Nissan Ariya: Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)

• Basic information
• I-FCW system operation
• I-FCW system limitations
• System temporarily unavailable

Basic information

WARNING

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

• The I-FCW system helps warn the driver before a collision but will not avoid a collision. It is the driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times.

The I-FCW system can help alert the driver when there is a sudden braking of a second vehicle traveling in front of the vehicle ahead in the same lane.

The I-FCW system uses a radar sensor A located on the front of the vehicle to measure the distance to a second vehicle ahead in the same lane.

1. Vehicle ahead detection indicator (on the vehicle information display)
2. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system OFF warning light (on the meter panel)

I-FCW system operation

The I-FCW system operates at speeds above approximately 3 MPH (5 km/h).

If there is a potential risk of a forward collision, the I-FCW system will warn the driver by blinking the vehicle ahead detection indicator, and sounding an audible alert.

Turning the I-FCW system ON/OFF

1. AEB system OFF warning light (on the meter panel)
2. Vehicle information display
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)

Perform the following steps to turn the I-FCW system on or off.

1. Push the button until "Settings" appears in the vehicle information display and then push the scroll dial. Use the scroll dial to select "Driver Assistance." Then push the scroll dial.

2. Select "Emergency Assist" and push the scroll dial.

3. Select "Emergency Braking" and use the scroll dial to turn the system on or off.

When the I-FCW system is turned off, the AEB system OFF warning light (orange) illuminates.

NOTE

• The I-FCW system will be automatically turned on when the EV system is restarted.
• The I-FCW system is integrated into the AEB system. There is not a separate selection for the I-FCW system.

  When the AEB system is turned off, the I-FCW system is also turned off.

I-FCW system limitations

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Illustration B

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Illustration D

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations for the I-FCW system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death.

• The I-FCW system cannot detect all vehicles under all conditions.
• The radar sensor does not detect the following objects:
  • Pedestrians, animals or obstacles in the roadway
  • Oncoming vehicles
  • Crossing vehicles
• (Illustration A) The I-FCW system does not function when a vehicle ahead is a narrow vehicle, such as a motorcycle.
• The radar sensor may not detect a vehicle ahead in the following conditions:
  • Snow or heavy rain
  • Dirt, ice, snow or other material covering the radar sensor
  • Interference by other radar sources
  • Snow or road spray from travelling vehicles.
  • Driving in a tunnel
  • Towing a trailer (AWD models)
• (Illustration B) When the vehicle ahead is being towed.
• (Illustration C) When the distance to the vehicle ahead is too close, the beam of the radar sensor is obstructed.
• (Illustration D) When driving on a steep downhill slope or roads with sharp curves.
• The system is designed to automatically check the sensor's functionality, within certain limitations. The system may not detect some forms of obstruction of the sensor area such as ice, snow, stickers, for example. In these cases, the system may not be able to warn the driver properly.

  Be sure that you check, clean and clear the sensor area regularly.

• Excessive noise will interfere with the warning chime sound, and the chime may not be heard.

When driving on some roads, such as winding, 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 vehicle traveling ahead. This may cause the I-FCW system to work inappropriately.

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 system may warn you by blinking the vehicle ahead detection indicator and sounding the chime unexpectedly.

You will have to manually control the proper distance away from the vehicle traveling ahead.

System temporarily unavailable

Condition A

When the radar sensor picks up interference from another radar source, making it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the I-FCW system is automatically turned off. The AEB system OFF warning light (orange) will flash.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist, the I-FCW system will resume automatically.

Condition B

Under the following conditions, making it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the I-FCW system is automatically turned off.

The AEB system OFF warning light (orange) will flash and the "Forward Driving Aids temporarily disabled Front Sensor blocked See Owner's Manual" warning message will appear in the vehicle information display.

• When the sensor area of the front of the vehicle is covered with dirt or is obstructed

Action to take:

If the warning light (orange) flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place, push the park button to engage the P (Park) position and turn the EV system off. Clean the radar cover on the front of the vehicle with a soft cloth, and restart the EV system.

If the warning light continues to illuminate, have the I-FCW system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service.

• When driving on roads with limited road structures or buildings (for example, long bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next to long walls)

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist, the I-FCW system will resume automatically.

System malfunction

If the I-FCW system malfunctions, it will be turned off automatically, a chime will sound, the AEB system OFF warning light (orange) will illuminate and the "Malfunction See Owner's Manual" warning message will appear in the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

If the warning light (orange) illuminates, stop the vehicle in a safe location. Turn the EV system off and restart the EV system.

If the warning light continues to illuminate, have the I-FCW system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service.

System maintenance

Basic information

The radar sensor is located on the front of the vehicle.

To keep the system operating properly, be sure to observe the following:

• Always keep the sensor area on the front of the vehicle 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 malfunction.
• Do not alter, remove or paint the front bumper. It is recommended you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer before customizing or restoring the front bumper.

Radio frequency statement

NOTE

FCC Notice:

For USA:

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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE

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

For Canada:

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development 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 interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.