Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: RCTA system operation

For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display

1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light

The RCTA system can help alert the driver of an approaching vehicle when the driver is backing out of a parking space.

For vehicles with the 5 inch (13 cm) display

When the shift position is in R (Reverse) and the vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h), the RCTA system is operational.

If the radar detects an approaching vehicle from either side, the system chimes (once) and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light flashes on the side the vehicle is approaching from.

The RCTA system uses radar sensors 1 installed on both sides near the rear bumper to detect an approaching vehicle.

The radar sensors 1 can detect an approaching vehicle from up to approximately 66 ft. (20 m) away.

How to enable/disable the RCTA system

For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display

Perform the following steps to enable or disable the RCTA system.

For vehicles with 7 inch (18 cm) display.

1. Press thebutton until "Settings" displays in the vehicle information display.

Use the button to select "Driver Assistance." Then press the OK button.

2. Select "Rear Cross Traffic Alert" and press the OK button to turn the system on or off.

For vehicles with the 5 inch (13 cm) display

For vehicles with 5 inch (13 cm) display.

1. Press thebutton until "Settings" displays in the vehicle information display.

Use the button to select "Driver Assistance." Then press the OK button.

2. Select "Parking Aids" and press the OK button.

3. Select "Cross Traffic" and press the OK button to turn the system on or off.

NOTE:

When enabling/disabling the system, the system setting will be retained even if the engine is restarted.