Turn the engine off, restart the en-
gine, resume driving, and then perform the
setting again.

If it is not possible to set or the indicator
stays on, it may indicate that the system
is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle
is still drivable under normal conditions,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the RAB
system could result in serious injury or
death.

•

The RAB system is a supplemental
aid to the driver. It is not a replace-
ment for proper driving procedures.
Always use the side and rear mirrors
and turn and look in the direction you
will move before and while backing
up. Never rely solely on the RAB sys-
tem. It is the driver’s responsibility to
stay alert, drive safely, and be in con-
trol of the vehicle at all times.

•

There is a limitation to the RAB sys-
tem capability. The RAB system is not
effective in all situations.

•

Inclement

weather

or

ultrasonic

sources such as an automatic car
wash,

a

truck’s

compressed

air

brakes or a pneumatic drill may af-
fect the function of the system; this
may include reduced performance or
a false activation.

The RAB system can assist the driver when
the vehicle is backing up and approaching
objects directly behind the vehicle.

The RAB system detects obstacles behind
the vehicle using the parking sensors

O

1

located on the rear bumper.

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NOTE:

You can temporarily cancel the sonar
function in the vehicle, but the RAB sys-
tem will continue to operate. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear Sonar Sys-
tem (RSS)” (P. 5-141).

RAB SYSTEM OPERATION

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Vehicle information display

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