2024 Nissan Altima Cruise Control System | Complete Guidance

2024 Nissan Altima Cruise Control System | Complete Guidance

The 2024 Nissan Altima has a sophisticated Cruise Control System that improves driving comfort and convenience. This intelligent system empowers drivers by maintaining a constant speed without the need for constant manual throttle adjustments, which is especially useful on long highway trips. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Certain trim levels may include adaptive cruise control. This system not only maintains a predetermined speed but also dynamically adjusts it based on traffic flow, automatically slowing down or accelerating to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.  The Altima conveniently integrates cruise control settings onto the steering wheel, allowing for easy activation, adjustments, and deactivation without taking your hands off the wheel.

The Altima’s Cruise Control System combines convenience, safety, and ease of use, making highway driving more enjoyable and stress-free. Its intuitive controls and advanced features attest to the vehicle’s dedication to modern driving technology.

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CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL

1. RES+ switch
2. CANCEL switch
3. SET– switch
4. Cruise control switch

• If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The indicatorin the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver.
• If theindicator blinks, turn the cruise control switch off and have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
• Theindicator may blink when the cruise control switch is turned on while pushing the RES+, SET–, or CAN-CEL switch. To properly set the cruise control system, use the following procedures.

WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driv-ing under the following conditions:

• When it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed.
• In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed.
• On winding or hilly roads.
• On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.).
• In very windy areas.

Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident.

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS

Cruise Control Indicator	Color	Description
	None	System off
	White	Standby
	Green	Set
	Green(Blinking)	System fault

The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 – 89 mph (40 – 144 km/h) with-out keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the cruise control switch on. The indicator in the instrument panel will illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push the SET–switch and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the set speed.

• To pass another vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously set speed.
• The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the cruise control.

To cancel the preset speed, use one of the following three methods:

• Push the CANCEL switch.
• Tap the brake pedal.
•  Push the cruise control switch off. The indicator in the instrument panel goes out.

The cruise control is automatically canceled if:

• You depress the brake pedal while pushing the RES+ or SET– switch. The preset speed is deleted from memory.
• The vehicle slows down more than 8 mph (13 km/h) below the set speed.
• You move the shift lever to N (Neutral).

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 SET– switch.
• Push and hold the RES+ switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, re-lease the switch.
• Push and release the RES+ switch. Each time you do this, the set speed increases 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 SET– switch and release it.
• Push and hold the SET– switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
• Push and release the SET– switch. Each time you do this, the set speed decreases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push and release the RES+ switch. The vehicle re-turns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h).
To turn off the cruise control, use one of the following three methods:

• Push the CANCEL switch.
• Tap the brake pedal.
• Push the cruise control switch off. The indicator in the instrument panel goes out.

WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the ProPI-LOT Assist system could result in serious injury or death.

• ProPILOT Assist is not a self-driving system. Within the limits of its capabilities, as described in this manual, it helps the driver with certain driving activities.
• The ProPILOT Assist system is not a replacement for proper driving procedures and is not designed to correct careless, inattentive or absent-minded driving. ProPILOT Assist will not always steer the vehicle to keep it in the lane. The ProPILOT Assist system is not designed to prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
• There are limitations to the ProPILOT Assist system capability. The ProPI-LOT Assist system does not function in all driving, traffic, weather, and road conditions. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
• The ProPILOT Assist system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or avoidance device.
• The ProPILOT Assist system is for highway use only and is not intended for city driving. Failure to apply the brakes or steer the vehicle when necessary may result in a serious accident.
• Always observe posted speed limits and do not set the speed over them.
• Never take your hands off the steering wheel when driving. Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and drive your vehicle safely.
• Never unfasten your safety belt when using ProPILOT Assist. Doing so automatically cancels the ProPILOT Assist system.
• The ProPILOT Assist system does not react to stationary and slow moving vehicles.
• Always drive carefully and attentively when using the ProPILOT Assist system. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the ProPILOT Assist system. To avoid serious injury or death, do not rely on the system to prevent accidents or to control the vehicle’s speed in emergency situations. Do not use the ProPILOT Assist system except in appropriate road and traffic conditions.

The ProPILOT Assist system is intended to enhance the operation of the vehicle when following a vehicle traveling in the same lane and direction.
The ProPILOT Assist system uses a multi-
sensing front camera OA installed behind the windshield and a radar sensor located on the front of the vehicle OB to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead in the same lane and to monitor the lane markers. If the vehicle detects a slower moving vehicle ahead, the system will reduce the vehicle speed so that your vehicle follows the vehicle in front at the selected distance. The system will also help keep the vehicle centered in the traveling lane when clear lane markings are detected.

PROPILOT ASSIST SYSTEM OPERATION

1. Steering-wheel-mounted control (left)
2. Vehicle information display
3. Steering-wheel-mounted control (right)
4. ProPILOT Assist switch

The ProPILOT Assist system has the following two functions:

1. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

The ICC system can be set to one of two cruise control modes:

• Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode: For cruising at a preset speed

NOTE:
Steering Assist is not available in the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode.

• Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode: The ICC system maintains a selected distance from the vehicle in front of you within the speed range of 0 to 90 mph (0 to 144 km/h) up to the set speed. The set speed can be selected by the driver between 20 to 90 mph (30 to 144 km/h). When the vehicle ahead slows to a stop, your vehicle gradually decelerates to a standstill. When the vehicle is stopped, the ICC system maintains braking force to keep your vehicle stopped.

NOTE:
When your vehicle is stopped for less than 3 seconds and the vehicle ahead begins to move, your vehicle will start moving again automatically.

• When your vehicle is at a standstill for more than 3 seconds and the vehicle ahead begins to accelerate, push the RES+ switch or lightly depress the accelerator pedal. The ICC system starts to follow the vehicle ahead.
• When no vehicle is detected ahead within the driver selected distance, the vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The speed must be above 20 mph (30 km/h) to use this function.

NOTE:
Even if the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection set-ting is turned off by the driver using the “Settings” menu in the vehicle information display, AEB with Pedestrian Detection will be automatically turned on when the Steering Assist system is active.

Steering Assist
The Steering Assist function controls the steering system to help keep your vehicle within the traveling lane.
When there is no vehicle ahead, Steering Assist is not available at speeds under 37 mph (60 km/h).

ProPILOT Assist switches

DISTANCE switch:

• Long
• Middle
• Short

RES+ switch:
Resumes set speed or increases speed incrementally

CANCEL switch:
Deactivates the ProPILOT Assist system

ProPILOT Assist switch:
Turns the ProPILOT Assist system on or off

SET- switch:
Sets desired cruise speed or reduces speed incrementally

Steering Assist switch:
Turns the Steering Assist function on or off

The ProPILOT Assist system display and indicators

Lane marker indicator
Indicates whether the system detects lane markers

• No lane markers displayed: Steering Assist is turned off
• Lane marker indicator (gray): No lane markers detected
• Lane marker indicator (green): Lane markers detected
• Lane marker indicator (yellow): Lane departure is detected

Set distance indicator
Displays the selected distance

Vehicle ahead detection indicator
When the ICC is ON and active this indicates whether the system detects a vehicle in front of you

Steering Assist indicator
Indicates the status of the Steering Assist function by the color of the indicator.

• Steering Assist indicator (gray): Steering Assist standby
• Steering Assist indicator (green): Steering Assist active

ProPILOT Assist activation
Displays once the ProPILOT Assist system is activated

ProPILOT Assist status indicator
Indicates the status of the ProPILOT Assist system by the color of the indicator

• ProPILOT Assist status indicator (white): ProPILOT Assist is on but in standby.
• ProPILOT Assist status indicator (blue): ProPILOT Assist active

Steering Assist status indicator/warning
Displays the status of the Steering Assist by the color of the indicator/warning

• No Steering Assist status indicator displayed: Steering Assist is turned off
• Steering Assist indicator (gray): Steering Assist standby
• Steering Assist indicator (green): Steering Assist active
• Steering Assist indicator (orange): Steering Assist malfunction

Set vehicle speed indicator
Indicates the set vehicle speed

• Grey: ICC standby.
• Green numbers: ICC active.

Speed control status indicator/warning
Displays the status of speed control by the color and shape of the indicator/warning

• Speed control status indicator/warning (gray): ICC standby
• Speed control status indicator/warning (solid green ): ICC (distance control mode) is active (vehicle detected ahead). Your vehicle matches the speed of the vehicle ahead.
• Speed control status indicator/warning (green outline ): ICC (maintain speed control mode) is active (no vehicle detected ahead). Your vehicle maintains the driver-selected set speed.
• Speed control status indicator/warning (orange): Indicates an ICC malfunction

TURNING THE CONVENTIONAL (fixed speed) CRUISE CONTROL MODE ON
NOTE:
ProPILOT Assist provides no approach warnings, automatic braking, or steering assist in the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode.
To choose the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode, push and hold the ProPILOT Assist switch for longer than approximately 1.5 seconds. For additional in-formation, see “Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode” .

1. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
2. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) when shaded and Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) when solid
3. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

OPERATING PROPILOT ASSIST

1. Push the ProPILOT Assist switch OA . This turns on the ProPILOT Assist system.
   
2. A screen is displayed for a period of time that indicates the status of the driving aid functions.
   • AEB with Pedestrian Detection, LDW, and BSW are enabled when the specified driving aid is shaded.
   • I-LI is enabled when the driving aid is solid.
   • To change the status of the driving aids, use the 1O or 2O but-ton to navigate the settings screen. For additional information, see “How to use the vehicle information display”.
3. The status of the ProPILOT Assist system is displayed in the vehicle information display OB .
4. Accelerate or decelerate your vehicle to the desired speed.
5. Push the SET- switch OC . The ProPILOT Assist system begins to automatically maintain the set speed. The ProPILOT Assist activation indicator OD and ProPI-LOT Assist status indicator OE illuminate (blue). When a vehicle ahead is traveling at a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or below and the SET- switch is pushed, the set speed of your vehicle is 20 mph (30 km/h).

NOTE:
When “Lane Departure Prevention” is enabled in the settings menu, turning the Steering Assist system (if so equipped) on will activate the I-LI system at the same time. If “Lane Departure Prevention” is not enabled in the settings menu, I-LI will automatically activate when the ProPILOT Assist system is “SET.” For additional information, see “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)”.

When the SET- switch is pushed under the following conditions, the ProPILOT Assist system cannot be set and the set vehicle
speed indicator 1O blinks for approximately 2 seconds:

• When traveling below 20 mph (32 km/h) and the vehicle ahead is not detected
• When the shift lever is not in the D (Drive) position or manual shift mode
• When the parking brake is applied
• When the brakes are operated by the driver
• When the VDC system is off. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”).
• When the VDC system (including the traction control system) is operating
• When a wheel is slipping
• When any door is open
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened

How to change the set vehicle speed
The set vehicle speed can be adjusted. To change to a faster cruising speed:

• Push and hold the RES+ switch. The set vehicle speed increases by approximately 5 mph (5 km/h).
• Push, then quickly release, the RES+ switch. Each time you do this, the set speed increases by approximately 1 mph (1 km/h).

To change to a slower cruising speed:

• Push and hold the SET- switch. The set vehicle speed decreases by approximately 5 mph (5 km/h).
• Push, then quickly release, the SET-switch. Each time you do this, the set speed decreases by approximately 1 mph (1 km/h).

How to momentarily accelerate or decelerate

• Depress the accelerator pedal when acceleration is required. Release the accelerator pedal to resume the previously set vehicle speed.
• Depress the brake pedal when deceleration is required. Control by the ProPILOT Assist system is canceled. Push the RES+ switch to resume the previously set vehicle speed.

WARNING
When the accelerator pedal is de-pressed and you are approaching the vehicle ahead, the ICC system will neither control the brake nor warn the driver with the chime and display. The driver must manually control the vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance to the vehicle ahead. Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury or death.

NOTE:
When you accelerate by depressing the accelerator pedal or decelerate by pushing the SET- switch and the vehicle travels faster than the speed set by the driver, the set speed vehicle indicator will blink.

How to change the set distance to the vehicle ahead
The distance to the vehicle ahead can be selected at the time of the ICC standby or the ICC is active.
Each time the DISTANCE switch OA is pushed, the set distance will change to long, middle, short and back to long again in that sequence.

Distance Approximate distance at

1. Long 60 mph (100 km/h) [ft (m)] 200 (60)
2. Middle 150 (45)
3. Short 90 (30)

• The distance to the vehicle ahead changes automatically according to the vehicle speed. The higher the vehicle speed, the longer the distance.
• The distance setting will remain at the current setting even if the engine is restarted.

HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE STEERING ASSIST
Starting and driving

1. Steering-wheel-mounted control (left)
2. Vehicle information display
3. Steering Assist switch

Use the following methods to enable or disable the Steering Assist.

Steering Assist switch:
To turn the Steering Assist on or off, push the Steering Assist switch 3O on the instrument panel.

NOTE

• When the Steering Assist switch is used to turn the system on or off, the system remembers the setting even if the ignition switch is cycled. The switch must be pushed again to change the setting to on or off.
• The Steering Assist switch changes the status of the “Steering Assist” selection made in the “Settings” screen in the vehicle information display.

Setting in the vehicle information display:

1. Press the button on the steering wheel O1 until “Settings” displays in the vehicle information displayO2 .
2. Use the buttonO1 to select “Driver
   Assistance.” Then press the OK button O1 .
3. Use the buttonO1 to select “Steering  Assist” and then press the OK button.
   O1 to turn the system on or off.

NOTE

• When the Cruise screen is displayed on the vehicle information display, press the OK button on the steering wheel to call up the “Driving Aids” setting display.
• When enabling/disabling the system through the vehicle information dis-play or when pushing the Steering Assist switch, the system retains the current settings even if the engine is restarted.

How to cancel the ProPILOT Assist system
To cancel the ProPILOT Assist system, use one of the following methods:

• Push the CANCEL switch.
• Tap the brake pedal (except at a standstill).
• Push the ProPILOT Assist switch to turn the system off. The ProPILOT Assist status indicator will go out.

When the ProPILOT Assist system is canceled while the vehicle is stopped, the electronic parking brake is automatically activated.

WARNING
To prevent the vehicle from moving or rolling unexpectedly, which could result in serious personal injury or property damage, before exiting the vehicle make sure to push the ProPILOT Assist switch to turn the system off, place the shift lever in the P (Park) position, and turn the engine off.

INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC) (for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist)       

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

• The ICC system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is recommended for highway use only and it is not intended for city driving. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
• There are limitations to the ICC system capability. The ICC system does not function in all driving, traffic, weather, and road conditions. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
• Always observe posted speed limits and do not set the speed over them.
• The ICC system does not react to stationary and slow moving vehicles.
• Always drive carefully and attentively when using the ICC system. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the ICC system. To avoid serious injury or death, do not rely on the system to prevent accidents or to control the vehicle’s speed in emergency situations. Do not use the ICC system except in appropriate road and traffic conditions.

ICC system operation
The ICC system is designed to maintain a selected distance from the vehicle in front of you and can reduce the speed to match a slower vehicle ahead. The system decelerates the vehicle as necessary and if the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill. However, the ICC system can only apply up to 40% of the vehicle’s total braking power. This system should only be used when traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to remain fairly constant or when vehicle speeds change gradually. If a vehicle moves into the traveling lane ahead or if a vehicle traveling ahead rapidly decelerates, the distance be-tween vehicles may become closer be-cause the ICC system cannot decelerate the vehicle quickly enough. If this occurs, the ICC system sounds a warning chime and blinks the system display to notify the driver to take necessary action.
The ICC system cancels and a warning chime sounds if the speed is below approximately 15 mph (25 km/h) and a vehicle is not detected ahead.

The ICC system operates as follows:

• When there are no vehicles traveling ahead, the ICC system maintains the speed set by the driver. The set speed range is between approximately 20 and 90 mph (30 and 144 km/h).
• When there is a vehicle traveling ahead, the ICC system adjusts the speed to maintain the distance, selected by the driver, from the vehicle ahead. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill. Once your vehicle stops, the ICC system keeps the vehicle stopped.
• When your vehicle is stopped for less than 3 seconds and the vehicle ahead begins to move, your vehicle will start moving again automatically.
• When your vehicle is at a standstill for more than 3 seconds and the vehicle ahead begins to accelerate, push the RES+ switch or lightly depress the accelerator pedal. The ICC system starts to follow the vehicle ahead.
• When the vehicle traveling ahead moves to a different traveling lane, the ICC system accelerates and maintains vehicle speed up to the set speed.

The ICC 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 when approaching toll gates or traffic congestion.

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