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– When traffic conditions make it diffi-
cult to keep a proper distance be-
tween vehicles because of frequent
acceleration or deceleration.
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Do not use the Intelligent Cruise Con-
trol system if you are towing a trailer.
The system may not detect a vehicle
ahead.
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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. Al-
ways stay alert and avoid using the ICC
system when it is not recommended in
this section.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode
operation
Always pay attention to the operation of the ve-
hicle 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
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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
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:
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When the reflector is positioned high on the
vehicle (trailer, etc.).
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When the reflector on the vehicle ahead is
missing, damaged or covered.
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When the reflector is covered with dirt, snow
and road spray.
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When the snow or road spray from other
vehicles reduces the sensor’s visibility.
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When dense exhaust or other smoke (black
smoke) from vehicles reduces the sensor’s
visibility.
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When excessively heavy baggage is loaded
in the rear seat or the cargo area of your
vehicle.
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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 con-
ventional cruise control to remain operational. If
the sensor is covered with ice, a transparent or
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Starting and driving
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REVIEW COPY—
2007 Infiniti QX56 (iwz)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
07/08/06—tbrooks
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