2007 Infiniti QX56 Owner's Manual - Page 238

- When traffic conditions make it difficult to keep a proper distance between vehicles because of frequent acceleration or deceleration. ● Do not use the Intelligent Cruise Control system if you are towing a trailer. The system may not detect a vehicle ahead. ● 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. sensor cannot detect the reflector of 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 the reflector is positioned high on the vehicle (trailer, etc.). ● When the reflector on the vehicle ahead is missing, damaged or covered. ● When the reflector is covered with dirt, snow and road spray. LSD0105 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode operation Always pay attention to the operation of the vehicle and be ready to manually control the proper following distance. The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system may not be able to maintain the selected distance between vehicles (following distance) or selected vehicle speed under some circumstances. The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode uses a sensor 1 located on the front of the vehicle to detect vehicles ahead. The sensor generally detects the signals returned from the reflectors on a vehicle ahead. Therefore, if the ● When the snow or road spray from other vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility. ● When dense exhaust or other smoke (black smoke) from vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility. ● When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the cargo area of your vehicle. ● When your vehicle is towing a trailer, etc. The ICC system is designed to automatically check the sensor's operation. When the sensor is covered with dirt or obstructions, the system will automatically be canceled while allowing conventional cruise control to remain operational. If the sensor is covered with ice, a transparent or 5-20 Starting and driving