Nissan Juke 2024 Owners Manual
7.20.5.3. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (manual transmission vehicles)
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the ICC system automatically maintains a selected distance from the vehicle travelling in front of you according to that vehicle's speed (up to the set speed), or at the set speed when the road ahead is clear.
The system is intended to enhance the operation of the vehicle when following a vehicle travelling in the same lane and direction.
If the radar sensor 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 automatically controls the throttle and applies the brakes (up to approximately 40% of vehicle braking power) if necessary.
The detection range of the sensor is approximately 200 m (650 ft) ahead.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode operation
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is designed to maintain a selected distance and reduce the speed to match the slower vehicle ahead; the system will decelerate the vehicle as necessary. However, the ICC system can only apply up to approximately 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 travelling lane ahead or if a vehicle travelling ahead rapidly decelerates, the distance between vehicles may become closer because the ICC system cannot decelerate the vehicle quickly enough. If this occurs, the ICC system will sound a warning chime and blink the system display to notify the driver to take necessary action.
The following items are controlled in the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the speed set by the driver. The set speed range is between approximately 30 and 160 km/h (20 and 100 MPH).
When there is a vehicle travelling ahead, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode adjusts the speed to maintain the distance, selected by driver, from the vehicle ahead. The adjusting speed range is between approximately 30 km/h (20 MPH) and up to the set speed
When the vehicle travelling ahead has moved out from its lane of travel, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode accelerates and maintains vehicle speed up to the set speed.
Pay attention to the driving operation to maintain control of the vehicle as it accelerates 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.
The vehicle may not maintain the set speed on winding or hilly roads. If this occurs, you will have to manually control the vehicle speed and change gear as required.
Changing gear does not cancel ICC.
Normally when controlling the distance to a vehicle ahead, this system automatically accelerates or decelerates your vehicle according to the speed of the vehicle ahead. Depress the accelerator to properly accelerate your vehicle when acceleration is required for a lane change. Depress the brake pedal when deceleration is required to maintain a safe distance to the vehicle ahead due to its sudden braking or if a vehicle cuts in. Always stay alert when using the ICC system.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode switches
The system is operated by a Drive Assist switch and four control switches, all mounted on the steering wheel.
- Distance switch:
- Changes the vehicle's following distance:
- Long → Middle → Short → Long
- <RES/+> switch:
- Resumes set speed or increases speed incrementally.
- <CANCEL> switch:
- Deactivates the system without erasing the set speed.
- <SET/-> switch:
- Sets desired cruise speed, reduces speed incrementally.
- Drive Assist switch:
- Master switch to activate the system.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode display and indicators
The display is located in the Vehicle Information Display.
- Set distance indicator:
- Displays the selected distance between vehicles set with the DISTANCE switch.
- Drive Assist indicator.
- Displays the status of the ICC system.
- - White: systems are on (only if they are turned on in the [Settings] menu), ICC is in standby mode.
- - Blue: ICC is active.
- This indicator indicates the ICC system status using colour.
ICC system ON indicator (grey):
ICC standby.
ICC system ON indicator (green):
Indicates that the ICC system is ON and active. Indicates that the cruising speed is set.
Green vehicle icon displayed: Vehicle detected ahead.
No vehicle icon shown: No vehicle detected ahead (Your vehicle maintains the driver-selected set speed.)
ICC system ON indicator (yellow):
Indicates that there is a malfunction in the ICC system.
- Set vehicle speed indicator:
- Indicates the set vehicle speed.
Green: ICC active
Grey: ICC standby
- Vehicle ahead detection indicator:
- Indicates whether it detects a vehicle in front of you (only when ICC is active).
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode operation
To turn the cruise control on, quickly push and release the Drive Assist switch (A). A popup message is displayed showing ICC ON and steering assist status (when steering assist is turned on using the vehicle information display). The ICC system ON indicator (grey), and set vehicle speed indicator (B) come on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle to the desired speed, push the <SET/-> switch and release it. (The ICC system indicator and set vehicle speed indicator change to green, and the Drive Assist indicator turns blue.) Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed or the desired distance to the vehicle in front.
When the <SET/-> switch is pushed under the following conditions, the system cannot be set and the ICC indicators will blink for approximately 2 seconds:
When travelling below 30 km/h (20 MPH).
When the shift lever is shifted to the N (Neutral) position.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brakes are operated by the driver.
When the <SET/-> switch is pushed under the following conditions, the system cannot be set.
A warning chime will sound and a message will pop up:
When the ESP system is off (To use the ICC system, turn the ESP system on and push the Drive Assist switch. For additional information about the ESP system, see
.When ESP (including the traction control system) is operating.
When a wheel is slipping (To use the ICC system, make sure the wheels are no longer slipping.)
Once ICC is set one of the following items is displayed:
- System set display with vehicle ahead
- System set display without vehicle ahead
The driver sets the desired vehicle speed based on the road conditions. The ICC system maintains the set vehicle speed, similar to standard cruise control, as long as no vehicle is detected in the lane ahead.
The ICC system displays the set speed.
Vehicle detected ahead
When a vehicle is detected in the lane ahead (1), the ICC system decelerates the vehicle by controlling the throttle and applying the brakes to match the speed of a slower vehicle ahead. The system then controls the vehicle speed based on the speed of the vehicle ahead to maintain the driver selected distance. Gear shifting may be required depending on conditions.
The brake lights of the vehicle come on when braking is performed by the ICC system.
When the brake operates, a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction.
When a vehicle ahead is detected, the vehicle ahead detection indicator comes on. The ICC system will also display the set speed and selected distance.
No vehicle detected ahead
When a vehicle is no longer detected ahead (2), the ICC system gradually accelerates your vehicle to resume the previously set vehicle speed. The ICC system then maintains the set speed.
When a vehicle is no longer detected the vehicle ahead detection indicator turns off.
If a vehicle ahead appears during acceleration to the set vehicle speed or any time the ICC system is in operation, the system controls the distance to that vehicle.
When the vehicle speed is under approximately 30 km/h (20 MPH), the system will be cancelled.
When passing another vehicle
The driver can override ICC by pressing the accelerator. The set speed indicator will flash when the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed. The vehicle detect indicator will turn off when the area ahead of the vehicle is clear. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the previously set speed.
Even though your vehicle speed is set in the ICC system, you can depress the accelerator pedal when it is necessary to accelerate your vehicle rapidly.
How to switch the ICC system off
Switch off ICC completely by turning the Drive Assist switch off. The ICC indicators will go out.
How to change the set vehicle speed
To cancel the preset speed, use any of these methods:
Push the <CANCEL> switch. The set vehicle speed indicator will change to grey.
Tap the brake pedal. The set vehicle speed indicator will change to grey.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following methods:
Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push and release the <SET/-> switch.
Push and hold the <RES/+> switch. The set vehicle speed will increase by 10 km/h (5 MPH) increments.
Push, then quickly release the <RES/+> switch. Each time you do this, the set speed will increase by 1 km/h (1 MPH).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of the following 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. The set vehicle speed will decrease by 10 km/h (5 MPH) increments.
Push, then quickly release the <SET/-> switch. Each time you do this, the set speed will decrease by 1 km/h (1 MPH).
To resume the preset speed after ICC cancel, push and release the <RES/+> switch. The vehicle will resume the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 30 km/h (20 MPH).
How to change the set distance to the vehicle ahead
The distance to the vehicle ahead can be selected when the ICC is in standby mode or the ICC is active.
Each time the DISTANCE switch 
is pushed, the set distance will change to long, middle, short and back to long again in that sequence.
Distance | Display | Approximate distance at 100 km/h (60 MPH) (m (ft)) |
Long |
| 60 (200) |
Middle |
| 45 (150) |
Short |
| 30 (100) |
The distance to the vehicle ahead will change 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.
Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle ahead due to rapid deceleration of that vehicle or if another vehicle cuts in, the system warns the driver with the chime and ICC system display. Decelerate by depressing the brake pedal to maintain a safe vehicle distance if:
The chime sounds.
The vehicle ahead detection indicator blinks.
The warning chime may not sound in some cases when there is a short distance between vehicles. Some examples are:
When the vehicles are travelling at the same speed and the distance between vehicles is not changing.
When the vehicle ahead is travelling faster and the distance between vehicles is increasing.
When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle.
The warning chime will not sound when:
Your vehicle approaches other vehicles that are parked or moving slowly.
The accelerator pedal is depressed, overriding the system.
The approach warning chime may sound and the system display may blink when the radar sensor detects objects on the side of the vehicle or on the side of the road. This may cause the ICC system to decelerate or accelerate the vehicle. The radar sensor may detect these objects when the vehicle is driven on winding roads, narrow roads, hilly roads or when entering or exiting a curve. In these cases you will have to manually control the proper distance ahead of your vehicle.
Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected by vehicle operation (steering manoeuvre or driving position in the lane) or traffic or vehicle condition (for example, if a vehicle is being driven with some damage).
Acceleration when passing
Passing on the left-hand side:
When the ICC system is engaged above 60 km/h (37 MPH) and following a slower vehicle (below ICC set speed), and the turn signal is activated to the left, the ICC system will automatically start to accelerate the vehicle to help initiate passing on the left and will begin to reduce the distance to vehicle directly ahead. Only the left side turn signal operates this feature. As the driver steers the vehicle and moves into the passing lane, if no vehicle is detected ahead the ICC system will continue to accelerate to the ICC system set speed.
If another vehicle is detected ahead, then the vehicle will accelerate up to the following speed of that vehicle. If the vehicle is not steered into the left lane to pass, the acceleration will stop after a short time and regain the set following distance.
Acceleration can be stopped at any point by depressing the brake pedal or the <CANCEL> switch on the steering wheel.
Passing on the right-hand side:
When the ICC system is engaged above 60 km/h (37 MPH) and following a slower vehicle (below ICC set speed), and the turn signal is activated to the right, the ICC system will automatically start to accelerate the vehicle to help initiate passing on the right and will begin to reduce the distance to vehicle directly ahead. Only the right side turn signal operates this feature. As the driver steers the vehicle and moves into the passing lane, if no vehicle is detected ahead the ICC system will continue to accelerate to the ICC system set speed.
If another vehicle is detected ahead, then the vehicle will accelerate up to the following speed of that vehicle. If the vehicle is not steered into the right lane to pass, the acceleration will stop after a short time and regain the set following distance.
Acceleration can be stopped at any point by depressing the brake pedal or the <CANCEL> switch on the steering wheel
In order to reduce the risk of a collision that may result in serious injury or death, please be aware of the following:
This function is only activated with the left or right turn signal and will briefly accelerate the vehicle even if a lane change is not initiated. This can include non-passing situations such as left or right side exits.
Ensure that when passing another vehicle, the adjacent lane is clear before initiating the pass. Sudden changes in traffic may occur while passing always manually steer or brake as needed never solely rely on the system.
Automatic cancellation
A chime sounds under the following conditions and the control is automatically cancelled.
When your vehicle is travelling below the speed of 30 km/h (20 MPH )
When the parking brake is applied
When the ESP system is turned off
When ESP (including the traction control system) operates
When distance measurement becomes impaired due to adhesion of dirt or obstruction to the sensor
When a wheel slips
When the radar signal is temporarily interrupted
When the clutch pedal is depressed for approximately 8 seconds
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode limitations
Listed below are the system limitations for the ICC system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death.
The system is primarily intended for use on straight, dry, open roads with light traffic. It is not advisable to use the system in city traffic or congested areas.
This system will not adapt automatically to road conditions. This system should be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not use the system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
As there is a performance limit to the distance control function, never rely solely on the ICC system. This system does not correct careless, inattentive or absent-minded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal, depending on the distance to the vehicle ahead and the surrounding circumstances in order to maintain a safe distance between vehicles.
Always pay attention to the operation of the vehicle and be ready to manually control the proper following distance. The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode of the ICC system may not be able to maintain the selected distance between vehicles (following distance) or selected vehicle speed under some circumstances.
The system may not detect the vehicle in front of you in certain road or weather conditions. To avoid accidents, never use the ICC system under the following conditions:
On roads where the traffic is heavy or there are sharp curves
On slippery road surfaces such as on ice or snow, etc.
During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the system sensor
On steep downhill roads (the vehicle may go beyond the set vehicle speed and frequent braking may result in overheating the brakes)
On repeated uphill and downhill roads
When traffic conditions make it difficult to keep a proper distance between vehicles because of frequent acceleration or deceleration
Interference by other radar sources
In some road or traffic conditions, a vehicle or object can unexpectedly come into the sensor detection zone and cause automatic braking. You may need to control the distance from other vehicles using the accelerator pedal. Always stay alert and avoid using the ICC system when it is not recommended in this section.
Do not use the ICC system if you are towing a trailer or another vehicle.
The radar sensor will not detect the following objects:
Stationary and slow moving vehicles
Pedestrians or objects in the roadway
Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
Motorcycles and other vehicles travelling offset in the travel lane
The sensor generally detects the signals returned from the vehicle ahead. Therefore, if the sensor cannot detect the reflection from the vehicle ahead, the ICC system may not maintain the selected distance.
The following are some conditions in which the sensor cannot detect the signals:
When snow or road spray from travelling vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility
When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage compartment of your vehicle
When your vehicle is towing a trailer, etc.
The ICC system is designed to automatically check the sensor's operation within the limitation of the system. When the sensor is covered with dirt or is obstructed, the system will automatically be cancelled. If the sensor is covered with ice, a transparent or translucent vinyl bag, etc., the ICC system may not detect them. In these instances, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode may not cancel and may not be able to maintain the selected following distance from the vehicle ahead. Be sure to check and clean the sensor regularly.
The detection zone of the radar sensor is limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the detection zone for the vehicle-to-vehicle distance detection mode to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead.
A vehicle ahead may move outside of the detection zone due to its position within the same lane of travel. Motorcycles may not be detected in the same lane ahead if they are travelling offset from the centre line of the lane. A vehicle that is entering the lane ahead may not be detected until the vehicle has completely moved into the lane. If this occurs, the ICC system may warn you by blinking the system indicator and sounding the chime. The driver may have to manually control the proper distance away from vehicle travelling ahead.
When driving on some roads, such as winding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads which are under construction, the radar sensor may detect vehicles in a different lane, or may temporarily not detect a vehicle travelling ahead. This may cause the ICC system to decelerate or accelerate the vehicle.
The detection of vehicles may also be affected by vehicle operation (steering manoeuvre or travelling position in the lane, etc.) or vehicle condition. If this occurs, the ICC system may warn you by blinking the system indicator and sounding the chime unexpectedly. You will have to manually control the proper distance away from the vehicle travelling ahead.
System temporarily unavailable
The following are conditions in which the ICC system may be temporarily unavailable. In these instances, the ICC system may cancel and may not be able to maintain the selected following distance from the vehicle ahead.
Condition A
Under the following conditions, the ICC system is automatically cancelled. A chime will sound and the system will not be able to be set:
When the ESP is turned off
When the ESP (including the traction control system) operates
When the vehicle speed falls below approximately 30 km/h (20 MPH)
When the parking brake is applied
When a tyre slips
When the radar signal is temporarily interrupted
When the clutch pedal is depressed for approximately 8 seconds
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no longer present, press the <RES/+> switch to resume using the ICC system.
Condition B
The chime will sound and the [Temporarily Disabled Front Radar Blocked] warning message will appear in the vehicle information display.
When the radar sensor area is covered with dirt or is obstructed, making it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the ICC system is automatically cancelled.
Action to take:
If the warning message appears, park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine off. When the radar signal is temporarily interrupted, clean the sensor area and restart the engine. The system will need some time to detect that the sensor area is now clean. If the warning message continues to be displayed, have the ICC system checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
When driving on roads with limited road structures or buildings (for example, long bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next to long walls), the system may illuminate the ICC system warning (yellow) and display the [Temporarily Disabled Front Radar Blocked] message.
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no longer present, turn the ICC system back on to use the system.
Condition C
When the ICC system is not operating properly, the chime sounds, the [System fault See Owner’s Manual] warning is displayed, and the ICC system ON indicator (yellow) will appear.
Action to take:
If the warning appears, park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the ignition off, restart the engine, resume driving and set the ICC system again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the warning stays on, it may indicate that the ICC system is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still driveable under normal conditions, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
System maintenance
The sensor for the ICC system is located at the front of the vehicle (A).
NISSAN recommends only to use frameless type number plate holders.
The ICC system may not function properly if the number plate is placed in a frame as illustrated.
Please contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for advice.
The sensor for the ICC system (A) is located behind the lower grille of the front bumper.
To keep the ICC 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.
Do not attach metallic objects near the sensor area (brush guard, etc.) This could cause failure or malfunction.
Do not alter, remove, or paint the front bumper. Before customising or restoring the front bumper, please contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Do not place the number plate in a frame.
For the radio approval numbers and information, see
.