Nissan Armada (2019 year). Instruction

SSD0969

Operating conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode

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

for longer than

about 1.5 seconds.

When pushing the MAIN switch on, the
conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode display and the MAIN switch indi-
cator are displayed on the vehicle infor-
mation display. After you hold the MAIN
switch on for longer than about 1.5
seconds, the ICC system display goes
out. The MAIN switch indicator stays lit.
You can now set your desired cruising
speed. Pushing the MAIN switch again will

turn the system completely off.

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position, the system is also automa-
tically turned off.

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

When the Intelligent Distance Control (I-
DC) system is on, the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode cannot be
turned on even though the MAIN switch is
pushed and held.

To turn on the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode, turn off the I-DC
system. See “Intelligent Distance Control
(I-DC)” (P.5-89).

CAUTION

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

SSD0970

To set cruising speed, accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. (The
SET indicator will come on in the display.)
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.
. To pass another vehicle, depress the

accelerator pedal. When you release
the pedal, the vehicle will return to the
previously set speed.

. The vehicle may not maintain the set

speed when going up or down steep
hills. If this happens, manually main-
tain vehicle speed.

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

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Push the CANCEL switch. The SET
indicator will turn off.

Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator
will turn off.

3. Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the

MAIN switch indicator and SET indica-
tor will turn off.

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 COAST/SET
switch.

Push and hold the ACCELERATE/RE-
SUME set switch. When the vehicle
attains the speed you desire, release
the switch.

3. Push, then quickly release the ACCEL-

ERATE/RESUME switch. Each time you
do this, the set speed will increase 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 COAST/SET switch and re-
lease it.

Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle
slows down to the desired speed.

Push, then quickly release the COAST/
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
release the ACCELERATE/RESUME switch.
The vehicle will resume the last set
cruising speed when the vehicle speed is
over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

System temporarily unavailable

Under the following condition, a chime
will sound and the system control is
automatically canceled.
. When the vehicle slows down more

than 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set
speed

. When the shift lever is shifted to the N

(Neutral) position

. When the parking brake is applied

. When the VDC (including the traction

control system) operates.

. When a wheel slips

JVS0661X

Warning light

When the system is not operating prop-
erly, the chime sounds and the 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
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 driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

WARNING

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

. Always drive carefully and atten-

tively when using the I-DC sys-
tem. Read and understand the
Owner’s Manual thoroughly be-
fore using the I-DC system. To
avoid serious injury or death, do
not rely on the system to prevent
accidents or to control the vehi-
cle’s speed in emergency situa-
tions. Do not use the I-DC system
except in appropriate road and
traffic conditions.

. This system is only an aid to

assist the driver and is not a
collision warning or avoidance
device. It is the driver’s responsi-
bility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at
all times.

. As there is a performance limit to

the distance control function,
never rely solely on the I-DC
system. This system does not
correct careless, inattentive or

absent-minded 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 distance to the vehicle ahead
and the surrounding circum-
stances in order to maintain a
safe distance between vehicles.

. Always pay attention to the op-

eration of the vehicle and be
ready to manually decelerate to
maintain the proper following
distance. The I-DC system may
not be able to decelerate the
vehicle under some circum-
stances.

. This system only brakes and

moves the accelerator pedal up-
ward to help assist the driver to
maintain a following distance
from the vehicle ahead. Accelera-
tion should be operated by the
driver.

. The I-DC 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.

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INTELLIGENT DISTANCE CONTROL
(I-DC) (if so equipped)

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. The I-DC system automatically

decelerates your vehicle to help
assist the driver to maintain a
following distance from the vehi-
cle ahead. Manually brake when
deceleration is required to main-
tain a safe distance upon sudden
braking by the vehicle ahead or
when a vehicle suddenly appears
in front of you. Always stay alert
when using the I-DC system.

. 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 with a warning chime once it
judges that the vehicle has come
to a standstill. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver
must depress the brake pedal.

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The system is intended to assist the driver
to keep a following distance from the
vehicle ahead traveling in the same lane
and direction.

If the radar sensor

detects a slower

moving vehicle ahead, the system will
reduce the vehicle speed to help assist
the driver to maintain a following dis-
tance.

The system automatically controls the
throttle and applies the brakes (up to
approximately 40% of vehicle braking
power) if necessary.

The detection range of the sensor is
approximately 650 ft (200 m) ahead.

JVS1100X

Indicators (on the vehicle information
display)

Dynamic driver assistance switch

Center multi-function control panel

I-DC SYSTEM OPERATION

WARNING

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

. When the vehicle ahead detection

indicator light is not illuminated,
system will not control the vehi-
cle or warn the driver.

. Never place your foot under the

brake pedal. Your foot may be
caught when the system controls
the brake.

. Depending on the position of the

accelerator pedal, the system
may not be able to assist the
driver to release the accelerator
pedal appropriately.

The I-DC system brakes and moves the
accelerator pedal upward according to
the distance from and the relative speed
of the vehicle ahead to help assist the
driver in maintaining a following distance.
The system will decelerate as necessary
and if the vehicle ahead comes to a stop,
the vehicle decelerates to a standstill.
However, the I-DC system can only apply

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up to approximately 40% of the vehicle’s
total braking power. If a vehicle moves
into the traveling lane ahead or if a
vehicle traveling ahead rapidly decele-
rates, the distance between vehicles
may become closer because the I-DC
system cannot decelerate the vehicle
quickly enough. If this occurs, the I-DC
system will sound a warning chime and
blink the system display to notify the
driver to take necessary action.

See “Approach warning” (P.5-93).

SSD0997

System set display with a vehicle ahead

System set display without a vehicle
ahead

The I-DC system helps assist the driver to
keep a following distance to the vehicle
ahead by braking and moving the accel-
erator pedal upward in the normal driving
condition.

When a vehicle ahead is detected:

The vehicle ahead detection indicator
comes on.

When the vehicle approaches a vehicle
ahead:
. If the driver’s foot is not on the

accelerator pedal, the system acti-
vates the brakes to decelerate

smoothly as necessary. If the vehicle
ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle
decelerates to a standstill within the
limitations of the system.

. If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator

pedal, the system moves the accel-
erator pedal upward to assist the
driver to release the accelerator pedal.

When brake operation by the driver is
required:

The system alerts the driver by a warning
chime and blinking the vehicle ahead
detection indicator. If the driver’s foot is
on the accelerator pedal after the warn-
ing, the system moves the accelerator
pedal upward to assist the driver to

switch to the brake pedal.

NOTE:

. The stop lights of the vehicle come

on when braking is performed by
the I-DC system.

. When the brake operates, a noise

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

Overriding the system:

The following driver’s operation overrides
the system operation.
. When the driver depresses the accel-

erator pedal even further while the
system is moving the accelerator
pedal upward, the I-DC system control
of the accelerator pedal is canceled.

. When the driver’s foot is on the accel-

erator pedal, the brake control by the
system is not operated.

. When the driver’s foot is on the brake

pedal, neither the brake control nor
the alert by the system operates.

. When the Intelligent Cruise Control

(ICC) system is set, the I-DC system
will be inactive.

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 I-DC system display. Decelerate by
depressing the brake pedal to maintain a
safe vehicle 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 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 vehicles that are
parked or moving slowly.

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
I-DC 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).

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JVS1101X

I-DC system switch indicator (on the
vehicle information display)

Dynamic driver assistance switch

Center multi-function control panel

TURNING THE I-DC SYSTEM ON/OFF

To turn on the I-DC system, push the
dynamic driver assistance switch

the steering wheel after starting the
engine. The I-DC system switch indicator

in the vehicle information display will

appear. Push the dynamic driver assis-
tance switch

again to turn off the I-DC

system. The I-DC system switch indicator

will turn off.

The system will start to operate after the
vehicle speed is above approximately 3
MPH (5 km/h).

The dynamic driver assistance switch

used for the I-DC, I-LI (if so equipped) and
I-BSI (if so equipped) systems. When the
dynamic driver assistance switch

pushed, the I-LI and I-BSI systems will
also turn on or off simultaneously. The I-
DC system can be individually set to on or
off on the center display using the center
multi-function control panel

. If the

system is set to off, the system will not
turn on even if the dynamic driver assis-
tance switch

is pushed to on. To set the

system to on or off on the center display,
see “How to enable/disable the I-DC
system” (P.5-95).

When the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode is operating, the I-
DC system will not operate. (To use the I-
DC system, turn the conventional (fixed

speed) cruise control mode off, then push
the dynamic driver assistance switch

For details about the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode, see “Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-67).

When the engine is turned off, the system
is automatically turned off.

JVS1043X

HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE I-DC
SYSTEM

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the I-DC system.

Push the SETTING button

Touch [Driver Assistance].

Touch [Forward Assist].

4. Touch [Distance Control Assist] to turn

the system ON/OFF.

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I-DC SYSTEM DISPLAY AND INDICA-
TORS

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

I-DC system switch indicator:

Indicates that the dynamic driver
assistance switch is ON.

Vehicle ahead detection indicator:

Indicates whether it detects a vehicle
in front of you.

3. I-DC system warning light (orange):

The light comes on if there is a
malfunction in the I-DC system.

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I-DC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limita-
tions of the I-DC system. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordance
with these system limitations could
result in serious injury or death.
. This system will not adapt auto-

matically to road conditions. Do
not use the system on roads with
sharp curves, or on icy roads, in
heavy rain or in fog.

. The I-DC system will not apply

brake control while the driver’s
foot is on the accelerator pedal.

. As there is a performance limit to

the distance control function,
never rely solely on the I-DC
system. This system does not
correct careless, inattentive or
absent-minded 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 distance to the vehicle ahead
and the surrounding circum-
stances in order to maintain a
safe distance between vehicles.

. The system may not detect the

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

— On roads with sharp curves

— On slippery road surfaces

such as on ice or snow, etc.

— On off-road surfaces such as

on sand or rock, etc.

— During bad weather (rain, fog,

snow, etc.)

— When rain, snow or dirt adhere

to the system sensor

— On steep downhill roads (fre-

quent braking may result in
overheating the brakes)

— On repeated uphill and down-

hill roads

— When towing a trailer or other

vehicle

. 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 I-DC 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 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
room of your vehicle

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The detection zone of the sensor is
limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the
detection zone for the system to operate.

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 system may
warn you by blinking the system indi-
cator and sounding the chime. The
driver may have to manually control
the proper distance away from vehicle
traveling ahead.

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When driving on some roads, such as
winding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or
roads which are under construction, the
sensor may detect vehicles in a different
lane, or may temporarily not detect a
vehicle traveling ahead. This may cause
the 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 system indicator and
sounding the chime unexpectedly. You
will have to manually control the proper
distance away from the vehicle travel-
ing ahead.

JVS0892X

Warning light and indicators

Dynamic driver assistance switch

SSD0996

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE

Condition A:

Under the following conditions, the I-DC
system is automatically canceled. The
chime will sound and the I-DC system
switch indicator will blink. The system will
not be able to be set.
. When the VDC system is off (To use

the I-DC system, turn on the VDC, then
push the dynamic driver assistance
switch.)
For details about the VDC system, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem” (P.5-138).

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. When the VDC or ABS (including the

traction control system) operates

. When the SNOW mode switch is ON

(To use the I-DC system, turn off the
SNOW mode switch, then turn on the
dynamic driver assistance switch

For details about the SNOW mode
switch, see “SNOW mode switch” (P.2-
47).

. 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 with
the dynamic driver assistance switch

Turn the I-DC system back on to use the
system.

JVS0482X

Condition B:

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

The chime will sound, the I-DC 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 I-DC system warning light (orange)
comes on and 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 inter-
rupted, clean the sensor area of the front
bumper and restart the engine. If the
warning message continues to be dis-
played, have the I-DC 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 I-DC system will resume auto-
matically.

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SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

Condition:

When the I-DC system is not operating
properly, the chime sounds and the
system warning light (“CRUISE” 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, and turn on the I-DC
system again.

If it is not possible to set the system or
the indicator stays on, it may indicate
that the 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.

JVS0913X

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The sensor for the I-DC system

located below the front bumper.

The I-DC system is designed to automa-
tically check the sensor’s operation. 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 I-DC system may not detect
them. In these instances, the I-DC system
may not be able to decelerate the vehicle
properly. Be sure to check and clean the
sensor regularly.

To keep the I-DC system operating prop-
erly, be sure to observe the following:

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. 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.

WARNING

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

. The AEB system is a supplemen-

tal aid to the driver. It is not a
replacement for the driver’s at-
tention to traffic conditions or
responsibility to drive safely. It
cannot prevent accidents due to
carelessness or dangerous driv-
ing techniques.

. The AEB system does not func-

tion in all driving, traffic, weather
and road conditions.

The AEB system can assist the driver
when there is a risk of a forward collision
with the vehicle ahead in the traveling
lane.

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB)

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