2018 NISSAN QASHQAI Owner´s Manual

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cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25GHz
Output power: less than 20 milliwatts
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the
RCTA system could result in serious
injury or death.
.The RCTA system is not a replace-
ment for proper driving proce-
dures 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 so-
lely 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
designed to detect other vehicles ap-
proaching from the right or left of the
vehicle. If the system detects cross traffic,
it will alert you.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA) (if so equipped)

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Side indicator lightVehicle information displaySteering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
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 ap-
proximately 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 indicator light
flashes on the side the vehicle is ap-
proaching from.
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The RCTA system uses radar sensorsinstalled on both sides near the rear
bumper to detect an approaching vehicle.
The radar sensors
can detect an
approaching vehicle from up to approxi-
mately 66 ft (20 m) away.

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Vehicle information displaySteering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
RCTA SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the RCTA system.
1. Press the
button until “Set-
tings” displays in the vehicle informa-
tion display and then press “OK”
button. Use the
button to select
“Driver Assistance” Then press the “OK”
button.
2. Use the button to select “Parking Aids” then press the OK button.
3. Select “Cross Traffic” and press the “OK” button.
4. Use the “OK” button to enable or disable the system.
NOTE:
The system setting will be retained
even if the engine is restarted.
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RCTA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limita-
tions for the RCTA system. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordancewith these system limitations could
result in serious 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 sen-
sors cannot detect every object
such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, motor-
cycles, animals or child-oper-
ated toy vehicles
— A vehicle that is passing at speeds greater than approxi-
mately 19 MPH (30 km/h)
— A vehicle that is passing at speeds lower than approxi-
mately 5 MPH (8 km/h)
. The radar sensors may not detect
approaching vehicles in certain
situations:
— Illustration
: When a vehicle
parked next to you obstructs
the beam of the radar sensor.
— Illustration
: When the vehi-
cle is parked in an angled
parking space.
— Illustration
: When the vehi-
cle is parked on inclined
ground.
— Illustration
: When an ap-
proaching vehicle turns into
your vehicle’s parking lot aisle.

— Illustration: When the angle
formed by your vehicle and
approaching vehicle is small
. The following conditions may re-
duce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles:
— Severe weather
— Road spray
— Ice/frost/dirt build-up on the
vehicle
. Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install ac-
cessories or apply additional
paint near the radar sensors.
These conditions may reduce the
ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles
. Excessive noise (e.g. audio sys-
tem volume, open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the
chime sound, and it may not be
heard.
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Illustration 1
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NOTE:
In the case of several vehicles ap-
proaching in a row (Illustration 1) or in
the opposite direction (Illustration 2), a
chime may not be sounded by the RCTA
system after the first vehicle passes the
sensors.
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Vehicle information display
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the
system will be deactivated automatically.
The “Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction”
warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display.
The systems are not available until the
conditions no longer exist.
The radar sensors may be blocked by
temporary ambient conditions such as
splashing water, mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be
caused by objects such as ice, frost or
dirt obstructing 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 automati-
cally.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the RCTA system malfunctions, it
will turn off automatically. The system
malfunction warning message will appear
in the vehicle information 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, turn
the engine off and restart the engine. If
the message continues to appear, have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensorsfor the RCTA
system are located near the rear bumper.
Always keep the area near the radar
sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by
temporary ambient conditions such as
splashing water, mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be
caused by objects such as ice, frost or
dirt obstructing the radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstruct-
ing the area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including trans-
parent 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 : 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
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding 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
Applicable law: Canada 310
This device complies with Industry Ca-
nada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
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