2009 Infiniti EX35 Owner's Manual - Page 325

WARNING ● As there is a performance limit to the distance control function, never rely solely on the Distance Control Assist 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. ● The system may not detect the vehicle in front of you in certain road or weather conditions. To avoid accidents, never use the Distance Control Assist system under the following conditions: - On roads with sharp curves - On slippery road surfaces such as on ice or snow, etc. - During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) - When strong light (for example, at sunrise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle - When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the system sensor - On steep downhill roads (frequent braking may result in overheating the brakes) - On repeated uphill and downhill roads ● Do not use the Distance Control Assist 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 DCA system when it is not recommended in this section. SSD0701 DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST OPERATION Always pay attention to the operation of the vehicle and be ready to manually decelerate to maintain the proper following distance. The Distance Control Assist (DCA) system may not be able to decelerate the vehicle under some circumstances. The DCA system uses a sensor A located on the front of the vehicle to detect vehicles traveling ahead. The sensor generally detects the signals returned from the reflectors on a vehicle ahead. Therefore, if the sensor cannot detect Starting and driving 5-47