2009 Infiniti EX35 Owner's Manual - Page 324

DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM (if so equipped) The Distance Control Assist (DCA) system brakes and moves the accelerator pedal upward according to the distance from and the relative speed of the vehicle ahead to help assist the driver to maintain a following distance. The detection range of the sensor is approximately 390 ft (120 m) ahead. WARNING ● This system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is the driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. ● This system will not adapt automatically to road conditions. Do not use the system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or in fog. SSD0701 WARNING ● Always drive carefully and attentively when using the Distance Control Assist system. Read and understand the Owner's Manual thoroughly before using the DCA 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 Distance Control Assist system except in appropriate road and traffic conditions. ● If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill within the limitations of the system. The system will cancel once it judges that the vehicle has come to a standstill with a warning chime. To prevent the vehicle from moving, the driver must depress the brake pedal. ● The DCA system will not apply brake control while the driver's foot is on the accelerator pedal. PRECAUTIONS ON DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST SYSTEM The system is intended to assist the driver to keep a following distance from the vehicle ahead traveling in the same lane and direction. If the distance sensor A detects a slower moving vehicle ahead, the system will reduce the vehicle speed to help assist the driver to maintain a following distance. The system automatically controls the throttle and applies the brakes (up to 25% of vehicle braking power) if necessary. The distance 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 traveling offset in the travel lane 5-46 Starting and driving