Nissan Armada (2019 year). Instruction - part 21

a vehicle ahead, this system automati-
cally accelerates or decelerates your ve-
hicle according to the speed of the
vehicle ahead. Depress the accelerator
to properly accelerate your vehicle when
acceleration is required for a lane change.
Depress the brake pedal when decelera-
tion is required to maintain a safe dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead due to its
sudden braking or if a vehicle cuts in.
Always stay alert when using the ICC
system.

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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode switches

The system is operated by a MAIN switch
and four control switches, all mounted on
the steering wheel.

ACCELERATE/RESUME switch:

Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally.

COAST/SET switch:

Sets desired cruise speed, reduces
speed incrementally.

3. CANCEL switch:

Deactivates the system without eras-
ing the set speed.

4. DISTANCE switch:

Changes the vehicle’s following dis-
tance:

Long

Middle

Short

5. MAIN switch:

Master switch to activate the system

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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode display and indicators

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

MAIN switch indicator:

Indicates that the MAIN switch is ON.

Vehicle ahead detection indicator:

Indicates whether it detects a vehicle
in front of you.

3. Set distance indicator:

Displays the selected distance be-
tween vehicles set with the DISTANCE
switch.

4. Indicates your vehicle

5. Set vehicle speed indicator:

Indicates the set vehicle speed.

For Canadian models, the speed is
displayed in km/h.

6. ICC system warning light (orange):

The light comes on if there is a
malfunction in the ICC system.

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When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicators come on as
illustrated to check for a burned-out bulb,
and it turns off when the engine is
started.

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Operating vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode

To turn on the cruise control, quickly
push and release the MAIN switch

on.

The MAIN switch indicator, set distance
indicator and set vehicle speed indicator
come on and in a standby state for
setting.

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To set cruising speed, accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. (Vehicle
ahead detection indicator, set distance
indicator and set vehicle speed indicator
come on.) Take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain
the set speed.

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When the COAST/SET switch is pushed
under the following conditions, the sys-
tem cannot be set and the ICC indicators
will blink for approximately 2 seconds:
. When traveling below 20 MPH (32

km/h) and the vehicle ahead is not
detected

. When the shift lever is not in the D

(Drive) or manual shift mode

. When the parking brake is applied

. When the brakes are operated by the

driver

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When the COAST/SET switch is pushed
under the following conditions, the sys-
tem cannot be set.

A warning chime will sound and the ICC
indicators will blink.
. When the SNOW mode is pushed

(SNOW mode switch) (To use the ICC
system, turn off the SNOW mode
switch, push the MAIN switch to turn
off the ICC and reset the ICC switch by
pushing the MAIN switch again.)
For details about the SNOW mode
switch, see “SNOW mode” (P.5-132).

. When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H

or 4L position. (To use the ICC system,
place the 4WD shift switch in the AUTO

position, push the MAIN switch to turn
off the ICC system and reset the ICC
switch by pushing the MAIN switch
again (for 4WD models).
For details about the 4WD shift switch,
see “NISSAN all-mode 4WD®” (P.5-121).

. When the VDC system is off (To use

the ICC system, turn on the VDC
system. Push the MAIN switch to turn
off the ICC system and reset the ICC
switch by pushing the MAIN switch
again.)
For details about the VDC system, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem” (P.5-138).

. When ABS or VDC (including the trac-

tion control system) is operating

. When a wheel is slipping (To use the

ICC system, make sure the wheels are
no longer slipping. Push the MAIN
switch to turn off the ICC, and reset
the ICC system by pushing the MAIN
switch again.)

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System set display with vehicle ahead

System set display without vehicle ahead

The driver sets the desired vehicle speed
based on the road conditions. The ICC
system maintains the set vehicle speed,
similar 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
vehicle by controlling the throttle and
applying 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 main-
tain the driver selected distance.

NOTE:

. The stoplights of the vehicle come

on when braking is performed by
the ICC system.

. When the brake operates, a noise

may be heard and/or vibration may
be felt. This is not a malfunction.

When a vehicle ahead is detected, the
vehicle 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 pre-
viously 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 accel-
eration to the set vehicle speed or any
time the ICC system is in operation, the
system controls the distance to that
vehicle.

When a vehicle is no longer detected
under approximately 15 MPH (24 km/h),
the system will be canceled.

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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
accelerator pedal when it is necessary to
accelerate your vehicle rapidly.

How to change set vehicle speed

To cancel the preset speed, use any of
these 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 MAIN switch off. Both the

MAIN switch indicator and set vehicle
speed indicator 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 COAST/SET
switch.

. Push and hold the ACCELERATE/RE-

SUME switch. The set vehicle speed
will increase by approximately 5 MPH
(5 km/h for Canada).

. Push, then quickly release the ACCEL-

ERATE/RESUME 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

vehicle attains the desired speed,
push the COAST/SET switch and re-
lease it.

. Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.

The set vehicle speed will decrease by
approximately 5 MPH (5 km/h for
Canada).

. Push, then quickly release the COAST/

SET switch. Each time you do this, the
set speed will decrease by approxi-
mately 1 MPH (1 km/h for Canada).

To resume the preset speed, push and
release the ACCELERATE/RESUME 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 set distance to
vehicle ahead

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

Each time the DISTANCE switch

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

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. The distance to the vehicle ahead will

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

. If the engine is stopped, the set

distance becomes “long”. (Each time
the engine is started, the initial setting
becomes “long”.)

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Approach warning

If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that
vehicle or if another vehicle cuts in, the
system warns the driver with the chime
and ICC system display. Decelerate by
depressing the brake pedal to maintain a
safe vehicle distance if:
. The chime sounds.

. The vehicle ahead detection and set

distance indicator blink.

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

same speed and the distance be-
tween vehicles is not changing

. When the vehicle ahead is traveling

faster and the distance between ve-
hicles is increasing

. When a vehicle cuts in near your

vehicle

The warning chime will not sound when:
. Your vehicle approaches other vehi-

cles that are parked or moving slowly.

. The accelerator pedal is depressed,

overriding the system.

NOTE:

The approach warning chime may
sound and the system display may
blink when the radar 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 radar sensor may de-
tect 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 af-
fected by vehicle operation (steering
maneuver or driving position in the lane)
or traffic or vehicle condition (for example,
if a vehicle is being driven with some
damage).

Automatic cancellation

A chime sounds under the following
conditions and the control is automati-
cally canceled.
. When the vehicle ahead is not de-

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

. When the system judges the vehicle is

at standstill

. When the shift lever is not in the D

(Drive) or manual shift mode

. When the parking brake is applied

. When the SNOW mode switch is

pushed on.

. When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H

or 4L position (for 4WD models)

. When the VDC system is turned off

. When ABS or VDC (including the trac-

tion control system) operates

. When distance measurement be-

comes impaired due to adhesion of
dirt or obstruction 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 limita-
tions for the ICC system. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordance
with these system limitations could
result in serious injury or death.
. The system is primarily intended

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

. This 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 sys-
tem. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving, or overcome
poor visibility in rain, fog, or other
bad weather. Decelerate the ve-
hicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead
and the surrounding circum-
stances 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 can-
cel once it judges that the vehicle
has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To pre-
vent the vehicle from moving, the
driver must depress the brake
pedal.

. Always pay attention to the op-

eration of the vehicle and be
ready to manually control the
proper following distance. The
vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode of the ICC system may
not be able to maintain the se-
lected distance between vehicles
(following distance) or selected
vehicle speed under some cir-
cumstances.

. The system may not detect the

vehicle in front of you in certain
road or weather conditions. To
avoid accidents, never use the ICC
system under the following con-
ditions:

— 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 system sensor

— On steep downhill roads (the

vehicle may go beyond the set
vehicle speed and frequent
braking may result in over-

heating the brakes)

— On repeated uphill and down-

hill roads

— When traffic conditions make

it difficult to keep a proper
distance between vehicles be-
cause of frequent accelera-
tion or deceleration

. 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 unexpect-
edly come into the sensor detec-
tion zone and cause automatic
braking. You may need to control
the distance from other vehicles
using the accelerator pedal. Al-
ways stay alert and avoid using
the ICC system when it is not
recommended in this section.

The radar sensor will not detect the
following 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

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returned from the vehicle ahead. There-
fore, if the sensor cannot detect the
reflection from the vehicle ahead, the
ICC system may not maintain the se-
lected distance.

The following are some conditions in
which the sensor cannot detect the
signals:
. When the snow or road spray from

traveling vehicles reduces the sensor’s
visibility

. When excessively heavy baggage is

loaded in the rear seat or the luggage
area of your vehicle

. When your vehicle is towing a trailer,

etc.

The ICC system is designed to automati-
cally check the sensor’s operation within
the limitation of the system. When the
sensor is covered with dirt or is ob-
structed, 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 ve-
hicle ahead. Be sure to check and clean
the sensor regularly.

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The detection zone of the ICC sensor is
limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the
detection zone for the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance detection mode to maintain the
selected 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 center-
line 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 distance away from vehicle tra-
veling ahead.

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

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 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 travel-

ing ahead.

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Warning light and display (example)

MAIN (ON·OFF) switch

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System temporarily unavailable

Condition A:

Under the following conditions, the ICC
system is automatically canceled. The
chime will sound and the system will not
be able to be set.
. When the VDC is turned off

. When the ABS or VDC operates

. When a tire slips

. When the SNOW mode switch is

pushed on

. When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H

or 4L position (for 4WD models)

. When the radar signal is temporarily

interrupted

Action to take:

When the conditions listed above are no
longer present, turn the system off using
the MAIN switch

. Turn the ICC system

back on to use the system.

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Condition B:

Under the following conditions, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the
ICC system is automatically canceled.

The chime will sound, the ICC system
warning light (orange) will come on and
the “FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION” warn-
ing message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
. When the radar sensor area of the

front bumper is covered with dirt or is
obstructed

Action to take:

If the warning light (orange) comes on or
warning message appears, stop the ve-

hicle 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 warning light (orange) stays on or
warning message continues to be dis-
played, have the ICC system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
. When driving on roads with limited

road structures or buildings (for ex-
ample, long bridges, deserts, snow
fields, driving next to long walls)

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer
exist, the ICC system will resume auto-
matically.

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Condition C:

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

Action to take:

If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle 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 ICC system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the ve-

hicle checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

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System maintenance

The sensor for the ICC system

located below the front bumper.

To keep the ICC system operating prop-
erly, be sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the sensor area of the

front bumper 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 malfunc-
tion.

. Do not alter, remove or paint the front

bumper. It is recommended you con-
tact a NISSAN dealer before customiz-
ing or restoring the front bumper.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC Warning

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

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Ca-
nada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and

This device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of
the device.

CONVENTIONAL (fixed speed)
CRUISE CONTROL MODE

This mode allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 90 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accel-
erator 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 pre-
sence of the vehicle ahead nor
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
detected.

. Pay special attention to the dis-

tance 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

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 acci-
dent.

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Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control switch

ACCELERATE/RESUME switch:

Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally.

COAST/SET switch:

Sets the desired cruise speed, reduces
speed incrementally.

3. CANCEL switch:

Deactivates the system without eras-
ing the set speed.

4. MAIN switch:

Master switch to activate the system.

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Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode display and indica-
tors

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

MAIN switch indicator:

Indicates that the MAIN switch is ON.

Cruise set switch indicator:

Displays while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode of the ICC
system.

Cruise system warning light:

Comes on if there is a malfunction in
the cruise control system.

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