Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if so equipped) 2017 Nissan Rogue

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if so equipped)

The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system will warn the driver by flashing the FCW indicator light and providing a warning chime when your vehicle is getting close to the vehicle ahead in the traveling lane.

The FCW system will function when your vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h) and above.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system

The FCW system uses the distance sensor A located behind the front bumper to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead. When the system judges that your vehicle is getting close to the vehicle ahead in the travel lane, FCW Indicator (white) on the instrument panel flashes and a warning chime sounds.

The FCW system can be turned on/off by using the settings menu on the information display. For additional information, refer to “How to enable/disable the FCW system” using the settings menu in this section.

FCW Indicator (orange)

Approach warning

Approach warning

NOTE: The warning chime may sound and the FCW indicator may blink when the distance sensor detects vehicles in other lanes A or objects on the side of the road A . This may cause the FCW system to operate inappropriately.

The distance sensor may detect these objects when the vehicle is driven on winding roads, narrow roads, hilly roads, or when entering or exiting a curve.

Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected 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).

Precautions on FCW system

WARNING

The FCW system is intended to warn you before a collision occurs; it cannot prevent a collision. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
As there is a performance limit, the system may not provide a warning in certain conditions.
The system will not detect the following objects:

Pedestrians, animals or objects in the roadway
Oncoming vehicles in the same lane

The system will not detect another vehicle under the following conditions:

When the sensor area of the front bumper gets dirty and it is impossible to detect the distance from the vehicle ahead.
When the sensor signal is temporarily interrupted

The system may not function properly under the following conditions:

A preceding vehicle with a large amount of ground clearance
A protruding freight (including a small vehicle such as motorcycles)
When the sensor area of the front bumper gets dirty or it is impossible to detect the distance from the vehicle ahead.
When visibility is low (such as rain, fog, snow, etc.).
When snow or road spray from traveling vehicles is splashed.
When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage room of your vehicle.
When abruptly accelerating or decelerating.
On a steep downhill slope or on roads with sharp curves.
When there is a highly reflective object near the vehicle ahead (for example, being very close to another vehicle, signboard, etc.)
When you are towing a trailer.

Depending on certain road conditions (curved or beginning of a curve), vehicle conditions (steering position or vehicle position), or the preceding vehicle’s conditions (position in lane, etc.), the system may not function properly. The system may detect highly reflective objects such as guard rails, traffic signs and other stationary objects on the road or near the traveling lane and provide unnecessary warning.
The system may not function in offset conditions.
The system may not function when the distance to the vehicle ahead is extremely close.
The system is designed to automatically check the sensor’s functionality. If the sensor area of the front bumper is covered with ice, a transparent or translucent bag, etc., the system may not detect them. In these instances, the system may not be able to warn the driver properly. Be sure to check and clean the sensor area of the front bumper regularly.
Excessive noise will interfere with the warning chime sound, and the chime may not be heard.
A sudden appearance of a vehicle in front (for example, it abruptly cuts in) may not be detected and the system may not warn the driver soon enough.
The system will be cancelled automatically with a beep sound, FCW light (orange) will illuminate and a message will pop up under the following conditions:

When the sensor area of the front bumper is dirty
When the system malfunctions

If the system cancels and a message appears with a beep sound, pull off the road to a safe location, stop the vehicle and turn the engine off.

Check to see if the sensor area of the front bumper is blocked. If the sensor area of the front bumper is blocked, remove the object blocking and restart the engine.

If the sensor is malfunctioning, have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

FCW system operation

Forward Collision Warning light

The FCW system is active at speeds of approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h) and above, when the system turns on.

When FCW is turned on, FCW Indicator (white) will turn on. FCW system is activated using the settings menu on the information display. For additional information, refer to “How to enable/disable the FCW system” using the settings menu in this section.

How to enable/disable the FCW system

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

Press the button until “Settings” displays in the vehicle information display. Use the button to select “Driver Assistance”.
Then press the ENTER button.
Select “Driver Aids”, and press the ENTER button.
To set FCW system to on or off, use the ↑↓ buttons to navigate in the menu and use the ENTER button to select or change item:

To turn on the warning use the ENTER button to check box for “Forward.”
To turn off the warning use the ENTER button to clear box for “Forward.”

The FCW indicator will illuminate on the Vehicle Information Display when the system is on.

Sensor maintenance

Sensor maintenance

The distance sensor for the FCW system A is located behind the front bumper.

To keep the FCW system operating properly, be sure to observe the following:

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.

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