Nissan Ariya: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Basic information

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 replacement for proper driving procedures 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 solely 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 approaching from the right or left of the vehicle. If the system detects cross traffic, it will alert you.

RCTA system operation

1. Side indicator light
2. Vehicle information display
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)

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 approximately 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 approaching from.

The RCTA system uses radar sensors A installed on both sides near the rear bumper to detect an approaching vehicle.

The radar sensors can detect an approaching vehicle from up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) away.

How to enable/disable the RCTA system

1. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
2. Vehicle information display

Perform the following steps to enable or disable the RCTA system.

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 "Parking Assist" and push the scroll dial.

3. Select "Rear Cross Traffic Alert" and push the scroll dial to turn the system on or off.

NOTE

The system setting will be retained even if the EV system is restarted.

RCTA system limitations

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations for the RCTA system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with 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 sensors cannot detect every object such as:
  • Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, 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 situations:
  • Illustration a: When a vehicle parked next to you obstructs the beam of the radar sensor.
  • Illustration b: When the vehicle is parked in an angled parking space.
  • Illustration c: When the vehicle is parked on inclined ground.
  • Illustration d: When an approaching vehicle turns into your vehicle's parking lot aisle.
  • Illustration e: When the angle formed by your vehicle and approaching vehicle is small
• The following conditions may reduce 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 accessories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors.

  These conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles

• When towing a trailer or other vehicle (AWD models), turn the RCTA system off to prevent the occurrence of an unexpected accident resulting from sudden system operation.
• Excessive noise (e.g. audio system volume, open vehicle window) will interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

NOTE

In the case of several vehicles approaching 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.

System temporarily unavailable

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 snow, 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 and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) systems will also stop working.

Action to take:

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

System malfunction

When the RCTA system malfunctions, it will turn off automatically. The "Malfunction See Owner's Manual" warning message will appear in the vehicle information display.

NOTE

If the BSW system stops working, the RCTA and I-BSI system will also stop working.

Action to take:

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the EV system off and restart the EV system.

If the message continues to appear, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service.

System maintenance

Basic information

The two radar sensors A for 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 snow, 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 obstructing the area around the radar sensors.

Do not attach stickers (including transparent 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 certified ARIYA dealer if the area around the radar sensors is damaged due to a collision.

Precautions on repairing the bumper

When repairing the bumper, take caution because the radar sensors are installed on the bumper.

The radar sensor detects objects by emitting a radar signal and then measuring its reflection.

WARNING

If an improper repair is performed on the bumper (for example, application of putty made from different materials, repaint, etc.) the radar signal could be weakened or prevented from functioning properly. This may cause the radar sensor not to detect objects correctly. Improper repair may result in serious personal injury.

If it is necessary to repair the bumper, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service.

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.