2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

RCTA SYSTEM OPERATION
1Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light
The RCTA system can help alert the driver
of an approaching vehicle when the driver
is backing out of a parking space.
When the shif t position is in R (Reverse) and
the vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 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 BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes on the side the vehicle is approach-
ing from.
LSD4313
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
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LSD4314
For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display
LSD2216
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The RCTA system uses radar sensorsOA
installed on both sides near the rear bum-
per to detect an approaching vehicle.
The radar sensors
OAcan detect an ap-
proaching vehicle from up to approxi-
mately 66 f t. (20 m) away.
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
RCTA SYSTEM
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For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
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Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the RCTA system.
1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the scroll dial to select “Driver Assis-
tance.” Then press the OK button.
2. Select “Rear Cross Traffic Alert” and press the OK button to turn the system on or
off.
NOTE:
• When enabling/disabling the system,the system setting will be retained
even if the engine is restarted.
LSD4273
For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display
Starting and driving5-81

RCTA SYSTEM LIMITATIONSWARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the RCTA system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in seri-
ous 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 sensors cannot detect every
object such as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, motor-
cycles, animals or child-operated
toy vehicles
– A vehicle that is passing at speeds
greater than approximately 19
mph (30 km/h)
– A vehicle that is passing at speeds
lower than approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h)
• The radar sensors may not detect
approaching vehicles in certain situ-
ations:
– Illustration
OA: When a vehicle
parked next to you obstructs the
beam of the radar sensor.
– Illustration
OB: When the vehicle is
parked in an angled parking
space.
– Illustration
OC: When the vehicle is
parked on inclined ground.
– Illustration
OD: When an ap-
proaching vehicle turns into your
vehicle's parking lot aisle.
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–IllustrationOE: When the angle
formed by your vehicle and ap-
proaching vehicle is small
• The following conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles:
– Severe weather
– Road spray
– Ice/frost/snow/dirt build-up on
the vehicle
• Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install acces-
sories 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 system
volume, open vehicle window) will in-
terfere with the chime sound, and it
may not be heard.
NOTE:
In the case of several vehicles approach-
ing in a row (Illustration 1) or in the oppo-
site direction (Illustration 2), a chime may
not be sounded by the RCTA system af-
ter the first vehicle passes the sensors.
LSD2043
Illustration 1
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Illustration 2
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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the sys-
tem 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 tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused
by conditions such as ice, snow, frost or dirt
obstructing the radar sensors.
NOTE:
If the BSW system stops working, the
RCTA and I-BSI systems (if so equipped)
will also stop working.
Action to take
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the system will resume automatically.
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For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
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Malfunction
When the RCTA system malfunctions, it will
turn off automatically. The system mal-
function warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display.
NOTE:
If the BSW system stops working, the
RCTA and I-BSI systems (if so equipped)
will also stop working.
Action to take
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the en-
gine off and restart the engine. If the mes-
sage continues to appear, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
LSD4269
For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display
Starting and driving5-85