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2019 KICKS

OWNER’S MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.


CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger
vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

This manual was prepared to help you un- warnings, cautions and instructions con- Before driving your vehicle, please read this
derstand the operation and maintenance cerning proper use of such accessories Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- familiarity with controls and maintenance
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. cessory. It is recommended that you visit a requirements assisting you in the safe op-
Please read through this manual before NISSAN dealer for details concerning the eration of your vehicle.
operating your vehicle. particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. WARNING
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance REMINDERS!
and schedules” section of this manual Follow these important driving rules to
explains details about maintaining and help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a for you and your passengers!
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law ∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al-
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re- cohol or drugs.
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarify your rights un- ∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
der your state’s lemon law. and never drive too fast for
conditions.
When you require any service or have any
questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to ∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to
assist you with the extensive resources driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
available to them. tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with ∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-
additional accessories installed prior to de- propriate child restraint systems. Pre-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a teen children should be seated in the
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the rear seat.
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

∙ ALWAYS provide information about WARNING This manual includes information for all
the proper use of vehicle safety fea- features and equipment available on this
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di- model. Features and equipment in your ve-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses hicle may vary depending on model, trim
∙ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual the port during normal driving, for ex- level, options selected, order, date of pro-
for important safety information. ample remote insurance company duction, region or availability. Therefore,
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, you may find information about features or
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE telematics or engine reprogramming,
equipment that are not included or in-
This vehicle should not be modified. may cause interference or damage to
stalled on your vehicle.
Modification could affect its vehicle systems. We do not recommend
performance, safety, emissions or du- or endorse the use of any aftermarket All information, specifications and illustra-
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically tions in this manual are those in effect at the
rability and may even violate govern-
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war- time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to
mental regulations. In addition, dam- ranty may not cover damage caused by
age or performance problems change specifications, performance, design
any aftermarket plug-in device. or component suppliers without notice and
resulting from modifications may not
without obligation. From time to time,
be covered under NISSAN warranties.
NISSAN may update or revise this manual to
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formation currently available. Please care-
fully read and retain with this manual all re-
vision updates sent to you by NISSAN to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-
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Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals
and any updates can also be found in the
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questions concerning any information in
your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs. For contact information, re-
fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO-
GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.
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WARNING Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
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a hazard that could cause death or seri- The following advisory is provided: “Per-
ous personal injury. To avoid or reduce chlorate Material – special handling may
the risk, the procedures must be fol- apply. For additional information, refer
lowed precisely. APD1005
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For U.S. customers
driver’s side) or via e-mail at:
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For Canadian customers – Current odometer reading
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We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
Table of Illustrated table of contents 0

Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1

Instruments and controls 2

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4

Starting and driving 5

In case of emergency 6

Appearance and care 7

Do-it-yourself 8

Maintenance and schedules 9

Technical and consumer information 10

Index 11
0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Supplemental air bags (P. 1-42)


2. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P. 1-42)
3. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-5)
4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
5. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s)
and shoulder height adjuster
(P. 1-10, 1-42)
6. Top tether anchor (located on
seatback) (P. 1-21)
7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) (P. 1-21)
8. Rear seats (P. 1-2)
9. Front seat side-mounted side-
impact supplemental air bags
(P. 1-42)
10. Front seats (P. 1-2)
11. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-42)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-21)


2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
3. Windshield (P. 8-16)
4. Power windows (P. 2-60)
5. Door locks (P. 3-4)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-2)
Keys (P. 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-28)
Side camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-15)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-27)
Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-27)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-42)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-23)
9. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-42)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
10. Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-15)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

LIC3972

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Antenna (P. 4-63)


2. Rear window defroster switch
(P. 2-41)
3. High mount stop light (P. 8-23)
4. Rear wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-39)
5. Liftgate release (P. 3-21)
Rearview camera (P. 4-8, 4-15)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-23)
7. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-24)
Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-24)
Fuel recommendation (P. 10-2)
8. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-4)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Glove box (P. 2-51)


2. Rearview mirror (P. 3-28)
3. Map lights (P. 2-63)
4. Sun visors (P. 3-27)
5. Luggage hooks (P. 2-51)
6. Center console storage (P. 2-51)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Vents (P. 4-30)


2. Headlight/fog light (if so
equipped)/turn signal switch
(P. 2-42)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
Horn (P. 2-47)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-11)
Trip computer (if so equipped)
(P. 2-9)
Vehicle information display
(if so equipped) (P. 2-22)
5. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
6. Front passenger airbag status
light (P. 1-42)
7. Center display controls (if so
equipped) (P. 4-2, 4-3, 4-42)
Audio controls (P. 4-2, 4-3, 4-42)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
9. Center display (P. 4-2, 4-3, 4-42)
10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
11. Glove box (P. 2-51)

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12. Climate controls (P. 4-31, 4-39) 21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
Heated seat switches switch (P. 2-48)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47) Enter/select switch for trip com-
13. Shift lever (P. 5-15) puter (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)
14. Push-button ignition switch * Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
(P. 5-9) Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
15. Power outlet (P. 2-49)
USB connection port (P. 4-2, 4-42) Refer to the page number indicated in
AUX jack (P. 4-2, 4-42) parentheses for operating details.
16. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-2, 4-67)
Cruise control switches (P. 5-39)
17. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-42)
18. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
lock lever (P. 3-26)
19. Hood release (P. 3-21)
Fuel-filler door release (P. 3-24)
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) switch (if so equipped)
(P 2-48)
20. Steering wheel switches for audio
control (P. 4-2, 4-62)
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-22)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

HR16DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
2. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-10)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-5)
4. Engine dipstick (P. 8-5)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-9)
6. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
7. Battery (P. 8-11)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-15)
9. Engine drive belt location (P. 8-13)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Warning Name Page


light light light

Anti-lock Braking 2-12 Engine oil pres- 2-13 Power steering 2-17
System (ABS) sure warning light warning light
or warning light
High temperature 2-14 Seat belt warning 2-17
warning light (red) light
(if so equipped)
Automatic Emer- 2-12 Shift P (Park) 2-17
Low fuel warning 2-14 warning light (if so
gency Braking
light (if so equipped)
(AEB) system
equipped)
warning light (if so
Supplemental air 2-17
equipped) Low tire pressure 2-14 bag warning light
warning light
Brake warning 2-12
light Indicator Name Page
Low windshield- 2-16 light
or washer fluid
warning light (if so CRUISE indicator 2-18
equipped) light (if so
equipped)
Charge warning 2-13 Master warning 2-16
light light (if so DRIVE SPORT 2-18
equipped) mode indicator
Door open warn- 2-13 light (if so
ing light (if so NISSAN Intelligent 2-16 equipped)
equipped) Key® warning light
(if so equipped)

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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light

Engine start op- 2-18 Security indicator 2-20


eration indicator light (if so
light (if so equipped)
equipped)
SET indicator light 2-20
Front fog light in- 2-19 (if so equipped)
dicator light
(green) (if so Side light and 2-20
equipped) headlight indica-
tor light (green)
Front passenger 2-19
air bag status Slip indicator light 2-20
light

High beam indi- 2-19 Turn signal/ 2-20


cator light (blue) hazard indicator
lights
Malfunction Indi- 2-19
cator Light (MIL) Vehicle Dynamic 2-21
Control (VDC) OFF
Overdrive OFF 2-20 indicator light
indicator light (if
so equipped)

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17


Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Child safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Armrest (driver’s side only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Head restraints/headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Adjustable head restraint/headrest Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Non-adjustable head restraint/
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
headrest components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Rear-facing child restraint installation
Removable (without Bose head
using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
restraint/headrest speaker system
only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 Rear-facing child restraint installation
Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Forward-facing child restraint
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 Forward-facing child restraint
Seat belt warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 installation using the seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Pregnant women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Three-point type seat belt with Precautions on SRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . 1-63
Seat belt extenders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Supplemental air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . 1-63
SEATS

∙ Do not leave children unattended in-


side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in se-
rious accidents.
∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
ARS1152 hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
WARNING ∙ For the most effective protection cant risk of injury or death to people
when the vehicle is in motion, the seat and pets.
∙ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
should be upright. Always sit well
the seatback is reclined. This can be ∙ Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
back and upright in the seat with both
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not driving so full attention may be given
feet on the floor and adjust the seat
be against your body. In an accident, to vehicle operation. The seat may
properly. For additional information,
you could be thrown into it and re- move suddenly and could cause loss
refer to “Precautions on seat belt us-
ceive neck or other serious injuries. of control of the vehicle.
age” in this section.
You could also slide under the lap belt
∙ The seatback should not be reclined
and receive serious internal injuries. ∙ After adjustment, gently rock in the
any more than needed for comfort.
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
Seat belts are most effective when the
passenger sits well back and straight
up in the seat. If the seatback is re-
clined, the risk of sliding under the lap
belt and being injured is increased.

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CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manu-
ally. For additional information about ad-
justing the seats, refer to the steps outlined
in this section.

LRS2795 LRS2814
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the center of the bar up and hold it To recline the seatback, pull the lever up
while you slide the seat forward or back- and lean back. To bring the seatback for-
ward to the desired position. Release the ward, pull the lever up and lean your body
bar to lock the seat in position. forward. Release the lever to lock the seat-
back in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Precautions on seat belt us-
age” in this section. Also, the seatback can
be reclined to allow occupants to rest
when the vehicle is stopped and the shift
lever is in P (Park).
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
LRS2797 LRS2339 LRS3072
Seat lifter (driver’s seat) ARMREST (driver’s side only) FOLDING REAR SEAT
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to To use the armrest, pull it down to the rest- Pull the knob 䊊
A to fold each seatback
adjust the seat height until the desired po- ing position. down.
sition is achieved.

A Stowed position
WARNING

B Resting position
∙ Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in seri-
ous injury or death in an accident or
sudden stop.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or WARNING


straps to help prevent it from sliding
Head restraints/headrests supplement
or shifting. Do not place cargo higher
the other vehicle safety systems. They
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
may provide additional protection
or collision, unsecured cargo could
against injury in certain rear end colli-
cause personal injury.
sions. Adjustable head
∙ When returning the seatbacks to the restraints/headrests must be adjusted
upright position, be certain they are properly, as specified in this section.
completely secured in the latched po- Check the adjustment after someone
sition. If they are not completely se- else uses the seat. Do not attach any-
cured, passengers may be injured in thing to the head restraint/headrest
an accident or sudden stop. stalks or remove the head
restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat
if the head restraint/headrest has been LRS2695
removed. If the head restraint/headrest
was removed, reinstall and properly ad- The illustration shows the seating posi-
just the head restraint/headrest before tions equipped with head
an occupant uses the seating position. restraints/headrests.
Failure to follow these instructions can 䉱 Indicates the seating position is
reduce the effectiveness of the head equipped with a head restraint.
restraints/headrests. This may in-
crease the risk of serious injury or death 䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped
in a collision. with a headrest.
+ Indicates the seating position is not
equipped with a head restraint or headrest
(if applicable).
∙ Your vehicle is equipped with a head
restraint/headrest that may be inte-
grated, adjustable or non-adjustable.
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∙ Adjustable head restraints/headrests
have multiple notches along the stalk(s)
to lock them in a desired adjustment
position.
∙ The non-adjustable head restraints/
headrests have a single locking notch
to secure them to the seat frame.
∙ Proper Adjustment:
– For the adjustable type, align the
head restraint/headrest so the cen-
ter of your ear is approximately level
with the center of the head
restraint/headrest.
LRS2300 LRS2299
– If your ear position is still higher than
the recommended alignment, place
ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/ NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
the head restraint/headrest at the HEADREST COMPONENTS RESTRAINT/HEADREST
highest position. 1. Removable head restraint/headrest COMPONENTS
∙ If the head restraint/headrest has been 2. Multiple notches 1. Removable head restraint/headrest
removed, ensure that it is reinstalled
3. Lock knob 2. Single notch
and locked in place before riding in that
designated seating position. 4. Stalks 3. Lock knob
4. Stalks

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5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position.

LRS2302 LRS2302
REMOVE REMOVABLE (without Bose head
Use the following procedure to remove the
restraint/headrest speaker
head restraint/headrest: system only)
1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to CAUTION
the highest position.
Do not remove head restraint/headrest
2. Push and hold the lock knob. from vehicles equipped with Bose head
restraint/headrest speaker system. Re-
3. Remove the head restraint/headrest
moval may damage the system wiring.
from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint/headrest
properly in a secure place so it is not
loose in the vehicle.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7


LRS2303 WRS0134 LRS2351
INSTALL ADJUST For non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest
1. Align the head restraint/headrest For adjustable head restraint/headrest
stalks with the holes in the seat. Make Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
sure that the head restraint/headrest is
center is level with the center of your ears. If the notch before riding in that designated
facing the correct direction. The stalk
with the notch (notches) 䊊 1 must be your ear position is still higher than the seating position.
recommended alignment, place the head
installed in the hole with the lock knob
䊊2 . restraint/headrest at the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push


the head restraint/headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint/
headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position.

1-8 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


LRS2305 LRS2306
Raise Lower
To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
up. push the head restraint/headrest down.
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated the notch before riding in that designated
seating position. seating position.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9


SEAT BELTS

SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
USAGE or territories specify that seat belts be
worn at all times when a vehicle is being
If you are wearing your seat belt properly driven.
adjusted and you are sitting upright and
well back in your seat with both feet on the
floor, your chances of being injured or killed
in a collision and/or the severity of injury
may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly
encourages you and all of your passengers
to buckle up every time you drive, even if
your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.

1-10 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


SSS0134 SSS0016

WARNING WARNING
∙ Every person who drives or rides in ∙ The seat belt should be properly ad-
this vehicle should use a seat belt at justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so
all times. Children should be in the may reduce the effectiveness of the
rear seats and in an appropriate entire restraint system and increase
restraint. the chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11


∙ Be sure the seat belt tongue is se- ∙ Once seat belt pretensioner(s) have
curely fastened to the proper buckle. activated, they cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
∙ Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
retractor. It is recommended that you
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
effectiveness.
∙ All seat belt assemblies, including re-
∙ Do not allow more than one person to
tractors and attaching hardware,
use the same seat belt.
should be inspected after any colli-
∙ Never carry more people in the vehicle sion. It is recommended that you visit
than there are seat belts. a NISSAN dealer for this service.
∙ If the seat belt warning light glows NISSAN recommends that all seat belt
continuously while the ignition is assemblies in use during a collision be
turned ON with all doors closed and all replaced unless the collision was mi-
SSS0014 seat belts fastened, it may indicate a nor and the belts show no damage
malfunction in the system. Have the and continue to operate properly.
WARNING system checked. It is recommended Seat belt assemblies not in use during
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this a collision should also be inspected
∙ Always route the shoulder belt over
service. and replaced if either damage or im-
your shoulder and across your chest.
proper operation is noted.
Never put the belt behind your back, ∙ No changes should be made to the
under your arm or across your neck. seat belt system. For example, do not ∙ All child restraints and attaching
The belt should be away from your modify the seat belt, add material, or hardware should be inspected after
face and neck, but not falling off your install devices that may change the any collision. Always follow the re-
shoulder. seat belt routing or tension. Doing so straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
may affect the operation of the seat structions and replacement recom-
∙ Position the lap belt as low and snug
belt system. Modifying or tampering mendations. The child restraints
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
with the seat belt system may result should be replaced if they are
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
in serious personal injury. damaged.
could increase the risk of internal inju-
ries in an accident.

1-12 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


For additional information, refer to “Warn- THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
ing lights, indicator lights and audible re- WITH RETRACTOR
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
WARNING
PREGNANT WOMEN ∙ Every person who drives or rides in
NISSAN recommends that pregnant this vehicle should use a seat belt at
women use seat belts. The seat belt should all times.
be worn snug and always position the lap ∙ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
belt as low as possible around the hips, not the seatback is reclined. This can be
the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
shoulder and across your chest. Never run be against your body. In an accident,
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal you could be thrown into it and re-
area. Contact your doctor for specific rec- ceive neck or other serious injuries.
LRS0786 ommendations. You could also slide under the lap belt
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT INJURED PERSONS and receive serious internal injuries.
Both the driver’s and passenger’s front ∙ For the most effective protection
NISSAN recommends that injured persons
seats are equipped with a seat belt warn- when the vehicle is in motion, the seat
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
ing light. The warning light, located on the should be upright. Always sit well
specific recommendations.
instrument panel, will show the status of back and upright in the seat with both
the driver and passenger seat belt. feet on the floor and adjust the seat
belt properly.
NOTE:
The front passenger seat belt warning
light will not light up if the seat is not
occupied.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13


∙ Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Re-
tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the
seat belt becomes wrapped around a
child’s neck with the ALR mode acti-
vated, the child can be seriously in-
jured or killed if the seat belt retracts
and becomes tight. This can occur
even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle
the seat belt to release the child. If the
seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is
already unbuckled, release the child
by cutting the seat belt with a suitable
tool (such as a knife or scissors) to LRS2795 LRS3087
release the seat belt. Fastening the seat belts 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the re-
tractor and insert the tongue into the
1. Adjust the seat. For additional informa- buckle 䊊A until you hear and feel the
tion, refer to “Seats” in this section. latch engage.
∙ The retractor is designed to lock
during a sudden stop or on impact.
A slow pulling motion permits the
seat belt to move, and allows you
some freedom of movement in the
seat.
∙ If the seat belt cannot be pulled
from its fully retracted position,
firmly pull the belt and release it.
Then smoothly pull the belt out of
the retractor.
1-14 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
The ELR mode allows the seat belt to ex- WARNING
tend and retract to allow the driver and
passengers some freedom of movement When fastening the seat belts, be cer-
in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt tain that the seatbacks are completely
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or secured in the latched position. If they
during certain impacts. are not completely secured, passengers
may be injured in an accident or sudden
The ALR mode (child restraint mode) locks stop.
the seat belt for child restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat
belt cannot be extended again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the
buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt re-
turns to the ELR mode after the seat belt
LRS2675
fully retracts. For additional information, re-
3. Position the lap belt portion low and fer to “Child restraints” in this section.
snug on the hips 䊊B as shown.
The ALR mode should be used only for
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward child restraint installation. During nor-
the retractor to take up extra slack 䊊C .
mal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR
Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over
mode should not be activated. If it is ac-
your shoulder and across your chest.
tivated, it may cause uncomfortable seat
The front passenger seat and the rear belt tension. It can also change the op-
seating positions’ three-point seat belts eration of the front passenger air bag.
have two modes of operation: For additional information, refer to
∙ Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) “Supplemental air bag warning light” in
this section.
∙ Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15


To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows:
∙ Grasp the shoulder belt and pull for-
ward quickly. The retractor should lock
and restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check, get the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service, or to learn more about seat
belt operation.

WRS0139 LRS0242
Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button (front seats)
on the buckle 䊊 1 . The seat belt automati- The shoulder belt anchor height should be
cally retracts. adjusted to the position best for you. For
Checking seat belt operation additional information, refer to “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” in this section. To
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock adjust, pull out the adjustment button 䊊 1
seat belt movement by two separate and move the shoulder belt anchor to the
methods: desired position 䊊2 , so the belt passes over
the center of the shoulder. The belt should
∙ When the seat belt is pulled quickly from
be away from your face and neck, but not
the retractor
falling off your shoulder. Release the ad-
∙ When the vehicle slows down rapidly justment button to lock the shoulder belt
anchor into position.
1-16 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING dealer for assistance with purchasing an
extender if an extender is required.
∙ After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the WARNING
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in ∙ Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
position. made by the same company which
made the original equipment seat
∙ The shoulder belt anchor height belts, should be used with NISSAN
should be adjusted to the position seat belts.
best for you. Failure to do so may re-
duce the effectiveness of the entire ∙ Adults and children who can use the
restraint system and increase the standard seat belt should not use an
chance or severity of injury in an extender. Such unnecessary use
accident. could result in serious personal injury
LRS3082 in the event of an accident.
Seat belt hook ∙ Never use seat belt extenders to in-
stall child restraints. If the child re-
When the seat belt is not in use and when straint is not secured properly, the
folding down the rear seats, hook the rear child could be seriously injured or
seat belts on the seat belt hooks. killed in a collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
If, because of body size or driving position, it
∙ To clean the seat belt webbing, apply
is not possible to properly fit the
lap/shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender a mild soap solution or any solution rec-
that is compatible with the installed seat ommended for cleaning upholstery or
belts is available for purchase. The ex- carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow
tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not
of length and may be used for either the allow the seat belts to retract until they
driver or front passenger seating position. are completely dry.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-17
CHILD SAFETY

∙ If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt WARNING There are three basic types of child re-
guide of the seat belt anchors, the straint systems:
seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are ∙ Rear-facing child restraints
shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry
cloth. equipped with Automatic Locking Re- ∙ Forward-facing child restraints
tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat
∙ Periodically check to see that the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s ∙ Booster seats
belt and the metal components, such neck with the ALR mode activated, the
as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible The proper restraint depends on the child’s
child can be seriously injured or killed if size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year
wires and anchors, work properly. If the seat belt retracts and becomes
loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other and less than 20 lbs. (9 kg) should be placed
tight. This can occur even if the vehicle in rear-facing child restraints. Forward-
damage on the webbing is found, the is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to re-
entire seat belt assembly should be re- facing child restraints are available for chil-
lease the child. If the seat belt cannot be dren who outgrow rear-facing child re-
placed. unbuckled or is already unbuckled, re- straints and are at least 1 year old. Booster
lease the child by cutting the seat belt seats are used to help position a vehicle
with a suitable tool (such as a knife or lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no
scissors) to release the seat belt. longer use a forward-facing child restraint.
Children need adults to help protect
them. They need to be properly re- WARNING
strained. Infants and children need special pro-
In addition to the general information in tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not
this manual, child safety information is fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
available from many other sources, includ- come too close to the face or neck. The
ing doctors, teachers, government traffic lap belt may not fit over their small hip
safety offices, and community organiza- bones. In an accident, an improperly fit-
tions. Every child is different, so be sure to ting seat belt could cause serious or fa-
learn the best way to transport your child. tal injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.

1-18 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. LARGER CHILDREN
territories require the use of approved child You should choose a child restraint that fits
restraints for infants and small children. For your vehicle and always follow the manu- Children should remain in a forward-facing
additional information, refer to “Child re- facturer’s instructions for installation and child restraint with a harness until they
use. reach the maximum height or weight limit
straints” in this section.
allowed by the child restraint manufac-
A child restraint may be secured in the ve- SMALL CHILDREN turer.
hicle by using either the LATCH (Lower An- Children that are over 1 year old and weigh Once a child outgrows the height or weight
chors and Tethers for CHildren) system or at least 20 lbs. (9 kg) should remain in a limit of the harness-equipped forward-
with the vehicle seat belt. For additional rear-facing child restraint as long as pos- facing child restraint, NISSAN recommends
information, refer to “Child restraints” in this sible up to the height or weight limit of the that the child be placed in a commercially
section. child restraint. Children who outgrow the available booster seat to obtain proper
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens height or weight limit of the rear-facing seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly, the
and children be restrained in the rear child restraint and are at least 1 year old booster seat should raise the child so that
seat. Studies show that children are should be secured in a forward-facing child the shoulder belt is properly positioned
safer when properly restrained in the restraint with a harness. Refer to the manu- across the chest and the top, middle por-
rear seat than in the front seat. facturer’s instructions for minimum and tion of the shoulder. The shoulder belt
maximum weight and height recommen- should not cross the neck or face and
This is especially important because dations. NISSAN recommends that small should not fall off the shoulder. The lap belt
your vehicle has a supplemental re- children be placed in child restraints that should lie snugly across the lower hips or
straint system (air bag system) for the comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety upper thighs, not the abdomen. A booster
front passenger. For additional informa- Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle seat can only be used in seating positions
tion, refer to “Supplemental Restraint Safety Standards. You should choose a that have a three-point type seat belt. The
System (SRS)” in this section. child restraint that fits your vehicle and al- booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
ways follow the manufacturer’s instruc- have a label certifying that it complies with
INFANTS tions for installation and use. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
placed in a rear-facing child restraint.
NISSAN recommends that infants be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19
A booster seat should be used until the NOTE:
child can pass the seat belt fit test below:
Laws in some communities may follow
∙ Are the child’s back and hips against the different guidelines. Check local and
vehicle seatback? state regulations to confirm your child is
using the correct restraint system before
∙ Is the child able to sit without slouch-
traveling.
ing?
∙ Do the child’s knees bend easily over WARNING
the front edge of the seat with feet flat
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
on the floor?
seat and do not allow a child in the
∙ Can the child safely wear the seat belt cargo area. The child could be seriously
(lap belt low and snug across the hips injured or killed in a sudden stop or
and shoulder belt across mid-chest collision.
and shoulder)? LRS2690
∙ Is the child able to use the properly ad- If you answered no to any of these ques-
justed head restraint/headrest? tions, the child should remain in a booster
seat using a three-point type seat belt.
∙ Will the child be able to stay in position
for the entire ride?

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

– The child restraint must be used


and installed properly. Always fol-
low all of the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions for installa-
tion and use.
– Infants and children should never
be held on anyone’s lap. Even the
strongest adult cannot resist the
forces of a collision.
– Do not put a seat belt around both
a child and another passenger.
– NISSAN recommends that all child
ARS1098 WRS0256
restraints be installed in the rear
seat. Studies show that children
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD are safer when properly restrained
RESTRAINTS in the rear seat than in the front
seat. If you must install a forward-
WARNING facing child restraint in the front
seat, refer to “Forward-facing child
∙ Failure to follow the warnings and in- restraint installation using the seat
structions for proper use and installa- belts” in this section.
tion of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or – Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
other passengers in a sudden stop or Bag System, never install a rear-
collision: facing child restraint in the front
seat. An inflating air bag could se-
riously injure or kill a child. A rear-
facing child restraint must only be
used in the rear seat.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21


– Be sure to purchase a child re- ∙ When the child restraint is not in use, ∙ Choose only a restraint with a label cer-
straint that will fit the child and ve- keep it secured with the LATCH system tifying that it complies with Federal Mo-
hicle. Some child restraints may or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or col- tor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana-
not fit properly in your vehicle. lision, loose objects can injure occu- dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
pants or damage the vehicle. ∙ Check the child restraint in your vehicle
– Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only loads im- to be sure it is compatible with the vehi-
posed by correctly fitted child re- CAUTION cle’s seat and seat belt system.
straints. Under no circumstances A child restraint in a closed vehicle can ∙ If the child restraint is compatible with
are they to be used to attach adult become very hot. Check the seating
seat belts, or other items or equip- your vehicle, place your child in the child
surface and buckles before placing a
ment to the vehicle. Doing so could restraint and check the various adjust-
child in the child restraint.
damage the child restraint anchor- ments to be sure the child restraint is
ages. The child restraint will not be This vehicle is equipped with a universal compatible with your child. Choose a
properly installed using the dam- child restraint anchor system, referred to child restraint that is designed for your
aged anchorage, and a child could as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers child’s height and weight. Always follow
be seriously injured or killed in a for CHildren) system. Some child restraints all recommended procedures.
collision. include rigid or webbing-mounted attach- ∙ If the combined weight of the child and
– Never use the anchor points for ments that can be connected to these an- child restraint is less than 65 lbs.
adult seat belts or other items. chors. For additional information, refer to (29.5 kg), you may use the LATCH an-
“LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for chors to install the child restraint (not
– A child restraint with a top tether CHildren) system” in this section.
strap should not be used in the both at the same time).
front passenger seat. If you do not have a LATCH compatible ∙ If the combined weight of the child and
child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be child restraint is greater than 65 lbs.
– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-
used. (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not
sible after fitting the child
restraint. the lower anchors) to install the child
Several manufacturers offer child re-
restraint.
– Infants and children should always straints for infants and children of various
be placed in an appropriate child sizes. When selecting any child restraint, ∙ Be sure to follow the child restraint
restraint while in the vehicle. keep the following points in mind: manufacturer’s instructions for installa-
tion.
1-22 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or install the child restraint. Be sure to follow
territories require that infants and small the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
children be restrained in an approved tions for installation.
child restraint at all times while the ve-
hicle is being operated. Canadian law re- The LATCH anchor points are provided to
quires the top tether strap on forward- install child restraints in the rear outboard
facing child restraints be secured to the seating positions only. Do not attempt to
designated anchor point on the vehicle. install a child restraint in the center position
using the LATCH anchors.
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
LRS3073 structions for proper use and installa-
LATCH system lower anchor locations tion of child restraints could result in
LATCH (Lower Anchors and serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM collision:
Your vehicle is equipped with special an- – Attach LATCH system compatible
chor points that are used with LATCH sys- child restraints only at the loca-
tem compatible child restraints. This sys- tions shown in the illustration.
tem may also be referred to as the ISOFIX
or ISOFIX compatible system. With this sys- – Do not secure a child restraint in
tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat the center rear seating position us-
belt to secure the child restraint unless the ing the LATCH lower anchors. The
combined weight of the child and child re- child restraint will not be secured
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com- properly.
bined weight of the child and child restraint
is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use the ve-
hicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23
– Inspect the lower anchors by in-
serting your fingers into the lower
anchor area. Feel to make sure
there are no obstructions over the
anchors such as seat belt webbing
or seat cushion material. The child
restraint will not be secured prop-
erly if the lower anchors are
obstructed.
Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used to attach adult seat LRS3036 LRS0661
belts, or other items or equipment to LATCH lower anchor location LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
the vehicle. Doing so could damage the
child restraint anchorages. The child re- LATCH lower anchor location Installing child restraint LATCH
straint will not be properly installed us- The LATCH lower anchors are located as lower anchor attachments
ing the damaged anchorage, and a shown. A label is attached to the seatback
child could be seriously injured or killed LATCH compatible child restraints include
to help you locate the LATCH lower an- two rigid or webbing-mounted attach-
in a collision. chors. ments that can be connected to two an-
chors located at certain seating positions
in your vehicle. With this system, you do not
have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the
child restraint. Check your child restraint for
a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the
instructions provided by the child restraint
manufacturer.

1-24 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


Top tether anchor
WARNING
If the cargo cover (if so equipped) con-
tacts the top tether strap when it is at-
tached to the top tether anchor, remove
the cargo cover from the vehicle or se-
cure it on the cargo floor below its at-
tachment location. If the cargo cover is
not removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision. A child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
LRS0662
strap is damaged.
LRS3063
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment Top tether anchor point locations
When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this Anchor points are located on the back of
manual and those supplied with the child the rear seats.
restraint.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25


WARNING Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:
Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads 1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
imposed by correctly fitted child re- Always follow the child restraint manu-
straints. Under no circumstances are facturer’s instructions.
they to be used to attach adult seat
belts, or other items or equipment to
the vehicle. Doing so could damage the
child restraint anchorages. The child re-
straint will not be properly installed us-
ing the damaged anchorage, and a
child could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision.
LRS2997
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
Rear-facing webbing-mounted – step 2
INSTALLATION USING LATCH 2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-
For additional information, refer to all Warn- tachments to the LATCH lower an-
ings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and chors. Check to make sure the LATCH
“Child restraints” sections of this manual attachment is properly attached to the
before installing a child restraint. lower anchors.

Do not use the lower anchors if the com-


bined weight of the child and the child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
1-26 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LRS2996 LRS0673 LRS0674
Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2 Rear-facing – step 3 Rear-facing – step 4
3. For child restraints that are equipped 4. After attaching the child restraint, test
with webbing-mounted attachments, it before you place the child in it. Push it
remove any additional slack from the from side to side while holding the child
anchor attachments. Press downward restraint near the LATCH attachment
and rearward firmly in the center of the path. The child restraint should not
child restraint with your hand to com- move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from
press the vehicle seat cushion and side to side. Try to tug it forward and
seatback while tightening the webbing check to see if the LATCH attachment
of the anchor attachments.
holds the restraint in place. If the re-
straint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
attachment as necessary, or put the
restraint in another seat and test it
again. You may need to try a different
child restraint or try installing by using

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27


the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
all child restraints fit in all types of ve- bined weight of the child and the child re-
hicles. straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
5. Check to make sure the child restraint restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use
is properly secured prior to each use. If the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an-
the child restraint is loose, repeat chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
steps 1 through 4. to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in
BELTS the rear seats:
WARNING
WRS0256
The three-point seat belt with Auto-
Rear-facing – step 1
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be
used when installing a child restraint. 1. Child restraints for infants must be
Failure to use the ALR mode will result in used in the rear-facing direction and
the child restraint not being properly therefore must not be used in the
secured. The restraint could tip over or front seat. Position the child restraint
be loose and cause injury to a child in a on the seat. Always follow the child re-
sudden stop or collision. Also, it can straint manufacturer’s instructions.
change the operation of the front pas-
senger air bag. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag
and status light” in this section.
For additional information, refer to all Warn-
ings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and
“Child restraints” sections of this manual
before installing a child restraint.
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WRS0761 LRS0669 LRS0670
Rear-facing – step 2 Rear-facing – step 3 Rear-facing – step 4
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
child restraint and insert it into the fully extended. At this time, the seat belt the shoulder belt to remove any slack
buckle until you hear and feel the latch retractor is in the ALR mode (child re- in the belt.
engage. Be sure to follow the child re- straint mode). It reverts to the ELR
straint manufacturer’s instructions for mode when the seat belt is fully re-
belt routing. tracted.

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7. Check to make sure that the child re-
straint is properly secured prior to each
use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 2 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
LATCH
For additional information, refer to all Warn-
ings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and
WRS0762 WRS0763 “Child restraints” sections of this manual
Rear-facing – step 5 Rear-facing – step 6 before installing a child restraint.
5. Remove any additional slack from the 6. After attaching the child restraint, test Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
seat belt; press downward and rear- it before you place the child in it. Push it bined weight of the child and the child re-
ward firmly in the center of the child from side to side while holding the child straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
restraint to compress the vehicle seat restraint near the seat belt path. The bined weight of the child and the child
cushion and seatback while pulling up child restraint should not move more restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) use
on the seat belt. than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an-
Try to tug it forward and check to see if chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
the belt holds the restraint in place. If to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
the restraint is not secure, tighten the instructions for installation.
seat belt as necessary, or put the re-
straint in another seat and test it again.
You may need to try a different child
restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all
types of vehicles.
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Follow these steps to install a forward-
facing child restraint using the LATCH sys-
tem:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions.

LRS2995 LRS2994
Forward-facing webbing-mounted – Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2
step 2 sitions that do not have a top tether
2. Secure the child restraint anchor at- anchor.
tachments to the LATCH lower an- 3. The back of the child restraint should
chors. Check to make sure the LATCH be secured against the vehicle seat-
attachment is properly attached to the back.
lower anchors.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
If the child restraint is equipped with a restraint/headrest to obtain the cor-
top tether strap, route the top tether rect child restraint fit. If the head
strap and secure the tether strap to restraint/headrest is removed, store it
the tether anchor point. For additional in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall
information, refer to “Installing top the head restraint/headrest when
tether strap” in this section. Do not in- the child restraint is removed. For ad-
stall child restraints that require the ditional information, refer to “Head
use of a top tether strap in seating po- restraints/headrests” in this section for
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31
head restraint/headrest adjustment
information.
If the seating position does not have
an adjustable head restraint/headrest
and it is interfering with the proper
child restraint fit, try another seating
position or a different child restraint.

LRS0671 WRS0697
Forward-facing – step 4 Forward-facing – step 6
4. For child restraints that are equipped 6. After attaching the child restraint, test
with webbing-mounted attachments, it before you place the child in it. Push it
remove any additional slack from the from side to side while holding the child
anchor attachments. Press downward restraint near the LATCH attachment
and rearward firmly in the center of the path. The child restraint should not
child restraint with your knee to com- move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from
press the vehicle seat cushion and side to side. Try to tug it forward and
seatback while tightening the webbing check to see if the LATCH attachment
of the anchor attachments. holds the restraint in place. If the re-
straint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
5. Tighten the tether strap according to
attachment as necessary, or put the
the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
restraint in another seat and test it
move any slack.
again. You may need to try a different
child restraint. Not all child restraints fit
in all types of vehicles.
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7. Check to make sure the child restraint Rear bench seat
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the child restraint is loose, repeat OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS
steps 1 through 6. 1. Remove the head restraint/headrest
and store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the head restraint/headrest
when the child restraint is removed. For
additional information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section.
2. Position the top tether strap as shown.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether
anchor point as shown.
LRS2803 4. Tighten the tether strap according to
Rear seats the manufacturer’s instructions to re-

1 Top tether strap move any slack.


2 Anchor point If you have any questions when install-
ing a top tether strap, it is recommended
Installing top tether strap that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
The child restraint top tether strap must be service.
used when installing the child restraint with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments.
First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard posi-
tions only).

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WARNING FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads THE SEAT BELTS
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are WARNING
they to be used to attach adult seat The three-point seat belt with Auto-
belts, or other items or equipment to matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be
the vehicle. Doing so could damage the used when installing a child restraint.
child restraint anchorages. The child re- Failure to use the ALR mode will result in
straint will not be properly installed us- the child restraint not being properly
ing the damaged anchorage, and a secured. The restraint could tip over or
child could be seriously injured or killed be loose and cause injury to a child in a
in a collision. sudden stop or collision. Also, it can
change the operation of the front pas- WRS0699
senger air bag. For additional informa- Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –
tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag step 1
and status light” in this section. Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections
before installing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the com-
bined weight of the child and the child re-
straint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the com-
bined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) use
the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an-
chors) to install the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.

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Follow these steps to install a forward- If the seating position does not have
facing child restraint using the vehicle seat an adjustable head restraint/headrest
belt in the rear seats or in the front passen- and it is interfering with the proper
ger seat: child restraint fit, try another seating
position or a different child restraint.
1. If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move
the seat to the rearmost position.
Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and,
therefore, must not be used in the
front seat.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manu- WRS0680
facturer’s instructions. Forward-facing – step 3
3. Route the seat belt tongue through the
The back of the child restraint should
be secured against the vehicle seat- child restraint and insert it into the
back. buckle until you hear and feel the latch
engage. Be sure to follow the child re-
If necessary, adjust or remove the head straint manufacturer’s instructions for
restraint/headrest to obtain the cor- belt routing.
rect child restraint fit. If the head
restraint/headrest is removed, store it If the child restraint is equipped with a
in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall top tether strap, route the top tether
the head restraint/headrest when strap and secure the tether strap to
the child restraint is removed. For ad- the tether anchor point (rear seat in-
ditional information, refer to “Head stallation only). For additional informa-
restraints/headrests” in this section for tion, refer to “Installing top tether strap”
head restraint/headrest adjustment, in this section.
removal and installation information.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35
Do not install child restraints that re-
quire the use of a top tether strap in
seating positions that do not have a
top tether anchor.

LRS0667 LRS0668
Forward-facing – step 4 Forward-facing – step 5
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt the shoulder belt to remove any slack
retractor is in the Automatic Locking in the belt.
Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat
belt is fully retracted.

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9. Check to make sure the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If
the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 2 through 8.

WRS0681 WRS0698
Forward-facing – step 6 Forward-facing – step 8
6. Remove any additional slack from the 8. After attaching the child restraint, test
seat belt; press downward and rear- it before you place the child in it. Push it
ward firmly in the center of the child from side to side while holding the child
restraint with your knee to compress restraint near the seat belt path. The
the vehicle seat cushion and seatback child restraint should not move more
while pulling up on the seat belt. than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side.
7. Tighten the tether strap according to Try to tug it forward and check to see if
the manufacturer’s instructions to re- the belt holds the restraint in place. If
move any slack. the restraint is not secure, tighten the
seat belt as necessary, or put the re-
straint in another seat and test it again.
You may need to try a different child
restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all
types of vehicles.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37


Rear bench seat
OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS
1. Remove the head restraint/headrest
and store it in a secure place. Be sure to
reinstall the head restraint/headrest
when the child restraint is removed. For
additional information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section.
2. Position the top tether strap as shown.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether
anchor point as shown.
LRS0865 LRS3060 4. Tighten the tether strap according to
Forward-facing – step 10 Rear seats the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
10. If the child restraint is installed in the 䊊
1 Top tether strap move any slack.
front passenger seat, place the ignition
switch in the ON position. The front 䊊
2 Anchor point CENTER SEATING POSITION
passenger air bag status light Installing top tether strap 1. Position the top tether strap as shown.
should illuminate. If this light is not illu-
The child restraint top tether strap must be 2. Secure the tether strap to the tether
minated, refer to "Front passenger air
bag and status light" in this section. used when installing the child restraint with anchor point as shown.
Move the child restraint to another seat belts. 3. Tighten the tether strap according to
seating position. Have the system First, secure the child restraint with the seat the manufacturer’s instructions to re-
checked. It is recommended that you belt. move any slack.
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
After the child restraint is removed and the If you have any questions when install-
seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode ing a top tether strap, it is recommended
(child restraint mode) is canceled. that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
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WARNING Precautions on booster seats
Child restraint anchorages are de- WARNING
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re- If a booster seat and seat belt are not
straints. Under no circumstances are used properly, the risk of a child being
they to be used to attach adult seat injured or killed in a sudden stop or col-
belts, or other items or equipment to lision greatly increases:
the vehicle. Doing so could damage the – Make sure the shoulder portion of
child restraint anchorages. The child re- the belt is away from the child’s
straint will not be properly installed us- face and neck and the lap portion
ing the damaged anchorage, and a of the belt does not cross the
child could be seriously injured or killed stomach.
in a collision.
– Make sure the shoulder belt is not
BOOSTER SEATS LRS2479
behind the child or under the
child’s arm. A. Low back booster seat
For additional information on installing a
booster seat in your vehicle, follow the in- – A booster seat must only be in- B. High back booster seat
structions outlined in this section. stalled in a seating position that
has a lap/shoulder belt.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-39


∙ If the booster seat is compatible with
your vehicle, place the child in the
booster seat and check the various ad-
justments to be sure the booster seat is
compatible with the child. Always follow
all recommended procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved
child restraint at all times while the ve-
hicle is being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to
booster seat installation in the rear seats
LRS0453 LRS0464
or the front passenger seat.
Booster seats of various sizes are offered ∙ Make sure the child’s head will be prop-
by several manufacturers. When selecting erly supported by the booster seat or Booster seat installation
any booster seat, keep the following points vehicle seat. The seatback must be at
in mind: or above the center of the child’s ears. WARNING
For example, if a low back booster seat To avoid injury to child, do not use the
∙ Choose only a booster seat with a label
is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic
certifying that it complies with Federal
at or above the center of the child’s ears. Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when us-
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
If the seatback is lower than the center ing a booster seat with the seat belts.
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
of the child’s ears, a high back booster
dard 213. For additional information, refer to all Warn-
seat should be used.
∙ Check the booster seat in your vehicle ings and Cautions in the “Child safety”,
to be sure it is compatible with the vehi- “Child restraints” and “Booster seats” sec-
cle’s seat and seat belt system. tions of this manual before installing a child
restraint.

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Follow these steps to install a booster seat
in the rear seat or in the front passenger
seat:

WRS0699 LRS0454
1. If you must install a booster seat in Front passenger position
the front seat, move the seat to the 3. The booster seat should be positioned
rearmost position. on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat. If necessary, adjust or remove the head
Only place it in a front-facing direction. restraint/headrest to obtain the cor-
Always follow the booster seat manu- rect booster seat fit. If the head
facturer’s instructions. restraint/headrest is removed, store it
in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall
the head restraint/headrest when
the booster seat is removed. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)

If the seating position does not have PRECAUTIONS ON SRS


an adjustable head restraint/headrest This SRS section contains important infor-
and it is interfering with the proper mation concerning the following systems:
booster seat fit, try another seating
position or a different booster seat. ∙ Driver and front passenger supplemen-
tal front-impact air bag (NISSAN Ad-
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt vanced Air Bag System)
low and snug on the child’s hips. Be
sure to follow the booster seat manu- ∙ Front seat-mounted side-impact
facturer’s instructions for adjusting the supplemental air bag
seat belt routing. ∙ Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the rollover supplemental air bag
seat belt toward the retractor to take ∙ Driver supplemental knee air bag
up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder
belt is positioned across the top, LRS0865 ∙ Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front
middle portion of the child’s shoulder. seats)
7. If the booster seat is installed in the
Be sure to follow the booster seat front passenger seat, place the ignition Supplemental front-impact air bag sys-
manufacturer’s instructions for adjust- switch in the ON position. The front pas- tem
ing the seat belt routing.
senger air bag status light may or The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and in- may not illuminate, depending on the help cushion the impact force to the head
structions for properly fastening a seat size of the child and the type of booster and chest of the driver and front passenger
belt shown in “Three-point type seat seat being used. For additional infor- in certain frontal collisions.
belt with retractor” in this section. mation, refer to “Front passenger air
bag and status light” in this section.

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Front seat-mounted side-impact Driver supplemental knee air bag
supplemental air bag system
This system can help cushion the impact
This system can help cushion the impact force to the driver’s knees in certain colli-
force to the chest area of the driver and sions.
front passenger in certain side-impact col- The SRS is designed to supplement the
lisions. The side air bags are designed to crash protection provided by the driver and
inflate on the side where the vehicle is im- front passenger seat belts and is not a
pacted. substitute for them. Seat belts should al-
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and ways be correctly worn and the occupant
rollover supplemental air bag system seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel, instrument panel and door
This system can help cushion the impact finishers. For additional information, refer
force to the head of occupants in the out- to “Seat belts” in this section.
board seating positions in certain side-
impact or rollover collisions. In a side im- The supplemental air bags operate only
pact, the curtain air bags are designed to when the ignition switch is placed in the
inflate on the side where the vehicle is im- ON position.
pacted. In a rollover, curtain air bags are After placing the ignition switch in the
designed to inflate and remain inflated for ON position, the supplemental air bag
a short time. warning light illuminates. The supple-
These supplemental restraint systems are mental air bag warning light will turn off
designed to supplement the crash protec- after about 7 seconds if the system is
tion provided by the driver and front pas- operational.
senger seat belts and are not a substitute
for them. Seat belts should always be cor-
rectly worn and the occupant seated a
suitable distance away from the steering
wheel, instrument panel and door finishers.
For additional information, refer to “Seat
belts” in this section.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
Always properly use the seat belts.
∙ The driver and front passenger seat
belt buckles are equipped with sen-
sors that detect if the seat belts are
fastened. The NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System monitors the severity of a
collision and seat belt usage, then in-
flates the air bags as needed. Failure
to properly wear seat belts can in-
crease the risk or severity of injury in
an accident.
WRS0031 ∙ The front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sen-
WARNING ∙ The seat belts and the front air bags
sor (weight sensor) that turns the
are most effective when you are sit-
∙ The front air bags ordinarily will not front passenger air bag OFF under
ting well back and upright in the seat.
inflate in the event of a side impact, some conditions. This sensor is only
The front air bags inflate with great
rear impact, rollover, or lower severity used in this seat. Failure to be properly
force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced
frontal collision. Always wear your seated and wearing the seat belt can
Air Bag System, if you are unre-
seat belts to help reduce the risk or increase the risk or severity of injury in
strained, leaning forward, sitting side-
severity of injury in various kinds of an accident. For additional informa-
ways or out of position in any way, you
accidents tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag
are at greater risk of injury or death in
and status light” in this section.
∙ The front passenger air bag will not a crash. You may also receive serious
inflate if the passenger air bag status or fatal injuries from the front air bag ∙ Keep hands on the outside of the
light is lit or if the front passenger seat if you are up against it when it inflates. steering wheel. Placing them inside
is unoccupied. For additional infor- Always sit back against the seatback the steering wheel rim could increase
mation, refer to “Front passenger air the risk that they are injured when the
bag and status light” in this section. front air bag inflates.

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ARS1133 ARS1041

WARNING
∙ Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them
in your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45


ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044

1-46 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


ARS1045 ARS1046 SSS0101

WARNING WARNING
∙ Children may be severely injured or Front seat-mounted side-impact
killed when the front air bags, side air supplemental air bags and roof-
bags or curtain air bags inflate if they mounted curtain side-impact and roll-
are not properly restrained. Pre-teens over supplemental air bags:
and children should be properly re-
∙ The side air bags and curtain air bags
strained in the rear seat, if possible.
ordinarily will not inflate in the event
∙ Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air of a frontal impact, rear impact, or
Bag System, never install a rear- lower severity side collision. Always
facing child restraint in the front seat. wear your seat belts to help reduce
An inflating front air bag could seri- the risk or severity of injury in various
ously injure or kill your child. For addi- kinds of accidents.
tional information, refer to “Child re-
straints” in this section.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47


SSS0162 SSS0159 LRS3119

1-48 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


WARNING
∙ The seat belts, the side air bags and
curtain air bags are most effective
when you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat with both feet on
the floor. The side air bag and curtain
air bag inflate with great force. Do not
allow anyone to place their hand, leg
or face near the side air bag on the
side of the seatback of the front seat
or near the side roof rails. Do not allow
anyone sitting in the front seats or
rear outboard seats to extend their
hand out of the window or lean WRS0032
against the door. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown WARNING
in the previous illustrations.
∙ When sitting in the rear seat, do not
hold onto the seatback of the front
seat. If the side air bag inflates, you
may be seriously injured. Be espe-
cially careful with children, who
should always be properly restrained.
Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the
illustrations.
∙ Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
side air bag inflation.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49


NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)
1. Supplemental front-impact air bag
modules
2. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags
4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bags
5. Side satellite sensors
6. Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front
seats)
7. Front door satellite sensor (driver’s side
shown; front passenger side similar)
8. Occupant classification sensor (weight
sensor — located in front passenger
cushion frame)
9. Driver supplemental knee air bag
10. Crash zone sensor

LRS3064

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WARNING ∙ If a forward-facing child restraint is ∙ Do not position the front passenger
installed in the front passenger seat, seat so it contacts the rear seat. If the
To ensure proper operation of the pas-
do not position the front passenger front seat does contact the rear seat,
senger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-
seat so the child restraint contacts the the air bag system may determine a
tem, please observe the following
instrument panel. If the child restraint sensor malfunction has occurred and
items.
does contact the instrument panel, the front passenger air bag status
∙ Do not allow a passenger in the rear the system may determine the seat is light may illuminate and the supple-
seat to push or pull on the seatback occupied and the passenger air bag mental air bag warning light may
pocket. may deploy in a collision. Also the flash.
∙ Do not place heavy loads heavier than front passenger air bag status light
may not illuminate. For additional in- This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN
9.1 lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback, head Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and
restraint/headrest or in the seatback formation, refer to “Child restraints” in
this section. front passenger seats. This system is de-
pocket. signed to meet certification requirements
∙ Make sure that there is nothing press- ∙ Confirm the operating condition with under U.S. regulations. It is also permitted in
ing against the rear of the seatback, the front passenger air bag status
Canada. All of the information, cautions
such as a child restraint installed in light.
and warnings in this manual still apply
the rear seat or an object stored on ∙ If you notice that the front passenger and must be followed.
the floor. air bag status light is not operating as
described later in this section, get the The driver supplemental front-impact air
∙ Make sure that there is no object bag is located in the center of the steering
placed under the front passenger occupant classification system
checked. It is recommended that you wheel. The front passenger supplemental
seat. front-impact air bag is mounted in the
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
∙ Make sure that there is no object dashboard above the glove box. The front
placed between the seat cushion and ∙ Until you have confirmed with a
air bags are designed to inflate in higher
center console or between the seat dealer that your front passenger seat
severity frontal collisions, although they
cushion and the door. occupant classification system is
working properly, position the occu- may inflate if the forces in another type of
pants in the rear seating positions. collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. They may not in-
flate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-51


damage (or lack of it) is not always an indi- If you have any questions about your air Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat
cation of proper front air bag system op- bag system, it is recommended that you belts should be correctly worn and the
eration. visit a NISSAN dealer. If you are considering driver and front passenger seated upright
modification of your vehicle due to a dis- as far as practical away from the steering
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
ability, you may also contact NISSAN. Con- wheel or instrument panel. The front air
monitors information from the crash zone
tact information is contained in the front of bags inflate quickly in order to help protect
sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat
this Owner’s Manual. the front occupants. Because of this, the
belt buckle sensors and occupant classifi-
force of the front air bag inflating can in-
cation sensor (weight sensor). Inflator op- When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud
crease the risk of injury if the occupant is
eration is based on the severity of a colli- noise may be heard, followed by the re-
too close to, or is against, the front air bag
sion and seat belt usage for the driver. For lease of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
module during inflation.
the front passenger, the occupant classifi- and does not indicate a fire. Care should be
cation sensors are also monitored. Based taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irrita- The front air bags deflate quickly after a
on information from the sensors, only one tion and choking. Those with a history of a collision.
front air bag may inflate in a crash, depend- breathing condition should get fresh air
The front air bags operate only when the
ing on the crash severity and whether the promptly.
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
front occupants are belted or unbelted. Ad-
Front air bags, along with the use of seat tion.
ditionally, the front passenger air bag may
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
be automatically turned OFF under some After placing the ignition switch in the
the face and chest of the front occupants.
conditions, depending on the weight de- ON position, the supplemental air bag
They can help save lives and reduce seri-
tected on the front passenger seat and warning light illuminates. The supple-
ous injuries. However, an inflating front air
how the seat belt is used. If the front pas- mental air bag warning light will turn off
bag may cause facial abrasions or other
senger air bag is OFF, the front passenger after about 7 seconds if the system is
injuries. Front air bags, other than the driv-
air bag status light will be illuminated. For operational.
er’s knee air bag, do not provide restraint to
additional information, refer to “Front pas-
the lower body.
senger air bag and status light” in this sec-
tion. One front air bag inflating does not
indicate improper performance of the sys-
tem.

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Front passenger air bag and status light Status light
The front passenger seat is equipped with
WARNING an occupant classification sensor (weight
The front passenger air bag is designed sensor) that turns the front passenger air
to automatically turn OFF under some bag on or off depending on the weight ap-
conditions. Read this section carefully plied to the front passenger seat. The sta-
to learn how it operates. Proper use of tus of the front passenger air bag (ON or
the seat, seat belt and child restraints is OFF) is indicated by the front passenger air
necessary for most effective protec- bag status light which is located on
tion. Failure to follow all instructions in the instrument panel.
this manual concerning the use of After the ignition switch is placed in the
seats, seat belts and child restraints can "ON" position, the front passenger air bag
increase the risk or severity of injury in status light on the instrument panel illumi-
an accident. nates for about 7 seconds and then turns
LRS0865
off or remains illuminated depending on
the front passenger seat occupied status.
The light operates as follows:
PASSENGER AIR BAG STA-
CONDITION DESCRIPTION FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS
TUS LIGHT ( )
Empty Empty front passenger seat ON (illuminated) INHIBITED
Bag or Child or Child Restraint or
Nobody/Somebody ON (illuminated) INHIBITED
Small Adult in front passenger seat
Adult Adult in the front passenger seat OFF (dark) ACTIVATED

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In addition to the above, certain objects seat by weight. For example, if a child is in tion sensor is designed to operate as de-
placed on the front passenger seat may the front passenger seat, the NISSAN Ad- scribed above to turn the front passenger
also cause the light to operate as de- vanced Air Bag System is designed to turn air bag OFF for specified child restraints as
scribed above depending on their weight. the front passenger air bag OFF in accor- required by the regulations. Failing to prop-
dance with the regulations. Also, if a child erly secure child restraints and to use the
For additional information related to the
restraint of the type specified in the regula- ALR mode may allow the restraint to tip or
normal operation and troubleshooting of
tions is on the seat, its weight and the move in a collision or sudden stop. This can
this occupant classification sensor system,
child’s weight can be detected and cause also result in the passenger air bag inflat-
please refer to “Normal operation” and
the air bag to turn OFF. ing in a crash instead of being OFF. For
“Troubleshooting” in this section.
additional information, refer to “Child re-
Front passenger seat adult occupants who
Front passenger air bag are properly seated and using the seat belt straints” in this section.
The front passenger air bag is designed to as outlined in this manual should not If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is cause the front passenger air bag to be the front passenger air bag is designed not
operated under some conditions as de- automatically turned OFF. For small adults to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects
scribed below in accordance with U.S. regu- it may be turned OFF, however if the occu- placed on the seat could result in air bag
lations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, pant takes his/her weight off the seat inflation, because of the object’s weight de-
it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag cushion (for example, by not sitting upright, tected by the occupant classification sen-
by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by
and other air bags in your vehicle are not sor. Other conditions could also result in air
otherwise being out of position), this could
part of this system. bag inflation, such as if a child is standing
cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF.
on the seat, or if two children are on the
The purpose of the regulation is to help Always be sure to be seated and wearing
seat, contrary to the instructions in this
reduce the risk of injury or death from an the seat belt properly for the most effective
manual. Always be sure that you and all
inflating air bag to certain front passenger protection by the seat belt and supple-
vehicle occupants are seated and re-
seat occupants, such as children, by requir- mental air bag.
strained properly.
ing the air bag to be automatically turned
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and
OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the Using the front passenger air bag status
children be properly restrained in a rear
requirements. light, you can monitor when the front pas-
seat. NISSAN also recommends that ap-
senger air bag is automatically turned OFF.
The occupant classification sensor in this propriate child restraints and booster
vehicle is a weight sensor. It is designed to seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
detect an occupant and objects on the this is not possible, the occupant classifica- front passenger air bag status light is illu-
1-54 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
minated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and ∙ Make sure that a rear passenger is not
it could be that the person is a small adult, front passenger air bag status light will pushing or pulling on the back of the
or is not sitting on the seat properly or not take a few seconds to register a change in front passenger seat.
using the seat belt properly. the front passenger seat status. This is nor-
∙ Make sure that the front passenger
mal system operation and does not indi-
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat or seatback is not forced back
cate a malfunction.
seat, the front passenger air bag status against an object on the seat or floor
light may or may not be illuminated, de- If a malfunction occurs in the front passen- behind it.
pending on the size of the child and the ger air bag system, the supplemental air
∙ Make sure that there is no object placed
type of child restraint being used. If the air bag warning light , located in the me- under the front passenger seat.
bag status light is not illuminated (indicat- ter and gauges area of the instrument
ing that the air bag might inflate in a crash), panel, will be illuminated (blinking or Steps
it could be that the child restraint or seat steadily lit). Have the system checked. It is
belt is not being used properly. Make sure 1. Adjust the seat as outlined in the “Seats”
recommended that you visit a NISSAN section of this manual. Sit upright, lean-
that the child restraint is installed properly, dealer for this service.
the seat belt is used properly and the occu- ing against the seatback, and centered
pant is positioned properly. If the air bag Normal operation on the seat cushion with your feet com-
status light is still not illuminated, reposi- In order for the occupant classification fortably extended to the floor.
tion the occupant or child restraint in a rear sensor system to classify the front passen- 2. Make sure there are no objects on your
seat. ger based on weight, please follow the pre- lap.
If the front passenger air bag status light cautions and steps outlined below:
will not illuminate even though you believe 3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the
Precautions “Seat belts” section of this manual.
that the child restraint, the seat belts and
the occupant are properly positioned, it is ∙ Make sure that there are no objects Front passenger seat belt buckle sta-
recommended that you take your vehicle weighing over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) hanging on tus is monitored by the occupant clas-
to a NISSAN dealer. A NISSAN dealer can the seat or placed in the seatback sification system, and is used as an in-
check system status by using a special pocket. put to determine occupancy status. So,
tool. However, until you have confirmed it is highly recommended that the front
with a dealer that your air bag is working ∙ Make sure that a child restraint or other passenger fasten their seat belt.
properly, reposition the occupant or child object is not pressing against the rear
restraint in a rear seat. of the seatback.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55
4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds ∙ Occupant is a small adult — the air bag NOTE:
allowing the system to classify the light is functioning as intended. The
A system check will be performed during
front passenger before the vehicle is front passenger air bag is suppressed.
which the front passenger air bag status
put into motion.
However, if the occupant is not a small light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
5. Ensure proper classification by check- adult, then this may be due to the following initially.
ing the front passenger air bag status conditions that may be interfering with the
If the light is still ON after this, the person
light. weight sensors:
should be advised not to ride in the front
∙ Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning passenger seat and the vehicle should be
NOTE:
against the seatback, and centered on checked as soon as possible. It is recom-
This vehicle’s occupant classification the seat cushion with his/her feet com- mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
sensor system generally keeps the clas- fortably extended to the floor. this service.
sification locked during driving, so it is ∙ A child restraint or other object pressing
important that you confirm that the 2. If the light is OFF with a small adult,
against the rear of the seatback. child or child restraint occupying the
front passenger is properly classified
prior to driving. However, the occupant ∙ A rear passenger pushing or pulling on front passenger seat.
classification sensor may recalculate the the back of the front passenger seat.
This may be due to the following con-
weight of the occupant under some con- ∙ Forcing the front seat or seatback ditions that may be interfering with the
ditions (both while driving and when against an object on the seat or floor weight sensors:
stopped), so front passenger seat occu- behind it.
∙ Small adult or child is not sitting upright,
pants should continue to remain seated
∙ An object placed under the front pas- leaning against the seatback, and cen-
as outlined above. senger seat. tered on the seat cushion with his/her
Troubleshooting feet comfortably extended to the floor.
∙ An object placed between the seat
If you think the front passenger air bag cushion and center console or between ∙ The child restraint is not properly in-
status light is incorrect: the seat cushion and the door. stalled, as outlined in the “Child re-
straints” section of this manual.
1. If the light is ON with an adult occupying If the vehicle is moving, please come to a
the front passenger seat: stop when it is safe to do so. Check and ∙ An object weighing over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg)
correct any of the above conditions. Re- hanging on the seat or placed in the
start the vehicle and wait 1 minute. seatback pocket.
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∙ A child restraint or other object pressing 3. If the light is OFF with no front passen- ∙ Do not use water or acidic cleaners
against the rear of the seatback. ger and no objects on the front pas- (hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This
senger seat, the vehicle should be can damage the seat or occupant
∙ A rear passenger pushing or pulling on
checked. It is recommended that you classification sensor. This can also af-
the back of the front passenger seat.
visit a NISSAN dealer as soon as pos- fect the operation of the air bag sys-
∙ Forcing the front seat or seatback sible. tem and result in serious personal
against an object on the seat or floor injury.
Other supplemental front-impact air
behind it.
bag precautions ∙ Immediately after inflation, several
∙ An object placed under the front pas- front air bag system components will
senger seat. WARNING be hot. Do not touch them; you may
severely burn yourself.
∙ An object placed between the seat ∙ Do not place any objects on the steer-
cushion and center console. ing wheel pad or on the instrument ∙ No unauthorized changes should be
panel. Also, do not place any objects made to any components or wiring of
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a between any occupant and the steer- the supplemental air bag system. This
stop when it is safe to do so. Check and ing wheel or instrument panel. Such is to prevent accidental inflation of
correct any of the above conditions. Re- objects may become dangerous pro- the supplemental air bag or damage
start the vehicle and wait 1 minute. jectiles and cause injury if the front air to the supplemental air bag system.
bags inflate. ∙ Do not make unauthorized changes
NOTE:
∙ Do not place objects with sharp edges to your vehicle’s electrical system,
A system check will be performed during on the seat. Also, do not place heavy suspension system or front end struc-
which the front passenger air bag status objects on the seat that will leave per- ture. This could affect proper opera-
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds manent impressions in the seat. Such tion of the front air bag system.
initially. objects can damage the seat or occu-
pant classification sensor (weight
If the light is still OFF after this, the small sensor). This can affect the operation
adult, child or child restraint should be re- of the air bag system and result in se-
positioned in the rear seat and the vehicle rious personal injury.
should be checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57
∙ Tampering with the front air bag sys- ∙ No unauthorized changes should be When selling your vehicle, we request that
tem may result in serious personal in- made to any components or wiring of you inform the buyer about the front air
jury. Tampering includes changes to the seat belt system. This may affect bag system and guide the buyer to the
the steering wheel and the instru- the front air bag system. Tampering appropriate sections in this Owner’s
ment panel assembly by placing ma- with the seat belt system may result Manual.
terial over the steering wheel pad and in serious personal injury.
above the instrument panel or by in-
∙ It is recommended that you visit a
stalling additional trim material
NISSAN dealer for work on and around
around the air bag system.
the front air bag. It is also recom-
∙ Removing or modifying the front pas- mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
senger seat may affect the function of for installation of electrical equip-
the air bag system and result in seri- ment. The Supplemental Restraint
ous personal injury. System (SRS) wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or discon-
∙ Modifying or tampering with the front
nected. Unauthorized electrical test
passenger seat may result in serious
equipment and probing devices
personal injury. For example, do not
should not be used on the air bag
change the front seats by placing ma-
system.
terial on the seat cushion or by install-
ing additional trim material, such as ∙ A cracked windshield should be re-
seat covers, on the seat that are not placed immediately by a qualified re-
specifically designed to assure proper pair facility. A cracked windshield
air bag operation. Additionally, do not could affect the function of the
stow any objects under the front pas- supplemental air bag system.
senger seat or the seat cushion and
seatback. Such objects may interfere *The SRS wiring harness connectors are
with the proper operation of the occu- yellow and orange for easy identifica-
pant classification sensor (weight tion.
sensor).

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sion are similar to those of a higher severity ever, an inflating side air bag or curtain air
side impact. They are designed to inflate on bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.
the side where the vehicle is impacted. Side air bags and curtain air bags do not
They may not inflate in certain side colli- provide restraint to the lower body.
sions.
The seat belts should be correctly worn
Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate and the driver and passenger seated up-
in certain types of rollover collisions or near right as far as practical away from the side
rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle move- air bag. Rear seat passengers should be
ments (for example, during severe off- seated as far away as practical from the
roading) may cause the curtain air bags to door finishers and side roof rails. The side
inflate. air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly
in order to help protect the occupants. Be-
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always
cause of this, the force of the side air bags
an indication of proper side air bag and
LRS0259 and curtain air bags inflating can increase
curtain air bag operation.
the risk of injury if the occupant is too close
Front seat-mounted side-impact When the side air bags and curtain air bags to, or is against, these air bag modules dur-
supplemental air bag and inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, ing inflation. The side air bag will deflate
roof-mounted curtain side- followed by release of smoke. This smoke is quickly after the collision is over.
not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
impact and rollover supplemental Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it
The curtain air bags will remain inflated for
air bag systems a short time.
may cause irritation and choking. Those
The side air bags are located in the outside with a history of a breathing condition The side air bags and curtain air bags
should get fresh air promptly. operate only when the ignition switch is
of the seatback of the front seats. The cur-
in the ON or START position.
tain air bags are located in the side roof Side air bags, along with the use of seat
rails. All of the information, cautions, and belts, help to cushion the impact force on After placing the ignition switch in the
warnings in this manual apply and must the chest of the front occupants. Curtain ON position, the supplemental air bag
be followed. The side air bags and curtain air bags help to cushion the impact force to warning light illuminates. The supple-
air bags are designed to inflate in higher the head of occupants in the front and rear mental air bag warning light will turn off
severity side collisions, although they may outboard seating positions. They can help after about 7 seconds if the system is
inflate if the forces in another type of colli- save lives and reduce serious injuries. How- operational.
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WARNING ∙ Tampering with the side air bag sys-
tem may result in serious personal in-
∙ Do not place any objects near the
jury. For example, do not change the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
front seats by placing material near
not place any objects (an umbrella,
the seatbacks or by installing addi-
bag, etc.) between the front door fin-
tional trim material, such as seat cov-
isher and the front seat. Such objects
ers, around the side air bag.
may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if a side air bag ∙ It is recommended that you visit a
inflates. NISSAN dealer for work around and on
the side air bag and curtain air bag
∙ Right after inflation, several side air
system. It is also recommended that
bag and curtain air bag system com-
you visit a NISSAN dealer for installa-
ponents will be hot. Do not touch
tion of electrical equipment. The SRS
them; you may severely burn yourself.
wiring harnesses* should not be LRS3080
∙ No unauthorized changes should be modified or disconnected. Unauthor-
made to any components or wiring of ized electrical test equipment and Driver supplemental knee air bag
the side air bag and curtain air bag probing devices should not be used The knee air bag is located in the knee
systems. This is to prevent damage to on the side air bag or curtain air bag bolster, on the driver’s side. The knee air
or accidental inflation of the side air systems.
bag and curtain air bag systems. bag is located on the driver’s side of the
* The SRS wiring harness or connectors vehicle only. All of the information, cau-
∙ Do not make unauthorized changes are yellow or orange for easy identifica- tions and warnings in this manual apply
to your vehicle’s electrical system, tion. and must be followed. The knee air bag is
suspension system or side panel. This designed to inflate in higher severity frontal
could affect proper operation of the When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the side air bag collisions, although it may inflate if the
curtain air bag systems. forces in another type of collision are simi-
and curtain air bag systems and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this lar to those of a higher severity frontal im-
Owner’s Manual. pact. It may not inflate in certain collisions.

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Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always After placing the ignition switch in the ∙ Tampering with the knee air bag sys-
an indication of proper knee air bag opera- ON position, the supplemental air bag tem may result in serious personal in-
tion. warning light illuminates. The supple- jury. For example, do not change the
mental air bag warning light will turn off driver knee bolster or install addi-
When the knee air bag inflates, a fairly loud
after about 7 seconds if the system is tional trim material around the knee
noise may be heard, followed by release of
operational. air bag.
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire. Care should be ∙ It is recommended that you visit a
WARNING
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irrita- NISSAN dealer for work on and around
tion and choking. Those with a history of a ∙ Do not place any objects between the the knee air bag. It is also recom-
breathing condition should get fresh air knee bolster and the driver’s seat. mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
promptly. Such objects may become dangerous for installation of electrical equip-
projectiles and cause injury if a knee ment. The SRS wiring harnesses*
The knee air bag helps to cushion the im- air bag inflates. should not be modified or discon-
pact force on the knees of the driver. It can
∙ Right after inflation, the knee air bag nected. Unauthorized electrical test
help reduce serious injuries. However, an
system components will be hot. Do equipment and probing devices
inflating knee air bag may cause abrasions
not touch them; you may severely should not be used on the knee air
or other injuries. The knee air bag provides
burn yourself. bag system.
restraint to the lower body.
The knee air bag inflates quickly in order to ∙ No unauthorized changes should be *The SRS wiring harness or connectors
help protect the occupants. Because of made to any components or wiring of are yellow or orange for easy identifica-
this, the force of the knee air bag inflating the knee air bag system. This is to pre- tion.
can increase the risk of injury if the occu- vent damage to or accidental inflation
When selling your vehicle, we request that
pant is too close to, or is against, this air bag of the knee air bag system.
you inform the buyer about the knee air
module during inflation. The knee air bag ∙ Do not make unauthorized changes bag system and guide the buyer to the
will deflate quickly after the collision is over to your vehicle’s electrical system or appropriate sections in this manual.
OR the knee air bag will remain inflated for suspension system. This could affect
a short time. proper operation of the knee air bag
The knee air bag operates only when the system.
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-61
Seat belt with pretensioner(s) ∙ It is recommended that you visit a smoke is not harmful and does not indi-
(front seats) NISSAN dealer for work around and on cate a fire. Care should be taken not to
the pretensioner system. It is also rec- inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
ommended that you visit a NISSAN choking. Those with a history of a breath-
WARNING ing condition should get fresh air promptly.
dealer for installation of electrical
∙ The pretensioner(s) cannot be reused equipment. Unauthorized electrical After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load
after activation. They must be re- test equipment and probing devices limiters allow the seat belt to release web-
placed together with the retractor should not be used on the preten- bing (if necessary) to reduce forces against
and buckle as a unit. sioner system. the chest.
∙ If the vehicle becomes involved in a ∙ If you need to dispose of the preten-
collision but pretensioner(s) are not The supplemental air bag warning
sioner(s) or scrap the vehicle, it is rec- light is used to indicate malfunctions
activated, be sure to have the preten- ommended that you visit a NISSAN
sioner system checked and, if neces- in the pretensioner(s) system. For addi-
dealer for this service. Incorrect dis- tional information, refer to “Supplemental
sary, replaced. It is recommended that posal procedures could cause per-
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this air bag warning light” in this section. If the
sonal injury. operation of the supplemental air bag
service.
The pretensioner system may activate warning light indicates there is a malfunc-
∙ No unauthorized changes should be tion, have the system checked. It is recom-
with the supplemental air bag system in
made to any components or wiring of mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
certain types of collisions. Working with the
the pretensioner system. This is to this service.
seat belt retractor, the pretensioner(s) help
prevent damage to or accidental acti- When selling your vehicle, we request that
tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be-
vation of the pretensioner(s). Tamper- you inform the buyer about the preten-
comes involved in certain types of colli-
ing with the pretensioner system may sioner system and guide the buyer to the
sions, helping to restrain front seat occu-
result in serious personal injury. appropriate sections in this Owner’s
pants.
Manual.
The pretensioner(s) are encased with the
seat belt retractor. These seat belts are
used the same way as conventional seat
belts.
When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
1-62 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
knee air bag and pretensioner systems
need servicing:
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
LRS2617 LRS0100 ∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (lo- SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING flashes intermittently.
cated on the sun visors) LIGHT ∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING does not come on at all.
The supplemental air bag warning light,
LABELS Under these conditions, the front air bag,
displaying in the instrument panel,
Warning labels about the supplemental monitors the circuits for the Air bag Control side air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag or
front-impact air bag system are placed in Unit (ACU), satellite sensors, crash zone pretensioner systems may not operate
the vehicle as shown in the illustration. sensor, occupant classification sensor, the properly. They must be checked and re-
supplemental front-impact air bag, front paired. It is recommended that you visit a
WARNING seat-mounted side-impact supplemental NISSAN dealer for this service.
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact
on a seat protected by an air bag in supplemental air bag and seat belt preten-
front of it. If the air bag deploys, it may sioner systems. The monitored circuits in-
cause serious injury or death. clude air bag systems, pretensioner(s) and
all related wiring.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-63
WARNING be in the LOCK position when working un-
∙ If there is an impact to your vehicle
der the hood or inside the vehicle. from any direction, your Occupant
If the supplemental air bag warning
Classification Sensor (OCS) should be
light is on, it could mean that the front WARNING checked to verify it is still functioning
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
∙ Once a front air bag, side air bag, cur- correctly. It is recommended that you
knee air bag and/or pretensioner sys-
tain air bag, or knee air bag has in- visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
tems will not operate in an accident. To
flated, the air bag module will not The OCS should be checked even if no
help avoid injury to yourself or others,
function again and must be replaced. air bags deploy as a result of the im-
have your vehicle checked as soon as
Additionally, the activated preten- pact. Failure to verify proper OCS
possible. It is recommended that you
sioner(s) must also be replaced. The function may result in an improper air
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
air bag module and pretensioner(s) bag deployment resulting in injury or
Repair and replacement should be replaced. It is recom- death.
procedure mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. However, the air bag
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air module and pretensioner(s) cannot
bags, knee air bag and pretensioner(s) are be repaired.
designed to inflate on a one-time-only ba- ∙ The front air bag, side air bag, curtain
sis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the air bag, knee air bag systems and the
supplemental air bag warning light re- pretensioner system should be in-
mains illuminated after inflation has oc- spected if there is any damage to the
curred. These systems should be repaired front end or side portion of the ve-
and/or replaced as soon as possible. It is hicle. It is recommended that you visit
recommended that you visit a NISSAN a NISSAN dealer for this service.
dealer for this service.
∙ If you need to dispose of a supple-
When maintenance work is required on the mental air bag or pretensioner sys-
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, tems or scrap the vehicle, it is recom-
curtain air bags, knee air bag, pretension- mended that you visit a NISSAN
er(s) and related parts should be pointed dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures
out to the person performing the mainte- could cause personal injury.
nance. The ignition switch should always
1-64 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-65


2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System


Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Rear switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Distance To Empty (DTE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Rear window or outside mirror defroster
Trip computer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 switch (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11 Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Checking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Instrument brightness control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Vehicle information display (if so equipped) . . . . . 2-22 Fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
How to use the vehicle information Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Heated seat switches (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Startup display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) switch
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Vehicle information display warnings Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch. . . . . . 2-48
and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Security systems (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 12v outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Vehicle security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Extended storage switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Seatback pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Storage trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Glove box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
Luggage hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64
Grocery hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Personal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64
Cargo cover (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Luggage compartment light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65
Roof rack (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Vents (P. 4-30)


2. Headlight/fog light (if so
equipped)/turn signal switch
(P. 2-42)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
Horn (P. 2-47)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-11)
Trip computer (if so equipped)
(P. 2-9)
Vehicle information display
(if so equipped) (P. 2-22)
5. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
6. Front passenger airbag status
light (P. 1-42)
7. Center display controls (if so
equipped) (P. 4-2, 4-3, 4-42)
Audio controls (P. 4-2, 4-3, 4-42)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
9. Center display (P. 4-2, 4-3, 4-42)
10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
11. Glove box (P. 2-51)

LII2579

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12. Climate controls (P. 4-31, 4-39) 21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
Heated seat switches (if so switch (P. 2-48)
equipped) (P. 2-47) Enter/select switch for trip com-
13. Shift lever (P. 5-15) puter (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)
14. Push-button ignition switch * Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
(P. 5-9) Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
15. Power outlet (P. 2-49)
USB connection port (P. 4-2, 4-42) Refer to the page number indicated in
AUX jack (P. 4-2, 4-42) parentheses for operating details.
16. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-2, 4-67)
Cruise control switches (P. 5-39)
17. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-42)
18. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
lock lever (P. 3-26)
19. Hood release (P. 3-21)
Fuel-filler door release (P. 3-24)
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) switch (if so equipped)
(P 2-48)
20. Steering wheel switches for audio
control (P. 4-2, 4-62)
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches (if so
equipped) (P. 2-22)

Instruments and controls 2-3


METERS AND GAUGES

LIC3561
Type A (if so equipped)
1. Tachometer 2. Warning and indicator lights
Vehicle information display 3. Speedometer
Odometer 4. Trip reset switch
Twin trip odometer Instrument brightness control
Fuel gauge knob
Engine coolant temperature gauge

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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side the meter cluster.
The odometer is located within the vehicle
information display (Type A — if so
equipped) or the trip computer (Type B —
if so equipped) to the left of the speedom-
eter.

LIC3592
Type B (if so equipped)
1. Tachometer 4. Trip reset switch
2. Trip computer Instrument brightness control
Odometer knob
Twin trip odometer 5. Warning and indicator lights
3. Speedometer

Instruments and controls 2-5


LIC2255 LIC3584 LIC3595
Speedometer Type A (if so equipped) Type B (if so equipped)
Odometer/Twin trip odometer Changing the display
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Push the TRIP RESET switch 䊊 2 on the right
The odometer and the twin trip odometer side of the instrument panel to change the
䊊1 are displayed in the vehicle information display as follows:
display (Type A) (if so equipped) or the trip
computer (Type B) (if so equipped) when Trip → Trip → Odometer Mile-
the ignition switch is placed in the ON po- age → Trip
sition.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.

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Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch 䊊
2 for more
than 1 second resets the currently dis-
played trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy information is also
available. For additional information, refer
to “Trip computer” in this section.

LIC3562 LIC3536
Type A (if so equipped) Type B (if so equipped)
TACHOMETER CAUTION
The tachometer indicates engine speed in When engine speed approaches the red
revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine into the red zone 䊊
1 . engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
Type A (if so equipped): To access the ta- damage.
chometer, use the and on the
steering wheel to navigate to the “Gauges”
display. For additional information, refer to
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play” in this section.
Type B (if so equipped): The tachometer is
located on the left side of the meter cluster.

Instruments and controls 2-7


CAUTION
∙ If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service
∙ For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
LIC3564 LIC3593
this section.
Type A (if so equipped) Type B (if so equipped) DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)
FUEL GAUGE Type B (if so equipped): The low fuel warn- Displays the estimated distance the ve-
ing light illuminates when the amount of hicle can be driven before refueling. The
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel fuel in the tank is getting low. value is calculated based on recent fuel
level in the tank. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg- economy, the amount of fuel remaining in
The gauge may move slightly during brak- isters 0 (Empty). the fuel tank, and the actual fuel consump-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or tion.
The indicates that the fuel-filler
down hills.
door is located on the driver’s side of the Changes in driving patterns or conditions
Type A (if so equipped): The low fuel warn- vehicle. can cause the DTE value to vary. As a result,
ing message shows in the vehicle informa- the value displayed may differ from the ac-
tion display when the amount of fuel in the tual distance that can be driven.
tank is getting low.
DTE display will change to “---” when the
fuel level in the tank is getting low, prior to
the fuel gauge reaching 0 (Empty).
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NOTE: Each time the switch is pushed, the
∙ The DTE value after refill is estimated display will change as follows:
based on recent fuel economy and Average fuel economy → Average speed →
amount of fuel added. Trip time → Trip Distance

∙ If a small amount of fuel is added, or Average fuel economy (mpg or


the ignition is on during refueling, the km/l)
display may not be updated.
The average fuel economy mode shows
∙ Conditions that affect the fuel the average fuel economy since the last
economy will also affect the esti- reset. Resetting is done by pressing the
mated DTE value (city/highway driv- change/reset switch for more than ap-
ing, idle time, remote start time, ter- proximately 1 second. The display is up-
rain, seasonal weather, added vehicle dated every 30 seconds. At about the first
weight, added deflectors, roof racks, 1/3 mi (500 m) after a reset, the display
etc.). LIC3594
shows (----).
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
Average speed (mph or km/h)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can The average speed mode shows the aver-
be selected by pushing the TRIP RESET age vehicle speed since last reset. Reset-
switch 䊊A . ting is done by pressing the change/reset
switch for more than approximately 1 sec-
Each time the TRIP RESET switch is pushed, ond. The display is updated every 30 sec-
the display changes as follows: onds. The first 30 seconds after a reset, the
Trip A → Trip B → Odometer display shows (----).

The switch for the trip computer is


located on the lower left side of the instru-
ment panel.

Instruments and controls 2-9


Trip time
The trip time mode shows the time since
the last reset. The displayed time can be
reset by pressing the change/trip switch
for more than approximately 1 second.
Trip distance
The trip distance mode shows the distance
traveled since the last reset. The trip dis-
tance can be reset by pressing the
change/trip switch for more than approxi-
mately 1 second.
Shipping mode
This message may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
message appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, refer to “Extended
storage switch” in this section.

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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Master warning light (if so equipped) Front passenger air bag status light
warning light

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light High beam indicator light (blue)
warning light (if so equipped) (if so equipped)

or Brake warning light Power steering warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Charge warning light Seat belt warning light Overdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)

Door open warning light (if so equipped) Shift P (Park) warning light (if so Security indicator light (if so equipped)
equipped)

Engine oil pressure warning light Supplemental air bag warning light SET indicator light (if so equipped)

High temperature warning light (red) CRUISE indicator light (if so equipped) Side light and headlight indicator light
(if so equipped) (green)

Low fuel warning light (if so equipped) DRIVE SPORT mode indicator light Slip indicator light
(if so equipped)

Low tire pressure warning light Engine start operation indicator light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
(if so equipped)

Low windshield-washer fluid warning light Front fog light indicator light (green) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
(if so equipped) (if so equipped) indicator light

Instruments and controls 2-11


CHECKING LIGHTS or Anti-lock Braking This light illuminates when the AEB system is
set to OFF on the vehicle information display.
With all doors closed, apply the parking System (ABS)
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the If the light illuminates when the AEB sys-
warning light tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if When the ignition switch is placed in the ON unavailable. For additional information, re-
so equipped) will come on: position, the ABS warning light illuminates fer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)”
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is in the “Starting and driving” section of this
operational. manual.
, or , , , ,
, If the ABS warning light illuminates while or Brake warning
the engine is running or while driving, it
The following lights (if so equipped) will
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
light
come on briefly and then go off:
properly. Have the system checked. It is This light functions for both the parking
recommended that you visit a NISSAN brake and the foot brake systems.
or , , , , , dealer for this service.
Parking brake indicator
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
If any light does not come on or operate in When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
function is turned off. The brake system
a way other than described, it may indicate position, this light comes on when the
then operates normally but without anti-
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal- parking brake is applied.
lock assistance. For additional information,
function. Have the system checked. It is refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and Low brake fluid warning light
recommended that you visit a NISSAN driving” section of this manual.
dealer for this service. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
Automatic Emergency position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
WARNING LIGHTS Braking (AEB) system level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running with the parking brake not applied,
For additional information on warnings warning light (if so stop the vehicle and perform the following:
and indicators, refer to “Vehicle information equipped)
display” in this section. 1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
This light comes on when the ignition fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-
off after the engine is started. it-yourself ” section of this manual.
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2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning CAUTION
the warning system checked. It is rec- indicator (if so equipped)
ommended that you visit a NISSAN ∙ Do not ground electrical accessories
When the parking brake is released and the directly to the battery terminal. Doing
dealer for this service.
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the so will bypass the variable voltage
brake warning light and the ABS warning control system and the vehicle bat-
WARNING
light illuminate, it may indicate the ABS is tery may not charge completely. For
∙ Your brake system may not be work- not functioning properly. Have the brake additional information, refer to “Vari-
ing properly if the warning light is on. system checked and, if necessary, repaired. able voltage control system” in the
Driving could be dangerous. If you It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to dealer for this service. For additional infor- manual.
the nearest service station for repairs. mation, refer to “Anti-lock Braking System
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed ∙ Do not continue driving if the genera-
(ABS) warning light” in this section. tor belt is loose, broken or missing.
because driving it could be
dangerous. Charge warning light Door open warning light (if
∙ Pressing the brake pedal with the en- so equipped)
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid If this light comes on while the engine is
level may increase your stopping dis- running, it may indicate the charging sys- This light comes on when any of the doors
tance and braking will require greater tem is not functioning properly. Turn the are not closed securely while the ignition
pedal effort as well as pedal travel. engine off and check the generator belt. If switch is in the ON position.
∙ If the brake fluid level is below the the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the
light remains on, have the system checked.
Engine oil pressure
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN warning light
brake system has been checked. It is dealer for this service. This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
recommended that you visit a NISSAN the light flickers or comes on during nor-
dealer for this service. mal driving, pull off the road in a safe area,
stop the engine immediately and call a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop.

Instruments and controls 2-13


The engine oil pressure warning light is CAUTION The low tire pressure warning light warns
not designed to indicate a low oil level. of low tire pressure or indicates that the
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For If the high temperature warning light TPMS is not functioning properly.
additional information, refer to “Engine oil” illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the engine temperature After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
is extremely high. Stop the vehicle position, this light illuminates for about
manual.
safely as soon as possible. If the vehicle 1 second and turns off.
CAUTION is overheated, continuing vehicle op-
Low tire pressure warning
eration may seriously damage the en-
Running the engine with the engine oil gine. For additional information, refer If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure warning light on could cause to “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In pressure, the warning light will illumi-
serious damage to the engine almost case of emergency” section of this nate. A “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
immediately. Such damage is not cov- manual. warning also appears in the vehicle in-
ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited formation display (if so equipped).
Warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as Low fuel warning light (if so
it is safe to do so. equipped) When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
High temperature warning This light comes on when the fuel level in the tire pressure of all four tires to the
light (red) (if so equipped) the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon recommended COLD tire pressure shown
as it is convenient, preferably before the on the Tire and Loading Information la-
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There will be bel located in the driver’s door opening.
position, the high temperature warning a small reserve of fuel in the tank when The low tire pressure warning light does
light illuminates and then turns off. This in- the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty). not automatically turn off when the tire
dicates that the high temperature sensor
Low tire pressure warning pressure is adjusted. After the tire is in-
in the engine coolant system is opera-
flated to the recommended pressure,
tional. light the vehicle must be driven at speeds
When driving, the high temperature warn- Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres- above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the
ing light may turn off. This indicates that the sure Monitoring System (TPMS) that moni- TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
engine coolant temperature is within the tors the tire pressure of all tires except the warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
normal range. spare. to check the tire pressure.

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For vehicles with a vehicle information dis- WARNING ∙ If the light illuminates while driving,
play, the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warn- avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
ing appears each time the ignition switch is ∙ Radio waves could adversely affect
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
placed in the ON position as long as the low electric medical equipment. Those
pull off the road to a safe location and
tire pressure warning light remains illumi- who use a pacemaker should contact
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
nated. the electric medical equipment
Driving with under-inflated tires may
manufacturer for the possible influ-
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle permanently damage the tires and in-
ences before use.
information display” in this section, “Tire crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
∙ If the light does not illuminate with rious vehicle damage could occur and
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the the ignition switch placed in the ON may lead to an accident and could re-
“Starting and driving” and “In case of emer- position, have the vehicle checked as sult in serious personal injury or
gency” sections of this manual. soon as possible. It is recommended death. Check the tire pressure for all
TPMS malfunction that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
service. the recommended COLD tire pressure
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the show on the Tire and Loading Infor-
low tire pressure warning light will flash for mation label located in the driver’s
approximately 1 minute when the ignition door opening to turn the low tire pres-
switch is placed in the ON position. The sure warning light off. If the light still
light will remain on after 1 minute. Have the illuminates while driving after adjust-
system checked. It is recommended that ing the tire pressure, a tire may be flat
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If
The "Tire Pressure Low — Add Air" warning you have a flat tire, replace it with a
does not appear if the low tire pressure spare tire as soon as possible. If no tire
warning light illuminates to indicate a is flat and all tires are properly in-
TPMS malfunction. flated, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
For additional information, refer to “Tire dealer for this service.
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section and “Tire
pressure” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.
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∙ When replacing a wheel without the Low windshield-washer NISSAN Intelligent Key®
TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS fluid warning light (if so warning light (if so
will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for ap-
equipped) equipped)
proximately 1 minute. The light will re- This light comes on when the windshield- After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
main on after 1 minute. Have your washer fluid is at a low level. Add position, this light comes on for about
tires replaced and/or TPMS system windshield-washer fluid as necessary. For 2 seconds and then turns off. This light illu-
reset as soon as possible. It is recom- additional information, refer to “Windshield- minates or blinks as follows:
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer washer fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section ∙ The light blinks in yellow when the door
for these services. of this manual. is closed with the Intelligent Key left out-
∙ Replacing tires with those not origi- Master warning light (if so side the vehicle and the ignition switch
nally specified by NISSAN could affect in the ON position. Make sure that the
the proper operation of the TPMS. equipped) Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
This light illuminates when various vehicle ∙ The light blinks in green when the Intel-
CAUTION information display warnings appear. ligent Key battery is running out of
∙ The TPMS is not a substitute for the ∙ No key power. Replace the battery with a new
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to one. For additional information, refer to
check the tire pressure regularly. ∙ I-Key system warning “Battery” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.
∙ If the vehicle is being driven at speeds ∙ Low washer fluid
of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the ∙ The light illuminates in yellow when it
∙ Door open warns of a malfunction with the electri-
TPMS may not operate correctly.
∙ Parking brake release cal steering lock system or the Intelli-
∙ Be sure to install the specified size of
gent Key system.
tires to the four wheels correctly. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section. If the warning light illuminates in yellow
while the engine is stopped, it may be im-
possible to free the steering lock or to start
the engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the vehicle.
However, in these cases, have the vehicle
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checked and repaired as soon as possible. If the power steering warning light illumi- For additional information, refer to “Seat
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN nates while the engine is running, it may belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
dealer for this service. indicate the power steering is not function- supplemental restraint system” section of
ing properly and may need servicing. Have this manual.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
the power steering checked. It is recom- Shift P (Park) warning light
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
and adjustments” section of this manual. (if so equipped)
this service.
Power steering warning When the power steering warning light illu-
This light blinks red and the key reminder
chime sounds if the shift lever is in any
light minates with the engine running, there will position other than P (Park) and the ignition
be no power assist for the steering, but you switch is in the OFF position. Return the
WARNING will still have control of the vehicle. At this shift lever to P (Park) with the ignition
time, greater steering effort is required to switch in the OFF position and the light will
∙ If the engine is not running or is
operate the steering wheel, especially in turn off. Place the ignition switch in the
turned off while driving, the power as-
sharp turns and at low speeds. LOCK position and the chime will turn off.
sist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate. For additional information, refer to “Power For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
∙ When the power steering warning steering” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
and adjustments” section of this manual.
light illuminates with the engine run- tion of this manual.
ning, there will be no power assist for Supplemental air bag
Seat belt warning light
the steering. You will still have control warning light
of the vehicle, but the steering will be
The light reminds you to fasten your seat When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
harder to operate. Have the power
belts. The light illuminates whenever the or START position, the supplemental air
steering system checked. It is recom-
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START bag warning light illuminates for about
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
position and remains illuminated until the 7 seconds and then turns off. This means
for this service.
driver’s seat belt is fastened. the system is operational.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
illuminates. After starting the engine, the nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not
power steering warning light turns off. This fastened when the front passenger’s seat
indicates the power steering is operational. is occupied.
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If any of the following conditions occur, the WARNING DRIVE SPORT mode
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
If the supplemental air bag warning indicator light (if so
and pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing: light is on, it could mean that the front equipped)
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag This light illuminates and then turns off
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light and/or pretensioner systems will not
remains on after approximately 7 sec- when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
operate in an accident. To help avoid
onds. position, and when the DRIVE SPORT mode
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is is selected.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
recommended that you visit a NISSAN For additional information, refer to “Con-
flashes intermittently. dealer for this service. tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)” in
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light the “Starting and driving” section of this
does not come on at all. INDICATOR LIGHTS
manual.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
Engine start operation
dealer for these services.
indicator light (if so
Unless checked and repaired, the supple- CRUISE indicator light (if so
equipped)
mental restraint system (air bag system) equipped)
and/or the pretensioner(s) may not func- For vehicles equipped with push-button ig-
The light comes on when the cruise control nition this indicator illuminates when the
tion properly. For additional information, re-
switch is pushed. The light goes out when ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ON
fer to “Supplemental Restraint System
the switch is pushed again. When the position with the shift lever in the P (Park)
(SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
cruise indicator light comes on, the cruise position.
supplemental restraint system” section of
control system is operational. For addi-
this manual. This indicator means that the engine will
tional information, refer to “Cruise control”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this start by pushing the push-button ignition
manual. switch with the brake pedal depressed.

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Front fog light indicator Malfunction Indicator Light Operation
light (green) (if so (MIL) The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
equipped) If this indicator light comes on steady or ∙ MIL on steady — An emission control sys-
blinks while the engine is running, it may tem malfunction has been detected.
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
indicate a potential emission control mal- Check the fuel-filler cap if the Loose Fuel
nates when the front fog lights are on. For function. Cap warning appears in the vehicle infor-
additional information, refer to “Fog light
The MIL may also come on steady if the mation display (if so equipped) or the trip
switch” in this section. computer (if so equipped). If the fuel-filler
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
Front passenger air bag vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure cap is loose or missing, tighten or install
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed the cap and continue to drive the vehicle.
status light The light should turn off after a few
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
The front passenger air bag status light will 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. driving trips. If the light does not
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be turn off after a few driving trips, have the
off depending on how the front passenger After a few driving trips, the light vehicle inspected. It is recommended
seat is being used. should turn off if no other potential emis- that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
sion control system malfunction exists. vice. You do not need to have your vehicle
For additional information, refer to “Front If this indicator light comes on steady for towed to the dealer.
passenger air bag and status light” in the 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen- ∙ MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
when the engine is not running, it indicates detected which may damage the emis-
tal restraint system” section of this manual. that the vehicle is not ready for an emission sion control system. To reduce or avoid
control system inspection/maintenance
High beam indicator light test. For additional information, refer to
emission control system damage:
(blue) “Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance – do not drive at speeds above
(I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer 45 mph (72 km/h).
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when information” section of this manual. – avoid hard acceleration or decelera-
the low beams are selected. tion.
The high beam indicator light also comes – avoid steep uphill grades.
on when the passing signal is activated. – if possible, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled or towed.
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The MIL may stop blinking and come on The blinking security indicator light indi- Slip indicator light
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec- cates that the security systems equipped
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer on the vehicle are operational. This indicator will blink when the VDC sys-
for this service. You do not need to have tem is operating, thus alerting the driver to
For additional information, refer to “Security
your vehicle towed to the dealer. the fact that the road surface is slippery
systems” in this section.
and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
CAUTION SET indicator light (if so
You may feel or hear the system working;
Continued vehicle operation without equipped) this is normal.
having the emission control system
This light comes on while the vehicle speed
checked and repaired as necessary The light will blink for a few seconds after
is controlled by the cruise control system. If
could lead to poor driveability, reduced the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
fuel economy, and possible damage to the light blinks while the engine is running,
the emission control system. it may indicate the cruise control system is The indicator light also comes on
not functioning properly. Have the system when you place the ignition switch in the
Overdrive OFF indicator checked. It is recommended that you visit a ON position. The light will turn off after ap-
light (if so equipped) NISSAN dealer for this service. proximately 2 seconds if the system is op-
For additional information, refer to “Cruise erational. If the light does not come on
The overdrive OFF indicator light illumi- have the system checked. It is recom-
nates when the overdrive OFF mode is se- control” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual. mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
lected. this service.
For additional information, refer to “Driving Side light and headlight
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec- indicator light (green) Turn signal/hazard
tion of this manual. The side light and headlight indicator light indicator lights
illuminates when the side light or head- The appropriate light flashes when the turn
Security indicator light (if
lights are on. If the headlight switch is in the signal switch is activated.
so equipped) AUTO position, the side light and headlight
This light blinks when the ignition switch is indicator light will illuminate when the
placed in the OFF or LOCK position. headlights turn on. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
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NOTE: AUDIBLE REMINDERS NISSAN Intelligent Key® Lock-in
In case of a turn signal light bulb mal- Brake pad wear warning Prevention (if so equipped)
function, the turn signal will flash at a The disc brake pads have audible wear The Intelligent Key buzzer sounds if the In-
higher frequency when the turn signal warnings. When a disc brake pad requires telligent Key is left inside the vehicle when
switch is activated. replacement, it makes a high pitched the doors are closed and locked. When the
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo- buzzer sounds, be sure to take the Intelli-
turned on. tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de- gent Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
For additional information, refer to “Lights” as possible if the warning sound is heard. It Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this is recommended that you visit a NISSAN and adjustments” section of this manual.
manual. dealer for this service.
Parking brake reminder chime
Vehicle Dynamic Control Light reminder chime
(VDC) OFF indicator light A chime sounds if the parking brake is set
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF and the vehicle is driven. The chime will
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi- position, a chime sounds when the driver’s stop if the parking brake is released or the
tion, the VDC OFF indicator light illuminates door is opened if the headlights or parking vehicle speed returns to zero.
and the turns off. lights are on.
The VDC OFF indicator light illuminates Turn the headlight control switch off or to
when the VDC OFF switch is pushed to the AUTO before leaving the vehicle.
OFF position.
When the VDC OFF switch is pushed to the
OFF position, the VDC system is turned off.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.

Instruments and controls 2-21


VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (if
so equipped)

∙ Gear Position Indicator (P, R, N, D, L)


∙ Distance To Empty and Fuel Indicator

LIC3565 LIC3566
The vehicle information display is located HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
to the left of the speedometer. It displays INFORMATION DISPLAY
such items as:
The vehicle information display can be
∙ Audio Information
changed using the
∙ Navigation Information
, , and OK buttons located on the
∙ Drive Computer Information steering wheel.
∙ Fuel Economy Information 䊊
1 - Use these
buttons to navigate the vehicle infor-
∙ Indicators and Warnings
mation display.
∙ Vehicle and Meter Display Settings 䊊
2 OK - Change or select an item in the
∙ Odometer/twin trip odometer vehicle information display.


3 (if so equipped) — Returns to the
previous menu.
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The OK, and buttons also STARTUP DISPLAY SETTINGS
control audio and control panel functions When the vehicle in placed in the ON posi- The setting mode allows you to change the
in some conditions. Most screens and tion the screens that display in the vehicle information displayed in the vehicle infor-
menus offer instruction prompts of the information display include: mation display as well as the model for
steering switch buttons to indicate how to ∙ Gauges several vehicle functions:
control the vehicle information display.
Dots on the left side of the vehicle informa- ∙ Audio ∙ Driver Assistance
tion display will appear if there is more than ∙ Navigation ∙ Customize Display
one page of menu items. The OK button
changes the audio source and ∙ Fuel Economy ∙ Vehicle Settings
the buttons also control voice ∙ Drive Computer ∙ TPMS Settings
recognition manual mode. For additional
information, refer to the separate ∙ Warning Review ∙ Maintenance
NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual. ∙ Settings ∙ Clock
For additional information on warnings ∙ Unit/Language
and indicators, refer to “Vehicle information ∙ Factory Reset
display warnings and indicators” in this
section.
To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, refer to “Customize
display” in this section.

Instruments and controls 2-23


Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user
to change the various driving aids and as-
sistance options.
Menu item Result
Blind Spot (if so equipped) Displays the available Blind Spot options.
Blind Spot Warning Allows user to turn the emergency brake on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Emergency Brake Displays the available emergency brake options.
System Allows user to turn the emergency brake on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Parking Aids (if so equipped) Displays the available parking aids options.
Moving Object (if so equipped) Allows user to turn moving object detection on or off. For additional information, refer to “Moving Object Detection
(MOD)” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (if so Allows user to turn rear cross traffic alert on or off. For additional information, refer to “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
equipped) (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Timer Alert Allows user to set or reset an alert at a specific time interval.
Low Temperature Alert Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off.
Chassis Control (if so equipped) Displays the available chassis control options.
Active Trace Control Allows the user to turn the Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) feature on or off. For additional information, refer to
“Chassis Control” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Active Engine Brake Allows the user to turn the Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) feature on or off. For additional information, refer to
“Chassis Control” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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Customize Display
The customize display menu allows the
user to customize the information that ap-
pears in the vehicle information display.
Menu item Result
Main Menu Selection Displays available screens that can be shown in the vehicle information display.
Status Allows user to turn the status screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Drive Computer Allows user to turn the drive computer screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Driving Aids Allows user to turn the driving aids screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Tire Pressures Allows user to turn the tire pressures screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Coolant Temp. Allows user to turn the coolant temp. screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Chassis Control (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the chassis control screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
ECO Info Settings Displays the available ECO info settings.
ECO Drive Report (if so equipped) Select to display this report when the ignition in switch is placed in the ON position.
View History Select to view the vehicle’s history.
Navigation Settings (if so equipped) Displays the available navigation settings.
Alerts Allows user to set available navigation alerts.
Welcome Effect (if so equipped) Displays the available welcome effect settings.

Instruments and controls 2-25


Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to
change the settings for lights, wipers, lock-
ing, keys, and other vehicle settings.
Menu item Result
Lighting Displays the available lighting settings.
Welcome Headlight Displays the available welcome headlight options.
Welcome & Farewell Allows user to set the headlights to turn on when they approach and leave the vehicle.
Welcome Allows user to set the headlights to turn on when they approach the vehicle.
Farewell Allows user to set the headlights to turn on when they leave the vehicle.
OFF Allows user to set the headlights to turn off when not driving.
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off.
Light Sensitivity Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle.
Auto Light (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the auto light feature on or off.
Light Off Delay Allows user to change the duration of time, from 0 to 180 seconds, that the automatic headlights stay on af-
ter the vehicle is shut off.
Turn Indicator Displays the available turn indicator settings.
3 Flash Pass Allows user to turn the 3 flash pass feature on or off. For additional information, refer to “Headlight and turn
signal switch” in this section.
Locking Displays the available locking settings.
Ext. Door Switch Allows user to turn the exterior door switch on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is
activated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn the selective unlock feature on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked
after the door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s
side door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be un-
locked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 30 seconds. When this item is turned off, all the
doors will be unlocked after the door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Displays the available auto door unlock options.
Shift to P Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).

2-26 Instruments and controls


Menu item Result
IGN OFF Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
OFF Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
Answer Back Horn Allows user to turn the answer back horn feature on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the haz-
ard indicators will flash twice when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
Wipers Displays the available wipers settings.
Reverse Link Allows user to turn the reverse link feature on or off.
Speed Dependent (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the wiper with speed feature on or off.
Wiper with Speed (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the wiper with speed feature on or off.
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Remote Engine Start feature on or off. When turned off, the vehicle cannot be started
remotely.

TPMS Settings
The TPMS settings menu allows the user to
change the tire pressure units displayed in
the vehicle information display.
Menu item Result
TPMS Settings Displays available TPMS Settings.
Tire Pressure Unit Allows user to select the tire pressure units that will display in the vehicle information display.

Instruments and controls 2-27


Maintenance WARNING does not mean your tires will last that
The maintenance menu allows the user to long. Use the tire replacement indicator
The tire replacement indicator is not a
set reminders for various vehicle mainte- as a guide only and always perform
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
nance items. regular tire checks. Failure to perform
cluding tire pressure checks. For addi-
regular tire checks, including tire pres-
tional information, refer to “Changing
sure checks could result in tire failure.
wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
Serious vehicle damage could occur
section of this manual. Many factors in-
and may lead to a collision, which could
cluding tire inflation, alignment, driving
result in serious personal injury or
habits and road conditions affect tire
death.
wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement in-
dicator for a certain driving distance

Menu item Result


Oil and Filter Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Tire Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Other Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.

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Clock

Menu item Result


Clock Allows user to adjust the clock settings and time within the vehicle information display. Adjustments that
can be made include manually setting the time, and 12H/24H format.
If these options do not appear, the clock must be set within the center display. For additional information,
refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

Unit/Language
The unit/language menu allows the user to
change the units shown in the vehicle in-
formation display.
Menu item Result
Mileage/Fuel Displays the available mileage/fuel display units and allows user to select preferred unit for display.
Tire Pressures Allows user to select the tire pressure display units.
Temperature Allows user to select the temperature display units.
Language Displays the available language options and allows user to select preferred language for display.

Factory Reset
The factory reset menu allows the user to
restore the vehicle information display set-
tings to factory status.
Menu item Result
Factory Reset Allows user to reset the vehicle information display settings to the original factory settings. Once selected,
the user can confirm or cancel the reset.

Instruments and controls 2-29


LIC3962

2-30 Instruments and controls


VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY 15. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights 31. Front Radar Obstruction (if so
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS equipped)
16. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
1. No Key Detected Manual 32. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)

2. Key Battery Low 17. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) 33. Drive Sport mode indicator (if so
equipped)
3. I-Key System Error: See Owner’s 18. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator (if so
Manual equipped) No Key Detected

4. Shift to Park 19. Malfunction (if so equipped) This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the igni-
5. Engine start operation (for Continu- 20. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
ously Variable Transmission (CVT) 21. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
models) (if so equipped) equipped)
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
6. Engine start operation for Intelligent 22. Steering lock release malfunction indi- Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
Key system (if I-Key battery level is low) cator (if so equipped) and adjustments” section of this manual.
7. Release Parking Brake 23. Illumination indicator Key Battery Low
8. Low Fuel 24. Transmission Shift Position indicator (if This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
9. Door/liftgate Open so equipped) gent Key battery is running out of power.

10. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air (if so 25. High Coolant Temp: See Owner’s If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
equipped) Manual tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Battery replacement” in
11. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so 26. Outside Temperature Display
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
equipped) 27. Low Outside Temperature
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
12. Alarm - Time for a break? (if so 28. Oil and Filter
equipped) After the ignition switch is pushed to the
29. Tire ON position, this light comes on for a period
13. Power will turn off to save the battery
of time and then turns off.
30. Other
14. Power turned off to save the battery
Instruments and controls 2-31
The I-Key System Error message warns of This indicator means that the engine will Low Fuel
a malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys- start by pushing the ignition switch with
tem. If the light comes on while the engine the brake pedal depressed. You can start This warning illuminates when the fuel level
is stopped, it may be impossible to start the engine directly in any position of the in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
the engine. ignition switch. soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There
If the light comes on while the engine is Engine start operation for Intelligent will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
running, you can drive the vehicle. However, Key system (if I-Key battery level is low) when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
in these cases, have the system checked. It (Empty).
This indicator appears when the battery of
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In- Door/liftgate Open
dealer for this service.
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
Shift to Park communicating normally. This warning illuminates when a door or
the liftgate has been opened.
This warning illuminates when the ignition If this appears, touch the ignition switch
switch is in the OFF position and the shift with the Intelligent Key while depressing Tire Pressure Low - Add Air (if so
lever is not in the P (Park) position. Also, a the brake pedal. For additional information, equipped)
chime sounds when the ignition switch is refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
in the OFF position. charge” in the “Starting and driving” section This warning appears when the low tire
of this manual. pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
If this warning illuminates, move the shift nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
lever to the P (Park) position and start the Release Parking Brake warning appears each time the ignition
engine. switch is placed in the ON position as long
This warning illuminates in the message
Engine start operation (for Continu- area of the vehicle information display as the low tire pressure warning light re-
ously Variable Transmission (CVT) mod- when the parking brake is set and the ve- mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
els) (if so equipped) hicle is driven. stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
This indicator appears when the shift lever sures of all four tires to the recommended
is in the P (Park) position. COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.

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TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so Power turned off to save the battery Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator (if
equipped) so equipped)
This message appears after the ignition
This warning appears when there is an er- switch is automatically turned off. For addi- This indicator shows when the BSW system
ror with your TPMS. If this warning comes tional information, refer to “Push-button ig- is engaged.
on, have the system checked. It is recom- nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for For additional information, refer to “Blind
driving” section of this manual.
this service. Spot Warning (BSW)” in the “Starting and
Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights driving” section of this manual.
Alarm - Time for a break? (if so
equipped) This warning appears when the headlights Malfunction (if so equipped)
are left in the ON position when exiting the
This indicator appears when the driver en- This warning appears when one or more of
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
ables the Timer Alert function within the the following systems (if so equipped) is
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
Driving Assistance settings and the se- not functioning properly:
lected set time is expired. The time is based mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
on ignition on time and can be set up to six switch” in this section. ∙ Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
hours. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s ∙ Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Power will turn off to save the battery Manual
∙ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
This message appears in the vehicle infor- This warning illuminates when there is an
If one or more of these warning appears,
mation display after a period of time if the error with the system. For additional infor-
have the system checked. It is recom-
ignition switch is in the ON position and if mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
the vehicle is in P (Park). For additional infor- switch” in this section.
this service.
mation, refer to “Push-button ignition
Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
switch positions” in the “Starting and driv- Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
ing” section of this manual. This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
This warning may appear if the extended
tem status.
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
For additional information, refer to “Cruise warning appears, push in the extended
control” in the “Starting and driving” section storage switch to turn off the warning. For
of this manual. additional information, refer to “Extended
storage switch” in this section.
Instruments and controls 2-33
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so the vehicle in a safe location as soon as Tire
equipped) possible. Avoid quick starting or abrupt ac-
This indicator appears when the customer
celeration. When the warning turns off, the
This warning illuminates when there is a set distance is reached for replacing tires.
vehicle can be driven.
problem with the CVT system. If this warn- You can set or reset the distance for replac-
ing comes on, have the system checked. It If the warning appears again soon after it ing tires.
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN turns off, have the vehicle checked. It is rec-
dealer for this service. ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer WARNING
Steering lock release malfunction indi- for this service. The tire replacement indicator is not a
cator (if so equipped) Outside Temperature Display substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. For addi-
This indicator appears when the steering The outside temperature display appears tional information, refer to “Changing
lock cannot be released. in the center region of the vehicle informa- wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself”
If this indicator appears, push the ignition tion display. section of this manual. Many factors in-
switch while lightly turning the steering cluding tire inflation, alignment, driving
Low Outside Temperature
wheel right and left. habits and road conditions affect tire
This warning appears if the outside tem- wear and when tires should be re-
Illumination indicator placed. Setting the tire replacement in-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
This indicator shows the illumination ad- ture can be changed to display in Celsius or dicator for a certain driving distance
justment of the instrument panel. For addi- Fahrenheit. For additional information, re- does not mean your tires will last that
tional information, refer to “Instrument fer to “Settings” in this section. long. Use the tire replacement indicator
brightness control” in this section. as a guide only and always perform
Oil and Filter regular tire checks. Failure to perform
Transmission Shift Position indicator (if regular tire checks, including tire pres-
so equipped) This indicator appears when the customer
sure checks could result in tire failure.
set distance comes for changing the en-
This indicator shows the transmission shift Serious vehicle damage could occur
gine oil and filter. You can set or reset the
position. and may lead to a collision, which could
distance for checking or replacing these result in serious personal injury or
High Coolant Temp: See Owner’s Manual items. For scheduled maintenance items death.
and intervals, refer to the “Maintenance and
This warning appears when the tempera-
schedules” section of this manual.
ture of the engine coolant is too high. Stop
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SECURITY SYSTEMS (if so equipped)

Other Drive Sport mode indicator (if so


equipped)
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for checking or re- A small “S” appears to the right of the Trans-
placing maintenance items other than the mission Shift Position indicator in the ve-
engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other mainte- hicle information display when the Drive
nance items can include such things as air Sport mode is engaged.
filter or tire rotation. The distance for Activate the Drive Sport mode by pressing
checking or replacing the items can be set the switch on the shift lever while the shift
or reset. lever is in the D (Drive) position.
Front Radar Obstruction (if so For additional information, refer to “Driving
equipped) the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
This warning appears when there is a radar
obstruction detected. For additional infor- LIC3633
mation, refer to “Automatic Emergency Your vehicle may have three types of secu-
Braking (AEB)” in the “Starting and driving” rity systems:
section of this manual.
∙ Vehicle security system
Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
∙ NISSAN Anti-Theft System
This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) or Rear Cross Traffic ∙ NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
Alert (RCTA) systems become unavailable VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
because a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, refer to “Blind Spot The vehicle security system provides visual
Warning (BSW)” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert and audible alarm signals if someone
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section opens the doors, hood or liftgate when the
of this manual. system is armed. It is not, however, a mo-
tion detection type system that activates
when a vehicle is moved or when a vibra-
tion occurs.
Instruments and controls 2-35
The system helps deter vehicle theft but 4. Confirm that the security indica- Vehicle security system activation
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the tor light stays on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security system will give the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo- The vehicle security system is now pre- following alarm:
nents in all situations. Always secure your armed. The vehicle security system will
vehicle even if parking for a brief period. automatically shift into the armed ∙ The headlights or turn lamps blink and
Never leave your keys in the vehicle, and the horn sounds intermittently but syn-
phase. The security light begins
chronously.
always lock the vehicle when unattended. to flash once every three seconds. If
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in during the pre-armed phase one of the ∙ The alarm automatically turns off after
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible. following occurs, the system will not a period of time. However, the alarm
Many devices offering additional protection, arm: reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
such as component locks, identification with again.
∙ Any door is unlocked with the key fob (if
markers, and tracking systems, are available so equipped), the Intelligent Key (if so The alarm is activated by:
at auto supply stores and specialty shops. A equipped), mechanical key (if so
NISSAN dealer may also offer such equip- equipped), or door request switch. ∙ opening any door, hood or the liftgate
ment. Check with your insurance company without using the key or Intelligent Key
∙ Ignition switch is placed in the ON posi- (even if the door is unlocked by releas-
to see if you may be eligible for discounts for
tion. ing the door inside lock knob).
various theft protection features.
∙ Even when the driver and/or passen- How to stop an activated alarm
How to arm the vehicle security gers are in the vehicle, the system will
system activate with all the doors, hood and The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
liftgate locked with the ignition or the liftgate with the key fob (if so
1. Close all windows. (The system can be equipped), pressing the button on
switch placed in the LOCK position.
armed even if the windows are open.) the Intelligent Key (if so equipped), or push-
When placing the ignition switch in
2. Remove the keys from the vehicle. the ON position, the system will be ing the request switch on the driver’s or
released. passenger’s door with the Intelligent Key (if
3. Close all doors, hood and liftgate. Lock so equipped) in range of the door handle.
all doors. The doors can be locked with
the key fob (if so equipped), Intelligent
Key (if so equipped), door handle re-
quest switch, or mechanical key (if so
equipped).
2-36 Instruments and controls
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM 6. Repeat the steps above until all pos- 4. Restart the engine while holding the
(NATS) (if so equipped) sible interferences are eliminated. device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
The NISSAN Anti-Theft System will not al- If this procedure allows the engine to start, tered key.
low the engine to start without the use of a NISSAN recommends placing the regis-
registered NATS key. tered NATS key separate from other de- If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
vices to avoid interference. recommends placing the registered key on
If the engine does not start using the reg- a separate key ring to avoid interference
istered NATS key, it may be due to interfer- NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER from other devices.
ence caused by:
SYSTEM (if so equipped) FCC Notice:
∙ Another NATS key
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System For USA:
∙ Automated toll road device will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key. This device complies with Part 15 of the
∙ Automated payment device FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
∙ Other devices that transmit similar sig- If the engine fails to start using a registered lowing two conditions; (1) This device
nals key (for example, when interference is may not cause harmful interference, and
caused by another registered key, an auto- (2) this device must accept any interfer-
Start the engine using the following proce- mated toll road device or automatic pay- ence received, including interference
dure: that may cause undesired operation of
ment device on the key ring), restart the
1. Remove any items that may be causing engine using the following procedures: the device.
the interference away from the NATS
key. 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- NOTE:
sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- Changes or modifications not expressly
sition for approximately 5 seconds. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or approved by the party responsible for
LOCK position, and wait approximately compliance could void the user’s author-
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or 10 seconds. ity to operate the equipment.
LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 again.
5. Start the engine.
Instruments and controls 2-37
For Canada: If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
This device complies with Industry
NATS as soon as possible. Please bring all
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
registered keys that you have. It is rec-
Operation is subject to the following two
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
dealer for this service.
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

LIC0474
Security indicator light (if so
equipped)
The security indicator light blinks whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position.
This function indicates the NISSAN Anti-
Theft System (NATS) is operational.
If the NATS is malfunctioning, the light will
remain on while the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.

2-38 Instruments and controls


WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

CAUTION NOTE:

∙ Do not operate the washer continu- If the windshield wiper operation is in-
ously for more than 30 seconds. terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
∙ Do not operate the washer if the occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is position and remove the snow or ice that
empty.
is on and around the wiper arms. In ap-
∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
reservoir with windshield-washer again to operate the wiper.
fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some methyl alcohol based The windshield wiper and washer operates
windshield-washer fluid concen- when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
trates may permanently stain the tion.
LIC2661
grille if spilled while filling the Push the lever down to operate the wiper
windshield-washer fluid reservoir. at the following speed:
SWITCH OPERATION
∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufac- 䊊
1 Intermittent — intermittent operation
WARNING can be adjusted by turning the knob
turer’s recommended levels before
In freezing temperatures the washer pouring the fluid into the windshield- toward 䊊 A (Faster) or 䊊
B (Slower). Also,
solution may freeze on the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the the intermittent operation speed var-
and obscure your vision which may lead windshield-washer fluid reservoir to ies in accordance with the vehicle
to an accident. Warm the windshield mix the windshield-washer fluid con- speed (if so equipped). (For example,
with the defroster before you wash the centrate and water. when the vehicle speed is high, the in-
windshield. termittent operation speed will be
faster.)

2 Low — continuous low speed opera-
tion

3 High — continuous high speed opera-
tion
Instruments and controls 2-39
Push the lever up 䊊 4 to have one sweep
CAUTION
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
∙ Do not operate the washer continu-
Pull the lever toward you 䊊5 to operate the
ously for more than 30 seconds.
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times. ∙ Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
NOTE: empty.
The Wiper with Speed feature may be ∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
disabled. For additional information, re- reservoir with windshield-washer
fer to “Vehicle information display” in fluid concentrates at full strength.
this section. Some methyl alcohol based
windshield-washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
LIC2662
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
REAR SWITCH OPERATION
∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
WARNING centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
In freezing temperatures the washer pouring the fluid into the windshield-
solution may freeze on the rear window washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
and obscure your vision which may lead windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
to an accident. Warm the rear window mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
with the defroster before you wash the centrate and water.
rear window.

2-40 Instruments and controls


REAR WINDOW OR OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH (if so equipped)

NOTE: NOTE:
If the rear window wiper operation is in- The Reverse Link feature may be dis-
terrupted by snow, etc., the wiper may abled. For additional information, refer
stop moving to protect its motor. If this to “Vehicle information display” in this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and section.
remove the snow, etc. on and around the
wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn
the switch on again to operate the wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer oper-
ate when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. Turn the switch clockwise from
the OFF position to operate the wiper.

1 Intermittent — intermittent operation LIC3600
(not adjustable) Type A (if so equipped)

2 Low — continuous low speed opera- To defrost the rear window glass (if so
equipped), start the engine and push the
tion
rear window defroster switch on. The rear
Push the switch forward 䊊 3 to operate the window defroster indicator light on the
washer. The wiper will also operate several switch comes on. Push the switch again to
times. turn the defroster off.
If the windshield wipers are on and the ve- To defrost the outside mirrors (if so
hicle is placed in R (Reverse) the rear wiper equipped), start the engine and push the
will automatically turn on while the vehicle outside mirror defroster switch on. The
remains in R (Reverse). outside mirror defroster indicator light on
the switch comes on. Push the switch
again to turn the defroster off.

Instruments and controls 2-41


HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

LIC3570 LIC2634 LIC4008


Type B (if so equipped) Type A (if so equipped) Type B (if so equipped)
The rear window/outside mirror defroster HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CAUTION
(if so equipped) automatically turns off af- Lighting
ter approximately 15 minutes. Use the headlights with the engine run-

NOTE:

1 Rotate the switch to the position, ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
and the side, tail, license plate, and in-
Use defogger and/or outside mirror de- strument panel lights will come on.
froster when engine is running to avoid
discharging the battery. 䊊
2 Rotate the switch to the position,
and the headlights will come on and all
CAUTION the other lights remain on.

When cleaning the inner side of the rear


window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.

2-42 Instruments and controls


To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position 䊊
1 .

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-


sition.
3. The autolight system automatically
turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned off
and a door is opened and left open, the
headlights remain on for a period of time. If
another door is opened while the head-
lights are on, then the timer is reset.
LIC4007 LIC2636
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
Type C (if so equipped) Autolight system (if so equipped) switch to the OFF, , or position.
The autolight system allows the headlights
to turn on and off automatically. The auto- NOTE:
light system can:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking, time delay for autolight shutoff may be
tail, license plate and instrument panel able to be adjusted. For additional infor-
lights automatically when it is dark. mation, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
∙ Turn off all the lights when it is light. play” in this section.

∙ Keep all the lights on for a period of time


after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.

Instruments and controls 2-43



3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.
The low beams do not need to be on
for this to function.
Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the ignition after a period of time
when the ignition switch is left in the ON
position.
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the following lights after a period
of time when the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position:
LIC4006 LIC2637
∙ Headlights, when the headlight switch
Be sure you do not put anything on top Headlight beam select
of the autolight sensor located in the top is in the or position
side 䊊 1 of the instrument panel. The au- 䊊
1 To select the high beam function, push ∙ Interior lights, when left in the ON posi-
tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it the lever forward while the low beams tion
is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as are on. The high beam lights come on
if it is dark out and the headlights will and the indicator light illumi- CAUTION
illuminate. If this occurs while parked nates.
with the engine off and the ignition Even though the battery saver feature
switch placed in the ON position, your 䊊
2 Pull the lever back to return to the low automatically turns off the headlights
vehicle’s battery could become dis- beam. after a period of time, you should turn
charged. the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.

2-44 Instruments and controls


DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) portion
of the fog light assembly automatically illu-
minates when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The DRL oper-
ate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position. Turn the headlight switch to
the position for full illumination when
driving at night. (The DRL will turn off.)
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate once the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the LIC4150 LIC4151
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. Type B (if so equipped) Type B (if so equipped)
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
switch on for interior controls and switches CONTROL
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position. Turn the control knob 䊊 A to adjust the
brightness of instrument panel lights.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.

Instruments and controls 2-45


NOTE:
The 3 flash pass lane change signal may
be able to be disabled. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in this section.

LIC2638 LIC2639
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
Turn signal
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight

1 Move the lever up or down to signal the
switch to the or position, then
turning direction. When the turn is
completed, the turn signal cancels au- turn the fog light switch to the posi-
tomatically. tion.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
Lane change signal switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then turn the fog light switch to

2 To signal a lane change, move the lever
the position.
up or down until the turn signal begins
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
to flash, but the lever does not latch.
switch to the OFF position.
The turn signal will automatically flash
three times.
2-46 Instruments and controls
HORN HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)

CAUTION
∙ The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
∙ Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is us-
ing the seat.
∙ Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.
∙ Do not place anything hard or heavy
LIC3568 LIC3973 on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
To sound the horn, push near the horn icon similar object. This may result in dam-
WARNING age to the heater.
on the steering wheel.
Do not use or allow occupants to use ∙ Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
WARNING the seat heater if you or the occupants should be removed immediately with
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera- a dry cloth.
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so tures or have an inability to feel pain in
could affect proper operation of the body parts that contact the seat. Use of ∙ When cleaning the seat, never use
supplemental front air bag system. the seat heater by such people could gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any
Tampering with the supplemental front result in serious injury. similar materials.
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury. ∙ If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Instruments and controls 2-47


AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
(AEB) SWITCH (if so equipped) OFF SWITCH

The front seats are warmed by built-in


heaters.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-
sition.
2. Push the switch once for the high (2 in-
dicators illuminated) setting. Push the
switch again for the low (1 indicator illu-
minated) setting.
The heater is controlled by a thermo-
stat, automatically turning the heater
on and off. The indicator light(s) will re-
main on as long as the switch is on.
3. Push the switch again to turn it off (no LIC3983 LIC3344
indicators illuminated). When this switch is illuminated, the follow- The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
4. When the seat is warmed or before you ing system is activated. system on for most driving conditions.
leave the vehicle, be sure to push the ∙ Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
switch to turn it off.
To turn the systems on, push the AEB VDC system reduces the engine output to
switch. The light will illuminate. To turn the reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
systems off, push the switch again. The be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
light will go off, and the Automatic Emer- pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
gency Braking (AEB) system warning light power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
will illuminate in the meter. turn the VDC system off.
For additional information, refer to “Auto- To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
matic Emergency Braking (AEB)” in the OFF switch. The indicator and the Au-
“Starting and driving” section of this tomatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system
manual. warning light will come on.

2-48 Instruments and controls


POWER OUTLETS

Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart NOTE:


the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy- ∙ When the ignition is in the OFF posi-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start- tion, the front console power outlet
ing and driving” section of this manual. stops delivering power one minute
after the door is opened and stays
open.
∙ If the door remains closed after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position,
the front console power outlet con-
tinues to deliver power until the ac-
cessory power timer has elapsed.

CAUTION
LIC4003
Instrument Panel ∙ The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
12V OUTLETS
∙ Only certain power outlets are de-
The power outlet is for powering electrical signed for use with a cigarette lighter
accessories such as cellular telephones. It unit. Do not use any other power out-
is rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
The front console power outlet is powered ommended that you visit a NISSAN
only when the ignition switch is in the ON dealer for additional information.
position, or while the accessory power is ∙ Do not use with accessories that ex-
active. ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
∙ Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.

Instruments and controls 2-49


EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH

∙ Use power outlets with the engine


running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
∙ Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster is on.
∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open. LIC3581 LIC3266
∙ When not in use, be sure to close the The extended storage switch is used when Pulled position
cap. Do not allow water or any other the vehicle is in transit from the factory. It is
liquid to contact the outlet. located in the fuse panel 䊊 A which is on the
driver’s side left kick panel, near the floor, on
the inside of the panel. If any electrical
equipment does not operate, ensure the
extended storage switch is pushed fully in
place, as shown.

2-50 Instruments and controls


STORAGE

∙ Do not place heavy loads heavier than


9.1 lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback, head
restraint/headrest or in the seatback
pocket.

LIC3268 LIC0016
Pushed position SEATBACK POCKETS
The seatback pockets are located on the
back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats.
The pockets can be used to store maps.

WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the pas-
senger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-
tem, please observe the following
items:
∙ Do not allow a passenger in the rear
seat to push or pull on the seatback
pocket or head restraint/headrest.

Instruments and controls 2-51


LIC4004 LIC3558 LIC3986
Storage compartment Instrument panel pocket Center console
STORAGE TRAYS
WARNING
Do not place sharp objects in the trays
to help prevent injury in an accident or
sudden stop.

2-52 Instruments and controls


LIC3580 LIC3987 LIC3574
GLOVE BOX Front console Bottle holder — front
CUP HOLDERS CAUTION
Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
WARNING ∙ Do not use bottle holder for any other
WARNING objects that could be thrown about in
∙ Avoid abrupt starting and braking the vehicle and possibly injure people
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
when the cup holder is being used to during sudden braking or an accident.
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
sudden stop. ∙ Do not use bottle holder for open liq-
is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger. uid containers.

∙ Use only soft cups in the cup holder.


Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.

Instruments and controls 2-53


WARNING
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shifting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
∙ Use suitable ropes and hooks to se-
cure cargo.
∙ Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage area. It is extremely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area inside of a ve-
LIC3575 LIC3577
hicle. In a collision, people riding in
Bottle holder — rear these areas are more likely to be seri-
LUGGAGE HOOKS ously injured or killed.
The luggage hooks that are located on the ∙ Do not allow people to ride in any area
floor should have loads less than 110 lbs. of your vehicle that is not equipped
(490 N) to a single hook. with seats and seat belts.
The luggage hooks can be used to secure ∙ The child restraint top tether strap
cargo with ropes or other types of straps. may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
∙ Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.

2-54 Instruments and controls


CARGO COVER (if so equipped) ∙ Properly secure cargo and do not al-
low it to contact the top tether strap
WARNING when it is attached to the top tether
∙ Never put anything on the cargo anchor. Cargo that is not properly se-
cover, no matter how small. Any ob- cured or cargo that contacts the top
ject on it could cause an injury in an tether strap may damage the top
accident or sudden stop. tether strap during a collision. If the
cargo cover contacts the top tether
∙ Do not put objects heavier than 44 lbs. strap when it is attached to the top
(20 kg) on the cargo cover for long tether anchor, remove the cargo cover
periods of time. from the vehicle or secure it on the
∙ Do not leave the cargo cover in the cargo floor below its attachment lo-
vehicle with it disengaged from the cation. If the cargo cover is not re-
holder. moved, it may damage the top tether
LIC3569 strap during a collision. Your child
Left side shown (right similar) ∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or could be seriously injured or killed in a
GROCERY HOOKS straps to help prevent it from sliding collision if the child restraint top
or shifting. Do not place cargo higher tether strap is damaged.
The grocery hooks are located in the cargo than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
area and allow for standard size plastic or collision, unsecured cargo could The cargo cover keeps the luggage com-
grocery bags to hang side by side. cause personal injury. partment contents hidden from the out-
side.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than
6.6 lbs. (3 kg) to a single grocery hook.

Instruments and controls 2-55


Be careful that your vehicle does not ex-
ceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear).
For additional information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to:
∙ “Vehicle loading information” or the “Di-
mensions and Weights” table in the
“Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.
∙ F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.M.S.S. certification label
(located on the driver’s door pillar) (if so
LIC3349 LIC2386 equipped)
To remove the cargo cover: ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
WARNING

1 Remove the straps from the rear Do not apply any load directly to the roof
∙ Always install the cross bars onto the
hatch. side rails. Cross bars must be installed be-
roof side rails before loading cargo of

2 Remove the cargo cover from the fore applying load/cargo/luggage to the
roof of the vehicle. Genuine NISSAN acces-
any kind. Loading cargo directly onto
holders on the rear pillar. the roof side rails or the vehicle’s roof
sory cross bars are available through a
may cause vehicle damage.
NISSAN dealer. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for additional informa- ∙ Drive extra carefully when the vehicle
tion. is loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
The service load capacity for the roof side
portion of that load is carried on the
rails is 165 lbs. (74 kg.), however do not ex-
cross bars.
ceed the cross bars load capacity.

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∙ Heavy loading of the cross bars has ∙ Do not attempt to adjust fasteners on
the potential to affect the vehicle sta- the underside of the end supports.
bility and handling during sudden or Fasteners are pre-adjusted to the
unusual handling maneuvers. proper torque requirement by the
manufacturer.
∙ Roof rack cross bars should be evenly
distributed. ∙ Protect the painted area on the ve-
hicle roof under the crossbars by plac-
∙ Do not exceed maximum roof rack
ing a piece of cloth under the cross
cross bars load capacity.
bars to prevent scratch damage.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shifting. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury. LIC4010
Installing Crossbars (if so 1. Manually remove all 8 protective caps
equipped) from the roof rack rails. See Fig. 1.

NOTE:
WARNING
Please stow these protective covers in
∙ It is recommended that you have the the glove box.
roof rack crossbars installed by a
NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
∙ Removal and re-installation of cross-
Covers should be re-installed if cross-
bars requires purchase of new M6
bar is removed.
bolts (T99R1 5RL0A-S1) or the re-
application of thread-locking adhe-
sive such as LOCTITE® , 242® , or
equivalent.

Instruments and controls 2-57


LIC4011 LIC4012 LIC4013
2. Identify the FRONT (A) & REAR (B) cross- 3. Identify markings on bottom side of 4. Position FRONT crossbar onto left and
bar assembly in the kit. crossbar end supports. right roof rack rail; and adjust right support
in and out until it fits securely into position.
NOTE: NOTE:
See Fig. 4.
REAR Crossbar is shorter in length com- ∙ FL is FRONT Crossbar Driver Side.
pared to the FRONT Crossbar
∙ FR is FRONT Crossbar Passenger Side
∙ RL is REAR Crossbar Driver Side.
∙ RR is REAR Crossbar Passenger Side.
When assembled, the Arrow on the bot-
tom side of the crossbar end support
always points towards the front of the
vehicle.

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CAUTION
∙ Please locate max load label on cross-
bar end support.
∙ Do not load more that 100 lbs. (45kg).
∙ Be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR Front and Rear). The
GVWR and GAWR are located on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label.
For more information regarding
GVWR and GAWR, refer to the “Techni-
LIC4014 LIC4015
cal and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
5. Make sure that the FRONT crossbar is in 6. Tighten all 4 bolts to 8–9 N-m torque
proper position with respect to the roof using a T–30 TORX® torque wrench. ∙ Always evenly distribute the luggage
rack rail attachment positions, and loosely and appropriate crossbar attachment
install all 4 bolts on FRONT crossbar using NOTE: on the crossbar.
the T–30 TORX® screwdriver provided.
a. Start with driver side front bolt.
See Fig. 5.
b. T–30 TORX® torque wrench is not pro-
NOTE: vided with kit.
Start with driver side front bolt. Bolts 7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the REAR
should not be fully tightened, only par- crossbar installation.
tially tightened.
8. After installation, gently wiggle the cross-
bars to check for any loose fit. If loose fit is
noticed, please uninstall and repeat the
steps 4 through 7.

Instruments and controls 2-59


WINDOWS

POWER WINDOWS Driver’s side power window


switch
WARNING
The driver’s side control panel is equipped
∙ Make sure that all passengers have with switches to open or close all of the
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle windows.
while it is in motion and before closing
the windows. Use the window lock To open a window, push the switch to the
switch to prevent unexpected use of detent and continue to hold down until the
the power windows. desired window position is reached. To
close a window, pull the switch to the de-
∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death tent and continue to hold up until the de-
through unintended operation of the sired window position is reached.
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not leave LIC3238
children, people who require the as- 1. Window lock button
sistance of others or pets unattended 2. Power door lock switch
in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem- 3. Front passenger side automatic
perature inside a closed vehicle on a
switch
warm day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk of 4. Right rear passenger side switch
injury or death to people and pets. 5. Left rear passenger side switch
6. Driver’s side automatic switch
The power windows operate when the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ON position or
for a period of time after the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position. If the driver’s
or passenger’s door is opened during this
period of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.

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LIC3588 LIC2663 LIC0410
Front passenger’s power window Rear power window switch Automatic operation
switch The rear power window switches open or To fully open a window equipped with au-
The passenger’s window switch operates close only the corresponding windows. To tomatic operation, press the window
only the corresponding passenger’s win- open the window, push the switch and hold switch down to the second detent and re-
dow. To open the window partially, push the it down 䊊1 . To close the window, pull the
lease it; it need not be held. The window
switch down 䊊 1 lightly until the desired switch up 䊊2 .
automatically opens all the way. To stop
window position is reached. To close the Locking passengers’ windows the window, lift the switch up while the win-
window partially, pull the switch up 䊊
2 until dow is opening.
the desired window position is reached. When the window lock switch is depressed,
only the driver’s side window can be If so equipped, it may be possible to fully
opened or closed. Push it again to cancel close a window equipped with automatic
the window lock function. operation, pull the switch up to the second
detent and release it; it need not be held. To
stop the window, press the switch down
while the window is closing.
Instruments and controls 2-61
Auto-reverse function When power window switch does If the power window function does not op-
not operate erate properly after performing the above
The auto-reverse function can be acti- procedure have the system checked and
vated when a window is closed by auto- If the power window automatic function repaired. It is recommended that you visit a
matic operation. (closing only) does not operate properly, NISSAN dealer for this service.
perform the following procedure to initial-
Depending on the environment or driv-
ize the power window system:
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or 1. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-
load similar to something being caught sition.
in the window occurs. 2. Open the window more than halfway
by operating the power window switch.
WARNING
3. Pull the power window switch and hold
There are some small distances imme- it to close the window, and then hold
diately before the closed position which the switch more than 3 seconds after
cannot be detected. Make sure that all the window is closed.
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the 4. Release the power window switch. Op-
window. erate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, re- complete. The power window auto-
placed, or jump started, the power window matically opens or closes depending
auto-reverse function may not operate on if the automatic down or up func-
properly. Have the power window auto- tion is selected.
reverse system re-initialized. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for 5. Perform steps 2 through 4 above for
this service. other windows.

If the control unit detects something


caught in a window equipped with auto-
matic operation as it is closing, the window
will be immediately lowered.
2-62 Instruments and controls
INTERIOR LIGHTS

∙ The doors are unlocked by the key or CAUTION


the power door lock switch while all
doors are closed and the ignition switch Do not use for extended periods of time
is placed in the OFF position. with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
∙ The driver’s door is opened and then
closed while the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
∙ The key is removed from the ignition
switch while all doors are closed.
The light will turn off while the timer is acti-
vated when:
∙ The driver’s door is locked by the key, or
LIC3985
the power door lock switch.
The interior light has a three-position
switch and operates regardless of ignition ∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON
switch position. position.

When the switch is in the ON position 䊊 3 , When the switch is in the OFF position 䊊 1 ,
the interior lights illuminate, regardless of the interior lights do not illuminate, regard-
door position. The lights will go off after a less of door position.
period of time unless the ignition switch is The lights will turn off automatically after a
placed in the ON position. period of time while doors are open to pre-
When the switch is in the 䊊 2 position, the vent the battery from becoming dis-
interior lights will stay on for a period of charged.
time when:

Instruments and controls 2-63


The personal light will stay on for about
15 seconds when:
∙ The doors are unlocked while the igni-
tion switch is placed in the OFF position
and all doors are closed.
∙ The driver’s door is opened and then
closed while the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position.
∙ The ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while all doors are closed.
The personal light will turn off while the
15 second timer is activated when:
LIC3988 SIC2063A
∙ The driver’s door is locked by the key
MAP LIGHTS Center personal light fob, a key or the lock-unlock switch.
PERSONAL LIGHT
To turn the map lights on, push the switch ∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON
to the 䊊1 position. To turn them off, push The personal light has a three-position position.
the switch to the 䊊 switch and operates regardless of ignition
When the switch is in the OFF position 䊊
2 position.
3 ,
switch position.
the light does not illuminate, regardless of
CAUTION When the switch is in the ON position 䊊 1 , door position.
Do not use for extended periods of time the light illuminates, regardless of door po-
with the engine stopped. This could re- sition.
When the switch is in the DOOR position 䊊
sult in a discharged battery. 2 ,
the light illuminates by opening a door.

2-64 Instruments and controls


Some vehicles are equipped with a battery LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
saver feature that will automatically turn
off the interior lights after approximately The light illuminates when the rear hatch is
10 minutes if: opened. When the rear hatch is closed, the
light goes off. For additional information,
∙ doors are open, or refer to “Exterior and interior lights” in the
∙ the interior light switch is in the ON po- “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
sition.

NOTE:
If the interior lights are turned off auto-
matically by the battery saver feature,
the ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position before the interior lights will
illuminate again.
For information regarding the interior light
bulb replacement, refer to “Exterior and in-
terior lights” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.

CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.

Instruments and controls 2-65


MEMO

2-66 Instruments and controls


3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Extending engine run time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19


NISSAN Intelligent Key® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Canceling a Remote Engine Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Locking with inside lock knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Opening the liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Locking with power door lock switch . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Closing the liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Automatic door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Secondary liftgate unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Fuel-filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Opener operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Operating range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Fuel-filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Door locks/unlocks precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Warning signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Card holder (driver’s side only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Remote Engine Start operating range . . . . . . . 3-18 Manual anti-glare rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Remote starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
KEYS

A key number plate is supplied with your


keys. Record the key number and keep it in
a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the
vehicle. If you lose your keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
duplicates by using the key number.
NISSAN does not record key numbers so it
is very important to keep track of your key
number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, it can
be duplicated without knowing the key
LPD2487 LPD2797 number.
Type A (if so equipped) Type B (if so equipped)
1. Intelligent Keys (two sets) Never leave the keys in the vehicle. CAUTION
2. Mechanical key As many as four Intelligent Keys can be Listed below are conditions or occur-
3. Key number plate (one plate) registered and used with one vehicle. The rences which will damage the Intelli-
new keys must be registered by a NISSAN gent Key:
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® dealer prior to use with the Intelligent Key ∙ Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
System of your vehicle. Since the registra- contains electrical components, to
Your vehicle can only be driven with the tion process requires erasing all memory in
Intelligent Keys which are registered to come into contact with water or salt
the Intelligent Key components when reg- water. This could affect the system
your vehicle’s Intelligent Key System com- istering new keys, be sure to take all Intelli-
ponents. function.
gent Keys that you have to the NISSAN
dealer. ∙ Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
∙ Do not strike the Intelligent Key
sharply against another object.

3-2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


∙ Do not change or modify the Intelli- CAUTION
gent Key.
Always carry the mechanical key in-
∙ Wetting may damage the Intelligent stalled in the Intelligent Key slot.
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
dry. SYSTEM KEYS
∙ Do not place the Intelligent Key for an You can only drive your vehicle using the
extended period in a place where Intelligent Keys which are registered to the
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C). NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System com-
ponents in your vehicle.
∙ Do not attach the Intelligent Key with
a key holder that contains a magnet. The mechanical key can be used for all the
∙ Do not place the Intelligent Key near locks.
equipment that produces a magnetic SPA1951 Never leave the keys in the vehicle.
field, such as a TV, audio equipment Mechanical key
and personal computers. Additional or replacement keys:
The Intelligent Key contains the mechani- If you still have a key, the key number is not
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
cal key. necessary when you need extra NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may To remove the mechanical key, release the Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your ex-
prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelli- isting key can be duplicated without know-
lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.
gent Key to operate the vehicle. For infor- ing the key number. As many as four
mation regarding the erasing procedure, it To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob can be used with one vehicle. You should
dealer. returns to the lock position. bring all NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem keys that you have to the NISSAN
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock dealer for registration. This is because the
the driver’s door. registration process will erase the memory
of all key codes previously registered into
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. Af-
ter the registration process, these compo-
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-3
DOORS

nents will only recognize keys coded into When the doors are locked using one of the
∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System following methods, the doors cannot be through unintended operation of the
during registration. Any key that is not opened using the inside or outside door vehicle and/or its systems, including
given to the dealer at the time of registra- handles. The doors must be unlocked to entrapment in windows or inadver-
tion will no longer be able to start your open the doors. tent door lock activation, do not leave
vehicle.
children, people who require the as-
WARNING sistance of others or pets unattended
CAUTION in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
∙ Always have the doors locked while
Do not allow the immobilizer system driving. Along with the use of seat perature inside a closed vehicle on a
key, which contains an electrical tran- belts, this provides greater safety in warm day can quickly become high
sponder, to come into contact with wa- the event of an accident by helping to enough to cause a significant risk of
ter or salt water. This could affect sys- prevent persons from being thrown injury or death to people and pets.
tem function. from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
∙ Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.

3-4 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


LPD2129 LPD0461 LPD2092
Driver’s side Power (if so equipped) Inside lock
LOCKING WITH KEY LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
The power door lock system allows you to
To lock or unlock the vehicle, turn the key as lock or unlock all doors at the same time. To lock the door without the key, move the
shown. inside lock knob to the lock position 䊊 1 ,
Turning the key toward the front 䊊 of the
1
then close the door.
Manual vehicle locks all doors.
To unlock the door without the key, move
To lock a door, turn the key toward the front Turning the key one time toward the rear the inside lock knob to the unlock position
of the vehicle 䊊 1 . To unlock a door, turn the 䊊2 of the vehicle unlocks that door. From
䊊2 .
key toward the rear 䊊 2 . that position, returning the key to neutral
䊊3 (where the key can only be removed and
inserted) and turning it toward the rear
again within 5 seconds unlocks all doors
䊊4 .

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-5


Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver’s
or front passenger’s side) is moved to the
lock position with the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle while any door is open, a warning
chime will sound and all doors unlock au-
tomatically.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
∙ All doors lock automatically when the
vehicle speed reaches 15 mph
(24 km/h).
∙ All doors unlock automatically when the
LPD2093 transmission is placed in the P (Park) SPA2037
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR position or when the ignition switch is CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
LOCK SWITCH placed in the OFF position.
Child safety locks help prevent the rear
To lock all the doors without a key, push the NOTE: doors from being opened accidentally, es-
door lock switch (driver’s or front passen- pecially when small children are in the ve-
ger’s side) to the lock position 䊊 1 . When The automatic door unlock function can hicle.
locking the door this way, be certain not to be changed using “Vehicle Settings” of
the vehicle information display. For ad- The child safety lock levers are located on
leave the key inside the vehicle. the edge of the rear doors.
ditional information, refer to “Vehicle in-
To unlock all the doors without a key, push formation display” in the “Instruments When the lever is in the unlock position 䊊
2 ,
the door lock switch (driver’s or front pas- and controls” section of this manual. the door can be opened from the outside
senger’s side) to the unlock position 䊊2 .
or the inside.
When the lever is in the LOCK position 䊊
1 ,
the door can be opened only from the
outside.

3-6 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®

WARNING CAUTION In such cases, correct the operating condi-


tions before using the Intelligent Key func-
∙ Radio waves could adversely affect Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with tion or use the mechanical key.
electric medical equipment. Those you when operating the vehicle. Although the life of the battery varies de-
who use a pacemaker should contact pending on the operating conditions, the
the electric medical equipment The Intelligent Key is capable of receiving
and transmitting radio waves. The Intelli- battery’s life is approximately two years. If
manufacturer for the possible influ- the battery is discharged, replace it with a
ences before use. gent Key system transmits weak radio
waves from various distances. Environ- new one.
∙ The Intelligent Key transmits radio mental conditions may interfere with the When the Intelligent Key battery is low, a
waves when the buttons are pressed. yellow indicator illuminates with the mes-
operation of the Intelligent Key system un-
The FAA advises the radio waves may sage “Key Battery Low” in the vehicle infor-
der the following operating conditions:
affect aircraft navigation and com- mation display. For additional information,
munication systems. Do not operate ∙ When operating near a location where refer to “Vehicle information display warn-
the Intelligent Key while on an air- strong radio waves are transmitted, ings and indicators” in the “Instruments
plane. Make sure the buttons are not such as a TV tower, power station and and controls” section of this manual.
operated unintentionally when the broadcasting station.
unit is stored for a flight. Since the Intelligent Key is capable of re-
∙ When in possession of wireless equip- ceiving radio waves, if the key is left near
∙ Never leave the Intelligent Key in the ment, such as a cellular telephone, equipment which transmits strong radio
vehicle when you leave the vehicle. waves, such as signals from a TV and per-
transceiver, or a CB radio.
sonal computer, the battery life may be-
The Intelligent Key system can operate all ∙ When the Intelligent Key is in contact come shorter.
the door and liftgate locks using the re- with or covered by metallic materials.
mote control function or pushing the re- For additional information, refer to “Battery
quest switch (if so equipped) on the vehicle ∙ When any type of radio wave remote replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
control is used nearby. of this manual.
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or ∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed near As many as four Intelligent Keys can be
conditions may affect the Intelligent Key an electric appliance such as a personal registered and used with one vehicle. For
system operation. computer. information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, it is recom-
Be sure to read the following before using ∙ When the vehicle is parked near a park- mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
the Intelligent Key system. ing meter.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-7
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key operating range becomes narrower,
and the Intelligent Key may not function
properly.
The operating range is within 31.5 in (80 cm)
from each request switch (if so equipped)
䊊1 .

If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door


glass, handle or rear bumper, the request
switches (if so equipped) may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the oper-
ating range, it is possible for anyone, even LPD2554
someone who does not carry the Intelli- DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
gent Key, to push the request switch (if so PRECAUTION
equipped) to lock/unlock the doors.
∙ Do not push the door handle request
switch (if so equipped) with the Intelli-
gent Key held in your hand as illustrated.
The close distance to the door handle
LPD2073
will cause the Intelligent Key system to
have difficulty recognizing that the In-
OPERATING RANGE telligent Key is outside the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key functions can only be ∙ After locking with the door handle re-
used when the Intelligent Key is within the quest switch (if so equipped), verify the
specified operating range from the request doors are securely locked by testing
switch (if so equipped) 䊊
1 . them.

3-8 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


∙ To prevent the Intelligent Key from be-
ing left inside the vehicle, make sure you
carry the Intelligent Key with you and
then lock the doors.
∙ Do not pull the door handle before
pushing the door handle request
switch (if so equipped). The door will be
unlocked but will not open. Release the
door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.

LPD2445 LPD2798
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® Locking doors
OPERATION 1. Place the ignition switch to the LOCK
You can lock or unlock the doors without position.
taking the key out of your pocket or bag.
2. Close all doors and the liftgate.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock the doors by push- 3. Push any door handle request switch (if
ing the door handle request switch (if so so equipped) 䊊 1 or the liftgate request

equipped) or liftgate request switch (if so switch (if so equipped) 䊊 2 while carry-
equipped) within the range of operation. ing the Intelligent Key with you.
4. All doors and the liftgate will lock.
5. The hazard warning lights flash twice
and the outside chime sounds twice.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-9


CAUTION
∙ After locking the doors using the re-
quest switch (if so equipped), make
sure that the doors have been se-
curely locked by operating the door
handles or the liftgate opener switch.
∙ When locking the doors using the re-
quest switch (if so equipped), make
sure to have the Intelligent Key in your
possession before operating the re-
quest switch (if so equipped) to pre-
vent the Intelligent Key from being
left in the vehicle.
LPD2816 LPD2446
∙ The request switch (if so equipped) is
NOTE: ∙ Doors do not lock with the door operational only when the Intelligent
handle request switch (if so Key has been detected by the Intelli-
∙ Doors are locked by the door handle
equipped) or the liftgate request gent Key system.
request switch (if so equipped) or lift-
switch (if so equipped) with the Intel-
gate request switch (if so equipped) Lockout protection
ligent Key inside the vehicle and a
while the vehicle is any power posi-
chime sounds to warn you. However, To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
tion and Intelligent Key is in the oper-
when an Intelligent Key is inside the accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
ating range of the vehicle. For addi-
vehicle, doors can be locked with an- protection is equipped with the Intelligent
tional information, refer to
other Intelligent Key. Key system.
“Operating range” in this section.
When any door is open, the doors are
locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put
inside the vehicle and all the doors are
closed, a chime will sound and the lock will
automatically unlock.

3-10 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is op-
erating the request switch (if so
equipped) to lock the door. Put the Intel-
ligent Key in a purse, pocket or your
other hand.

CAUTION
The lockout protection may not func-
tion under the following conditions:
∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
LPD2798 LPD2816
∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin. Unlocking doors 2. Push the door handle request switch (if
so equipped) 䊊 1 or the liftgate request
∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed in- 1. Carry the Intelligent Key. switch (if so equipped) 䊊 2 .
side the door pockets.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once
∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed in- and the outside chime sounds once.
side or near metallic materials.
4. Push the door handle request switch (if
so equipped) 䊊 1 again within 30 sec-
onds to unlock all doors and the lift-
gate.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-11


NOTE: The interior light can be turned off without
waiting by performing one of the following
Request switches (if so equipped) for all
operations.
doors can be deactivated when the Intel-
ligent Key Door Lock setting is switched ∙ Placing the ignition switch to the ON
to OFF in “Vehicle Settings” of the vehicle position.
information display. For additional infor-
∙ Locking the doors with the Intelligent
mation, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
Key.
play” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual. ∙ Switching the room light switch to the
OFF position.
If a door handle is pulled while unlocking
the doors, that door may not be unlocked. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
Returning the door handle to its original KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
position will unlock the door. If the door
LPD2446 The remote keyless entry function can op-
does not unlock after returning the door
NOTE: handle, push the door handle request erate all door locks using the remote key-
less function of the Intelligent Key. The re-
If “Selective Unlock” is turned off in Ve- switch (if so equipped) to unlock the door.
mote keyless function can operate at a
hicle Settings of the vehicle information All doors and the liftgate will be locked au- distance of 33 ft (10 m) away from the ve-
display, all doors will unlock upon the hicle. The operating distance depends
tomatically unless one of the following op-
first push of the door handle request upon the conditions around the vehicle.
erations is performed within 30 seconds
switch (if so equipped). For additional in-
formation, refer to "Vehicle information after pushing the request switch (if so The remote keyless entry function will not
display" in the "Instruments and con- equipped). function under the following conditions:
trols" section of this manual. ∙ Opening any doors or the liftgate. ∙ When the Intelligent Key is not within the
∙ Engaging the ignition switch from the operational range.
locked position. ∙ When the doors or the liftgate are open
or not closed securely.
The interior light illuminates for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the ∙ When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
room light switch is in the DOOR position. charged.
3-12 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intel- After locking the doors using the Intel-
ligent Key, be sure not to leave the key in ligent Key, be sure that the doors have
the vehicle. been securely locked by operating the
door handles.

LPD2799
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position.
2. Close all doors and the liftgate.
3. Press the button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
4. The hazard warning lights flash twice
and the vehicle chimes twice.
5. All doors and the liftgate will be locked.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-13


NOTE:
If “Selective Unlock” is turned off in Ve-
hicle Settings of the vehicle information
display, all doors will unlock upon the
first press of the key fob. For addi-
tional information, refer to "Vehicle in-
formation display" in the "Instruments
and controls" section of this manual.
All doors and the liftgate will be locked au-
tomatically unless one of the following op-
erations is performed within 30 seconds
after pressing the button.
∙ Opening any doors or the liftgate.
LPD2800 WPD0374
∙ Engaging the ignition switch from the
Unlocking doors lock position. Using the panic alarm
1. Press the button on the Intelligent The interior light illuminates for a period of If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
Key. time when a door is unlocked and the ened, you may activate the panic alarm to
room light switch is in the DOOR position. call attention by pressing and holding
2. The hazard warning lights flash once.
The light can be turned off without waiting by the button on the Intelligent Key for
3. Press the button again within performing one of the following operations. longer than 1 second.
30 seconds to unlock all doors and the ∙ Placing the ignition switch in the ON po- The panic alarm and hi beams will stay on
liftgate. sition. for a period of time.
∙ Locking the doors with the remote con- The panic alarm stops when:
trol. ∙ It has run for a period of time, or
∙ Switching the room light switch in the ∙ Any button is pressed on the Intelligent
OFF position.
Key.

3-14 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


∙ The request switch (if so equipped) has your own identification purposes. If the
been pushed and the Intelligent Key is in light does not blink, your battery may be
range of the door handle. too weak to communicate to the vehicle. If
this occurs, the battery may need to be
replaced. For additional information re-
garding the replacement of a battery, refer
to “Battery replacement” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key or to help prevent the
vehicle from being stolen, a chime or
LPD2836 buzzer sounds from inside and outside the
Intelligent Key button operation vehicle and a warning is displayed in the
instrument panel.
light
When a chime or beep sounds or a warning
The light blinks only when you push any is displayed, be sure to check the vehicle
button on the Intelligent Key. The light illu- and the Intelligent Key.
mination only signifies that the key fob has
transmitted a signal. You may look and/or For additional information, refer to
listen to verify that the vehicle has per- “Troubleshooting guide” in this section and
formed the intended operation. The num- “Vehicle information display” in the “Instru-
ber of blinks identifies each registered key ments and controls” section of this manual.
(i.e. 1 blink = 1st key,...,4 blinks = 4th key) for

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-15


TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that
are programmed for the vehicle. If another
Intelligent Key is in range or inside the ve-
hicle, the vehicle system may respond dif-
ferently than expected.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
The Shift to Park warning appears on The shift lever is not in the P (Park) po- Move the shift lever to the P (Park)
When pushing the ignition switch to
the display and the inside warning sition with the parking brake fully position.
stop the engine
chime sounds continuously. applied.
When pushing the button on The outside chime sounds for approxi- The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
the Intelligent Key or the door handle mately a few seconds. with you.
request switch (if so equipped) to lock A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
the door
The Door Open warning appears on The ignition switch is in the ON Place the ignition switch in the OFF
When opening the driver’s door to get
the display and the inside warning position. position.
out of the vehicle
chime sounds continuously.
The No Key Detected warning appears The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON Place the ignition switch in the OFF
on the display, the outside chime position. position.
sounds three times and the inside
warning chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
When closing the doors
The Shift to Park warning appears on The ignition switch is in the ACC posi- Move the shift lever to the P (Park) po-
the display and the outside chime tion and the shift lever is not in the P sition and place the ignition switch in
sounds continuously. (Park) position. the OFF position.
The outside chime sounds for approxi- The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock. with you.

3-16 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
The Key Battery Low warning appears The battery charge is low. Replace the battery with a new one.
on the display. For additional information, refer to
“Battery replacement” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
The No Key Detected warning appears The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch to on the display, the outside chime
start the engine sounds three times and the inside
warning chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
The I-Key System Error: See Owner’s It warns of a malfunction with the In- It is recommended that you visit a
Manual warning appears in the vehicle telligent Key system. NISSAN dealer.
information display.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17


REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)

∙ Vehicles with an automatic climate REMOTE ENGINE START


control system (if so equipped) will de- OPERATING RANGE
fault to either heating or cooling mode.
For additional information, refer to “Re-
mote Engine Start with Intelligent Cli-
WARNING
mate Control” in the “Monitor, climate, To help avoid risk of injury or death
audio, phone and voice recognition sys- through unintended operation of the
tems” section of this manual. vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadvertent
Laws in some local communities may re-
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
strict the use of remote starters. For ex-
dren, people who require the assistance
ample, some laws require a person using
of others or pets unattended in your ve-
Remote Engine Start to have the vehicle in
hicle. Additionally, the temperature in-
view. Check local regulations for any re-
side a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quirements.
LPD2860 quickly become high enough to cause a
The button will be on the NISSAN In- Other conditions may affect the function of significant risk of injury or death to
telligent Key® if the vehicle has Remote En- the Remote Engine Start feature. For addi- people and pets.
gine Start. This feature allows the engine to tional information, refer to “Conditions the
start from outside the vehicle. Remote Engine Start will not work” in this CAUTION
section.
The following features may be affected When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
when the Remote Engine Start feature is Other conditions can affect the perfor- charged or other strong radio wave
used: mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter. sources are present near the operating
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN location, the Intelligent Key operating
∙ Vehicles with a manual climate control Intelligent Key®” in this section. range becomes narrower, and the Intel-
system (if so equipped) will default to ligent Key may not function properly.
the last used heating or cooling mode.
The Remote Engine Start function can only
be used when the Intelligent Key is within
the specified operating range from the ve-
hicle.

3-18 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


The Remote Engine Start operating range ∙ The engine will continue to run for ∙ Extending engine run time will bring you
is approximately 197 ft (60 m) from the ve- 10 minutes. Repeat the steps to extend to the two Remote Engine Start limit.
hicle. the time for an additional 10 minutes.
A maximum of two Remote Engine Starts,
For additional information, refer to “Ex-
REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE or a single Remote Engine Start with an
tending engine run time” in this section.
extension, are allowed between ignition
To use the Remote Engine Start feature Press and hold the brake pedal while cycles. The ignition switch must be cycled
perform the following: switching the ignition to the ON position to the ON position and then back to the
before driving. For additional information, OFF position before the Remote Engine
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle. refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting Start procedure can be used again.
2. Press the button to lock all and driving” section of this manual.
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
doors. EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME START
3. Within 5 seconds press and hold The Remote Engine Start feature can be To cancel a Remote Engine Start, perform
the button until the turn signal extended one time by performing the one of the following:
lights flash and the tail lamps turn on. If steps listed in “Remote starting the vehicle”
the vehicle is not within view press and in this section. Run time will be calculated ∙ Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle
hold the button for at least 2 sec- as follows: and press until the parking lights
onds. turn off.
∙ The first 10 minute run time will start
The following events will occur when the when the Remote Engine Start function ∙ Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
engine starts: is performed. ∙ Cycle the ignition switch on and then
∙ The parking lights will turn on and re- ∙ The second 10 minutes will start imme- off.
main on as long as the engine is run- diately when the Remote Engine Start ∙ The extended engine run time has ex-
ning. function is performed again. For ex- pired.
ample, if the engine has been running
∙ The doors will be locked and the climate for 5 minutes, and 10 minutes are ∙ The first 10 minute timer has expired.
control system may come on. added, the engine will run for a total of
15 minutes.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-19


∙ Opening the engine hood. ∙ The button is not pressed and The Remote Engine Start may display a
held for at least 2 seconds. warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
∙ Shifting the vehicle out of P (Park).
tion display. For additional information, re-
∙ The alarm sounds due to illegal entry ∙ The button is not pressed and fer to “Vehicle information display” in the
into the vehicle. held within 5 seconds of pressing the “Instruments and controls” section of this
lock button. manual.
∙ Pushing the ignition switch without the
Intelligent Key in the vehicle. ∙ The brake is pressed.
∙ Not pressing the brake pedal while ∙ The doors are not closed and locked.
pressing the ignition switch with the In-
telligent Key in the vehicle. ∙ The liftgate is open.

CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE ∙ The I–Key Indicator Light remains solid
is in the vehicle information display.
START WILL NOT WORK
∙ The alarm sounds due to illegal entry
The Remote Engine Start will not operate if
into the vehicle.
any of the following conditions are present:
∙ Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single
∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. Remote Engine Start with an extension,
have already been used.
∙ The hood is not securely closed.
∙ The vehicle is not in P (Park).
∙ The hazard indicator lights are on.
∙ There is a detected registered key al-
∙ The engine is still running. The engine ready inside of the vehicle.
must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from ∙ The Remote Engine Start function has
running to off. This is not applicable been switched to the OFF position in
when extending engine run time. Vehicle Settings of the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information,
refer to “Vehicle information display” in
the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
3-20 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
HOOD LIFTGATE

WARNING
∙ Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
∙ Do not drive with the liftgate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. For
additional information, refer to “Ex-
haust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
∙ Do not leave children or adults who
LPD2494
would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle 䊊A the hood slowly and drop the hood Pets should also not be left alone.
located below the driver side instru- from the height of 8 to 12 in (20 to They could accidently injure them-
ment panel. The hood will spring up 30 cm). This allows proper engage- selves or others through inadvertent
slightly. ment of the hood latch. operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
2. Push the lever 䊊 B at the front of the
WARNING
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
hood to the side as illustrated with your
enough to cause severe or possibly
fingertips and raise the hood 䊊 C . ∙ Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. fatal injuries to people or animals.
3. Remove the support rod and insert it Failure to do so could cause the hood ∙ Always be sure that hands and feet
into the slot 䊊
D. to fly open and result in an accident. are clear of the door frame to avoid
4. When closing the hood, reset the sup- ∙ If you see steam or smoke coming injury while closing the liftgate.
port rod to its original position. from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
5. When closing the hood, return the sup-
port rod to its original position, lower
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-21
∙ Do not close the liftgate while holding
CAUTION
the gas stays or hang anything on
∙ Before opening the liftgate, be sure to them. Doing so may lead to hands or
clear away snow, ice or dust that may arms becoming trapped in the liftgate
be stuck to the liftgate. If the liftgate and could result in an injury.
is opened while materials are still
stuck to it, it may suddenly close
again due to the weight of these
materials.
∙ Always be sure to fully open the lift-
gate. If it is not fully opened, it may
suddenly shut.
∙ Be especially careful when opening
the liftgate in strong wind. The door LPD2475
could be caught by a gust of wind and
may close suddenly. ∙ The liftgate gas stays 䊊
A are installed in
order to support the weight of the lift-
gate. In order to prevent the gas stays
being damaged or not operating prop-
erly, be sure to observe the following
points.
– Do not insert hands or cords into the
gas stays 䊊A or apply any force to
them laterally.
– Do not attach any adhesive foreign
materials such as pieces of plastic or
stickers to the rod 䊊
B portion.

3-22 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


∙ With the Intelligent Key in range, push
the liftgate request switch (if so
equipped) and pull up on the liftgate.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
WARNING
∙ Do not shut the liftgate with one hand
and the other hand remaining on the
liftgate or vehicle body. Doing so may
lead to your hand becoming trapped
and could result in an injury.
∙ When closing the liftgate, do not place
your hands near the edge of the lift-
LPD2476 LPD2604
gate. Always be sure to close the lift-
OPENING THE LIFTGATE gate from the outside. SECONDARY LIFTGATE UNLOCK
To open the liftgate use the following op- ∙ After closing the liftgate, be sure to Follow the following steps to unlock the
erations: check that it has been closed securely. liftgate when the battery is discharged.
If the liftgate opens while the vehicle
∙ Release the mechanical key from the is being driven this could result in a NOTE:
Intelligent Key and insert the key into serious accident.
the key cylinder on the liftgate (if so It is recommended that you visit a
equipped) to unlock. Then push the lift- To close the liftgate, pull down until it se- NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for
curely locks. inspection.
gate opener switch and pull up on the
liftgate. Unlocking the liftgate:
∙ Push the button on the Intelligent
Key. Then push the liftgate opener
switch and pull up on the liftgate.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-23


FUEL-FILLER DOOR

LPD2478 LPD2479 LPD2460


1. Move the cover 䊊 A by using a screw- 2. Then move the inside lever 䊊 B by using OPENER OPERATION
driver or a similar tool available on a screwdriver or similar tool available
hand. on hand. The liftgate will open. The fuel-filler door release is located below
the instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler
door, pull the release. To lock, close the fuel-
filler door securely.

3-24 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


FUEL-FILLER CAP ∙ Do not fill a portable fuel container in
NOTE:
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity Changing ignition switch status during
WARNING can cause an explosion of flammable the refueling process may cause a delay
∙ Gasoline is extremely flammable and liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or in fuel gauge response.
highly explosive under certain condi- trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
tions. You could be burned or seri- injury or death when filling portable
ously injured if it is misused or mis- fuel containers:
handled. Always stop the engine and – Always place the container on the
do not smoke or allow open flames or ground when filling.
sparks near the vehicle when
refueling. – Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
∙ Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off – Keep the pump nozzle in contact
automatically. Continued refueling with the container while you are
may cause fuel overflow, resulting in filling it.
fuel spray and possibly a fire. – Use only approved portable fuel
∙ Use only an original equipment type containers for flammable liquid.
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for CAUTION
proper operation of the fuel system ∙ Do not use a fuel containing more
and emission control system. An in- than 15% ethanol in your vehicle. For
correct cap can result in a serious mal- additional information, refer to “Fuel
function and possible injury. It could recommendation” in the “Technical
also cause the Malfunction Indicator and consumer information” section of
Light (MIL) to come on. this manual.
∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle body ∙ If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
to attempt to start your vehicle. flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-25


STEERING WHEEL

WARNING
∙ Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
∙ Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and com-
fort. The driver’s air bag inflates with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
LCE2260 fatal injuries from the air bag if you LPD2448
To remove the fuel-filler cap: are up against it when it inflates. Al- MANUAL OPERATION
ways sit back against the seatback
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclock- and as far away as practical from the Tilt and telescopic operation
wise to remove. steering wheel. Always use the seat
Pull the lock lever 䊊
1 down:
2. Loop the tether strap around the hook belts.
䊊1 while refueling. ∙ Adjust the steering wheel up or down in
direction 䊊
2 to the desired position.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
∙ Adjust the steering wheel forward or
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the backward in direction 䊊
3 to the desired
fuel-filler tube. position.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a Push the lock lever 䊊1 up firmly to lock the
single click is heard. steering wheel in place.

3-26 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


SUN VISORS

3. Slide the sun visor extension 䊊


3 in or
out as needed.

CAUTION
∙ Do not store the sun visor before re-
turning the extension to its original
position.
∙ Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcibly downward.

LPD2820
VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun
visor down and flip open the mirror cover.

WPD0435
1. To block glare from the front, swing
down the sun visor 䊊
1 .

2. To block glare from the side, remove


the sun visor from the center mount
and swing the visor to the side 䊊
2 .

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-27


MIRRORS

LPD2471 WPD0126 LPD2452


CARD HOLDER (driver’s side only) MANUAL ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW OUTSIDE MIRRORS
To access the card holder, pull the sun visor MIRROR To operate the outside mirror remote con-
down and slide card in the card holder 䊊 A . The night position 䊊
1 reduces glare from trol move the small switch 䊊 1 to select the
Do not view information while operating the headlights of vehicles behind you at right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the
the vehicle. night. desired position using the large switch 䊊 2 .
Move the small switch to the center (neu-
Use the day position 䊊
2 when driving in
tral) position to prevent accidentally mov-
daylight hours. ing the mirror.

WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rearview
clarity.

3-28 Pre-driving checks and adjustments


WARNING
∙ Do not adjust the mirrors while driv-
ing. You could lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
∙ Objects viewed in the outside mirror
on the passenger side are closer than
they appear. Be careful when moving
to the right. Using only this mirror
could cause an accident. Use the in-
side mirror or glance over your shoul-
der to properly judge distances to
other objects.

LPD0259
Foldable outside mirrors
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to
fold it.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
The electric control type outside mirrors
can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice
for improved visibility. Push the rear win-
dow defroster switch to activate the heat-
ing function. Push the switch again to de-
activate, or the heating function will
automatically turn off after approximately
15 minutes.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-29


4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems

NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual How to park with predicted course


(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 How to switch the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
How to use the touch-screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Adjusting the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
How to use the MENU button . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Intelligent Around View Monitor system
(brightness control) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
How to use the VOL (volume) knob / System maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Moving Object Detection (MOD)
PUSH (power) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Selecting menu from launch bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 MOD system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Turning MOD on and off (if so equipped) . . . . . 4-28
RearView Monitor system operation . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 MOD system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
How to read the displayed lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 System maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Difference between predicted and Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
actual distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Heater and air conditioner (manual)
Adjusting the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
RearView Monitor system limitations . . . . . . . . 4-13 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
System maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Intelligent Around View Monitor Air conditioner operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Air flow charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Intelligent Around View Monitor system Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Difference between predicted and Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
actual distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Operating tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66
Servicing air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67
Audio system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System . . . . . . . . . 4-67
Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69
FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Using the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
FM/AM radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Connecting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection Voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Phone display screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
iPod®* player operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
Bluetooth® streaming audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-58
Steering wheel switch for audio control. . . . . . 4-62 Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
USB/iPod® charging ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63 During a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63 Ending a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78
Siri® Eyes Free (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64 Text messaging (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64 Bluetooth® connections screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
Operating Siri® Eyes Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64 Phone and text message settings . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82
NISSANCONNECT® OWNER’S
MANUAL (if so equipped)

Refer to the NissanConnect® Owner’s


∙ Do not use this system if you notice
Manual that includes the following infor- any abnormality, such as a frozen
mation. screen or lack of sound. Continued
∙ Audio system use of the system may result in acci-
dent, fire or electric shock.
∙ Apple CarPlayTM
∙ In case you notice any foreign object
∙ Android AutoTM in the system hardware, spill liquid on
it, or notice smoke or smell coming
∙ Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone system
from it, stop using the system imme-
∙ Viewing information diately. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
∙ Other settings shock. It is recommended that you
∙ Voice Recognition (if so equipped) visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.

∙ General system information

WARNING
∙ Positioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls and display con-
trols should not be done while driving
in order that full attention may be
given to the driving operation.
∙ Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in acci-
dents, fire, or electrical shock.

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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS

8. button*
* For additional information, refer to
“Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System” in
this section regarding the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System control button.
When you use this system, make sure the
engine is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running for a long time, it will discharge
the battery, and the engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
“Example” — Words marked in quotes refer
to a key shown only on the display. These
keys can be selected by touching the
screen.

LHA4703
1. MENU button 5. TUNE•SCROLL knob / PUSH SOUND
button
2. Display screen
6. VOL (volume) knob / PUSH
3. DISP button
(power) button
4. BACK button
7. (brightness control) button

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HOW TO USE THE TOUCH-SCREEN To help ensure safe driving, some functions
cannot be operated while driving.
CAUTION The on-screen functions that are not avail-
∙ The glass display screen may break if able while driving will be “grayed out” or
it is hit with a hard or sharp object. If muted.
the glass screen breaks, do not touch
it. Doing so could result in an injury. WARNING
∙ To clean the display, never use a rough ∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any driving.
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
∙ Avoid using vehicle features that
chemical cleaning agent. They will
could distract you. If distracted, you
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
could lose control of your vehicle and
∙ Do not splash any liquid such as water cause an accident.
LHA4700
or car fragrance on the display. Con-
tact with liquid will cause the system
to malfunction.

Touch-screen operation
Menu Item Result
Selecting the item Touch an item to select. To select the “Phone” key, touch the “Phone” key on the screen. Touch the “ ” key to
return to the previous screen.
Adjusting the item Touch the “+” key or the “⫺” key to adjust the settings of an item. Touch the up arrow to scroll up the page one
item at a time. Touch the down arrow to scroll down the page one item at a time.
Inputting characters Touch the number key. There are some options available when inputting characters.
123 Touch to manually enter numbers.
OK Completes the character input.

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Touch-screen maintenance
If you clean the display screen, use a dry,
soft cloth. If additional cleaning is neces-
sary, use a small amount of neutral deter-
gent with a soft cloth. Never spray the
screen with water or detergent. Dampen
the cloth first and then wipe the screen.

LHA4706 LHA4700
HOW TO USE THE MENU
BUTTON
To select and/or adjust several functions,
features and modes that are available for
your vehicle:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Touch the “Settings” key.
3. Touch the desired item.

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Menu item Result
Settings Touch to change the following settings.
Connections Touch this key to select either Bluetooth® phone, Bluetooth® audio or USB audio options. For additional
information, refer to “USB connections screen” and “Bluetooth® connections screen” in this section.
Phone For additional information, refer to “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System” in this section.
Sound For additional information, refer to “Audio system” in this section.
Volume & Beeps For additional information, refer to “Volume & beeps” in this section.
Clock Touch this key to adjust clock settings.
On-screen Clock Touch to toggle ON or OFF the clock display on the upper right corner of the display screen.
Clock Format Touch to set the clock to 12–hour or 24–hour format.
Daylight Savings Time Touch to adjust the daylight savings time to on or off.
Set Clock Manually Touch to adjust the clock manually; then touch to change between AM and PM, the hour and the
minutes.
System Voice For additional information, refer to “Settings” in this section.
Camera Touch this key to change the camera settings.
Others Touch this key to select and/or adjust various functions of this system. A screen with additional options
will appear.
Display Touch this key to toggle the display off or to adjust the appearance of the display. For additional
information, refer to “Adjusting the screen” in this section.
Language Touch this key to change the language on the display.
OSS Licenses Touch this key to display software licensing information.
Return All Settings To Default Touch this key to return all settings to default and to clear the memory.

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(brightness control) BUTTON The following menu items are available on
the Launch Bar:
To change the display brightness, press ∙ AM
the button. Pressing the button again
will change the display to the day or the ∙ FM
night display. ∙ USB/iPod
Press and hold the button for more
∙ Bluetooth
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Press
and hold the button again to turn the dis- ∙ AUX
play on.
∙ Settings
HOW TO USE THE VOL (volume)
KNOB / PUSH (power)
BUTTON
LHA4707
Press the PUSH (power) button to
turn audio function on and off. Turn the VOL SELECTING MENU FROM LAUNCH
(volume) knob to adjust audio volume. BAR
Various system functions can be accessed
by touching the items on the Launch Bar
䊊1 which is displayed on most of the main
menu screens (the Launch Bar does not
appear on some screens such as keyboard
screens, camera screens, etc.)
Touch the keys on the Launch Bar to dis-
play the corresponding menu screens.

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REARVIEW MONITOR (if so
equipped)

LHA4681
1. CAMERA button
2. DISP button

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WARNING CAUTION
∙ Failure to follow the warnings and in- Do not scratch the camera lens when
structions for proper use of the Rear- cleaning dirt or snow from the front of
View Monitor system could result in the camera.
serious injury or death.
The RearView Monitor system automati-
∙ RearView Monitor is a convenience cally shows a rear view of the vehicle when
feature and is not a substitute for the shift lever is shifted into the R (Reverse)
proper backing. Always turn and look position. The radio can still be heard while
out the windows and check mirrors to the RearView Monitor is active.
be sure that it is safe to move before
operating the vehicle. Always back up
slowly.
∙ The system is designed as an aid to LHA4109
the driver in showing large stationary
objects directly behind the vehicle, to To display the rear view, the RearView Moni-
help avoid damaging the vehicle. tor system uses a camera located just
above the vehicle’s license plate 䊊 1 .
∙ The distance guide lines and the ve-
hicle width lines should be used as a REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
reference only when the vehicle is on a OPERATION
level paved surface. The distance
viewed on the monitor is for reference With the ignition switch in the ON position,
only and may be different than the move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) po-
actual distance between the vehicle sition to operate the RearView Monitor.
and displayed objects.

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Vehicle width guide lines 䊊
5

Indicate the vehicle width when backing


up.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES
The displayed guidelines and their loca-
tions on the ground are for approximate
reference only. Objects on uphill or downhill
surfaces or projecting objects will be actu-
ally located at distances different from
those displayed in the monitor relative to
the guidelines (refer to illustrations). When
LHA4754 in doubt, turn around and view the objects
as you are backing up, or park and exit the
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED vehicle to view the positioning of objects
LINES behind the vehicle.
Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle
width and distances to objects with refer-
ence to the vehicle body line 䊊A are dis-
played on the monitor.
Distance guide lines LHA5050

Indicate distances from the vehicle body. Backing up on a steep uphill


∙ Red line 䊊
1 : approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width
∙ Yellow line 䊊
2 : approx. 3 ft (1 m)
guide lines are shown closer than the actual
∙ Green line 䊊
3 : approx. 7 ft (2 m) distance. Note that any object on the hill is
further than it appears on the monitor.
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on the hill is closer than it appears on the
monitor.

LHA5051 LHA4757
Backing up on a steep downhill Backing up near a projecting
When backing up the vehicle down a hill,
object
the distance guide lines and the vehicle The vehicle may seem to nearly clear the
width guide lines are shown farther than object in the display. However, the vehicle
the actual distance. Note that any object may hit the object if it projects over the
actual backing up course.
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object when backing up to the position 䊊 A
if the object projects over the actual back-
ing up course.

LHA3522
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
1. While on the main menu screen, touch
the “Settings” key.
2. Touch the “Camera” key.
3. Touch the “Brightness”, “Contrast”, Tint”,
“Color”, or “Black Level” key.
LHA5052
4. Adjust the item by touching the “+” or “–”
Backing up behind a projecting key on the touch-screen display.
object
NOTE:
The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the
position 䊊B in the display. However, the po- Do not adjust any of the display settings
sition 䊊
C is actually at the same distance as of the RearView Monitor while the ve-
the position 䊊 A . The vehicle may hit the hicle is moving.
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REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM ∙ Use the displayed lines as a reference. ∙ When strong light directly shines on the
LIMITATIONS The lines are highly affected by the camera, objects may not be displayed
number of occupants, fuel level, ve- clearly.
WARNING hicle position, road conditions and ∙ Vertical lines may be seen in objects on
road grade. the screen. This is due to strong re-
Listed below are the system limitations
∙ Make sure that the liftgate is securely flected light from the bumper.
for RearView Monitor. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these closed when backing up. ∙ The screen may flicker under fluores-
system limitations could result in seri- ∙ Do not put anything on the rearview cent light.
ous injury or death. camera. The rearview camera is in- ∙ The colors of objects on the RearView
∙ The system cannot completely elimi- stalled above the license plate. Monitor may differ somewhat from the
nate blind spots and may not show ∙ When washing the vehicle with high actual color of objects.
every object. pressure water, be sure not to spray it ∙ Objects on the monitor may not be
∙ Underneath the bumper and the cor- around the camera. Otherwise, water clear in a dark environment.
ner areas of the bumper cannot be may enter the camera unit causing
viewed on the RearView Monitor be- water condensation on the lens, a ∙ There may be a delay when switching
cause of its monitoring range limita- malfunction, fire or an electric shock. between views.
tion. The system will not show small ∙ Do not strike the camera. It is a preci- ∙ If dirt, rain or snow accumulate on the
objects below the bumper, and may sion instrument. Otherwise, it may camera, the RearView Monitor may not
not show objects close to the bumper malfunction or cause damage result- display objects clearly. Clean the cam-
or on the ground. ing in a fire or an electric shock. era.
∙ Objects viewed in the RearView Moni- ∙ Do not use wax on the camera lens.
tor differ from actual distance be- The following are operating limitations and
do not represent a system malfunction: Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth
cause a wide-angle lens is used. dampened with a diluted mild cleaning
∙ Objects in the RearView Monitor will ∙ When the temperature is extremely agent, then wipe with a dry cloth.
appear visually opposite compared to high or low, the screen may not clearly
when viewed in the rearview and out- display objects.
side mirrors.

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If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on the
camera 䊊 1 , the RearView Monitor may not
display objects clearly. Clean the camera
by wiping it with a cloth dampened with a
diluted mild cleaning agent and then wip-
ing it with a dry cloth.

LHA4109
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
∙ Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner
to clean the camera. This will cause
discoloration.
∙ Do not damage the camera as the
monitor screen may be adversely
affected.

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INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW
MONITOR (if so equipped)

LHA4682
1. CAMERA button

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WARNING The Intelligent Around View Monitor sys-
tem is designed as an aid to the driver in
∙ Failure to follow the warnings and in- situations such as slot parking or parallel
structions for the proper use of the parking.
Intelligent Around View Monitor sys-
tem could result in serious injury or The monitor displays various views of the
death. position of the vehicle in a split screen for-
mat. Not all views are available at all times.
∙ The Intelligent Around View Monitor is
a convenience feature and is not a Available views:
substitute for proper vehicle opera- ∙ Front View
tion because it has areas where ob- An approximately 150–degree view of
jects cannot be viewed. The four cor- the front of the vehicle.
ners of the vehicle in particular, are
areas where objects do not always ∙ Rear View
appear in the bird’s-eye, front, or rear An approximately 150–degree view of LHA4113
views. Always check your surround- the rear of the vehicle. To display the multiple views, the Intelligent
ings to be sure that it is safe to move ∙ Bird’s-Eye View Around View Monitor system uses cam-
before operating the vehicle. Always The surrounding views of the vehicle eras located in the front grille, on the vehi-
operate the vehicle slowly. from above. cle’s outside mirrors and one just above
∙ The driver is always responsible for the vehicle’s license plate 䊊
1 .
∙ Front-Side View
safety during parking and other The view around and ahead of the front INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW
maneuvers. passenger’s side wheel. MONITOR SYSTEM OPERATION
CAUTION With the ignition switch in the ON position,
move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) po-
Do not scratch the camera lens when
sition or press the CAMERA button to oper-
cleaning dirt or snow from the front of
ate the Intelligent Around View Monitor.
the camera.

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The screen displayed on the Intelligent
∙ When driving the vehicle up a hill, ob-
Around View Monitor will automatically re- jects viewed in the monitor are fur-
turn to the previous screen 3 minutes after ther than they appear. When driving
the CAMERA button has been pressed with the vehicle down a hill, objects viewed
the shift lever in a position other than R in the monitor are closer than they
(Reverse) position. appear.
Available views ∙ Objects in the rear view will appear
visually opposite compared to when
WARNING viewed in the monitor and outside
mirrors.
∙ The distance guide lines and the ve-
hicle width lines should be used as a ∙ Use the mirrors or actually look to
reference only when the vehicle is on a properly judge distances to other
paved, level surface. The apparent objects.
SAA1840
distance viewed on the monitor may ∙ On a snow-covered or slippery road,
be different than the actual distance Front view
there may be a difference between
between the vehicle and displayed the predicted course lines and the ac- Front and rear view
objects. tual course line. Guiding lines that indicate the approximate
∙ Use the displayed lines and the bird’s- ∙ The vehicle width and predicted vehicle width and distance to objects with
eye view as a reference. The lines and course lines are wider than the actual reference to the vehicle body line 䊊 A are
the bird’s-eye view are greatly af- width and course. displayed on the monitor.
fected by the number of occupants,
cargo, fuel level, vehicle position, road ∙ The displayed lines will appear Distance guide lines:
condition and road grade. slightly off to the right, because the
rearview camera is not installed in the Indicate distances from the vehicle body:
∙ If the tires are replaced with different rear center of the vehicle. ∙ Red line 䊊
1 : approximately 1.5 ft (0.5 m)
sized tires, the predicted course lines
and the bird’s-eye view may be dis- ∙ Yellow line 䊊
2 : approximately 3 ft (1 m)
played incorrectly.
∙ Green line 䊊
3 : approximately 7 ft (2 m)

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not be displayed while the steering wheel is
in the straight-ahead position.
The front view will not be displayed when
the vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).

NOTE:
When the monitor displays the front
view and the steering wheel turns about
90 degrees or less from the straight-
ahead position, both the right and left
predicted course lines 䊊6 are displayed.
When the steering wheel turns about 90
degrees or more, a line is displayed only
LHA4992 on the opposite side of the turn. LHA4264
Rear view Bird’s-eye view
∙ Green line 䊊4 : approximately 10 ft (3 m)
(if so equipped) The bird’s-eye view shows the overhead
view of the vehicle, which helps confirm the
Vehicle width guide lines 䊊
5 : vehicle position and the predicted course
Indicate the approximate vehicle width to a parking space.
when backing up. The vehicle icon 䊊1 shows the position of

Predicted course lines 䊊


6 : the vehicle. Note that the apparent dis-
tance between objects viewed in the bird’s-
Indicate the predicted course when oper- eye view may differ somewhat from the
ating the vehicle. The predicted course actual distance to the vehicle.
lines will be displayed on the monitor when
the steering wheel is turned. The predicted The areas that the cameras cannot cover
course lines will move depending on how 䊊2 are indicated in black.

much the steering wheel is turned and will


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After the ignition switched is placed in the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED
ON position, the non-viewable area 䊊 2 is
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES
highlighted in yellow for 3 seconds after the
birds-eye view is displayed. The displayed guidelines and their loca-
tions on the ground are for approximate
In addition, the non-viewable corners 䊊 3
reference only. Objects on uphill or downhill
are displayed in red and blink for the first surfaces or projecting objects will be actu-
3 seconds to remind the driver to be cau- ally located at distances different from
tious. those displayed in the monitor relative to
the guidelines (refer to illustrations). When
WARNING in doubt, turn around and view the objects
∙ Objects in the bird’s-eye view will ap- as you are backing up, or park and exit the
pear further than the actual distance. vehicle to view the positioning of objects
behind the vehicle.
∙ Tall objects, such as a curb or vehicle,
may be misaligned or not displayed at LHA2652
the seam of the views. Front-side view
∙ Objects that are above the camera Guiding lines
cannot be displayed.
Guiding lines that indicate the approximate
∙ The view of the bird’s-eye view may be width and the front end of the vehicle are
misaligned when the camera position displayed on the monitor.
alters.
The front-of-vehicle line 䊊
1 shows the front
∙ A line on the ground may be mis-
part of the vehicle.
aligned and is not seen as being
straight at the seam of the views. The The side-of-vehicle line 䊊
2 shows the ap-
misalignment will increase as the line proximate vehicle width including the out-
proceeds away from the vehicle. side mirrors.
The extensions 䊊 3 of both the front 䊊
1 and
side 䊊2 lines are shown with a green dotted
line.
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LHA5050 LHA5051 LHA4995
Backing up on a steep uphill Backing up on a steep downhill Backing up near a projecting
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the
object
distance guide lines and the vehicle width distance guide lines and the vehicle width The predicted course lines 䊊 A do not touch
guide lines are shown closer than the actual guide lines are shown farther than the actual the object in the display. However, the ve-
distance. Note that any object on the hill is distance. Note that any object on the hill is hicle may hit the object if it projects over
further than it appears on the monitor. closer than it appears on the monitor. the actual backing up course.
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object when backing up to the position 䊊 A
if the object projects over the actual back-
ing up course.
HOW TO PARK WITH PREDICTED
COURSE LINES
WARNING
∙ If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.
∙ On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between
the predicted course line and the ac-
tual course line.
∙ If the battery is disconnected or be-
comes discharged, the predicted
course lines may be displayed incor-
rectly. If this occurs, please perform
the following procedures:
– Turn the steering wheel from lock
LHA5052 to lock while the engine is running. LHA5043
Backing up behind a projecting – Drive the vehicle on a straight road 1. Visually check that the parking space is
object for more than 5 minutes. safe before parking your vehicle.
∙ When the steering wheel is turned
The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the 2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed
with the ignition switch in the ON po- on the screen 䊊
position 䊊
A when the shift lever is
B in the display. However, the po-
sition, the predicted course lines may
sition 䊊
C is actually at the same distance as moved to the R (Reverse) position.
be displayed incorrectly.
the position 䊊 A . The vehicle may hit the

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4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make If the shift lever is in the P (Park) or D (Drive)
the vehicle width guide lines 䊊
D parallel position, the available views are:
to the parking space 䊊C while referring
∙ Front view/bird’s-eye view split screen
to the predicted course lines.
∙ Front view/front-side view split screen
5. When the vehicle is parked in the space
completely, move the shift lever to the The display will switch from the Intelligent
P (Park) position and apply the parking Around View Monitor screen when:
brake.
∙ The shift lever is in the D (Drive) position
HOW TO SWITCH THE DISPLAY and the vehicle speed increases above
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
press the CAMERA button or move the shift ∙ A different screen is selected.
lever to the R (Reverse) position to operate
the Intelligent Around View Monitor.
The Intelligent Around View Monitor dis-
plays different split screen views depend-
ing on the position of the shift lever. Press
the CAMERA button to switch between the
available views.
If the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position,
the available views are:
LHA4770 ∙ Rear view/bird’s-eye view split screen
3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting
∙ Rear view/front-side view split screen
the steering wheel so that the pre-
dicted course lines 䊊
B enter the park-
ing space 䊊C .

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NOTE:
Do not adjust any of the display settings
of the RearView Monitor while the ve-
hicle is moving. Make sure the parking
brake is firmly applied.

LHA3522
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
1. While on the main menu screen, touch
the “Settings” key.
2. Use the arrow to tab to the next screen
and touch the “Camera” key.
3. Touch the “Display Settings” key.
LHA4117
4. Touch the “Brightness”, “Contrast”, Tint”,
INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW
“Color”, or “Black Level” key.
MONITOR SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
5. Adjust the item by touching the “+” or “–”
key on the touch-screen display.

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WARNING ∙ The colors of objects on the Intelligent
∙ Do not strike the cameras. They are
Around View Monitor may differ some-
precision instruments. Doing so could
Listed below are the system limitations what from the actual color of objects.
cause a malfunction or cause damage
for Intelligent Around View Monitor.
resulting in a fire or an electric shock. ∙ Objects on the Intelligent Around View
Failure to operate the vehicle in accor-
dance with these system limitations Monitor may not be clear and the color
There are some areas where the system of the object may differ in a dark envi-
could result in serious injury or death. will not show objects and the system does ronment.
∙ Do not use the Intelligent Around View not warn of moving objects. When in the
Monitor with the outside mirrors in front or rear view display, an object below ∙ There may be differences in sharpness
the stored position, and make sure the bumper or on the ground may not be between each camera view of the
that the liftgate is securely closed viewed 䊊 1 . When in the bird’s-eye view, a tall bird’s-eye view.
when operating the vehicle using the object near the seam 䊊 2 of the camera ∙ Do not use wax on the camera lens.
Intelligent Around View Monitor. viewing areas will not appear in the moni- Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth that
∙ The apparent distance between ob- tor. has been dampened with a diluted mild
jects viewed on the Intelligent Around cleaning agent, then wipe with a dry
The following are operating limitations and
View Monitor differs from the actual cloth.
do not represent a system malfunction:
distance.
∙ There may be a delay when switching
∙ The cameras are installed on the front between views.
grille, the outside mirrors and above
the rear license plate. Do not put any- ∙ When the temperature is extremely
thing on the vehicle that covers the high or low, the screen may not display
cameras. objects clearly.
∙ When washing the vehicle with high ∙ When strong light directly shines on the
pressure water, be sure not to spray it camera, objects may not be displayed
around the cameras. Otherwise, wa- clearly.
ter may enter the camera unit causing
water condensation on the lens, a ∙ The screen may flicker under fluores-
malfunction, fire or an electric shock. cent light.

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LHA3591 LHA3592 LHA4113
System temporarily unavailable When the “[X]” icon is displayed on the SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
screen, the camera image may be receiv-
When the “!” icon is displayed on the screen, ing temporary electronic disturbances
there are abnormal conditions in the Intel- CAUTION
from surrounding devices. This will not hin-
ligent Around View Monitor. This will not der normal driving operation but the sys- ∙ Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner
hinder normal driving operation but the tem should be inspected if it occurs fre- to clean the camera. This will cause
system should be inspected. It is recom- quently. It is recommended that you visit a discoloration.
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for NISSAN dealer for this service. ∙ Do not damage the cameras as the
this service. monitor screen may be adversely
affected.
If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on any of
the cameras 䊊 1 , the Intelligent Around View
Monitor may not display objects clearly.
Clean the camera by wiping with a cloth
dampened with a diluted mild cleaning
agent and then wiping with a dry cloth.
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MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD)
(if so equipped)

LHA4682
1. CAMERA button

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WARNING MOD SYSTEM OPERATION
∙ Failure to follow the warnings and in- The MOD system will turn on automatically
structions for proper use of the Mov- under the following conditions:
ing Object Detection (MOD) system ∙ When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
could result in serious injury or death. position.
∙ The MOD system is not a substitute ∙ When the CAMERA button is pressed to
for proper vehicle operation and is not activate the camera view on the display.
designed to prevent contact with ob-
jects surrounding the vehicle. When ∙ When vehicle speed decreases below
maneuvering, always use the outside approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and the
mirrors and rearview mirror and turn camera screen is displayed.
and check the surroundings to ensure
it is safe to maneuver.
LHA4190
∙ The system is deactivated at speeds Front and bird’s-eye views
above 5 mph (8 km/h) . It is reacti-
vated at lower speeds. The MOD system operates in the following
conditions when the camera view is dis-
∙ The MOD system is not designed to played:
detect surrounding stationary
objects. ∙ When the shift lever is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position and the vehicle is
The MOD system can inform the driver of stopped, the MOD system detects mov-
moving objects near the vehicle when ing objects in the bird’s-eye view. The
backing out of garages, maneuvering in
MOD system will not operate if the out-
parking lots and in other such instances.
side mirrors are moving in or out, in the
The MOD system detects moving objects stowed position, or if either front door is
by using image processing technology on opened.
the image shown in the display.

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In the bird’s-eye view, the yellow frame 䊊
1 is
displayed on each camera image (front,
rear, right, left) depending on where mov-
ing objects are detected.
The yellow frame 䊊 2 is displayed on each
view in the front view and rear view modes.
A blue MOD icon 䊊 3 is displayed in the view
where the MOD system is operative. A gray
MOD icon is displayed in the view where the
MOD system is not operative.
If the MOD system is turned off, the MOD
icon 䊊3 is not displayed.
LHA4191 LHA4997
TURNING MOD ON AND OFF (if so
Rear and bird’s-eye views Rear and front-side views
∙ When the shift lever is in the D (Drive) The MOD system does not detect moving
equipped)
position and the vehicle speed is below objects in the front-side view. The MOD Some vehicles include the option to allow
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h), the MOD icon is not displayed on the screen when in the MOD system to be turned on or off in
system detects moving objects in the this view. the vehicle information display.
front view. When the MOD system detects moving ob- To turn the MOD system on or off:
∙ When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) jects near the vehicle, a chime will be heard
position and the vehicle speed is below when in front or rear view and a yellow 1. Using buttons on the steer-
frame will be displayed on the view where ing wheel to select “Settings”.
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h), the MOD
system detects moving objects in the the objects are detected. While the MOD 2. Select “Driver Assistance” and press the
system continues to detect moving ob- OK button.
rear view. The MOD system will not op-
jects, the yellow frame continues to be dis-
erate if the liftgate is open. 3. Select “Parking Aids”.
played.
4. Toggle ON or OFF “Moving Object” us-
ing the OK button.
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MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS – When camera orientation is not in NOTE:
its usual position, such as when a The blue MOD icon will change to orange
WARNING mirror is folded. if one of the following has occurred
Listed below are the system limitations – When there is dirt, water drops or ∙ When the system is malfunctioning.
for MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle snow on the camera lens.
in accordance with these system limita- ∙ When the component temperature
tions could result in serious injury or – When the position of the moving reaches a high level (icon will blink).
death. objects in the display is not
changed. ∙ When the RearView camera has de-
∙ Do not use the MOD system when tected a blockage (icon will blink).
towing a trailer. The system may not ∙ The MOD system might detect flowing
water droplets on the camera lens, If the icon light continues to illuminate
function properly. orange, have the MOD system checked. It
white smoke from the muffler, mov-
∙ Excessive noise (for example, audio ing shadows, etc. is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
system volume or open vehicle win- dealer for this service.
dow) will interfere with the chime ∙ The MOD system may not function
sound, and it may not be heard. properly depending on the speed, di-
rection, distance or shape of the mov-
∙ The MOD system performance will be ing objects.
limited according to environmental
conditions and surrounding objects ∙ If your vehicle sustains damage to the
such as: parts where the camera is installed,
leaving it misaligned or bent, the
– When there is low contrast be- sensing zone may be altered and the
tween background and the moving MOD system may not detect objects
objects. properly.
– When there is a blinking source of ∙ When the temperature is extremely
light. high or low, the screen may not dis-
– When strong light such as another play objects clearly. This is not a
vehicle’s headlight or sunlight is malfunction.
present.

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VENTS

If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on any of


the cameras 䊊 1 , the MOD system may not
operate properly. Clean the camera by wip-
ing with a cloth dampened with a diluted
mild cleaning agent and then wiping with a
dry cloth.

LHA4113 LHA4123
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Side vents
Adjust air flow direction of side vents by
CAUTION opening, closing, or rotating.

∙ Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner


to clean the camera. This will cause
discoloration.
∙ Do not damage the camera as the
monitor screen may be adversely
affected.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(manual) (if so equipped)

WARNING NOTE:

∙ The air conditioner cooling function ∙ Odors from inside and outside the ve-
operates only when the engine is hicle can build up in the air condi-
running. tioner unit. Odor can enter the pas-
senger compartment through the
∙ Do not leave children or adults who vents.
would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle. ∙ When parking, set the heater and air
Pets should also not be left alone. conditioner controls to turn off air re-
They could accidentally injure them- circulation to allow fresh air into the
selves or others through inadvertent passenger compartment. This should
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
LHA4124 enough to cause severe or possibly
Center vents fatal injuries to people or animals.
Adjust air flow direction of center vent by ∙ Do not use the recirculation mode for
moving the vent slides. long periods as it may cause the inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.

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CONTROLS
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the fan on
and off, and controls fan speed.
Air flow control dial
The air flow control dial allows you to select
the air flow outlets.
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and side
vents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the foot
outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets
and the foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to
LHA4202 adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To
1. Air flow control dial 6. Fresh air intake button lower the temperature, turn the dial to the
2. A/C (air conditioner) button 7. Rear window defroster left. To increase the temperature, turn the
3. Fan control dial dial to the right.
switch
4. Air recirculation button
5. Temperature control dial

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Fresh air intake HEATER OPERATION 4. Turn the temperature control dial to
Heating the desired position.
Press the fresh air intake button to
draw outside air into the passenger com- This mode is used to direct heated air to Defrosting or defogging
partment. the foot outlets. Some air also flows from This mode directs the air to the defrost
the defrost outlets. outlets to defrost/defog the windows.
Air recirculation
Press the air recirculation button to 1. Press the button for normal heat- 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. ing. The indicator light on the but- position.
The air recirculation cannot be activated ton will go off. 2. Turn the fan control dial to the
when the air conditioner is in the
2. Turn the airflow control dial to desired position.
front defrosting mode.
the position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial to
A/C (air conditioner) button the desired position between the
3. Turn the fan control dial to the
Start the engine, turn the fan control middle and the hot position.
dial to the desired position and press desired position.
the button to turn on the air condi- 4. Turn the temperature control dial to ∙ To quickly remove ice or fog from the
tioner. To turn off the air conditioner, press the desired position between the windows, turn the fan control dial
the button again. middle and the hot position. to the right and the temperature con-
The air conditioner cooling function op- trol to the full HOT position.
erates only when the engine is running.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side Bi-level heating
Rear window defroster switch and center vents. The bi-level mode directs warmed air to
the side and center vents and to the foot
For additional information, refer to “Rear 1. Press the button. The indicator outlets.
window and/or outside mirror defroster light on the button will go off.
switch (if so equipped)” in the “Instruments 1. Press the button. The indicator
and controls” section of this manual. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to
light on the button will go off.
the position.
2. Turn the airflow control dial to
3. Turn the fan control dial to the
the position.
desired position.
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3. Turn the fan control dial to the Operating tips 5. Turn the temperature control dial to
desired position. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to and air inlet in front of the windshield. ∙ For quick cooling when the outside
the desired position. This improves heater operation. temperature is high, press the
Heating and defogging AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION button. The indicator light on the
button will come on. Press the
This mode heats the interior and defogs Start the engine, turn the fan control button for normal cooling. The indicator
the windshield. dial to the desired position, and press light on the button will go off.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the the button to activate the air condi-
position. tioner. When the air conditioner is on, cool- Dehumidified heating
ing and dehumidifying functions are This mode is used to heat and dehumidify
2. Turn the fan control dial to the de- added to the heater operation. the air.
sired position. The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running. 1. Press the button. The indicator
3. Turn the temperature control dial to light on the button will go off.
the desired position between the Cooling
middle and the hot position. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the position.
∙ If in the mode for more than the air.
1 minute, the air conditioning system 3. Turn the fan control dial to the
will continue to operate until the vehicle 1. Press the button. desired position.
is shut off. This dehumidifies the air 2. Turn the air flow control dial to
which helps defog the windshield. 4. Press the button on.
the position.
The mode automatically turns off, 5. Turn the temperature control dial to
allowing outside air to be drawn into the 3. Turn the fan control dial to the de- the desired position.
passenger compartment to further im- sired position.
prove the defogging performance.
4. Press the button.

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Dehumidified defogging Operating tips AIR FLOW CHARTS
This mode is used to defog the windows ∙ Keep the windows closed while the air The following charts show the button and
and dehumidify the air. conditioner is in operation. dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK
heating, cooling or defrosting. The air
1. Turn the air flow control dial to ∙ After parking in the sun, drive for two or recirculation button should always be in
the position. three minutes with the windows open the OFF position for heating and defrost-
to vent hot air from the passenger ing.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the compartment. Then, close the win-
desired position. dows. This allows the air conditioner to
cool the interior more quickly.
3. Press the button. The indicator
light comes on. ∙ The air conditioning system should
be operated for approximately ten
When the , or positions in be-
minutes at least once a month. This
tween are selected, the air conditioner au-
helps prevent damage to the system
tomatically turns on. The air conditioning due to lack of lubrication.
system will continue to operate until the
fan control dial is turned to OFF or the ve- ∙ A visible mist may be seen coming from
hicle is shut off, even if the air flow control the ventilators in hot, humid conditions
dial is turned to a position other than as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
the position. This dehumidifies the
air which helps defog the windshield. ∙ If the high temperature warning
The mode automatically turns off, al- light illuminates in red indicating
lowing outside air to be drawn into the pas- engine coolant temperature is over
senger compartment to further improve the normal range, turn the air condi-
the defogging performance. tioner off. For additional information,
refer to “If your vehicle overheats” in
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the “In case of emergency” section of
the desired position. this manual.

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LHA4674 LHA4675

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LHA4676 LHA4677

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LHA4678

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic) (if so equipped)

8. ON-OFF button
WARNING
∙ The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
∙ Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be left alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
∙ Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.

LHA4105
1. Temperature control dial /AUTO 5. Rear window and outside mir-
button ror (if so equipped) defroster
2. Display screen switch
3. Fan control dial/A/C button 6. MODE (manual air flow control)
4. Air recirculation button button
7. Front defroster button
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-39
NOTE: Cooling and/or dehumidified ∙ To quickly remove ice from the outside
∙ Odors from inside and outside the ve- heating (AUTO) of the windows, use the fan speed
hicle can build up in the air condi- control dial to set the fan speed to
This mode may be used all year round as maximum.
tioner unit. Odor can enter the pas-
senger compartment through the the system automatically works to keep a
∙ As soon as possible after the wind-
vents. constant temperature. Air flow distribution
shield is clean, press the AUTO button to
and fan speed are also controlled auto-
∙ When parking, set the heater and air return to the automatic mode.
matically.
conditioner controls to turn off air re- ∙ When the front defroster button is
circulation to allow fresh air into the 1. Press the AUTO button on.
pressed, the air conditioner will auto-
passenger compartment. This should 2. Turn the temperature control dial to matically be turned on.
help reduce odors inside the vehicle. the left or right to set the desired tem-
perature. Remote Engine Start with
AUTOMATIC OPERATION Intelligent Climate Control (if so
∙ The temperature of the passenger
Heating (A/C OFF) compartment will be maintained auto- equipped)
The air conditioner does not activate. When matically. Air flow distribution and fan Vehicles equipped with automatic climate
you need to heat only, use this mode. speed are also controlled automatically. controls and Remote Engine Start function
may go into automatic heating or cooling
1. Press the AUTO button. ∙ A visible mist may be seen coming from mode when Remote Engine Start is acti-
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the vents in hot, humid conditions as vated depending on outside and cabin
the desired temperature. the air is cooled rapidly. This does not temperatures. During this period, the cli-
indicate a malfunction. mate control display and buttons will be
∙ The temperature of the passenger inoperable until the ignition switch is
compartment will be maintained auto- Dehumidified defrosting or
turned on. In Remote Engine Start defrost-
matically. Air flow distribution and fan defogging ing mode, the rear window defroster may
speed are also controlled automatically. be activated automatically.
1. Press the front defroster button
∙ Do not set the temperature lower than on.
the outside air temperature. Otherwise,
the system may not work properly. 2. Turn the temperature control dial to set
the maximum temperature to aid in
∙ Not recommended if windows fog up. defogging.
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MANUAL OPERATION Air flow control
Fan speed control Press the MODE button to manually control
air flow and select the air outlet.
Turn the fan speed control dial to
manually control the fan speed. — Air flows from center and side
Press the AUTO button to return to auto- vents.
matic control of the fan speed. — Air flows from center and side
vents and foot outlets.
Temperature control dial — Air flows mainly from foot
The temperature control dial allows you to outlets.
adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To — Air flows from defroster and
lower the temperature, turn the dial to the foot outlets.
left. To increase the temperature, turn the To turn system off
dial to the right. To turn off the heater and air conditioner, LHA4125

Air recirculation press the ON-OFF button. Press the ON- OPERATING TIPS
OFF button again, the system will turn on in
Press the air recirculation button to the mode which was used immediately The sunload sensor, located on the driver’s
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. before the system was turned off. side of the instrument panel, as shown,
helps the system maintain a constant
A/C (air conditioner) button Rear window and outside mirror temperature. Do not put anything on or
(if so equipped) defroster switch around this sensor.
Start the engine, turn the fan control
dial to the desired position and press For additional information, refer to “Rear ∙ When the engine coolant temperature
the button to turn on the air condi- window and/or outside mirror defroster and outside air temperature are low, the
tioner. To turn off the air conditioner, press switch (if so equipped)” in the “Instruments air flow from the foot outlets may not
and controls” section of this manual.
the button again. operate for a maximum of 150 seconds.
The air conditioner cooling function op- However, this is not a malfunction. After
erates only when the engine is running. the coolant temperature warms up, air
flow from the foot outlets will operate
normally.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-41
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER AUDIO SYSTEM

∙ If you feel that the air flow mode you The air conditioner system in your NISSAN RADIO
have selected and the outlets the air is vehicle is charged with a refrigerant de-
coming out do not match, select signed with the environment in mind. When the ignition is placed in the ACC or ON
the mode. This refrigerant does not harm the position, press the PUSH (power) but-
earth’s ozone layer. ton to turn the radio on. If you listen to the
∙ When you change the air flow mode, radio with the engine not running, the igni-
you may feel air flow from the feet vents Special charging equipment and lubricant tion should be placed in the ACC position.
for just a moment. This is not a mal- is required when servicing your NISSAN air
Radio reception is affected by station sig-
function. conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
nal strength, distance from radio transmit-
lubricants will cause severe damage to
ter, buildings, bridges, mountains and other
your air conditioner system. For additional
external influences. Intermittent changes
information, refer to “Air conditioner sys-
in reception quality normally are caused by
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations”
these external influences.
in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual. Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
hicle may influence radio reception quality.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer to service your “environmentally Radio reception
friendly” air conditioner system.
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with
WARNING state-of-the-art electronic circuits to en-
hance radio reception. These circuits are
The air conditioner system contains re- designed to extend reception range, and to
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid enhance the quality of that reception.
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi- However, there are some general charac-
enced technician with proper teristics of both FM and AM radio signals
equipment. that can affect radio reception quality in a
moving vehicle, even when the finest
equipment is used. These characteristics
are completely normal in a given reception
area and do not indicate any malfunction
in your NISSAN radio system.
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Reception conditions will constantly Static and flutter: During signal interfer- Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
change because of vehicle movement. ence from buildings, large hills or due to power lines, electric signs and even traffic
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and inter- antenna position (usually in conjunction lights.
ference from other vehicles can work with increased distance from the station
against ideal reception. Described below transmitter), static or flutter can be heard. AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
are some of the factors that can affect your This can be reduced by adjusting the treble MP3 or WMA terms
radio reception. control to reduce treble response.
∙ MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures
Some cellular phones or other devices may Multipath reception: Because of the reflec- Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the
cause interference or a buzzing noise to tive characteristics of FM signals, direct and most well-known compressed digital
come from the audio system speakers. reflected signals reach the receiver at the audio file format. This format allows for
Storing the device in a different location same time. The signals may cancel each near “CD quality” sound, but at a fraction
may reduce or eliminate the noise. other, resulting in momentary flutter or loss of the size of normal audio files. MP3
of sound. conversion of an audio track from CD-
FM RADIO RECEPTION
AM RADIO RECEPTION ROM can reduce the file size by approxi-
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – mately a 10:1 ratio with virtually no per-
30 mi (40 – 48 km), with monaural (single AM signals, because of their low frequency, ceptible loss in quality. MP3
channel) FM having slightly more range can bend around objects and skip along compression removes the redundant
than stereo FM. External influences may the ground. In addition, the signals can be and irrelevant parts of a sound signal
sometimes interfere with FM station re- bounced off the ionosphere and bent back that the human ear doesn’t hear.
ception even if the FM station is within 25 to earth. Because of these characteristics,
mi (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is AM signals are also subject to interference ∙ WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA)* is a
directly related to the distance between as they travel from transmitter to receiver. compressed audio format created by Mi-
the transmitter and receiver. FM signals fol- crosoft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing codec offers greater file compression
low a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of
through freeway underpasses or in areas than the MP3 codec, enabling storage of
the same characteristics as light. For ex-
ample, they will reflect off objects. with many tall buildings. It can also occur more digital audio tracks in the same
for several seconds during ionospheric tur- amount of space when compared to
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away bulence even in areas where no obstacles MP3s at the same level of quality.
from a station transmitter, the signals will exist.
tend to fade and/or drift.
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∙ Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number USB (Universal Serial Bus) This system cannot be used to format USB
of bits per second used by a digital mu- connection port devices. To format a USB device, use a per-
sic file. The size and quality of a com- sonal computer.
pressed digital audio file is determined WARNING In some jurisdictions, the USB device for the
by the bit rate used when encoding the
Do not connect, disconnect or operate front seats plays only sound without im-
file.
the USB device while driving. Doing so ages for regulatory reasons, even when the
∙ Sampling frequency — Sampling fre- can be a distraction. If distracted you vehicle is parked.
quency is the rate at which the samples could lose control of your vehicle and This system supports various USB
of a signal are converted from analog to cause an accident or serious injury.
memory devices, USB hard drives and
digital (A/D conversion) per second.
iPod® players. Some USB devices may not
∙ Multisession — Multisession is one of CAUTION be supported by this system.
the methods for writing data to media. ∙ Do not force the USB device into the
∙ Partitioned USB devices may not play
Writing data once to the media is called USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port correctly.
a single session, and writing more than
once is called a multisession. may damage the port. Make sure that ∙ Some characters used in other lan-
the USB device is connected correctly guages (Chinese, Japanese, etc.) may
∙ ID3/WMA Tag — The ID3/WMA tag is the into the USB port. not appear properly in the display. Using
part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file
∙ Do not grab the USB port cover (if so English language characters with a USB
that contains information about the
equipped) when pulling the USB de- device is recommended.
digital music file such as song title, art-
vice out of the port. This could dam-
ist, encoding bit rate, track time dura- General notes for USB use
age the port and the cover.
tion, etc. ID3 tag information is displayed
∙ Do not leave the USB cable in a place ∙ For additional information, refer to your
on the Artist/song title line on the dis-
where it can be pulled unintentionally. device manufacturer’s owner informa-
play.
Pulling the cable may damage the tion regarding the proper use and care
* Windows® and Windows Media® are reg- port. of the device.
istered trademarks and trademarks in the
The vehicle is not equipped with a USB de- Notes for iPod® use
United States of America and other coun-
tries of Microsoft Corporation of the USA. vice. USB devices should be purchased iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
separately as necessary. tered in the U.S. and other countries.
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∙ Improperly plugging in the iPod® may iPod®* player ∙ Audiobooks may not play in the same
cause a checkmark to be displayed on order as they appear on the iPod®.
and off (flickering). Always make sure ∙ Some characters used in other lan-
that the iPod® is connected properly. guages (Chinese, Japanese, etc.) are not ∙ The iPod® nano (1st Generation) may
displayed properly on the vehicle center remain in fast forward or rewind mode if
∙ An iPod® nano (1st Generation) may re- screen. We recommend using English it is connected during a seek operation.
main in fast forward or rewind mode if it In this case, please manually reset the
or Spanish language characters with an
is connected during a seek operation. In iPod®.
iPod®.
this case, please manually reset the
iPod®. ∙ Large video podcast files cause slow ∙ If you are using an iPod® (3rd Generation
responses in the iPod®. The vehicle cen- with Dock connector), do not use very
∙ An iPod® nano (2nd Generation) will
ter display may momentarily black out, long names for the song title, album
continue to fast-forward or rewind if it is
but it will soon recover. name or artist name to prevent the
disconnected during a seek operation.
iPod® from resetting itself.
∙ An incorrect song title may appear ∙ If the iPod® automatically selects large
when the Play Mode is changed while video podcast files while in the shuffle ∙ Be careful not to do the following, or the
using an iPod® nano (2nd Generation). mode, the vehicle center display may cable could be damaged and a loss of
momentarily black out, but it will soon function may occur:
∙ Audiobooks may not play in the same
recover. ∙ Bend the cable excessively (1.6 in
order as they appear on an iPod®.
∙ Improperly plugging in the iPod® may (40 mm) radius maximum).
∙ Large video files cause slow responses
in an iPod®. The vehicle center display cause a checkmark to be displayed on ∙ Twist the cable excessively (more
may momentarily black out, but will and off (flickering). Always make sure than 180 degrees).
soon recover. that the iPod® is connected properly.
∙ Pull or drop the cable.
∙ If an iPod® automatically selects large ∙ The iPod® nano (2nd Generation) will
∙ Do not force the iPod® cable connec-
video files while in the shuffle mode, the continue to fast forward or rewind if it is
tor into the device port.
vehicle center display may momen- disconnected during a seek operation.
tarily black out, but will soon recover. ∙ Close the center console lid on the
∙ An incorrect song title may appear cable or connectors.
when the Play Mode is changed while
using the iPod® nano (2nd Generation). ∙ Store objects with sharp edges in the
storage where the cable is stored.
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∙ Spill liquids on the cable and connec- ∙ Do not use the cable for any other pur- ∙ Do not place the Bluetooth® audio de-
tors. poses other than its intended use in the vice in an area surrounded by metal or
vehicle. far away from the in-vehicle Bluetooth®
∙ Do not connect the cable to the iPod® if module to prevent tone quality degra-
the cable and/or connectors are wet. It *iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis- dation and wireless connection disrup-
may damage the iPod®. tered in the U.S. and other countries. tion.
∙ If the cable and connectors are ex- Bluetooth® streaming audio ∙ While an audio device is connected
posed to water, allow the cable and/or through the Bluetooth® wireless con-
connectors to dry completely before ∙ Some Bluetooth® audio devices may nection, the battery power of the device
connecting the cable to the iPod® (wait not be recognized by the in-vehicle au- may discharge quicker than usual.
24 hours for it to dry). dio system.
∙ This system supports the Bluetooth®
∙ If the connector is exposed to fluids ∙ It is necessary to set up the wireless Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP, AVRCP).
other than water, evaporative residue connection between a compatible
may cause a short between the con- Bluetooth® audio device and the in- BLUETOOTH® is a
nector pins. In this case, replace the vehicle Bluetooth® module before using trademark owned
cable, otherwise damage to the iPod® the Bluetooth® audio.
by Bluetooth SIG,
and a loss of function may occur. ∙ Operating procedure of the Bluetooth® Inc. and licensed
∙ If the cable is damaged (insulation cut, audio will vary depending on the de-
vices. Make sure how to operate your
to Panasonic.
connectors cracked, contamination
such as liquids, dust, dirt, etc. in the con- audio device before using it with this
nectors), do not use the cable. It is rec- system.
ommended that you visit a NISSAN ∙ The Bluetooth® audio may be stopped
dealer to replace the cable with a new under the following conditions:
one.
∙ Receiving a call on the Bluetooth®
∙ When not in use for extended periods of Hands-Free Phone System.
time, store the cable in a clean, dust free
environment at room temperature and ∙ Checking the connection to the
without direct sun exposure. hands-free phone.

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7. VOL (volume) knob/PUSH (power)
button
8. AUDIO button
Audio main operation
VOL (volume) knob / PUSH (power)
button
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and press the PUSH (power)
button while the system is off to call up the
mode (radio, AUX, Bluetooth® audio, USB or
iPod®) that was playing immediately before
the system was turned off.
To turn the system off, press the
PUSH (power) button.
Turn the VOL (volume) control knob to ad-
just the volume.
This vehicle may be equipped with Speed
Sensitive Volume. When this feature is ac-
tive, the audio volume changes as the driv-
LHA4704 ing speed changes.
FM/AM RADIO 3. SEEK button MENU button
For additional information, refer to “Audio 4. TRACK button Press the MENU button to show the
operation precautions” in this section. Menu screen. Touch the “Settings” key on
5. BACK button
1. MENU button the display, then touch the “Sound” key.
6. PUSH SOUND button / TUNE• SCROLL
2. Display screen knob
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Sound
Bass Adjusts the bass to the desired level.
Treble Adjusts the treble to the desired level.
Balance Adjusts the balance to the desired level. Balance adjusts the sound level between the left and
right speakers.
Fade Adjusts the fade to the desired level. Fade adjusts the sound level between the front and rear
speakers.
Speed Sensitive Volume Adjusts the speed sensitive volume function, which increases the volume of the audio system
as the speed of the vehicle increases. Set to “OFF” to disable the feature. The higher the setting,
the more the volume increases in relation to vehicle speed.

Bass, treble, balance, fade and Speed Sensitive Volume can be adjusted by touching ”-”/”+”, “L”/”R”, or “R”/”F” keys.

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BACK button 5. Preset list
To listen to a preset station, touch the
Press the BACK button to return to corresponding station from the preset
the previous menu screen. list. If displayed, touch the “<” or “>” keys
to scroll the preset list.
AUDIO button
Press to display the audio screen. When AM radio operation
this button is pressed while the audio
screen is not displayed, the last audio Press the MENU button and touch the
source played will play. “AM” key or press the AUDIO button and
select AM on the bottom of the Launch Bar
to bring up the AM display screen.
If another audio source is playing when the
“AM” key is pressed, the audio source play-
LHA4708 ing will automatically be turned off and the
last radio station played will begin playing.
AM/FM radio screen
AM Menu
1. “AM Menu” / “FM Menu” key
Touch to display the radio menu Touch the “AM Menu” key to display the AM
screen. Menu screen options:
2. “Direct Tune” (if so equipped) ∙ SCAN: To scan the stations, touch the
Touch to manually enter a station. “AM Menu” key on the radio screen and
then touch the “SCAN” key. The stations
3. Audio source indicator
will be turned from low to high frequen-
Indicates the currently selected audio
cies and stop at each broadcasting sta-
source.
tion for several seconds. Touching the
4. Reception information display “SCAN” key again during this period of
Reception information currently avail- several seconds will stop tuning and the
able such as frequency, station name, radio will remain tuned to that station.
etc. is displayed.
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∙ Refresh: Touch the “Refresh” key to up- To select and listen to the preset stations, FM Menu
date the station list displayed on the press or on the steering wheel
right side of the AM Menu screen. Touch the “FM Menu” key to display the FM
briefly or touch a preferred station on the Menu screen options:
preset list on the radio screen.
(SEEK/TRACK) buttons ∙ SCAN: To scan the stations, touch the
FM radio operation “FM Menu” key on the radio screen and
Press the or buttons to tune Press the MENU button and touch the then touch the “SCAN” key. The stations
from low to high or high to low frequencies “FM” key or press the AUDIO button and will be tuned from low to high frequen-
and to stop at the next broadcasting sta- select FM on the bottom of the Launch Bar cies and stop at each broadcasting sta-
tion. to bring up the FM display screen. tions for several seconds. Touching the
Direct Tune If another audio source is playing when the “SCAN” key again during this period of
Touch the “Direct Tune” key to display the “FM” key is pressed, the audio source play- several seconds will stop tuning and the
Direct Tune menu and manually enter a ing will automatically be turned off and the radio will remain tuned to that station.
station. last radio station played will begin playing.
∙ Refresh: Touch the “Refresh” key to up-
1 to 6 station memory operations The FM stereo indicator (STEREO) is shown date the station list displayed on the
on the screen during FM stereo reception. right side of the FM Menu screen.
Up to six stations can be registered in the When the stereo broadcast signal is weak,
preset list. the radio automatically changes from ste- ∙ RDS Info: Radio station and song infor-
1. Select the AM radio band. reo to monaural reception. mation can be displayed on the FM dis-
play screen.
2. Tune to the station you wish to store.
(SEEK/TRACK) buttons
3. Touch and hold one of the preset num-
bers in the preset list.
Press the or buttons to tune
The information such as frequency will be from low to high or high to low frequencies
displayed on the preset list. and to stop at the next broadcasting sta-
tion.
1 to 12 station memory operations
Up to 12 stations can be registered in the
preset list.
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1. Select the FM radio band. Activation and playing
2. Tune to the station you wish to store. Turn on the AUX device. Connect an AUX
cable to the AUX device and the AUX input
3. Touch and hold one of the preset num-
jack. Select AUX mode from the audio
bers in the preset list.
source menu screen or by pressing the
The information such as frequency will be Source button on the steering wheel.
displayed on the preset list.
To select and listen to the preset stations,
press or on the steering wheel
briefly or touch a preferred station on the
preset list on the radio screen.
Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation
Connecting auxiliary devices LHA4709

Connect an AUX device into the AUX input AUX screen


jack located on the center console below ∙ Audio source indicator
the heater and air conditioner controls. Indicates that the AUX source is cur-
The AUX input jack accepts any standard rently playing.
analog audio input such as from a portable
∙ “Volume Setting” keys
cassette player, CD player, MP3 player or
Touch one of the keys to select the
phone.
sound output gain from Low, Medium
Insert a 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo mini plug in and High.
the audio input jack. If a cable with a mono
plug is used, the audio output may not
function normally.

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∙ AUX from Launch Bar CAUTION
Touch to change from another source
to AUX. ∙ To avoid damage and loss of function
when using a USB device, note the fol-
Additional features lowing precautions.
For additional information, refer to “iPod® ∙ Do not force the USB device into the
player operation” regarding the iPod® USB port. Inserting the USB device
player available with this system in this tilted or up-side-down into the port
section. may damage the port. Make sure that
For additional information, refer to “USB the USB device is connected correctly
(Universal Serial Bus) connection port” re- into the USB port.
garding the USB connection port available ∙ Do not grab the USB port cover (if so
with this system in this section. equipped) when pulling the USB de-
For additional information, refer to LHA4701
vice out of the port. This could dam-
“Bluetooth® streaming audio” about the age the port and the cover.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Bluetooth® audio interface available with ∙ Do not leave the USB cable in a place
this system in this section. CONNECTION PORT where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Connecting a device to the USB Pulling the cable may damage the
Microsoft (WMA) Obligation of port.
Labeling connection port
For additional information, refer to your de-
Additional Obligation of Labeling WARNING vice manufacturer’s owner information re-
This product is protected by certain intel- garding the proper use and care of the
Do not connect, disconnect, or operate
lectual property rights of Microsoft the USB device while driving. Doing so device.
Corporation and third parties. Use or distri- can be a distraction. If distracted you The USB port is located on the center con-
bution of such technology outside of this could lose control of your vehicle and sole beneath the heater and air condi-
product is prohibited without a license cause an accident or serious injury. tioner controls. Insert the USB device into
from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft
subsidiary and third parties. the connection port.

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When a compatible storage device is
plugged into the connection port, compat-
ible audio files on the storage device can be
played through the vehicle’s audio system.
The port is illuminated for better visibility
when the headlight switch is in the ON po-
sition.

LHA4711 LHA4710
USB connections screen USB screen
Press the MENU button and touch the 1. “USB Menu” key
“Connections” key or press the “Settings” Touch to switch to the USB Menu
key and touch the “Connections” key to screen.
change USB settings.
2. Track information
∙ Auto Change Source Track information such as the song
Touch ON or OFF to change the audio name, artist name and album name
source settings for USB memory de- are displayed.
vices or an iPod® connected through a
USB cable. 3. Audio source indicator
Indicates the currently selected audio
source.

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4. USB operation keys USB memory device player Fast-forwarding/rewinding
Touch to control USB playback func- operation To rewind or fast-forward the track, press
tions and hold the or buttons on the
Activation and playing
5. Play time and progress bar control panel or touch and hold the “ ”
Connecting the USB memory device into
The play time of the track is displayed. the port will start playing the USB memory. or “ ” keys on the screen.
The bar indicates the progress in play-
USB memory device can also be played by Changing play mode
ing a track.
touching the “USB” key on the Menu screen Repeat mode
USB operation keys or by touching USB on the Launch Bar.
Touch the “ ” key on the USB screen to
Touch to control USB playback functions. To pause playing the USB memory device change the repeat mode.
touch the “ ” key. To resume playing, The following modes are available:
Keys Description
touch the “ ” key. All: Repeat all
Each time “ ” key is touched,
the repeat mode changes. Skipping tracks 1 Folder: Repeat folder/sub-folder
Touch to return to the beginning of
To skip the tracks, press the or 1 Track: Repeat track
the current track. Touch again to
select the previous track. Touch and buttons on the control panel or touch the Random mode
hold to rewind the current track. “ ” or “ ” keys on the screen repeat-
Touch to play the track. edly until the preferred track is selected. Touch the “ ” key on the screen to
change the random mode as follows:
Touch to pause the track. NOTE: No text displayed: Random off
Depending on the condition, skipping to All: Repeat all
Touch to select the next track.
Touch and hold to fast-forward the
the previous track may require pressing 1 Folder: Repeat folder/sub-folder
track. the button or touching the key twice.
Pressing the button or touching the key
Each time “ ” key is touched,
once may only restart the current track
the random mode changes.
from the beginning.

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USB menu CAUTION
Touch the “USB Menu” key on the USB ∙ Do not force the USB device into the
screen to display the USB Menu screen. USB port. Inserting the USB device
“Now Playing” key Touch to display the USB
tilted or up-side-down into the port
screen.
may damage the port. Make sure that
“Folder List” key Touch to display the folder
the USB device is connected correctly
list. Touch an item on the list into the USB port.
to select the folder. The sub- ∙ Do not grab the USB port cover (if so
folder or track list will be equipped) when pulling the USB de-
displayed. Select a sub-folder vice out of the port. This could dam-
or track from the list. age the port and the cover.
“Album Artwork” Touch to run on/off the al-
bum artwork display on the ∙ Do not leave the USB cable in a place
USB screen. LHA4701
where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable may damage the
iPod®* PLAYER OPERATION port.
Connecting iPod® For additional information, refer to your de-
vice manufacturer’s owner information re-
WARNING garding the proper use and care of the
Do not connect, disconnect, or operate device.
the USB device while driving. Doing so To connect an iPod® to the vehicle so that
can be a distraction. If distracted you the iPod® can be controlled with the audio
could lose control of your vehicle and system controls and display screen, use
cause an accident or serious injury. the USB connection port located on the
center console below the heater and air
conditioner controls. Connect the iPod®-
specific end of the cable to the iPod® and
the USB end of the cable to the USB con-
nection port on the vehicle. If your iPod®
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supports charging via a USB connection, its ∙ iPod® Touch 2nd generation (firmware ∙ iPhone® 3GS (firmware version 5.1 or
battery will be charged while connected to version 4.2.1 or later)* later)
the vehicle with the ignition switch in the
∙ iPod® Touch 3rd generation (firmware ∙ iPhone® 4 (firmware version 5.1 or later)
ON position. The port is illuminated for bet-
version 5.1 or later)
ter visibility when the headlight switch is in ∙ iPhone® 4S (firmware version 5.1 or later)
the ON position. ∙ iPod® Touch 4th generation (firmware
* Some features of this iPod® may not be
version 5.1 or later)
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod® fully functional.
can only be operated by the vehicle audio ∙ iPod® nano - 1st generation (firmware
controls. Make sure that your iPod® firmware is up-
version 1.3.1 or later)
dated to the version indicated above.
To disconnect the iPod® from the vehicle, ∙ iPod® nano - 2nd generation (firmware
remove the USB end of the cable from the version 1.1.3 or later)
USB connection port on the vehicle, then
remove the cable from the iPod®. ∙ iPod® nano - 3rd generation (firmware
version 1.1.3 or later)
* iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries. ∙ iPod® nano - 4th generation (firmware
version 1.0.4 or later)
Compatibility ∙ iPod® nano - 5th generation (firmware
The following models are compatible: version 1.0.2 or later)
∙ iPod® Classic 5th generation (firmware ∙ iPod® nano - 6th generation (firmware
version 1.3.0 or later) version 1.1 or later)
∙ iPod® Classic 6th generation (firmware ∙ iPhone® 3G (firmware version 4.2.1 or
version 2.0.1 or later) later)
∙ iPod® Classic 7th generation (firmware
version 2.0.4 or later)

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5. iPod® operation keys iPod® memory device player
Touch to control iPod® playback func- operation
tions
Activation and playing
6. Play time and progress bar
Connecting the iPod® to the vehicle via USB
The play time of the track is displayed.
cable will activate the iPod® mode.
The bar indicates the progress in play-
ing a track. The iPod® can also be played by touching
the “iPod” key on the Menu screen or by
iPod® operation keys
touching iPod on the Launch Bar.
Touch to control iPod® playback functions.
Skipping tracks
Keys Description
Each time “ ” key is touched,
To skip the tracks, press the or
the repeat mode changes. buttons on the control panel or touch the
LHA4724
Touch to return to the beginning of “ ” or “ ” keys on the screen repeat-
iPod screen the current track. Touch again to edly until the preferred track is selected.
select the previous track. Touch and
1. “iPod Menu” key hold to rewind the current track. NOTE:
Touch to switch to the iPod Menu screen. Touch to play the track.
2. Track information Depending on the condition, skipping to
Track information such as the song Touch to pause the track.
the previous track may require pressing
name, artist name and album name the button or touching the key twice.
are displayed. Touch to select the next track.
Pressing the button or touching the key
Touch and hold to fast-forward the once may only restart the current track
3. Audio source indicator from the beginning.
track.
Indicates the currently selected audio
source. Each time “ ” key is touched, Fast-forwarding/rewinding
the random mode changes. To rewind or fast-forward the track, press
4. Album artwork
An image of the album artwork is dis- and hold the or buttons on the
played when available if the setting is control panel or touch and hold the “ ”
turned on. or “ ” keys on the screen,
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Changing play mode iPod® Menu BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AUDIO
Repeat mode Touch the “iPod Menu” key on the iPod® If you have a compatible Bluetooth® audio
screen to display the iPod® Menu screen. device that is capable of playing audio files,
Touch the “ ” key on the iPod® screen
to change the repeat mode. The following “Now Playing” key Touch to display the USB the device can be connected to the vehi-
modes are available. screen. cle’s audio system so that the audio files on
No text displayed: Repeat off “Folder List” key Touch to display the folder the device play through the vehicle’s
(if so equipped) list. Touch an item on the list speakers. For additional information, refer
All: Repeat all to select the folder. The sub- to “FM/AM radio” in this section.
One: Repeat track folder or track list will be
displayed. Select a sub-folder NOTE:
Random mode or track from the list.
For additional information regarding
“Album Artwork” Touch to run on/off the al-
Touch the “ ” key on the screen to Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, refer to the
key bum artwork display on the
change the random mode as follows. USB screen. cellular phone owner’s manual.
“ ” is not highlighted: Random off “Playlists” key Touch to display the list ac-
“ ” highlighted: Random on “Artists” key cording to the selected item.
“Albums” key
“Songs” key
“Podcasts” key
“Genres” key
“Composers” key
“Audiobooks” key
“iTunes Radio”
key

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Connecting procedure 3. In the Bluetooth tab, touch the “Add
New” key to connect a phone.
NOTE: 4. When a compatible phone is found a
The connecting procedure must be per- message with a PIN appears on the
formed when the vehicle is stationary. If screen.
the vehicle starts moving during the pro- 5. Verify the PIN is correct and accept the
cedure, the procedure will be canceled. connection.
To connect a phone to the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System: 6. To access the Bluetooth® settings
menu touch the “ ” key on the Con-
Manual Connecting Procedure
nections screen. The following options
1. Press the MENU button on the are available:
control panel.
LHA4726
2. Touch the “Connections” key on the
screen.
Menu Item Result
Bluetooth Allows user to switch Bluetooth® on and off. Bluetooth® must be turned on in order to connect a device.
ON Turns Bluetooth® functionality on. To turn off, touch the “ON” key again. The indicator light will go off.
Favorite (Connection first) Allows user to toggle “Phone” and “Audio” favorite settings on and off.
PIN Allows user to customize the PIN to a four digit number.

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Automatic Connecting Procedure 4. Bluetooth® audio operation keys
Touch to control Bluetooth® audio
If no phone is connected to the system,
playback functions
press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for less than 1.5 seconds. 5. Play time and progress bar
After the prompt, speak “Add Phone”, the The play time of the track is displayed.
system will announce “transferring to the The bar indicates the progress in play-
add phone settings menu”. The system will ing a track.
start the pairing procedure. When a com-
patible phone is found, a message with a Bluetooth® operation keys
PIN appears on the screen. Operate the Touch to control Bluetooth® playback
Bluetooth® phone to complete the con- functions.
nection process. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Bluetooth® connections Keys Description
screen” in this section. Each time “ ” key is touched,
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the repeat mode changes.
Bluetooth® screen Touch to return to the beginning of
the current track. Touch again to
1. “BT Menu” key select the previous track. Touch and
Depending on the Bluetooth® version hold to rewind the current track.
supported by the connected device, ei- Touch to play the track.
ther the “BT Menu” key or “Connections”
key is displayed. Touch to pause the track.
2. Track information
Touch to select the next track.
Track information such as the song Touch and hold to fast-forward the
name, artist name and album name track.
are displayed.
Each time “ ” key is touched,
3. Audio source indicator the random mode changes.
Indicates the currently selected audio
source.

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Bluetooth® audio operation Fast-forwarding/rewinding The following items are available.
The ability to pause, change tracks, fast To fast-forward or rewind the track, press “Now Playing” key Touch to display the
forward, rewind, randomize and repeat and hold the or buttons on the Bluetooth® audio screen.
music may be different between devices. “Current List” key (if so A list of track in the cur-
control panel or touch the “ ” or “ ” equipped)* rently selected folder is
Some or all of these functions may not be keys on the screen. displayed.
supported on each device.
Changing play mode “Connections” key Touch to display the
Repeat mode connections screen.
NOTE:
“Folder List” key* Touch to display the
Depending on the Bluetooth® audio de- Touch the “ ” key on the screen to folder list. Touch an item
vice that is connected, it may not be pos- change the repeat mode. on the list to select the
sible to perform audio operations or a Random mode folder.
delay may occur before music is played *: displayed only when available.
Touch the “ ” key on the screen to
back.
change the random mode.
NOTE:
Activation and playing
NOTE: Depending on the connected device, the
A Bluetooth® audio device can be played by “BT Menu” key may not be displayed.
touching the “Bluetooth” key on the Menu Available repeat/random modes change
screen or by touching Bluetooth on the depending on the connected device.
Launch Bar. BT Menu
To pause playing the Bluetooth® audio, Touch the “BT Menu” key on the Bluetooth®
audio screen to display the Bluetooth® au-
touch the “ ” key. Touch the “ ” key
dio menu screen.
to resume playing.
Changing folders
To change folders, touch the “BT Menu” key.

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* These modes are only available when Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
compatible media storage is inserted into
∙ Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds
the device or connected to the system.
to skip ahead or back to the next song.
Volume control switch USB
Push the volume control switch to increase ∙ Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds
or decrease the volume. to increase or decrease the track num-
SEEK/TRACK buttons ber.
∙ Press or hold for more than 1.5 seconds
AM and FM to reverse or fast forward the track be-
ing played.
∙ Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds
to increase or decrease the preset sta-
tion and show a list of the preset sta-
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tions.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR ∙ Press or hold for more than 1.5 seconds
AUDIO CONTROL to seek up or down to the next station.
1. SEEK/TRACK buttons iPod®
2. SOURCE switch ∙ Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds
to increase or decrease the track num-
3. Volume control switch ber.
SOURCE switch ∙ Press or hold for more than 1.5 seconds
Push the SOURCE switch to change the to reverse or fast forward the track be-
mode in the following sequence: ing played.

AM → FM→ USB/iPod®*→ Bluetooth® Au-


dio* → AUX* → AM.

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CAUTION
To avoid damaging or deforming the
antenna, be sure to remove the antenna
under the following conditions.
∙ The vehicle enters an automatic car
wash.
∙ The vehicle enters a garage with a low
ceiling.
∙ The vehicle is covered with a car cover.
∙ Always properly tighten the antenna
rod during installation or the antenna
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rod may break during vehicle
operation.
USB/iPod® CHARGING PORTS ANTENNA
There are USB/iPod® charging ports lo- The rod antenna cannot be shortened, but
cated on the center console. These ports can be removed. When you need to remove
will charge compatible devices. the antenna, turn the antenna rod counter-
clockwise 䊊
B.
NOTE:
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna
The USB/iPod® charging ports will not rod clockwise 䊊 A and hand tighten.
operate with the display screen. Only the
USB connection port located on the in-
strument panel, below the temperature
controls, will operate USB/iPod® devices
through the audio system.

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SIRI® EYES FREE (if so equipped)

Apple Siri® Eyes Free personal assistant REQUIREMENTS


can be accessed from the vehicle. Siri Eyes
Free can be accessed in Siri Eyes Free Siri® is only available on the iPhone® 4S or
mode to reduce user distraction. In this later. Devices released before iPhone® 4S
mode, Siri Eyes Free is available for interac- are not supported by the Siri® Eyes Free
tion by voice control. After connecting a system. Visit www.apple.com/ios/siri for
compatible Apple device by using details about device compatibility.
Bluetooth®, Siri Eyes Free can be activated Siri must be enabled on the phone. Please
from the button on the steering check phone settings.
wheel.
If the device has a lock screen, Siri must be
Siri® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
accessible from the lock screen. Please
in the U.S. and other countries.
check phone settings.
∙ Some Siri Eyes Free functions, such as
For best results, always update your device
displaying pictures or opening apps,
to the latest software version. LHA4733
may not be available while driving.
OPERATING SIRI® EYES FREE
∙ For getting best results, always update
your device to the latest software ver- 1. Press button for less than 1.5 sec-
sion. onds.
∙ Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet 2. Speak your command and then listen
as possible. Close the windows to elimi- to the Siri® Eyes Free reply.
nate the surrounding noises (traffic
noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which After starting Siri Eyes Free, press the
may prevent the system from recogniz- button again within 5 seconds of the end of
ing the voice commands correctly. the Siri Eyes Free announcement to extend
the session.
∙ For functions that can be used in Siri Example 1 – Playing music
Eyes Free, please refer to the Apple
website. 1. Press button for less than 1.5 sec-
onds.

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2. Say “Play (artist name, song name, Example 2 – Replying to text messages
etc.)”.
1. If a compatible iPhone® is connected
3. Your vehicle will automatically change and “Show Notifications” of the iPhone®
to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode* settings is enabled, the vehicle will dis-
when the music starts playing. Mode play a notification for new incoming
selection is determined by the phone. text messages.
* If the iPhone® is also connected with the 2. After reading the message, press or
USB cable. press and hold the button to re-
If the audio track does not start playing ply using Siri Eyes Free.
automatically after Siri Eyes Free ends, try 3. After a beep sounds, say “Text mes-
changing the track or audio source to re- sage” or a similar command to reply
sume playback. using Siri Eyes Free.

NOTE:
For best results, use the native music
app. Performance of music control func-
tion while using Podcasts, Audiobook or
other 3rd party music apps may vary and
is controlled by the iPhone®.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom Cause and Countermeasure


Cannot access Siri Eyes Check if a Bluetooth® connection is established between the iPhone® and the system.
Free from switch on the Check if Siri is enabled on the device. On your phone, go to Siri setting.
steering wheel Check that Siri can be accessed from the device lock screen. This can be set in the settings menu of your phone.
For best results, use the native Music app. Performance of music control function while using Podcasts, Audiobook or other 3rd party
Audio Source does not music apps may vary.
change automatically to For best results, play media already stored on your device. Streaming music or playback from cloud storage may degrade
iPod® or Bluetooth® Au- performance.
dio mode Switch the source manually by pressing the AUX or MEDIA button on the vehicle audio system or the SOURCE select switch on the
steering wheel.
Play, pause, next track, For best results, use the native Music app. Performance of music control function while using Podcasts, Audiobook or other 3rd party
previous track or play music apps may vary and is controlled by the device.
timer does not work
Cannot hear any music/ Check that the audio source is set to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode. A USB connection is required for iPod® mode.
audio being played back
from a connected
iPhone®
Cannot receive text mes- Check if “Send Notifications” is enabled on your phone. On the phone, go to Bluetooth® settings. Find the device name, like “My Car”.
sage notifications on the Press the INFO button. Turn on “Show Notifications”.
vehicle audio system
Cannot reply to text After receiving an incoming text message, follow on-screen guidance. Press the button for 1.5 seconds on the steering wheel
message notifications by for Siri Eyes Free. After Siri Eyes Free starts, say “Text Message”.
Siri Eyes Free

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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM

When installing a CB, ham radio or car CAUTION WARNING


phone in your vehicle, be sure to observe
the following precautions; otherwise, the ∙ Keep the antenna as far away as pos- ∙ Use a phone after stopping your ve-
new equipment may adversely affect the sible from the electronic control hicle in a safe location. If you have to
engine control system and other electronic modules. use a phone while driving, exercise ex-
parts. treme caution at all times so full at-
∙ Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
tention may be given to vehicle
(20 cm) away from the electronic con-
WARNING operation.
trol system harnesses. Do not route
∙ A cellular phone should not be used the antenna wire next to any harness. ∙ If you are unable to devote full atten-
for any purpose while driving so full tion to vehicle operation while talking
∙ Adjust the antenna standing-wave
attention may be given to vehicle op- on the phone, pull off the road to a
ratio as recommended by the
eration. Some jurisdictions prohibit safe location and stop your vehicle.
manufacturer.
the use of cellular phones while
∙ Connect the ground wire from the CB CAUTION
driving.
radio chassis to the body.
∙ If you must make a call while your ve- To avoid discharging the vehicle bat-
∙ For additional information, it is rec- tery, use a phone after starting the
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN engine.
lar phone operational mode (if so
dealer.
equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
∙ If you are unable to devote full atten-
tion to vehicle operation while talking
on the phone, pull off the road to a
safe location and stop your vehicle.

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with the in-vehicle phone module when
the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
ON position with the previously connected
cellular phone turned on and carried in the
vehicle.

NOTE:
Some devices require the user to accept
connections to other Bluetooth® de-
vices. If your phone does not connect au-
tomatically to the system, consult the
phone’s Owner’s Manual for details on
device operation.
You can connect up to six different
Bluetooth® cellular phones to the in-
vehicle phone module. However, you can
talk on only one cellular phone at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System, refer to the following notes.
∙ Set up the wireless connection be-
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Your NISSAN is equipped with the make or receive a hands-free telephone the in-vehicle phone module before us-
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. If call with your cellular phone in the vehicle. ing the hands-free phone system.
you have a compatible Bluetooth® enabled
cellular phone, you can set up the wireless Once your cellular phone is connected to
connection between your cellular phone the in-vehicle phone module, no other
and the in-vehicle phone module. With phone connecting procedure is required.
Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can Your phone is automatically connected
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∙ Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular ∙ While a cellular phone is connected – Operation is subject to the following two
phones may not be recognized or work through the Bluetooth® wireless con- conditions:
properly. Please visit nection, the battery power of the cellu-
1. This device may not cause interference
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or lar phone may discharge quicker than
and
www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for a recom- usual. The Bluetooth® Hands-Free
mended phone list and connecting in- Phone System cannot charge cellular 2. this device must accept any interfer-
structions. phones. ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the de-
∙ You will not be able to use a hands-free ∙ Some cellular phones or other devices
vice.
phone under the following conditions: may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system IC Regulatory information
– Your vehicle is outside of the cellular speakers. Storing the device in a differ-
ent location may reduce or eliminate – Operation is subject to the following two
service area.
the noise. conditions: (1) this device may not cause
– Your vehicle is in an area where it is interference, and (2) this device must ac-
difficult to receive a cellular signal; ∙ For additional information, refer to the cept any interference, including interfer-
such as in a tunnel, in an under- cellular phone Owner’s Manual regard- ence that may cause undesired opera-
ground parking garage, near a tall ing the telephone charges, cellular tion of the device.
building or in a mountainous area. phone antenna and body, etc.
– This Class B digital apparatus meets all
– Your cellular phone is locked to pre- REGULATORY INFORMATION requirements of the Canadian
vent it from being dialed. Interference-Causing Equipment Regu-
FCC Regulatory information lations.
∙ When the radio wave condition is not – CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only BLUETOOTH® is a
may be difficult to hear the other per- the supplied antenna. Unauthorized an- trademark owned
son’s voice during a call. tenna, modification, or attachments by Bluetooth SIG,
could damage the transmitter and may
∙ Do not place the cellular phone in an Inc. and licensed
violate FCC regulations.
area surrounded by metal or far away to Panasonic.
from the in-vehicle phone module to
prevent tone quality degradation and
wireless connection disruption.
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USING THE SYSTEM ∙ Wait until the tone sounds before ∙ If you want to go back to the previous
The system allows hands-free operation of speaking a command. Otherwise, the command, you can say “Go back” or
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. command will not be received properly. “Correction” any time the system is
waiting for a response.
If the vehicle is in motion, some commands ∙ Start speaking a command within
5 seconds after the tone sounds. ∙ You can cancel a command when the
may not be available so full attention may
system is waiting for a response by say-
be given to vehicle operation. ∙ Speak in a natural voice without paus- ing, “Cancel” or “Quit.” The system an-
Initialization ing between words. nounces “Exit” and ends the Voice Rec-
∙ For calling contacts by name, please ognition session. You can also press
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON and hold the button on the steer-
say both the first and last name of the
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initial- ing wheel for 1.5 seconds at any time to
contact for better recognition.
ized, which takes a few seconds. If end the Voice Recognition session.
the button is pressed before the ini- Giving voice commands Whenever the Voice Recognition ses-
tialization completes, the system will an- sion is canceled, a double beep is
To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, played to indicate you have exited the
nounce “There is no phone connected” and
will not react to voice commands. press the button located on the system.
steering wheel for less than 1.5 seconds.
Operating tips ∙ If you want to adjust the volume of the
After the tone sounds, speak a command.
voice feedback, push the (+ or -) volume
To get the best performance out of the The command given is picked up by the control switches on the steering wheel
NISSAN Voice Recognition System, observe microphone, and voice feedback is given while being provided with feedback. You
the following: when the command is accepted. can also use the radio volume control
∙ Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet ∙ If a command is not recognized, the knob.
as possible. Keep all vents pointed away system announces, “Please say or se- Voice Prompt Interrupt
from the microphone and close the lect a command from the displayed list.” In most cases you can interrupt the voice
windows to eliminate surrounding Make sure the command is said exactly feedback to speak the next command by
noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, as prompted by the system and repeat pressing the button on the steering
etc.), which may prevent the system the command in a clear voice. wheel. After interrupting the system, wait
from recognizing voice commands cor- for a beep before speaking your command.
rectly.

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Indicator Description
Indicates there are
unread received
messages.
Indicates the
Bluetooth® device
that is currently
connected.
Indicates the strength
of the signal the
Bluetooth® device is
receiving.
Indicates the amount
of remaining
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battery.
INDICATORS CONTROL BUTTONS
When a cellular phone is connected The control buttons for the Bluetooth®
through the Bluetooth® wireless connec- Hands-Free Phone System are located on
tion, indicators 䊊
1 for the phone and text the steering wheel.
messaging are displayed on the top of the
screen.
VOICE COMMAND BUTTON
Press and hold the button for
less than 1.5 seconds to initiate
the Voice Recognition session. To
exit the Voice Recognition session
press and hold the for less
than 1.5 seconds. For additional
information, refer to “Voice prompt
interrupt” in this section.

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To connect a phone to the Bluetooth®
You can use the button to Hands-Free Phone System:
interrupt the system feedback Manual Connecting Procedure
and give a command at once. 1. Press the MENU button on the
control panel.
If an iPhone® is connected, Siri®
can be accessed by pressing 2. Touch the “Connections” key on the
screen.
the button for more than
two seconds. For additional 3. In the Bluetooth tab, touch the “Add
information, refer to “Siri® Eyes New” key to connect a phone.
Free” in this section. 4. When a compatible phone is found a
message with a PIN appears on the
PHONE BUTTON screen.
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To answer an incoming call or to
CONNECTING PROCEDURE 5. Verify the PIN is correct and accept the
end a call press the button. connection.
NOTE:
To reject a call press and hold 6. To access the Bluetooth® settings
The connecting procedure must be per- menu touch the “ ” key on the Con-
the button.
formed when the vehicle is stationary. If nections screen. The following options
the vehicle starts moving during the pro- are available:
cedure, the procedure will be canceled.
Menu Item Result
Bluetooth Allows user to switch Bluetooth® on and off. Bluetooth® must be turned on in order to connect a device.
ON Turns Bluetooth® functionality on. To turn off, touch the “ON” key again. The indicator light will go off.
Favorite (Connection first) Allows user to toggle “Phone” and “Audio” favorite settings on and off.
PIN Allows user to customize the PIN to a four digit number.

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NOTE: tion, refer to “Bluetooth® connections ∙ Call <name> Main
screen” in this section.
Some cellular phones may require you to ∙ Call <name> Other
accept certain permissions in order to VOICE COMMANDS ∙ Settings
enable features on your Bluetooth® sys- Voice commands can be used to operate
tem. During the Bluetooth® pairing pro- the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. “Call <name>”
cess, please check your cellular phone’s Press and hold the button for less Speak this command to make a call to a
display for a pop-up with the request to than 1.5 seconds to bring up the phone contact that is stored in the phonebook.
grant phonebook access. command menu. The commands avail- Say “Call” followed by a phonebook name to
Granting phonebook access permission able are: initiate a call. If the system does not recog-
will allow your contacts to be down- nize the name it will display a list of similar
loaded to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® sys- ∙ Call <name>
names. After the prompt, speak or touch
tem. A pop-up may display on your cellu- ∙ Dial <number> an item number from the displayed list to
lar phone stating that the Bluetooth® place the call.
∙ Recent Calls
system would like to access your con-
tacts and call history. Please select “Al- ∙ Read/Send Text (if so equipped) “Dial <number>”
low” or Yes” to grant this permission. ∙ Siri® (if so equipped) Speak this command to make a call with a
Automatic Connecting Procedure spoken phone number. After the prompt,
∙ Voice Assistant (if so equipped) say “Dial” followed by a 7 to 10 digit phone
If no phone is connected to the system, ∙ Phonebook number. The system will repeat the num-
press and hold the button on the ber back. Say “Dial” to initiate the call or
steering wheel for less than 1.5 seconds. ∙ Quick Dial “Correction” to re-enter the phone number.
After the prompt, speak “Add Phone”, the ∙ Redial
system will announce “transferring to the
∙ Select Phone
add phone settings menu”. The system will
start the pairing procedure. When a com- ∙ Add Phone
patible phone is found, a message with a ∙ Call <name> Mobile
PIN appears on the screen. Operate the
Bluetooth® phone to complete the con- ∙ Call <name> Home
nection process. For additional informa- ∙ Call <name> Office
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“Recent Calls” ∙ Missed Calls ∙ <Say a Contact Name> Main
Speak this command to list the last 20
The following commands are available un- ∙ <Say a Contact Name> Home
missed calls to the vehicle. If the call is
der “Recent Calls”: from an entry in the phonebook, the ∙ <Say a Contact Name> Mobile
∙ Incoming Calls name will be displayed. Otherwise, the
∙ <Say a Contact Name> Office
Speak this command to list the last phone number of the missed call will be
20 incoming calls to the vehicle. If the displayed. ∙ <Say a Contact Name> Other
call is from an entry in the phonebook, When prompted, speak or touch the
For additional information on manually se-
the name will be displayed. Otherwise, item number on the screen to place the
lecting phonebook entries, refer to “Making
the phone number of the incoming call call. Select the “Next” key to move
a call” in this section.
will be displayed. through the list of missed calls.
When prompted, speak or touch the “Read Text/Send Text” (if so “Quick dial”
item number on the screen to place the
equipped) Speak this command to access the Quick
call. Select the “Next” key to move
dial menu. After the prompt, speak or se-
through the list of incoming calls. Speak this command to access text mes-
lect an item number on the displayed list to
saging functions. For additional informa-
∙ Outgoing Calls tion, refer to “Text messaging” in this sec- place the call. For additional information,
Speak this command to list the last 20 tion. refer to “Making a call” in this section.
outgoing calls from the vehicle. If the
call was to an entry in the phonebook, “Phonebook through voice “Redial”
the name will be displayed. Otherwise, command” Speak this command to call the last num-
the phone number of the outgoing call ber dialed. After the prompt, say “Redial” to
will be displayed. Speak “Phonebook” to view a list of quick
steps to access entries stored in the dial the number of the last outgoing call.
When prompted, speak or touch the The system will display “Redialing
phonebook. Commands are organized by
item number on the screen to place the <name/number>”. The name of the
the phone number type selected in the cel-
call. Select the “Next” key to move lular device. For additional information, re- phonebook entry will be displayed if it is
through the list of outgoing calls. fer to the cellular phone’s owner’s manual. available, otherwise the number being re-
dialed will be displayed.
The following commands are available:
∙ <Say a Contact Name>
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“Select Phone” ∙ Best Match List
When the system doesn’t recognize a
Speak this command to access the Con- phonebook name or dial number, it will
nections menu. For additional information, provide a list of similar sounding results.
refer to “Bluetooth® connections screen” in To turn this off, touch the “ON” key, the
this section. indicator light will turn off. To turn on,
touch the “ON” key again, the indicator
“Add Phone” light will turn on.
Speak this command to access the Con-
nections menu. For additional information,
refer to “Bluetooth® connections screen” in
this section.
“Settings”
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Speak this command to access the Sys-
tem Voice settings menu. The system will PHONE DISPLAY SCREEN
exit Voice Recognition mode. Touch one of The Phone screen can be displayed by
the following options on the screen to
pressing the button on the control
change the settings.
panel.
∙ Beep Only for Opening Prompt The following options are displayed:
By touching the “ON” key, the indicator
light will illuminate, the system voice will ∙ Quick Dial
turn off and only a tone will sound when Displays the Quick Dial screen. For addi-
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys- tional information, refer to “Quick dial” in
tem is activated. To turn the system this section.
voice back on, touch the “ON” key again, ∙ Phonebook
the indicator light will turn off. Displays the Phonebook screen. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Making a
call” in this section.
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∙ Call History MAKING A CALL For additional options to make a call, refer
Displays the Call History screen. For ad- to “Voice commands” in this section.
ditional information, refer to “Making a To make a call press the button on
call” in this section. the control panel. Touch an option from Quick Dial
menu screen: Quick Dial entries can be used to quickly
∙ Dial Number make a call. The system allows up to 20
Displays the Dial Number screen. For ∙ Phonebook entries to be stored. To set up a quick dial
additional information, refer to “Making Select a person and the phone number press the button on the control
a call” in this section. you wish to call from the phonebook. panel. Touch the “Quick Dial” key to display a
∙ Text Message Depending on the device, the phone- list of quick dial entries. Touch the “Edit” key
Displays the received message screen. book will be downloaded from the cel- to edit current entries or touch the “Add
For additional information, refer to “Text lular phone automatically when it is New” key to make a new entry. Two meth-
messaging” in this section. connected. If the automatic download ods are given to create a quick dial entry:
does not take place, the phone number
∙ Connections ∙ Touch the “Copy from Call History” key
must be transferred to the hands-free
Displays the Connections screen. For to save a phone number from the In-
phone system from the cellular phone coming, Outgoing or Missed call history
additional information, refer to
“Bluetooth® connections screen” in this prior to using this method. For addi- lists. Select the person or phone num-
section. tional information, refer to “Phone and ber from the menu to be added. A reg-
text message settings” in this section. istration menu will display the Entry #,
∙ Volume phone number, phone number type
Displays the volume adjustment ∙ Call History
Select a phonebook name or phone stored in the cellular phone and Voice
screen. For additional information, refer Tag. Select the “OK” key.
to “Volume & beeps” in this section. number from the recent incoming, out-
going or missed calls tabs. Touch a ∙ Touch the “Copy from Phonebook” key to
phonebook name or phone number save a number from the phonebook. Use
listed to initiate the call. the scroll keys on the side to move up
∙ Dial Number and down through the menu. Select a
Enter the phone number manually us- person to be added. A menu will display
ing the keypad displayed on the screen. the Entry #, phone number, phone num-
Press the “OK” key on the screen to initi- ber type stored in the cellular phone and
ate the call. Voice Tag. Select the “OK” key.

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Voice tag If the user is not able to answer the call ∙ Switch Call
A voice tag can be recorded for each of the right away, touch the “Hold Call” key dis- This option will only be available when a
registered Quick Dial numbers and can be played on the screen. A message will be second call is active.
used to dial the number by speaking it. On played for the caller: “I’m not able to take a
If supported by the phone, the
the Quick Dial registration screen, touch call right now.” The user may then accept
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
the “Voice Tag” key. Select a relationship the call when available or reject the call.
allows for call waiting functionality. If a
from the list or create a new voice tag. To To reject a call, press and hold the call is received while another call is al-
record a new voice tag touch the “Custom- button on the steering wheel. ready active, a message will be dis-
ize” key on the screen then touch the “Store”
key. Speak a name after the prompt, the DURING A CALL played on the screen. Press the
new tag will be stored. To edit or create a While a call is active the following options button on the steering wheel or touch
new voice tag select the “Customize” key will appear on the control panel display: the “ Answer” key on screen to ac-
again. Touch the “Play” key to play the re- cept the incoming call. Touch the
∙ Mute “ Decline” key on the screen to re-
corded voice tag, touch the “Restore” key to
Touch this key to mute or unmute the ject the second call.
edit the voice tag or “Delete” to delete the
system.
current voice tag. While a call is active, press the button
∙ Dial Number on the steering wheel to access additional
RECEIVING A CALL Touch this key to dial digits during the options. Speak one of the following com-
When a call is received by the phone con- phone call. mands:
nected to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® Hands- ∙ Use Handset ∙ “Send Digits”
Free Phone System, the call information is Touch this key to transfer the call to the Speak this command followed by the
displayed on the control panel display. handset. To transfer the call back from digits to enter digits during the phone
Press the button on the steering the handset to the Bluetooth® Hands- call.
wheel or touch the “ Answer” key on Free Phone System, press the
∙ “Switch call”
the screen to accept the call. To reject the button on the control panel then select
Speak this command to hold the sec-
the “Transfer Hands-free” key on the
call touch the “ Decline” key on the ond call and switch back to the original
screen.
screen. call.

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ENDING A CALL NOTE: The availability of the text message func-
tion may vary depending on the cellular
To end an active call, press the button This feature is automatically disabled if
phone.
on the steering wheel or touch the the connected device does not support
the Message Access Profile (MAP). For When the cellular phone connected to the
“ Hang up” key on the screen.
additional information, refer to the vehicle receives a text message, a notifica-
TEXT MESSAGING (if so equipped) phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and tion will appear on the control panel dis-
instructions. play. To check the message, touch the
WARNING “Read” key. Touch the “Ignore” key to save
NOTE: the message to be checked later.
∙ Laws in some jurisdictions may re-
strict the use of “Text-to-Speech”. Many phones may require special per- Access text messaging through the ve-
Check local regulations before using mission to enable text messaging. Check hicles Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone or
this feature. the phone’s screen during Bluetooth® through the vehicles control panel.
∙ Laws in some jurisdictions may re- pairing. For some phones, you may need Text messaging using Bluetooth®
strict the use of some of the applica- to enable ‘Notifications’ in the phone’s
Bluetooth® menu for text messages to
Hands-Free Phone System (if so
tions and features, such as social net-
working and texting. Check local appear on the headunit. For additional equipped)
regulations for any requirements. information, refer to your phone’s Own- Sending a text message (if so equipped)
er’s manual. Text message integration
∙ Use the text messaging feature after requires that the phone support MAP 1. Press and hold the button on the
stopping your vehicle in a safe loca- (Message Access Profile) for both receiv- steering wheel for less than 1.5 sec-
tion. If you have to use the feature ing and sending text messages. Some onds.
while driving, exercise extreme cau- phones may not support all text mes-
tion at all times so full attention may 2. Say “Send Text” after the tone.
saging features. Please refer to
be given to vehicle operation. www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or 3. The system will provide a list of avail-
∙ If you are unable to devote full atten- www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for compat- able commands in order to determine
tion to vehicle operation while using ibility information, as well as your de- the recipient of the text message.
the text messaging feature, pull off vice’s Owner’s manual. Choose from the following:
the road to a safe location and stop The system allows for the sending and re-
∙ Phonebook
your vehicle. ceiving of text messages through the ve-
hicle interface. ∙ Quick Dial
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∙ Incoming Calls Reading a received text message Siri® Eyes Free (if so equipped)
∙ Outgoing Calls If a connected phone is equipped with Siri®,
1. Press and hold the button on the
it can also be used to create custom mes-
∙ Missed Calls steering wheel for less than 1.5 sec-
sages that are sent through the phone. For
onds.
∙ Dial additional information, refer to “Siri® Eyes
2. Say “Read Text” after the tone. Free” in this section.
4. Once a recipient is chosen, the system
The display will show a list of 20 messages
prompts for which message to send. NOTE:
with the sender and delivery time. Touch
Nine predefined messages are avail-
able. To choose one of the predefined the “Next” key on the screen to view all mes- Text messages are only displayed if the
messages, speak one of the following sages. To view a text message press vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
after the tone: the button on the steering wheel and (8 km/h).
speak the number item list on the screen.
∙ “Driving, can’t text” The following options will be available: NOTE:
∙ “Call me” ∙ Play For Apple iPhones®, text messages can
∙ “On my way” Speak this command to have the sys- only be sent through Siri.
tem say the message.
∙ “Running late” Text messaging using the control
∙ Reply
∙ “Okay” Speak this command to send a text panel
∙ “Yes” message response to the sender of the Display received message list
text message.
∙ “No” 1. Press the button on the control
∙ Call
∙ “Where are you?” Speak this command to call the sender. panel.
∙ “When?” ∙ Previous 2. Touch the “Text Message” key on the
Speak this command to move to the screen
previous text message (if available). 3. Touch an item on the list to read or
∙ Next reply to the message.
Speak this command to move to the Up to 100 messages can be stored in the
next text message (if available). message list.
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Received message screen ∙ Play/Stop Sending a text message (if so equipped)
Touch the “Play” key to have the hands-
Touching the “Read” key on the incoming This function may not be supported de-
free phone system read out the re-
message notification screen or selecting a pending on the cellular phone.
ceived message. Touch the “Stop” key to
message from the message list will show
stop reading. 1. Press the button on the control
the details of the received message on the
display. ∙ Call panel.
If the sender of the message is regis- 2. Touch the “Text Message” key on the
Available actions:
tered in the phonebook, touch the “Call” screen.
∙ Prev. key to make a call to the sender.
Touch this key to read the previous 3. Touch the “Create Message” key on the
∙ Reply screen.
message.
A reply message can be selected from
∙ Next the predefined list.
Touch this key to read the next mes-
sage.

The following items are available:


Available item Action
To Enter Number by Keypad Enter the phone number of the recipient using the keypad. Touch the “OK” key to confirm.
Quick Dial Select a recipient from the quick dial list.
Phonebook Select a recipient from the phonebook.
Call History Select a recipient/phone number from call history.
Select Text Touch to display a list of predefined text messages.
Send Touch to send the message.

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Access the Connections screen to change Bluetooth tab
settings and view Bluetooth® information.
To access the Connections screen press This tab will display up to 6 Bluetooth® de-
the MENU button on the control vices. If 6 devices are already connected,
panel. Touch the “Connections” key on the one of the devices must be deleted before
screen then select the Bluetooth tab. another device can be connected.
The paired phone will be added to the list “Add New” key
on the Bluetooth® connections screen.
Touch the this key on the screen to con-
Touching the name of another device on
the list will switch the connected device. nect a new Bluetooth® device. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Connecting
“ ”(back) key procedure” in this section.
Touch the “ ” key to go back to the “ ” (Bluetooth® settings) key
LHA4716 previous screen.
Touch the “ ” key on the screen to dis-
BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS Connecting Bluetooth® play a list of options.
SCREEN For additional information on connecting a
∙ Bluetooth
cellular phone or device to the Bluetooth®
1. “ ” (back) key Touch this key to turn the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System, refer to “Con-
2. Bluetooth tab necting procedure” in this section. connection on or off
3. Connections screen
∙ Favorite (Connection first)
4. “Add New” key NOTE: Touch this key to change which device
5. “ ” (settings) key
Some cellular phones or other devices will be connected first when multiple
6. “ ” (info) key may cause interference or a buzzing devices are connected to the vehicle.
7. “ ” (Bluetooth® Audio connec- noise to come from the audio system Turn the “ ” key on or off to make the
tion) key speakers. Storing the device in a differ- device a favorite connection.
8. “ ” (Bluetooth® Hands-Free ent location may reduce or eliminate the Turn the “ ” key on or off to make the
noise.
Phone System connection) key device a favorite connection.

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∙ Pin “ ” (Bluetooth® Audio
Touch this key to customize the PIN connection) key
code. Input a four digit number then
touch the “OK” key. The new PIN will be A list of connected devices will be displayed
set. on the screen. Touch the “ ” key next to
the name to connect a device to
“ ” (info) key Bluetooth® Audio. If the device is listed as a
favorite, a star will appear on the icon. Se-
Touch the “ ” key on the screen to dis-
lect the key again to disconnect the device.
play the information of the cellular phone
The device will not be removed from the
or to delete the device. list. For additional information on removing
Touch the “Delete” key to remove a paired a device, refer to “ ” (info) key in this
device then select “Yes” when a message section.
appears.
“ ” (Bluetooth® Hands-Free LHA4721

Phone System connection) key PHONE AND TEXT MESSAGE


A list of connected devices will be displayed
SETTINGS
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System set-
on the screen. Touch the “ ” key next to tings can be changed according to the us-
the name to connect a device to the er’s preference. To access the “Phone” set-
Hands-Free Phone System. If the phone is
tings menu press the MENU button
listed as a favorite, a star will appear on the on the control panel. Touch the “Settings”
icon. Select the key again to disconnect the key then select the “Phone” key.
device. The device will not be removed
from the list. For additional information on
removing a device, refer to “ ” (info) key
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The following options are available:
Menu Item Result
Quick Dial Edit Entries in the Quick Dial can be edited. For additional information, refer to “Quick dial” in this section.
Delete All Deletes all of the stored phone numbers in quick dial.
Phonebook Download Entire Phone- All the phone numbers that are stored in a phonebook in the cellular phone that is connected to the vehicle
book are downloaded at once. For additional information, refer to the cellular phone’s owner’s manual.
Auto Downloaded Turns on/off automatic downloading of the phonebook when a new phone is connected.
Text Message Text Message Turns the text messaging function on/off.
Text Message Ringtone Turn the incoming message sound on/off.
Signature Turns the signature setting for the outgoing text message on/off.
Auto Reply Turns the automatic text message reply function on/off.
Auto Reply Text Message Select the text message to be used for the automatic reply. Choose from a list of predefined messages.
Notifications Driver Only When this item is turned on, incoming call notification is displayed only on the handset.
Vehicle Ringtone Turns the vehicle ringtone on/off.
Automatic Hold When this item turns on, an incoming call will be put on hold automatically.

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Volume & beeps Volume Settings
The Volume settings screen can be found
There are several methods to customize by pressing the button on the control
the volume settings. panel then touching the “Volume” key on
Volume & Beeps the screen. To adjust the volume of the
The Volume & Beeps screen can be found following options, touch the “-” and “+” keys
on the screen.
by pressing the MENU button on the
The available settings are:
control panel, touching the “Settings” key
on the screen and selecting “Volume & ∙ Ringtone
Beeps”. To adjust the volume of the follow- Adjust the volume level of the ringtone
ing options, touch the “-” and “+” keys on the of incoming calls.
screen.
∙ Outgoing Call
The available settings are:
Adjust the volume level of the outgoing
∙ Ringtone calls.
Adjust the volume level of the ringtone
of incoming calls.
∙ Outgoing Call
Adjust the volume level of the outgoing
calls.
∙ Voice Prompt Vol.
Adjust the volume level of the system
voice.
∙ Text-to-speech Vol.
Adjust the volume of the replay voice for
text messaging.
∙ Button Beeps
Turns on/off the button beep sounds
and alarm for prohibited operations.
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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Continuously Variable Transmission
Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
(TPMS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 5-22
On-pavement and off-road driving BSW system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 How to enable/disable the BSW system . . . . . 5-24
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 BSW system limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Off-road recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 BSW driving situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Rapid air pressure loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 System maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Push-button ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) . . 5-31
Operating range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 RCTA system operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . . . . . .5-11 How to enable/disable the RCTA
Emergency engine shut off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery RCTA system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) System maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System Precautions on cruise control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 5-15 AEB system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Turning the AEB system on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 Brake force distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
AEB system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 Chassis Control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47 Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48 Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
System maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48 Active Ride Control (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49 Hill start assist system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Fuel efficient driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Increasing fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51 Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Parking/parking on hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54 Draining of coolant water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54 Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54 Special winter equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55 Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . . . . . . . 5-56 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING

WARNING EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide) 2. Set the air recirculation but-
∙ Do not leave children or adults who ton to off and the fan control dial to
WARNING high to circulate the air.
would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle. ∙ Do not breathe exhaust gases; they ∙ If electrical wiring or other cable con-
Pets should also not be left alone. contain colorless and odorless carbon nections must pass to a trailer
They could accidentally injure them- monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan- through the seal on the trunk lid or the
selves or others through inadvertent gerous. It can cause unconsciousness body, follow the manufacturer’s rec-
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, or death. ommendation to prevent carbon
sunny days, temperatures in a closed ∙ If you suspect that exhaust fumes are monoxide entry into the vehicle.
vehicle could quickly become high entering the vehicle, drive with all
enough to cause severe or possibly ∙ The exhaust system and body should
windows fully open, and have the ve- be inspected by a qualified mechanic
fatal injuries to people or animals. hicle inspected immediately. whenever:
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or ∙ Do not run the engine in closed spaces
straps to help prevent it from sliding a. The vehicle is raised for service.
such as a garage.
or shifting. Do not place cargo higher b. You suspect that exhaust fumes
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop ∙ Do not park the vehicle with the en- are entering into the passenger
or collision, unsecured cargo could gine running for any extended length compartment.
cause personal injury. of time.
c. You notice a change in the sound of
∙ To avoid raising the center of gravity ∙ Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates, the exhaust system.
excessively, do not exceed the rated doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
capacity of the roof rack (if so closed while driving, otherwise ex- d. You have had an accident involving
equipped) and evenly distribute the haust gases could be drawn into the damage to the exhaust system,
load. passenger compartment. If you must underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
drive with one of these open, follow
these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.

5-2 Starting and driving


THREE-WAY CATALYST ∙ Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
The three-way catalyst is an emission con- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or should determine the proper tire inflation
trol device installed in the exhaust system. electrical systems can cause overrich pressure for those tires.)
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, As an added safety feature, your vehicle
are burned at high temperatures to help causing it to overheat. Do not keep has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
reduce pollutants. driving if the engine misfires, or if no- Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates
ticeable loss of performance or other a low tire pressure telltale when one or
WARNING unusual operating conditions are de-
more of your tires is significantly under-
tected. Have the vehicle inspected
∙ The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys- inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
promptly. It is recommended that you
tem are very hot. Keep people, ani- visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. pressure telltale illuminates, you should
mals or flammable materials away stop and check your tires as soon as pos-
from the exhaust system ∙ Avoid driving with an extremely low sible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
components. fuel level. Running out of fuel could sure. Driving on a significantly under-
cause the engine to misfire, damag- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
∙ Do not stop or park the vehicle over ing the three-way catalyst.
flammable materials such as dry can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
grass, waste paper or rags. They may ∙ Do not race the engine while warming reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
ignite and cause a fire. it up. and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
∙ Do not push or tow your vehicle to stopping ability.
CAUTION start the engine. Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-
∙ Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-
from leaded gasoline will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability SYSTEM (TPMS) rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation
to help reduce exhaust pollutants. has not reached the level to trigger illumi-
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
nation of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom- Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure when the system is not operating properly.
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
size than the size indicated on the vehicle bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
Starting and driving 5-3
When the system detects a malfunction, ∙ The low tire pressure warning light does ∙ Tire pressure rises and falls depending
the telltale will flash for approximately one not automatically turn off when the tire on the heat caused by the vehicle’s op-
minute and then remain continuously illu- pressure is adjusted. After the tire is in- eration and the outside temperature.
minated. This sequence will continue upon flated to the recommended pressure, Do not reduce the tire pressure after
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the vehicle must be driven at speeds driving because the tire pressure rises
the malfunction exists. When the malfunc- above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the after driving. Low outside temperature
tion indicator is illuminated, the system TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure can lower the temperature of the air
may not be able to detect or signal low tire warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge inside the tire which can cause a lower
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions to check the tire pressure. tire inflation pressure. This may cause
may occur for a variety of reasons, includ- the low tire pressure warning light to
∙ The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warn-
ing the installation of replacement or alter- illuminate. If the warning light illumi-
ing appears each time the ignition
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that nates, check the tire pressure for all four
switch is placed in the ON position as
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop- tires.
long as the low tire pressure warning
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
light remains illuminated. ∙ The Tire and Loading Information label
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
is located in the driver’s door opening.
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the ∙ The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warn-
replacement or alternate tires and wheels ing appears in the vehicle information ∙ You can also check the pressure of all
allow the TPMS to continue to function display when the low tire pressure tires (except the spare tire) on the ve-
properly. warning light is illuminated and low tire hicle information display screen. The or-
Additional information: pressure is detected. The “Tire Pressure der of the tire pressure figures dis-
Low — Add Air” warning turns off when played on the screen corresponds with
∙ When replacing a wheel without the the low tire pressure warning light turns the actual order of the tire position.
TPMS such as a spare tire, the TPMS off.
does not monitor the tire pressure of For additional information, refer to “Low tire
the spare tire. ∙ The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warn- pressure warning light” in the “Instruments
ing does not appear if the low tire pres- and controls” section and “Tire Pressure
∙ The TPMS will activate only when the ve- sure warning light illuminates to indi- Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “In case of
hicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph cate a TPMS malfunction. emergency” section of this manual.
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de-
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example, a flat tire while driving).
5-4 Starting and driving
WARNING ∙ When replacing a wheel without the CAUTION
TPMS such as the spare tire, when a
∙ Radio waves could adversely affect ∙ The TPMS may not function properly
spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
electric medical equipment. Those when the wheels are equipped with
replaced, the TPMS will not function
who use a pacemaker should contact tire chains or the wheels are buried in
and the low tire pressure warning
the electric medical equipment snow.
light will flash for approximately
manufacturer for the possible influ-
1 minute. The light will remain on after ∙ Do not place metalized film or any
ences before use.
1 minute. Have your tires replaced metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the win-
∙ If the low tire pressure warning light and/or TPMS system reset as soon as dows. This may cause poor reception
illuminates while driving, avoid sudden possible. It is recommended that you of the signals from the tire pressure
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. sensors, and the TPMS will not func-
reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road tion properly.
∙ Replacing tires with those not origi-
to a safe location and stop the vehicle
nally specified by NISSAN could affect Some devices and transmitters may tem-
as soon as possible. Driving with under-
the proper operation of the TPMS. porarily interfere with the operation of the
inflated tires may permanently dam-
age the tires and increase the likeli- TPMS and cause the low tire pressure
∙ Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
hood of tire failure. Serious vehicle warning light to illuminate.
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
damage could occur and may lead to cause a malfunction of the tire pres- Some examples are:
an accident and could result in serious sure sensors.
personal injury. Check the tire pressure ∙ Facilities or electric devices using simi-
for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure lar radio frequencies are near the ve-
to the recommended COLD tire pres- hicle.
sure shown on the Tire and Loading In- ∙ If a transmitter set to similar frequen-
formation label to turn the low tire cies is being used in or near the vehicle.
pressure warning light off. If you have a
flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as ∙ If a computer (or similar equipment) or
soon as possible. (For additional infor- a DC/AC converter is being used in or
mation, refer to “Flat tire” in the “In case near the vehicle.
of emergency” section for changing a
flat tire.)

Starting and driving 5-5


The low tire pressure warning light may For Canada: Operation
illuminate in the following cases:
This device complies with Industry 1. Add air to the tire.
∙ If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
and tire without TPMS. Operation is subject to the following two 2. After a few seconds, the hazard indica-
conditions: (1) this device may not cause tors will start flashing.
∙ If the TPMS has been replaced and the
interference, and (2) this device must ac- 3. When the designated pressure is
ID has not been registered.
cept any interference, including interfer- reached, the horn beeps once and the
∙ If the wheel is not originally specified by ence that may cause undesired opera- hazard indicators stop flashing.
NISSAN. tion of the device.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
FCC Notice: TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
∙ If the tire is over-inflated more than
For USA: When adding air to an under-inflated tire, approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
This device complies with Part 15 of the the TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert provides beeps and the hazard indicators
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- visual and audible signals outside the ve- flash three times. To correct the pres-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device hicle to help you inflate the tires to the rec- sure, push the core of the valve stem
may not cause harmful interference, and ommended COLD tire pressure. on the tire briefly to release pressure.
(2) this device must accept any interfer- Vehicle set-up When the pressure reaches the des-
ence received, including interference ignated pressure, the horn beeps
that may cause undesired operation. 1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place. once.
2. Apply the parking brake and place the ∙ If the hazard indicator does not flash
NOTE: shift lever in the P (Park) position. within approximately 15 seconds af-
Changes or modifications not expressly ter starting to inflate the tire, it indi-
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-
approved by the party responsible for cates that the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is
sition. Do not start the engine.
compliance could void the user’s author- not operating.
ity to operate the equipment. ∙ The TPMS will not activate the Easy-
Fill Tire Alert under the following con-
ditions:
– If there is interference from an exter-
nal device or transmitter.
5-6 Starting and driving
– The air pressure from the inflation a higher center of gravity than ordinary ve- As with any vehicle, loss of control could
device is not sufficient to inflate the hicles. An advantage of higher ground result in a collision with other vehicles or
tire. clearance is a better view of the road, allow- objects or cause the vehicle to roll over,
ing you to anticipate problems. However, particularly if the loss of control causes
– There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
they are not designed for cornering at the the vehicle to slide sideways.
– There is a malfunction in the horn or same speeds as conventional 2-wheel Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving
hazard indicators. drive vehicles any more than low-slung when tired. Never drive when under the in-
sports cars are designed to perform satis- fluence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
– The identification code of the tire
factorily under off-road conditions. If at all scription or over-the-counter drugs which
pressure sensor is not registered to
possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds. may cause drowsiness). Always wear your
the system.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to seat belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats,
– The battery of the tire pressure sen- operate this vehicle correctly may result in seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
sor is low. loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a roll- tem” section of this manual, and also in-
over crash, an unbelted person is signifi- struct your passengers to do so.
∙ If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert does not op-
cantly more likely to die than a person
erate due to TPMS interference, move Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
wearing a seat belt.
the vehicle about 3 ft (1 m) backward collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
or forward and try again. AVOIDING COLLISION AND an unbelted or improperly belted person
If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not working, use a ROLLOVER is significantly more likely to be injured
tire pressure gauge. or killed than a person properly wearing
WARNING a seat belt.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
and prudent manner may result in loss
While driving, the right side or left side
Utility vehicles have a significantly of control or an accident.
wheels may unintentionally leave the road
higher rollover rate than other types of
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. surface. If this occurs, maintain control of
vehicles.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive the vehicle by following the procedure be-
They have higher ground clearance than speed, high speed cornering, or sudden low. Please note that this procedure is only
passenger cars to make them capable of steering maneuvers, because these driving a general guide. The vehicle must be driven
performing in a variety of on-pavement practices could cause you to lose control of as appropriate based on the conditions of
and off-road applications. This gives them your vehicle. the vehicle, road and traffic.
Starting and driving 5-7
1. Remain calm and do not overreact. RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS WARNING
2. Do not apply the brakes. Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can If there is a sudden loss of tire air pres-
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged sure, the vehicle will generally move or
wheel with both hands and try to hold a due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pull in the direction of the flat tire. In this
straight course. pressure loss can also be caused by driving situation, losing control of the vehicle
on under-inflated tires. may cause a collision and result in per-
4. When appropriate, slowly release the sonal injury.
accelerator pedal to gradually slow the Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han- To help avoid loss of control:
vehicle. dling and stability of the vehicle, especially
at highway speeds. ∙ Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while vehicle Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by ∙ Do not rapidly release the accelerator
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to pedal.
maintaining the correct air pressure and
drive the vehicle back onto the road visually inspecting the tires for wear and ∙ Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.
surface until vehicle speed is reduced. damage. For additional information, refer
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
the steering wheel until both tires re- section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses 2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
turn to the road surface. When all tires air pressure or “blows-out” while driving, wheel with both hands and try to hold a
are on the road surface, steer the ve- maintain control of the vehicle by following straight course.
hicle to stay in the appropriate driving the procedure below. Please note that this 3. When appropriate, slowly release the
lane. procedure is only a general guide. The ve- accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
∙ If you decide that it is not safe to re- hicle must be driven as appropriate based vehicle.
turn the vehicle to the road surface on the conditions of the vehicle, road and
traffic. 4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe
based on vehicle, road or traffic con- location off the road and away from
ditions, gradually slow the vehicle to a traffic if possible.
stop in a safe place off the road.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu-
ally stop the vehicle.

5-8 Starting and driving


PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How- WARNING
and contact a roadside emergency ever, you must choose not to drive under
service to change the tire. For addi- the influence of alcohol. Every year thou- Do not operate the push-button igni-
tional information, refer to “Changing a sands of people are injured or killed in tion switch while driving the vehicle ex-
flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” alcohol-related collisions. Although the lo- cept in an emergency. (The engine will
section of this manual. cal laws vary on what is considered to be stop when the ignition switch is pushed
legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol three consecutive times in less than
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND affects all people differently and most 1.5 seconds or the ignition switch is
DRIVING people underestimate the effects of alco- pushed and held for more than 2 sec-
hol. onds.) If the engine stops while the ve-
WARNING hicle is being driven, this could lead to a
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! crash and serious injury.
Never drive under the influence of alco- That is true for drugs (over-the-counter,
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream prescription) and illegal drugs, too. Don’t
reduces coordination, delays reaction drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is
time and impairs judgement. Driving impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other
after drinking alcohol increases the physical condition.
likelihood of being involved in an acci-
dent injuring yourself and others. Addi-
tionally, if you are injured in an accident,
alcohol can increase the severity of the
injury.

Starting and driving 5-9


If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be moved
from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display (if so equipped). For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.

LSD2645 LSD2020
When the ignition switch is pushed without OPERATING RANGE
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch will illuminate. The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or OFF specified operating range.
position, push the ignition switch center:
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
∙ Once to change to ON. discharged or strong radio waves are pres-
ent near the operating location, the Intelli-
∙ Two times to change to OFF. gent Key system’s operating range be-
The shift lever can be moved from the P comes narrower and may not function
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in properly.
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.

5-10 Starting and driving


If the Intelligent Key is within the operating The ignition switch will lock when any door CAUTION
range, it is possible for anyone, even some- is opened or closed with the ignition
one who does not carry the Intelligent Key, switched off. Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-
to push the ignition switch to start the en- tion switch in the ON or AUTO ACC posi-
ON (Normal operating position) tion when the engine is not running for
gine.
This position turns on the ignition system an extended period. This can discharge
The operating range of the engine start the battery.
and electrical accessories.
function is inside of the vehicle 䊊
1 .
ON has a battery saver feature that will OFF
∙ The luggage area is not included in the
place the ignition switch in the OFF posi- The ignition switch is in the OFF position
operating range, but the Intelligent Key
tion, if the vehicle is not running, after some when the engine is turned off using the
may function.
time under the following conditions: ignition switch.
∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed on the AUTO ACC:
∙ The shift lever is in P (Park).
instrument panel, inside the glove box,
storage bin or door pocket, the Intelli- ∙ The hazard lamps are off. With the vehicle in the P (Park) position, the
gent Key may not function. Intelligent Key with you, and the ignition
∙ The turn signals are off. switch placed from the ON to the OFF po-
∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed near the sition, the radio can still be used for a period
The battery saver feature will be canceled if
door or window outside the vehicle, the of time, or until the driver’s door is opened.
any of the following occur:
Intelligent Key may function.
∙ The shift lever is moved out of the P After a period of time, functions such as
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (Park) position.
radio, navigation, and Bluetooth® Hands-
POSITIONS Free Phone System may be restarted by
∙ The ignition switch changes position. pressing the “POWER button/VOLUME con-
LOCK (Normal parking position) trol knob” or the key fob unlock button. For
∙ The hazard lamps are turned on. additional information, refer to “Monitor, cli-
The ignition switch can only be locked in mate, audio, phone and voice recognition
this position. ∙ The turn signals are turned on.
systems” in this manual.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it
is pushed to the ON position while carrying
the Intelligent Key.

Starting and driving 5-11


EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF (After step 3 is performed, when the
ignition switch is pushed without de-
To shut off the engine in an emergency pressing the brake pedal, the ignition
situation while driving, perform the follow- switch position will change to ON.)
ing procedure:
4. Push the ignition switch while depress-
∙ Rapidly push the ignition switch three ing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec- after the chime sounds. The engine will
onds, or start.
∙ Push and hold the ignition switch for
more than 2 seconds. NOTE:
∙ When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedure, the
SSD0860 Intelligent Key battery discharge in-
dicator appears in the vehicle infor-
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® mation display (if so equipped) even
BATTERY DISCHARGE when the Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle. This is not a malfunction. To
If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key® turn off the Intelligent Key battery
is discharged or environmental conditions discharge indicator, touch the igni-
interfere with the Intelligent Key operation, tion switch with the Intelligent Key
start the engine according to the following again.
procedure:
∙ If the Intelligent Key battery dis-
1. Place the shift lever in the P (Park) posi- charge indicator appears, replace the
tion. battery as soon as possible. For addi-
2. Firmly apply the foot brake. tional information, refer to “Battery
replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intel- section of this manual.
ligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will
sound.)
5-12 Starting and driving
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM 5. Start the engine. 4. Restart the engine while holding the
(NATS) (if so equipped) device (which may have caused the in-
6. Repeat the steps above until all pos- terference) separate from the regis-
The NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) will sible interferences are eliminated. tered key.
not allow the engine to start without the If this procedure allows the engine to start, If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
use of the registered NATS key. NISSAN recommends placing the regis- recommends placing the registered key on
If the engine does not start by using the tered NATS key separate from other de- a separate key ring to avoid interference
registered NATS key, it may be due to inter- vices to avoid interference. from other devices.
ference caused by: NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
∙ Another NATS key. SYSTEM (if so equipped)
∙ An automated toll road device. The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
∙ An automated payment device.
the use of the registered key.
∙ Other devices that transmit similar sig-
If the engine fails to start using a registered
nals.
key (for example, when interference is
Start the engine using the following proce- caused by another registered key, an auto-
dure: mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
1. Remove any items that may be causing
engine using the following procedures:
the interference away from the NATS
key. 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-
sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-
sition for approximately 5 seconds. 2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position, and wait approximately
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or
10 seconds.
LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Starting and driving 5-13
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE

∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle is 1. Apply the parking brake. ∙ If the engine is very hard to start be-
clear. cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N
erator pedal all the way to the floor
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
and hold it. Push the ignition switch
coolant, brake fluid, and windshield-
The shift lever cannot be moved out to the ON position to start cranking
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
of P (Park) and into any of the other the engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop
or at least whenever you refuel.
gear positions if the ignition switch cranking by pushing the ignition
∙ Check that all windows and lights are is placed in the OFF position. switch to LOCK. After cranking the
clean. engine, release the accelerator pedal.
The starter is designed not to oper- Crank the engine with your foot off
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear- ate if the shift lever is in any of the the accelerator pedal by depressing
ance and condition. Also check tires for driving positions. the brake pedal and pushing the igni-
proper inflation. tion switch to start the engine. If the
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON po-
∙ Lock all doors. sition. Depress the brake pedal and engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
push the ignition switch to start the the above procedure.
∙ Position seat and adjust
engine.
headrests/head restraints. CAUTION
To start the engine immediately, push
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors. Do not operate the starter for more
and release the ignition switch while
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen- depressing the brake pedal with the than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
gers to do likewise. ignition switch in any position. does not start, push the ignition switch
to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds
∙ Check the operation of warning lights ∙ If the engine is very hard to start in before cranking again, otherwise the
when the ignition switch is pushed to extremely cold weather or when re- starter could be damaged.
the ON position. For additional informa- starting, depress the accelerator
tion, refer to “Warning lights, indicator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
lights and audible reminders” in the “In- floor) and while holding, crank the en-
struments and controls” section of this gine. Release the accelerator pedal
manual. when the engine starts.

5-14 Starting and driving


DRIVING THE VEHICLE

4. Warm-up: In these cases, the battery may need to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE


be charged to maintain battery health. TRANSMISSION (CVT)
Allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds after starting. Do not race REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
the engine while warming it up. Drive at equipped) WARNING
a moderate speed for a short distance ∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal
first, especially in cold weather. In cold Vehicles started with the Remote Engine
Start require the ignition switch to be while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
weather, keep the engine running for a tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or L (Low).
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shut- placed in the ON position before the shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park) posi- Always depress the brake pedal until
ting it off. Starting and stopping the shifting is completed. Failure to do so
tion. To place the ignition switch in the ON
engine over a short period of time may could cause you to lose control and
position, follow these steps:
make the vehicle more difficult to start. have an accident.
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on
5. To stop the engine, move the shift lever ∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
you.
to the P (Park) position and push the caution when shifting into a forward
ignition switch to the OFF position. 2. Apply the brake. or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON
NOTE: position. ∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
Care should be taken to avoid situations roads. This may cause a loss of
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN control.
that can lead to potential battery dis- Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
charge and potential no-start conditions and adjustments” section of this manual. ∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
such as: (Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
1. Installation or extended use of elec- (Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
tronic accessories that consume bat- versing. This could cause an accident
tery power when the engine is not or damage the transmission.
running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. The vehicle is not driven regularly
and/or only driven short distances.

Starting and driving 5-15


CAUTION Starting the vehicle WARNING
∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift 1. After starting the engine, fully depress ∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal
to the N (Neutral) position while driv- the foot brake pedal before moving the while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
ing. Coasting with the transmission in shift lever out of the P (Park) position. tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or L (Low)
the N (Neutral) position may cause se- This Continuously Variable Transmis- position. Always depress the brake
rious damage to the transmission. sion is designed so that the foot pedal until shifting is completed. Fail-
brake pedal must be depressed be- ure to do so could cause you to lose
∙ To avoid possible damage to your ve-
fore shifting from P (Park) to any driv- control and have an accident.
hicle, when stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by ing position while the ignition switch ∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
depressing the accelerator pedal. The is in the ON position. caution when shifting into a forward
foot brake should be used for this The shift lever cannot be moved out or reverse gear before the engine has
purpose. of the P (Park) position and into any warmed up.
of the other positions if the ignition
The CVT in your vehicle is electronically ∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
switch is placed in the LOCK or OFF roads. This may cause a loss of
controlled to produce maximum power
position. control.
and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures 2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed ∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
for this transmission are shown on the fol- and move the shift lever to a driving (Reverse) position while the vehicle is
lowing pages. Follow these procedures for position. moving forward and P (Park) or D
maximum vehicle performance and driv- 3. Release the parking brake and foot (Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
ing enjoyment. versing. This could cause an accident
brake pedal, and then gradually start
or damage the transmission.
the vehicle in motion.
NOTE:
Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.

5-16 Starting and driving


CAUTION WARNING
∙ To avoid possible damage to your ve- Apply the parking brake if the shift lever
hicle, when stopping the vehicle on an is in any position while the engine is not
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by running. Failure to do so could cause
depressing the accelerator pedal. The the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
foot brake should be used for this away and result in serious personal in-
purpose. jury or property damage.
∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift P (Park)
to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission in CAUTION
the N (Neutral) position may cause se-
rious damage to the transmission. To prevent transmission damage, use
the P (Park) position only when the ve-
LSD2643 hicle is completely stopped.

To move the shift lever: Use the P (Park) shift lever position when
the vehicle is parked or when starting the
Press the button 䊊
A while depressing
engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely
the brake pedal
stopped.
Press the button 䊊
A to shift
The brake pedal should be depressed to
move the shift lever from N (Neutral) or
Shift without pressing the button 䊊
A any drive position to P (Park).
Apply the parking brake. When parking on a
Shifting hill, apply the parking brake first, then move
After starting the engine, fully depress the the shift lever into the P (Park) position.
brake pedal and move the shift lever from P
(Park) to any of the desired shift positions.

Starting and driving 5-17


R (Reverse) To move the shift lever, complete the fol-
lowing procedure:
CAUTION
1. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK
To prevent transmission damage, use position.
the R (Reverse) position only when the
vehicle is completely stopped. 2. Apply the parking brake.

Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make 3. Using a protective cloth on the tip of a
sure the vehicle is completely stopped be- small (1/8 inch or 3 mm) flat-head
fore selecting the R (Reverse) position. The screwdriver, remove the shift lock re-
brake pedal must be depressed in to move lease cover.
the shift lever from P (Park) or the shift ∙ If available, a plastic trim tool can also
lever button pressed in from N (Neutral) or be used.
any drive position to R (Reverse).
LSD2644 4. Insert the rod from the spare tire tool
N (Neutral) kit into the shift lock release slot and
Shift lock release
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. push in at an angle (about 45°). A small
The engine can be started in this position. If the battery charge is low or discharged, screwdriver or small trim tool may also
You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a the shift lever may not be moved from the be used.
stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. P (Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the shift lever button ∙ For additional information, refer to
D (Drive) pressed. “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-
Use this position for all normal forward driving checks and adjustments”
It will be necessary to jump start or have section of this manual.
driving. your battery charged. For additional infor-
L (Low) mation, refer to “Jump starting” in the “In 5. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
case of emergency” section of this manual. position while holding down the shift
Use this position for engine braking on It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN lock release.
steep downhill gradients/climbing steep dealer or a professional towing service.
slopes and whenever approaching sharp 6. Push the ignition switch to the ON po-
bends. Do not use the L (Low) position in sition. Now the vehicle may be moved
any other circumstances. to the desired location.
5-18 Starting and driving
If the shift lever cannot be moved out of P OFF position:
(Park), have the transmission checked as
For normal driving and fuel economy, use
soon as possible. It is recommended that
the OFF position.
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
ON position:
CAUTION
For driving up or down long slopes where
Make sure to take extra care during the engine braking is necessary, or for powerful
removal of the shift lock cap as this part acceleration, use the ON position. The
is easily damaged. transmission will automatically select a dif-
ferent gear ratio, allowing the engine to
WARNING provide high output.
If the shift lever cannot be moved from Remember not to drive at high speeds for
the P (Park) position while the engine is extended periods of time with the drive
running and the brake pedal is de- LSD2647 sport mode in the ON position. This re-
pressed, the stop lights may not work. duces fuel economy.
Malfunctioning stop lights could cause
Drive sport mode switch (if so
an accident injuring yourself and equipped)
others.
To select the drive sport mode, push the
drive sport mode switch with the shift lever
in the D (Drive) position.
The drive sport mode indicator in the ve-
hicle information display illuminates next
to the Transmission Shift Position indicator.
To turn off the drive sport mode, push the
drive sport mode switch again. The drive
sport mode indicator will turn off. When the
shift lever is shifted to any position other
than D (Drive), the drive sport mode will be
automatically turned off.
Starting and driving 5-19
OFF position: High fluid temperature protection
For normal driving and fuel economy, use mode
the OFF position.
This transmission has a high fluid tem-
ON position: perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
For driving up or down long slopes where perature becomes too high (for example,
engine braking is necessary, or for powerful when climbing steep grades in high tem-
acceleration, use the ON position. The peratures with heavy loads, such as when
transmission will automatically select a dif- towing a trailer), engine power and, under
ferent gear ratio, allowing the engine to some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
provide high output. creased automatically to reduce the
chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
Remember not to drive at high speeds for speed can be controlled with the accelera-
extended periods of time with the over- tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
LSD2647 drive OFF mode in the ON position. This may be limited.
reduces fuel economy.
Overdrive (O/D) OFF mode switch Fail-safe
(if so equipped) Accelerator downshift
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
To select the overdrive OFF mode, push the
— in D (Drive) position — conditions, such as excessive wheel
O/D OFF switch with the shift lever in the D For passing or hill climbing, depress the spinning and subsequent hard braking,
(Drive) position. accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the fail-safe system may be activated.
the transmission down into a lower gear, The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The overdrive OFF indicator light in the me-
depending on the vehicle speed. may come on to indicate the fail-safe
ter panel illuminates. To turn off the over-
mode is activated. For additional infor-
drive OFF mode, push the O/D OFF switch
mation, refer to “Malfunction Indicator
again. The overdrive OFF indicator light will
Light (MIL)” in the “Instruments and con-
turn off. When the shift lever is shifted to
trols” section of this manual. This will oc-
any position other than D (Drive), the over-
cur even if all electrical circuits are func-
drive OFF mode will be automatically
tioning properly. In this case, place the
turned off.
ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait for 10 seconds. Then push the
5-20 Starting and driving
PARKING BRAKE

switch back to the ON position. The ve- WARNING


hicle should return to its normal operat-
ing condition. If it does not return to its ∙ Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
normal operating condition, have the leased before driving. Failure to do so
transmission checked and repaired, if can cause brake failure and lead to an
necessary. It is recommended that you accident.
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. ∙ Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
WARNING
∙ Do not use the shift lever in place of
When the high fluid temperature pro- the parking brake. When parking, be
tection mode or fail-safe operation oc- sure the parking brake is fully
curs, vehicle speed may be gradually re- engaged.
duced. The reduced speed may be lower
than other traffic, which could increase ∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death
the chance of a collision. Be especially through unintended operation of the WSD0169
careful when driving. If necessary, pull vehicle and/or its systems, do not To engage: Pull the lever up 䊊
A .
to the side of the road at a safe place leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat- To release:
and allow the transmission to return to
normal operation, or have it repaired if tended in your vehicle. Additionally, 1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
necessary. the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be- 2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) po-
come high enough to cause a signifi- sition.
cant risk of injury or death to people 3. While pulling up on the parking brake
and pets. lever slightly, press the button and
lower completely 䊊 B.

4. Before driving, be sure the brake warn-


ing light goes out.

Starting and driving 5-21


BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) (if so
equipped)

WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the BSW
system could result in serious injury or
death.
∙ The BSW system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures and is
not designed to prevent contact with
vehicles or objects. When changing
lanes, always use the side and rear
mirrors and turn and look in the direc-
tion your vehicle will move to ensure it
is safe to change lanes. Never rely
solely on the BSW system. LSD3090 SSD1030
The BSW system uses radar sensors 䊊 1 Detection zone
The BSW system helps alert the driver of
installed near the rear bumper to detect The radar sensors can detect vehicles on
other vehicles in adjacent lanes when
other vehicles in an adjacent lane. either side of your vehicle within the detec-
changing lanes.
tion zone shown as illustrated. This detec-
tion zone starts from the outside mirror of
your vehicle and extends approximately
10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rear bumper, and
approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) sideways.

5-22 Starting and driving


1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light
2. BSW Indicator
BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 mph (32 km/h).
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indica-
tor light (1) illuminates. If the turn signal is
then activated, the system chimes (twice)
and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes. The side BSW/RCTA indicator light
continues to flash until the detected ve-
hicle leaves the detection zone.
The side BSW/RCTA indicator light illumi-
nates for a few seconds when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
The brightness of the side BSW/RCTA indi-
cator light is adjusted automatically de-
pending on the brightness of the ambient
light.
If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal,
then only the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes and no chime sounds. For addi-
tional information, refer to “BSW driving
situations” in this section.
LSD3204

Starting and driving 5-23


HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSW SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system.
1. Press the button until “Settings”
displays in the vehicle information dis-
play. Use the button to select
“Driver Assistance.” Then press the OK
button.
2. Select “Blind Spot” and press the OK
button.
3. Select “Blind Spot Warning” and press
the OK button to turn the system on or
off.

NOTE:
∙ When enabling/disabling the system,
the system will retain current set-
tings even if the engine is restarted.
∙ When the BSW system is turned on,
the BSW indicator (white) in the ve-
hicle information display illuminates.

LSD3149

5-24 Starting and driving


BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS – A vehicle which your vehicle over- – Ice/frost/snow/dirt build-up on
takes rapidly. the vehicle
WARNING
– A vehicle that passes through the ∙ Do not attach stickers (including
Listed below are the system limitations detection zone quickly. transparent material), install accesso-
for the BSW system. Failure to operate ries or apply additional paint near the
the vehicle in accordance with these – When overtaking several vehicles
radar sensors. These conditions may
system limitations could result in seri- in a row, the vehicles after the first
reduce the ability of the radar to de-
ous injury or death. vehicle may not be detected if they
tect other vehicles.
are traveling close together.
∙ The BSW system cannot detect all ve- ∙ Excessive noise (for example, audio
hicles under all conditions. ∙ The radar sensors’ detection zone is
system volume, open vehicle window)
designed based on a standard lane
∙ The radar sensors may not be able to will interfere with the chime sound,
width. When driving in a wider lane,
detect and activate BSW when certain and it may not be heard.
the radar sensors may not detect ve-
objects are present such as: hicles in an adjacent lane. When driv-
– Pedestrian, bicycles, animals. ing in a narrow lane, the radar sensors
may detect vehicles driving two lanes
– Vehicles such as motorcycles, low away.
height vehicles, or high ground
clearance vehicles. ∙ The radar sensors are designed to ig-
nore most stationary objects, how-
– Oncoming vehicles. ever objects such as guardrails, walls,
– Vehicles remaining in the detec- foliage and parked vehicles may oc-
tion zone when you accelerate casionally be detected. This is a nor-
from a stop. mal operation condition.
– A vehicle merging into an adjacent ∙ The following conditions may reduce
lane at a speed approximately the the ability of the radar to detect other
same as your vehicle. vehicles:
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from – Severe weather
behind. – Road spray

Starting and driving 5-25


Another vehicle approaching
from behind
Illustration 1: The side BSW/RCTA indicator
light illuminates if a vehicle enters the de-
tection zone from behind in an adjacent
lane.

LSD2299 LSD2300
Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind Illustration 2 – Approaching from behind
BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS Illustration 2: If the driver activates the
turn signal when another vehicle is in the
Indicator on detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
Indicator off
NOTE:
Indicator flashing ∙ The radar sensors may not detect ve-
hicles which are approaching rapidly
from behind.
∙ If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the
other vehicle is detected.
5-26 Starting and driving
∙ If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the
other vehicle is detected.

LSD2302 LSD2303
Illustration 3 – Overtaking another ve- Illustration 4 – Overtaking another ve-
hicle hicle
Overtaking another vehicle Illustration 4: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
Illustration 3: The side indicator light illu- detection zone, then the system chimes
minates if you overtake a vehicle and that (twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
vehicle stays in the detection zone for ap-
proximately 2 seconds. NOTE:
∙ When overtaking several vehicles in a
row, the vehicles after the first vehicle
may not be detected if they are trav-
eling close together.
∙ The radar sensors may not detect
slower moving vehicles if they are
passed quickly.
Starting and driving 5-27
∙ The radar sensors may not detect a
vehicle which is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle when it
enters the detection zone.

LSD2305 LSD2308
Illustration 5 – Entering from the side Illustration 6 – Entering from the side
Entering from the side Illustration 6: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
Illustration 5: The side indicator light illu- detection zone, then the system chimes
minates if a vehicle enters the detection
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
zone from either side.
NOTE:
∙ If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the
other vehicle is detected.

5-28 Starting and driving


SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the sys-
tem will be deactivated automatically. The
“Side Radar Obstruction” warning message
will appear in the vehicle information dis-
play.
The system is not available until the condi-
tions no longer exist.
The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog. The blocked condi-
tion may also be caused by objects such as
ice, frost or dirt obstructing the radar sen-
sors.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the system will resume automatically.
Malfunction
If the BSW system malfunctions, it will turn
off automatically. The system malfunction
warning message with the BSW indicator
(orange) will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display.

LSD3205

Starting and driving 5-29


Action to take: Do not attach stickers (including transpar-
ent material), install accessories or apply
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the en- additional paint near the radar sensors.
gine off and restart the engine. If the mes- Do not strike or damage the area around
sage continues to appear, have the system the radar sensors. It is recommended that
checked. It is recommended that you visit a you visit a NISSAN dealer if the area around
NISSAN dealer for this service. the radar sensors is damaged due to a
collision.
Radio frequency statement
For USA
FCC ID: OAYSRR2B or OAYSRR3B
LSD3090 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Rules.

The two radar sensors 䊊


1 for the BSW and Operation is subject to the following two
RCTA systems are located near the rear conditions:
bumper. Always keep the area near the ra- 1. This device may not cause harmful in-
dar sensors clean. terference, and
The radar sensors may be blocked by tem- 2. This device must accept any interfer-
porary ambient conditions such as splash- ence received, including interference
ing water, mist or fog. that may cause undesired operation.
The blocked condition may also be caused FCC Warning
by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-
structing the radar sensors. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
Check for and remove objects obstructing compliance could void the user’s authority
the area around the radar sensors. to operate the equipment.
5-30 Starting and driving
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)
(if so equipped)

For Canada Bandes de fréquences: 24.05 - 24.25GHz WARNING


Applicable law: Canada 310 Puissance émise: Moins de 20 milliwatts Failure to follow the warnings and in-
This device complies with Industry Canada structions for proper use of the RCTA
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation could result in serious injury or death.
is subject to the following two conditions: ∙ The RCTA system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures and is
1. This device may not cause interference,
not designed to prevent contact with
and
vehicles or objects. When backing out
2. This device must accept any interfer- of a parking space, always use the
ence, including interference that may side and rear mirrors and turn and
cause undesired operation of the de- look in the direction your vehicle will
vice. move. Never rely solely on the RCTA
system.
Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25GHz
The RCTA system will assist you when
Output power: less than 20 milliwatts backing out from a parking space. When
Droit applicable: Canada 310 the vehicle is in reverse, the system is de-
signed to detect other vehicles approach-
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR ing from the right or left of the vehicle. If the
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appar- system detects cross traffic, it will alert you.
eils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suiv-
antes:
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et
2. L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Starting and driving 5-31
1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light
RCTA SYSTEM OPERATION
The RCTA system can help alert the driver
of an approaching vehicle when the driver
is backing out of a parking space.
When the shift position is in R (Reverse) and
the vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 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 approach-
ing from.

LSD3206

5-32 Starting and driving


LSD2216 LSD3090
The RCTA system uses radar sensors 䊊 1
installed on both sides near the rear bum-
per to detect an approaching vehicle.
The radar sensors 䊊 1 can detect an ap-
proaching vehicle from up to approxi-
mately 66 ft. (20 m) away.

Starting and driving 5-33


HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
RCTA SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the RCTA system.
1. Press the button until “Settings”
displays in the vehicle information dis-
play. Use the button to select
“Driver Assistance.” Then press the OK
button.
2. Select “Parking Aids” and press the OK
button.
3. Select “Rear Cross Traffic Alert” 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.

LSD3152

5-34 Starting and driving


WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the RCTA system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
∙ Always check surroundings and turn
to check what is behind you before
backing up. The radar sensors detect
approaching (moving) vehicles. The
radar sensors cannot detect every
object such as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles,
animals or child-operated toy
vehicles
– A vehicle that is passing at speeds
greater than approximately
19 mph (30 km/h)
– A vehicle that is passing at speeds
lower than approximately 5 mph
LSD3195
(8 km/h)

RCTA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS ∙ The radar sensors may not detect ap-
proaching vehicles in certain
situations:
– Illustration 䊊
A : When a vehicle
parked next to you obstructs the
beam of the radar sensor.

Starting and driving 5-35


– Illustration 䊊
B : When the vehicle is
parked in an angled parking space.
– Illustration 䊊
C : When the vehicle is
parked on inclined ground.
– Illustration 䊊
D : When an approach-
ing vehicle turns into your vehicle’s
parking lot aisle.
– Illustration 䊊E : When the angle
formed by your vehicle and ap-
proaching vehicle is small.
∙ The following conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles: LSD2043 LSD2044
– Severe weather Illustration 1 Illustration 2
– Road spray NOTE:
– Ice/frost/snow/dirt build-up on
In the case of several vehicles approach-
the vehicle
ing in a row (Illustration 1) or in the oppo-
∙ Do not attach stickers (including site direction (Illustration 2), a chime may
transparent material), install accesso- not be sounded by the RCTA system af-
ries or apply additional paint near the ter the first vehicle passes the sensors.
radar sensors. These conditions may
reduce the ability of the radar to de-
tect other vehicles.
∙ Excessive noise (e.g., audio system
volume, open vehicle window) will in-
terfere with the chime sound, and it
may not be heard.

5-36 Starting and driving


SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the sys-
tem will be deactivated automatically. The
“Side Radar Obstruction” warning message
will appear in the vehicle information dis-
play.
The systems are not available until the
conditions no longer exist.
The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused
by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-
structing the radar sensors.
Action to take
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the system will resume automatically.
Malfunction
When the RCTA system malfunctions, it will
turn off automatically. The system mal-
function warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display.

LSD3205

Starting and driving 5-37


Action to take Do not attach stickers (including transpar-
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the ent material), install accessories or apply
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the en- additional paint near the radar sensors.
gine off and restart the engine. If the mes-
sage continues to appear, have the system Do not strike or damage the area around
checked. It is recommended that you visit a the radar sensors. It is recommended that
NISSAN dealer for this service. you visit a NISSAN dealer if the area around
the radar sensors is damaged due to a
collision.
Radio frequency statement
For USA
FCC ID: OAYSRR2B or OAYSRR3B
LSD3090 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Rules.

The two radar sensors 䊊


1 for the BSW and Operation is subject to the following two
RCTA systems are located near the rear conditions:
bumper. Always keep the area near the ra- 1. This device may not cause harmful in-
dar sensors clean. terference, and
The radar sensors may be blocked by tem- 2. This device must accept any interfer-
porary ambient conditions such as splash- ence received, including interference
ing water, mist or fog. that may cause undesired operation.
The blocked condition may also be caused FCC Warning
by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-
structing the radar sensors. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
Check for and remove objects obstructing compliance could void the user’s authority
the area around the radar sensors. to operate the equipment.
5-38 Starting and driving
CRUISE CONTROL

For Canada Bandes de fréquences: 24.05 - 24.25GHz


Applicable law: Canada 310 Puissance émise: Moins de 20 milliwatts
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. This device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.
Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25GHz LSD3131

Output power: less than 20 milliwatts 䊊


1 RES+ switch

Droit applicable: Canada 310 䊊


2 CANCEL switch

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR 䊊


3 SET- switch
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appar-
eils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation

4 CRUISE ON/OFF switch

est autorisée aux deux conditions suiv- PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE


antes: CONTROL
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de ∙ If the cruise control system malfunc-
brouillage, et tions, it cancels automatically.
2. L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter ∙ To properly set the cruise control sys-
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, tem, use the following procedures.
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Starting and driving 5-39
panel comes on. Take your foot off the ac- ∙ You depress the brake pedal while
WARNING
celerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the pushing the RES+ or SET– switch. The
Do not use the cruise control when driv- set speed. preset speed is deleted from memory.
ing under the following conditions:
∙ To pass another vehicle, depress the ∙ The vehicle slows down more than
∙ When it is not possible to keep the accelerator pedal. When you release the 8 mph (13 km/h) below the set speed.
vehicle at a set speed. pedal, the vehicle returns to the previ-
∙ You move the shift lever to N (Neutral).
∙ In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies ously set speed.
in speed. To reset at a faster cruising speed, use
∙ The vehicle may not maintain the set
∙ On winding or hilly roads. one of the following three methods:
speed when going up or down steep
∙ On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.). hills. If this happens, drive without the ∙ Depress the accelerator pedal. When
cruise control. the vehicle attains the desired speed,
∙ In very windy areas. push and release the SET– switch.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle following three methods: ∙ Push and hold the RES+ switch. When
control and result in an accident.
∙ Push the CANCEL switch; the CRUISE the vehicle attains the speed you desire,
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS indicator light or indicator in the release the switch.
instrument panel goes out. ∙ Push and release the RES+ switch. Each
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 - 89 mph (40 - 144 km/h) with- ∙ Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE indica- time you do this, the set speed in-
out keeping your foot on the accelerator tor light or indicator goes out. creases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
pedal. To reset at a slower cruising speed, use
∙ Push the CRUISE ON/OFF switch. The
To turn on the cruise control, push the one of the following three methods:
CRUISE indicator light or indicator
CRUISE ON/OFF switch. The CRUISE indica- in the instrument panel goes out. ∙ Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
tor light or indicator in the instrument The cruise control is automatically can- vehicle attains the desired speed, push
panel comes on. celed and the CRUISE indicator light the SET– switch and release it.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the ve- or indicator in the instrument panel
hicle to the desired speed, push the SET– ∙ Push and hold the SET– switch. Release
goes out if: the switch when the vehicle slows to
switch and release it. The SET indicator
the desired speed.
light or indicator in the instrument
5-40 Starting and driving
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
(AEB) (if so equipped)

∙ Push and release the SET– switch. Each WARNING


time you do this, the set speed de-
creases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the AEB
To resume the preset speed, push and system could result in serious injury or
release the RES+ switch. The vehicle re- death.
turns to the last set cruising speed when
the vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h). ∙ The AEB system is a supplemental aid
to the driver. It is not a replacement
for the driver’s attention to traffic
conditions or responsibility to drive
safely. It cannot prevent accidents
due to carelessness or dangerous
driving techniques.
∙ The AEB system does not function in LSD2710
all driving, traffic, weather and road
conditions. The AEB system uses a radar sensor 䊊 A
located on the front of the vehicle to mea-
The AEB system can assist the driver when sure the distance to the vehicle ahead in
there is a risk of a forward collision with the the same lane.
vehicle ahead in the traveling lane.

Starting and driving 5-41


LSD3155 LSD3154

5-42 Starting and driving


1. Vehicle ahead detection indicator (if so NOTE:
equipped)
The vehicle’s brake lights come on when
2. AEB emergency warning indicator (if so braking is performed by the AEB system.
equipped) Depending on vehicle speed and distance
3. AEB system warning light to the vehicle ahead, as well as driving and
roadway conditions, the system may help
AEB SYSTEM OPERATION the driver avoid a forward collision or may
help mitigate the consequences of a colli-
The AEB system will function when your sion, should one be unavoidable. If the
vehicle is driven at speeds above approxi- driver is handling the steering wheel, accel-
mately 3 mph (5 km/h). erating or braking, the AEB system will
If a risk of a forward collision is detected, function later or will not function.
the AEB system will provide an initial warn- The automatic braking will cease under the
ing to the driver by both a visual (if so following conditions:
equipped) and audible alert.
∙ When the steering wheel is turned as far
If the driver applies the brakes quickly and as necessary to avoid a collision.
forcefully after the warning, and the AEB
∙ When the accelerator pedal is de-
system detects that there is still the possi-
pressed.
bility of a forward collision, the system will
automatically increase the braking force. If ∙ When there is no longer a vehicle de-
the driver does not take action, the AEB tected ahead.
system issues the second visual warning If the AEB system has stopped the vehicle,
(red) (if so equipped) and audible warning the vehicle will remain at a standstill for
and also applies partial braking. approximately 2 seconds before the
If the risk of a collision becomes imminent, brakes are released.
the AEB system applies harder braking au-
tomatically.

Starting and driving 5-43


LSD3146 LSD3147

5-44 Starting and driving


TURNING THE AEB SYSTEM NOTE: ∙ The radar sensor may not detect a ve-
ON/OFF The AEB system will be automatically hicle ahead in the following
turned on when the engine is restarted. conditions:
Perform the following steps to turn the AEB
system on or off in the vehicle information AEB SYSTEM LIMITATIONS – Dirt, ice, snow or other material
display (if so equipped). covering the radar sensor.
WARNING – Interference by other radar
1. Press the button until “Settings”
sources.
displays in the vehicle information dis- Listed below are the system limitations
play. Use the button to select for the AEB system. Failure to operate – Snow or road spray from traveling
“Driver Assistance.” Then press the OK the vehicle in accordance with these vehicles.
button. system limitations could result in seri- – If the vehicle ahead is narrow (e.g.,
ous injury or death. motorcycle).
2. Select “Emergency Brake” and press
∙ The AEB system cannot detect all ve- – When driving on a steep downhill
the OK button.
hicles under all conditions. slope or roads with sharp curves.
3. Select “System” and press the OK but- ∙ The radar sensor does not detect the
ton. ∙ In some road or traffic conditions, the
following objects: AEB system may unexpectedly apply
Perform the following steps to turn the AEB
system on or off using the Automatic – Pedestrians, animals or obstacles partial braking. When acceleration is
in the roadway. necessary, continue to depress the
Emergency Braking (AEB) switch (if so
accelerator pedal to override the
equipped) for models with a trip computer. – Oncoming vehicles. system.
1. Push the AEB switch to turn the AEB – Crossing vehicles. ∙ Braking distances increase on slip-
system on and the switch illuminates. ∙ The radar sensor has some perfor- pery surfaces.
2. Push the AEB switch again to turn the mance limitations. If a stationary ve-
AEB system off. hicle is in the vehicle’s path, the AEB
system will not function when the ve-
When the AEB system is turned off, the AEB hicle is driven at speeds over approxi-
system warning light illuminates. mately 50 mph (80 km/h).

Starting and driving 5-45


∙ The system is designed to automati-
cally check the sensor’s functionality,
within certain limitations. The system
may not detect some forms of ob-
structions of the sensor area such as
ice, snow, stickers, etc. In these cases,
the system may not be able to warn
the driver properly. Be sure that you
check, clean and clear the sensor area
regularly.
∙ Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the chime
may not be heard.

LSD3148

5-46 Starting and driving


SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
Condition A
When the radar sensor picks up interfer-
ence from another radar source, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the
AEB system is automatically turned off.
The AEB system warning light (orange) will
illuminate.
Action to take
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the AEB system will resume automatically.
Condition B
When the sensor area of the front bumper
is covered with dirt or is obstructed, mak-
ing it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead,
the AEB system is automatically turned off.
The AEB system warning light (orange) will
illuminate and the “Front Radar Obstruc-
tion” warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display.

LSD3153

Starting and driving 5-47


Action to take ∙ Do not attach metallic objects near the
sensor area (brush guard, etc.). This
If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop
could cause failure or malfunction.
the vehicle in a safe place, place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position and turn the ∙ Do not alter, remove or paint the front
engine off. Clean the radar cover on the bumper. Before customizing or restor-
lower grille with a soft cloth, and restart the ing the front bumper, it is recom-
engine. If the warning light continues to mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
illuminate, have the AEB system checked. It
FCC Notice
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For USA
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
If the AEB system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will Operation is subject to the following two
LSD2710
sound, the AEB warning light (orange) will conditions:
illuminate and the warning message [Mal- SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 1. This device may not cause harmful in-
function] will appear in the vehicle informa-
The sensor 䊊
A is located on the front of the terference, and
tion display.
vehicle. 2. This device must accept any interfer-
Action to take ence received, including interference
To keep the system operating properly, be
If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop sure to observe the following: that may cause undesired operation.
the vehicle in a safe location, turn the en- FCC Warning
gine off and restart the engine. If the warn- ∙ Always keep the sensor area of the front
ing light continues to illuminate, have the bumper clean. Changes or modifications not expressly
AEB system checked. It is recommended ∙ Do not strike or damage the areas approved by the party responsible for
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser- around the sensor. compliance could void the user’s authority
vice. to operate the equipment.
∙ Do not cover or attach stickers or simi-
lar objects on the front bumper near
the sensor area. This could cause failure
or malfunction.
5-48 Starting and driving
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

This equipment has been tested and found For Canada CAUTION
to comply with the limits for a Class A digi-
This device complies with Industry Canada During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation follow these recommendations to ob-
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
is subject to the following two conditions: tain maximum engine performance
reasonable protection against harmful in-
terference when the equipment is oper- 1. This device must not cause interfer- and ensure the future reliability and
ated in a commercial environment. This ence, economy of your new vehicle. Failure to
equipment generates, uses, and can radi- follow these recommendations may re-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not in- 2. This device must accept any interfer- sult in shortened engine life and re-
stalled and used in accordance with the ence, including interference that may duced engine performance.
instruction manual, may cause harmful in- cause undesired operation of the de-
vice. ∙ Avoid driving for long periods at con-
terference to radio communications. Op-
stant speed, either fast or slow, and do
eration of this equipment in a residential L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux condi- not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
area is likely to cause harmful interference tions suivantes:
in which case the user will be required to ∙ Do not accelerate at full throttle in any
correct the interference at his own ex- 1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil- gear.
pense. lage,
∙ Avoid quick starts.
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Infor- et
∙ Avoid hard braking as much as pos-
mation: 2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter sible.
This equipment complies with FCC radia- tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
tion exposure limits set forth for an uncon- même si le brouillage est susceptible
trolled environment. This equipment d’en compromettre le fonctionnne-
should be installed and operated with ment.
minimum distance of 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.
The transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other an-
tenna or transmitter.

Starting and driving 5-49


FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS

Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient 3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher 5. Use Cruise Control
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most Vehicle Speeds
∙ Using cruise control during highway
fuel economy from your vehicle.
∙ Below 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more driving helps maintain a steady
1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake efficient to open windows to cool the speed.
Pedal Application vehicle due to reduced engine load. ∙ Cruise control is particularly effective
∙ Avoid rapid starts and stops. ∙ Above 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more in providing fuel savings when driving
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle on flat terrains.
∙ Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible. due to increased aerodynamic drag. 6. Plan for the Shortest Route
∙ Maintain constant speed while com- ∙ Recirculating the cool air in the cabin ∙ Utilize a map or navigation system to
muting and coast whenever pos- when the A/C is on reduces cooling determine the best route to save
sible. load. time.
2. Maintain Constant Speed 4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis- 7. Avoid Idling
tances
∙ Look ahead to try and anticipate and ∙ Shutting off your engine when safe
minimize stops. ∙ Observing the speed limit and not for stops exceeding 30–60 seconds
exceeding 60 mph (97 km/h) (where saves fuel and reduces emissions.
∙ Synchronizing your speed with traffic legally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
lights allows you to reduce your num- ciency due to reduced aerodynamic 8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll
ber of stops. drag. Roads
∙ Maintaining a steady speed can mini- ∙ Maintaining a safe following distance ∙ Automated passes permit drivers to
mize red light stops and improve fuel behind other vehicles reduces un- use special lanes to maintain cruis-
efficiency. necessary braking. ing speed through the toll and avoid
stopping and starting.
∙ Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced
braking and smooth acceleration
changes.
∙ Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
5-50 Starting and driving
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

9. Winter Warm Up ∙ Keep your engine tuned up.


∙ Limit idling time to minimize impact ∙ Follow the recommended scheduled
to fuel economy. maintenance.
∙ Vehicles typically need no more than ∙ Keep the tires inflated to the correct
30 seconds of idling at start-up to pressure. Low tire pressure increases
effectively circulate the engine oil be- tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
fore driving.
∙ Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
∙ Your vehicle will reach its ideal oper- Improper alignment increases tire wear
ating temperature more quickly and lowers fuel economy.
while driving versus idling.
∙ Use the recommended viscosity engine
10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool oil. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
∙ Park your vehicle in a covered parking
tions” in the “Technical and consumer
area or in the shade whenever pos-
information” section of this manual.
sible.
∙ When entering a hot vehicle, opening
the windows will help to reduce the
inside temperature faster, resulting in
reduced demand on your A/C sys-
tem.

Starting and driving 5-51


PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

∙ Do not leave children unattended in-


side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
move the vehicle. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
SSD0488 hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
WARNING ∙ Safe parking procedures require that cant risk of injury or death to people
both the parking brake be set and the and pets.
∙ Do not stop or park the vehicle over
transmission placed in P (Park). Fail-
flammable materials such as dry 1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
ure to do so could cause the vehicle to
grass, waste paper or rags. They may
move unexpectedly or roll away and 2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
ignite and cause a fire.
result in an accident. Make sure the position.
shift lever has been pushed as far for-
ward as it can go and cannot be 3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling
moved without depressing the foot into traffic when parked on an incline, it
brake pedal. is a good practice to turn the wheels as
illustrated.
∙ Never leave the engine running while
the vehicle is unattended.

5-52 Starting and driving


POWER STEERING

∙ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB 䊊


1 :
WARNING erations that could cause the power steer-
ing system to overheat.
Turn the wheels into the curb and ∙ If the engine is not running or is
move the vehicle forward until the curb turned off while driving, the power as- You may hear a sound when the steering
side wheel gently touches the curb. sist for the steering will not work. wheel is operated quickly. However, this is
not a malfunction.
∙ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB 䊊
2 : Steering will be harder to operate.
∙ When the power steering warning If the power steering warning light illumi-
Turn the wheels away from the curb
light illuminates with the engine run- nates while the engine is running, it may
and move the vehicle back until the
ning, there will be no power assist for indicate the power steering system is not
curb side wheel gently touches the
the steering. You will still have control functioning properly and may need servic-
curb.
of the vehicle but the steering will be ing. Have the power steering system
∙ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO harder to operate. Have the power checked. It is recommended that you visit a
CURB 䊊
3 :
steering system checked. It is recom- NISSAN dealer for this service.
Turn the wheels toward the side of the mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer When the power steering warning light illu-
road so the vehicle will move away for this service. minates with the engine running, there will
from the center of the road if it moves. The power steering system is designed to be no power assist for the steering but you
provide power assist while driving to oper- will still have control of the vehicle. At this
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK time, greater steering effort is required to
position and remove the key. ate the steering wheel with light force.
operate the steering wheel, especially in
When the steering wheel is operated re- sharp turns and at low speeds.
peatedly or continuously while parking or
driving at a very low speed, the power as- For additional information, refer to “Power
sist for the steering wheel will be reduced. steering warning light” in the “Instruments
This is to prevent overheating of the power and controls” section of this manual.
steering system and protect it from getting
damaged. While the power assist is re-
duced, steering wheel operation will be-
come heavy. When the temperature of the
power steering system goes down, the
power assist level will return to normal.
Avoid repeating such steering wheel op-
Starting and driving 5-53
BRAKE SYSTEM

The brake system has two separate hy- WARNING shoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced,
draulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, in order to assure the best braking perfor-
you will still have braking at two wheels. ∙ While driving on a slippery surface, be mance.
careful when braking, accelerating or
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS downshifting. Abrupt braking or ac- This procedure is described in the vehicle
celerating could cause the wheels to service manual. It is recommended that
Vacuum assisted brakes skid and result in an accident. you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
The brake booster aids braking by using ∙ If the engine is not running or is ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you turned off while driving, the power as-
can stop the vehicle by depressing the sist for the brakes will not work. Brak- WARNING
brake pedal. However, greater foot pres- ing will be harder.
sure on the brake pedal will be required to ∙ The ABS is a sophisticated device, but
stop the vehicle and stopping distance will Wet brakes it cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving
be longer. When the vehicle is washed or driven techniques. It can help maintain ve-
Using the brakes through water, the brakes may get wet. As hicle control during braking on slip-
a result, your braking distance will be lon- pery surfaces. Remember that stop-
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal ger and the vehicle may pull to one side ping distances on slippery surfaces
while driving. This will overheat the brakes, during braking. will be longer than on normal sur-
wear out the brake pads faster, and reduce faces even with ABS. Stopping dis-
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
gas mileage. tances may also be longer on rough,
speed while lightly pressing the brake
gravel or snow covered roads, or if you
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent pedal to heat up the brakes. Do this until are using tire chains. Always maintain
the brakes from overheating, reduce speed the brakes return to normal. Avoid driving a safe distance from the vehicle in
and downshift to a lower gear before going the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes front of you. Ultimately, the driver is
down a slope or long grade. Overheated function correctly. responsible for safety.
brakes may reduce braking performance
and could result in loss of vehicle control. Parking brake break-in ∙ Tire type and condition may also af-
fect braking effectiveness.
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever
the stopping effect of the parking brake is
weakened or whenever the parking brake
5-54 Starting and driving
– When replacing tires, install the Anti-lock Braking System will operate to Normal operation
specified size of tires on all four prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) oper-
wheels. ates at speeds above 3 - 6 mph (5 -
– When installing a spare tire, make WARNING 10 km/h). The speed varies according to
sure that it is the proper size and road conditions.
type as specified on the Tire and Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
Loading Information label. For ad- may result in increased stopping When the ABS senses that one or more
ditional information, refer to “Tire distances. wheels are close to locking up, the actuator
and Loading Information label” in rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pres-
Self-test feature sure. This action is similar to pumping the
the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) in- brakes very quickly. You may feel a pulsa-
cludes electronic sensors, electric pumps, tion in the brake pedal and hear a noise
– For additional information, refer to
hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The from under the hood or feel a vibration
“Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature from the actuator when it is operating. This
yourself ” section of this manual.
that tests the system each time you start is normal and indicates that the ABS is op-
The ABS controls the brakes so the wheels the engine and move the vehicle at a low erating properly. However, the pulsation
do not lock during hard braking or when speed in forward or reverse. When the self- may indicate that road conditions are haz-
braking on slippery surfaces. The system test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise ardous and extra care is required while
detects the rotation speed at each wheel and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. driving.
and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre- This is normal and does not indicate a mal-
vent each wheel from locking and sliding. function. If the computer senses a mal- BRAKE ASSIST
By preventing each wheel from locking, the function, it switches the ABS off and illumi-
nates the ABS warning light on the When the force applied to the brake pedal
system helps the driver maintain steering exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is
control and helps to minimize swerving instrument panel. The brake system then
operates normally but without anti-lock activated generating greater braking force
and spinning on slippery surfaces.
assistance. than a conventional brake booster even
Using the system with light pedal force.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. the self-test or while driving, have the ve-
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady hicle checked. It is recommended that you
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Starting and driving 5-55
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM

WARNING The VDC system uses various sensors to When the VDC system operates, the
monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. indicator light in the instrument panel
The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist Under certain driving conditions, the VDC flashes so note the following:
braking operation and is not a collision system helps to perform the following
warning or avoidance device. It is the functions: ∙ The road may be slippery or the system
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive may determine some action is required
safely and be in control of the vehicle at ∙ Controls brake pressure to reduce to help keep the vehicle on the steered
all times. wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel path.
so power is transferred to a non-
slipping drive wheel on the same axle. ∙ You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise or vibration from
∙ Controls brake pressure and engine under the hood. This is normal and indi-
output to reduce drive wheel slip based cates that the VDC system is working
on vehicle speed (traction control func- properly.
tion).
∙ Adjust your speed and driving to the
∙ Controls brake pressure at individual road conditions.
wheels and engine output to help the For additional information, refer to “Slip in-
driver maintain control of the vehicle in dicator light” and ”Vehicle Dynamic Control
the following conditions: (VDC) OFF indicator light” in the ”Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
– Understeer (vehicle tends to not fol-
low the steered path despite in- If a malfunction occurs in the system,
creased steering input) the indicator light comes on in the
instrument panel. The VDC system auto-
– Oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due
matically turns off when these indicator
to certain road or driving conditions)
lights are on.
The VDC system can help the driver to The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
maintain control of the vehicle, but it can- VDC system. The indicator light and
not prevent loss of vehicle control in all driv- the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
ing situations. system warning light illuminate to indicate
the VDC system is off.
5-56 Starting and driving
When the VDC switch is used to turn off the
∙ Do not modify the vehicle’s suspen- ∙ When driving on an unstable surface
system, the VDC system still operates to sion. If suspension parts such as such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
prevent one drive wheel from slipping by shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta- ramp, the indicator light may
transferring power to a non-slipping drive bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are flash or illuminate. This is not a mal-
wheel. The indicator light flashes if not NISSAN recommended for your function. Restart the engine after
this occurs. All other VDC functions are off vehicle or are extremely deteriorated, driving onto a stable surface.
and the indicator light will not flash. the VDC system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect ∙ If wheels or tires other than the
The VDC system is automatically reset to NISSAN recommended ones are used,
on when the ignition switch is placed in the vehicle handling performance, and
the VDC system may not operate
OFF position then back to the ON position. the indicator light may flash or
illuminate. properly and the indicator light
The computer has a built-in diagnostic fea- may flash or illuminate.
ture that tests the system each time you ∙ If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not ∙ The VDC system is not a substitute for
start the engine and move the vehicle for- winter tires or tire chains on a snow
ward or in reverse at a slow speed. When NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the VDC system covered road.
the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake may not operate properly and BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
pedal. This is normal and is not an indica- the indicator light may
During braking while driving through turns,
tion of a malfunction. illuminate.
the system optimizes the distribution of
∙ If engine control related parts are not force to each of the front and rear wheels
WARNING NISSAN recommended or are ex- depending on the radius of the turn.
∙ The VDC system is designed to help tremely deteriorated, the indi-
the driver maintain stability but does cator light may illuminate.
not prevent accidents due to abrupt ∙ When driving on extremely inclined
steering operation at high speeds or surfaces such as higher banked cor-
by careless or dangerous driving ners, the VDC system may not operate
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and
properly and the indicator light
be especially careful when driving and
may flash or illuminate. Do not drive
cornering on slippery surfaces and al-
on these types of roads.
ways drive carefully.

Starting and driving 5-57


WARNING ∙ If engine control related parts are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
∙ The VDC system is designed to help
the driver maintain stability but does tremely deteriorated, the indi-
not prevent accidents due to abrupt cator light may illuminate.
steering operation at high speeds or ∙ When driving on extremely inclined
by careless or dangerous driving surfaces such as higher banked cor-
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and ners, the VDC system may not operate
be especially careful when driving and properly and the indicator light
cornering on slippery surfaces and al- may flash or illuminate. Do not drive
ways drive carefully. on these types of roads.
∙ Do not modify the vehicle’s suspen- ∙ When driving on an unstable surface
sion. If suspension parts such as such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta-
ramp, the indicator light may
bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are
flash or illuminate. This is not a mal-
not NISSAN recommended for your
function. Restart the engine after
vehicle or are extremely deteriorated,
driving onto a stable surface.
the VDC system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect ∙ If wheels or tires other than the
vehicle handling performance, and NISSAN recommended ones are used,
the indicator light may flash or the VDC system may not operate
illuminate. properly and the indicator light
may flash or illuminate.
∙ If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not ∙ The VDC system is not a substitute for
NISSAN recommended or are ex- winter tires or tire chains on a snow
tremely deteriorated, the VDC system covered road.
may not operate properly and
the indicator light may
illuminate.

5-58 Starting and driving


CHASSIS CONTROL (if so equipped)

information display” in the “Instruments


and controls” section of this manual.

WARNING
The I–TC may not be effective depend-
ing on the driving condition. Always
drive carefully and attentively.
When the I–TC is operating, you may feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a
noise. This is normal and indicates that the
I–TC is operating properly.
Even if the I–TC is set to OFF, some func-
LSD2185 tions will remain on to assist the driver (for
The chassis control is an electric control The I–TC can be set to ON (enabled) or OFF example, avoidance scenes).
module that includes the following func- (disabled) through the vehicle information INTELLIGENT ENGINE BRAKE (I-EB)
tions: display “Chassis Control” page. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle infor- The I-EB function adds subtle deceleration
∙ Intelligent Trace Control
mation display” in the “Instruments and by controlling the Continuously Variable
∙ Intelligent Engine Brake controls” section of this manual. Transmission gear ratio, depending on the
∙ Active Ride Control cornering condition calculated from driv-
When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) er’s steering input and plural sensors. This
INTELLIGENT TRACE CONTROL OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC sys- benefit is for easier traceability and less
tem, the I–TC is also turned off.
(I-TC) workload of adjusting speed with braking
When the I–TC is operated and the Chassis at corners.
This system senses driving based on the
Control mode is selected in the vehicle in- The I-EB also adds subtle deceleration with
driver’s steering and acceleration/braking
patterns, and controls brake pressure at formation display, the I–TC graphics are gear ratio control according to driver’s
individual wheels to aid tracing at corners shown in the vehicle information display. brake pedal operation.
and help smooth vehicle response. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
Starting and driving 5-59
HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM

The I-EB can be set to ON (enabled) or OFF ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL (ARC) WARNING
(disabled) through the vehicle information
display “Chassis Control” page. For addi- This system senses upper body motion ∙ Never rely solely on the hill start assist
tional information, refer to “Vehicle infor- based on wheel speed information and system to prevent the vehicle from
mation display” in the “Instruments and controls four wheel brake pressure to en- moving backward on a hill. Always
controls” section of this manual. hance ride comfort in effort to restrain un- drive carefully and attentively. De-
comfortable upper body movement. This press the brake pedal when the ve-
When the I-EB is operated at corners and system comes into effect above 25 mph hicle is stopped on a steep hill. Be es-
the Chassis Control mode is selected in the (40 km/h). When the VDC OFF switch is pecially careful when stopped on a hill
vehicle information display, the I-EB graph- used to turn off the VDC system, the ARC is on frozen or muddy roads. Failure to
ics are shown in the vehicle information also turned off. prevent the vehicle from rolling back-
display. For additional information, refer to wards may result in a loss of control of
“Vehicle information display” in the “Instru- When the brake control of the ARC is oper-
ated and the Chassis Control mode is se- the vehicle and possible serious injury
ments and controls” section of this manual. or death.
lected in the vehicle information display,
WARNING the ARC graphics are shown in the vehicle ∙ The hill start assist system is not de-
information display. For additional infor- signed to hold the vehicle at a stand-
The I-EB may not be effective depend- mation, refer to “Vehicle information dis- still on a hill. Depress the brake pedal
ing on driving conditions. Always drive play” in the “Instruments and controls” sec- when the vehicle is stopped on a
carefully and attentively. tion of this manual. steep hill. Failure to do so may cause
When the I-EB is operating, the needle of When the ARC is operating, you may hear the vehicle to roll backwards and may
the tachometer will rise up and you may noise and sense slight deceleration. This is result in a collision or serious personal
hear an engine noise. This is normal and normal and indicates that the ARC is oper- injury.
indicates that the I-EB is operating prop- ating properly. ∙ The hill start assist may not prevent
erly. the vehicle from rolling backwards on
a hill under all load or road conditions.
Always be prepared to depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from rolling backwards. Failure to do
so may result in a collision or serious
personal injury.

5-60 Starting and driving


COLD WEATHER DRIVING

The hill start assist system automatically FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
keeps the brakes applied to help prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards in the To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply If the vehicle is to be left outside without
time it takes the driver to release the brake de-icer through the key hole. If the lock antifreeze, drain the cooling system, includ-
pedal and apply the accelerator when the becomes frozen, heat the key before in- ing the engine block. Refill before operating
vehicle is stopped on a hill. serting it into the key hole or use the re- the vehicle. For additional information, refer
mote keyless entry function on the Intelli- to “Changing engine coolant” in the “Do-it-
The hill start assist system will operate au- gent Key. yourself” section of this manual.
tomatically under the following conditions:
ANTIFREEZE TIRE EQUIPMENT
∙ The transmission is shifted to a forward
or reverse gear. In the winter when it is anticipated that the 1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
∙ The vehicle is stopped completely on a provide superior performance on dry
check the antifreeze to assure proper win-
hill by applying the brake. pavement. However, the performance
ter protection. For additional information,
refer to “Engine cooling system” in the “Do- of these tires will be substantially re-
The maximum holding time is 2 seconds.
it-yourself ” section of this manual. duced in snowy and icy conditions. If
After 2 seconds the vehicle will begin to roll
back and the hill start assist system will you operate your vehicle on snowy or
stop operating completely.
BATTERY icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use
of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES
The hill start assist system will not operate If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the on all four wheels. It is recommended
when the transmission is shifted to the N that you visit a NISSAN dealer for the tire
(Neutral) or P (Park) position or on a flat and battery fluid may freeze and damage the
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, type, size, speed rating and availability
level road. information.
the battery should be checked regularly.
When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) This vehicle is equipped with a sealed 2. For additional traction on icy roads,
indicator light illuminates in the meter, the maintenance free battery. It is recom- studded tires may be used. However,
hill start assist system will not operate. For mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for some states, provinces and territories
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy- service.
namic Control (VDC) indicator light” in the prohibit their use. Check local laws be-
“Instruments and controls” section of this fore installing studded tires.
manual.

Starting and driving 5-61


Skid and traction capabilities of studded
∙ Whatever the condition, drive with PARKING BRAKE
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be caution. Accelerate and slow down
poorer than that of non-studded snow When parking in an area where the outside
with care. If accelerating or down- temperature is below 32°F (0°C), do not ap-
tires. shifting too fast, the drive wheels will ply the parking brake to prevent it from
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT lose even more traction. freezing. For safe parking:
∙ Allow more stopping distance under ∙ Place the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
It is recommended that the following items these conditions. Braking should be
be carried in the vehicle during winter: tion.
started sooner than on dry pavement.
∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re- ∙ Securely block the wheels.
∙ Allow greater following distances on
move ice and snow from the windows slippery roads.
and wiper blades.
∙ Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
∙ A sturdy, flat board to be placed under These may appear on an otherwise
the jack to give it firm support. clear road in shaded areas. If a patch
∙ A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow- of ice is seen ahead, brake before
drifts. reaching it. Try not to brake while on
the ice, and avoid any sudden steering
∙ Extra washer fluid to refill the maneuvers.
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
∙ Do not use the cruise control on slip-
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE pery roads.
∙ Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
WARNING gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
∙ Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain), clear of the exhaust pipe and from
very cold snow or ice can be slick and around your vehicle.
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” un-
der these conditions. Try to avoid driv-
ing on wet ice until the road is salted
or sanded.

5-62 Starting and driving


6 In case of emergency

Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9


Emergency engine shut off Push starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
(push-button ignition models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Towing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Towing recommended by NISSAN . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
(TPMS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Vehicle recovery
Changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 (freeing a stuck vehicle). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
(push-button ignition models only)

WARNING To shut off the engine in an emergency


situation while driving, perform the follow-
∙ If stopping for an emergency, be sure ing procedure:
to move the vehicle well off the road.
∙ Rapidly push the push-button ignition
∙ Do not use the hazard warning flash- switch three consecutive times in less
ers while moving on the highway un- than 1.5 seconds, or
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehicle ∙ Push and hold the push-button ignition
might become a hazard to other switch for more than 2 seconds.
traffic.
∙ Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers will operate with the ignition
LIC0394 switch placed in any position.
Push the switch on to warn other drivers
Some jurisdictions may prohibit the use
when you must stop or park under emer-
of the hazard warning flasher switch
gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
while driving.

6-2 In case of emergency


FLAT TIRE

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING ∙ If the low tire pressure warning light ∙ When replacing a wheel without the
SYSTEM (TPMS) illuminates while driving, avoid sud- TPMS such as the spare tire, TPMS will
den steering maneuvers or abrupt not function and the low tire pressure
This vehicle is equipped with the TPMS. It braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off warning light will flash for approxi-
monitors tire pressure of all tires except the the road to a safe location and stop mately 1 minute. The light will remain
spare. When the low tire pressure warning the vehicle as soon as possible. Driv- on after 1 minute. Have your tires re-
light is lit and the “Tire Pressure Low — Add ing with underinflated tires may per- placed and/or TPMS system reset as
Air” warning appears in the vehicle infor- manently damage the tires and in- soon as possible. It is recommended
mation display, one or more of your tires is crease the likelihood of tire failure. that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
significantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is Serious vehicle damage could occur these services.
being driven with low tire pressure, the and may lead to an accident and could
∙ Replacing tires with those not origi-
TPMS will activate and warn you of it by the result in serious personal injury.
nally specified by NISSAN could affect
low tire pressure warning light. This system Check the tire pressure for all four
the proper operation of the TPMS.
will activate only when the vehicle is driven tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h). For ad- recommended COLD tire pressure ∙ Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
ditional information, refer to “Warning shown on the Tire and Loading Infor- tire sealant into the tires, as this may
lights, indicator lights and audible remind- mation label to turn the low tire pres- cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
ers” in the “Instruments and controls” sec- sure warning light OFF. If the light still sure sensors.
tion, and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System illuminates while driving after adjust- ∙ If the light still comes on while driving
ing the tire pressure, a tire may be flat after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section
or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If may be flat or the TPMS may be mal-
of this manual.
you have a flat tire, replace it with a functioning. If you have a flat tire, re-
spare tire as soon as possible. If not place it with a spare tire as soon as
WARNING tire is flat and all tires are properly in- possible. If no tire is flat and all tires
∙ Radio waves could adversely affect flated, have the vehicle checked. It is are properly inflated, it is recom-
electric medical equipment. Those recommended that you visit a NISSAN mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
who use a pacemaker should contact dealer for this service. for this service.
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.

In case of emergency 6-3


CHANGING A FLAT TIRE WARNING
If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions ∙ Make sure the parking brake is se-
below: curely applied and the Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) is shifted
Stopping the vehicle into P (Park).
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and ∙ Never change tires when the vehicle is
away from traffic. on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. hazardous.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the ∙ Never change tires if oncoming traffic
parking brake. Move the shift lever to P is close to your vehicle. Wait for pro-
(Park). fessional road assistance.
4. Turn off the engine.
LCE2142
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic
and to signal professional road assis- A. Blocks
tance personnel that you need assis- B. Flat tire
tance.
Blocking wheels
6. Have all passengers get out of the ve-
hicle and stand in a safe place, away Place suitable blocks at both the front and
from traffic and clear of the vehicle. back of the wheel diagonally opposite the
flat tire to prevent the vehicle from moving
when it is jacked up.

WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury.

6-4 In case of emergency


LCE2428 LCE2429 LCE2430
Getting the spare tire and tools 3. Carefully remove the wheel cover to 4. Remove the jacking rod 䊊
A , the jack 䊊
B,
avoid potential damage to the side and wheel nut wrench 䊊 C from the
1. Open the liftgate. trim. storage cover 䊊
D.
2. Lift the flaps on the wheel cover to ac- 5. Remove the storage cover 䊊
D to ac-
cess the spare tire. cess the spare tire.

In case of emergency 6-5


To remove the wheel cover, use the jack rod
䊊1 as illustrated.

Apply cloth 䊊 2 between the wheel and jack


rod to prevent damaging the wheel and
wheel cover.
Use caution not to scratch the wheel cover
or wheel surface.

SCE0913 SCE0630
6. To loosen the bolt, turn counterclock- Removing wheel cover (if so
wise. equipped)
7. Once loosened remove the bolt, and
remove the spare tire. CAUTION
Do not use your hands to pry off wheel
caps or wheel covers. Doing so could
result in personal injury.

6-6 In case of emergency


∙ Use the correct jack-up points. Never
use any other part of the vehicle for
jack support.
∙ Never jack up the vehicle more than
necessary.
∙ Never use blocks on or under the jack.
∙ Do not start or run the engine while
vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the
vehicle to move. This is especially true
for vehicles with limited slip
differentials.
∙ Do not allow passengers to stay in the
LPD2451 vehicle while it is on the jack.
Jacking up vehicle and removing ∙ Never run the engine with a wheel(s)
the damaged tire off the ground. It may cause the ve-
hicle to move.
WARNING
∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by the jack. If it is nec-
essary to work under the vehicle, sup-
port it with safety stands.
∙ Use only the jack provided with your
vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use
the jack provided with your vehicle on
other vehicles. The jack is designed
for lifting only your vehicle during a
tire change.

In case of emergency 6-7


LCE2059 WCE0048
Always refer to the proper illustrations for 2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up Installing the spare tire
the correct placement and jack-up points point as illustrated so the top of the jack
for your specific vehicle model and jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
type. Align the jack head between the 2 between the wheel and hub.
notches in the front or the rear as 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and
Carefully read the caution label attached
shown. Also fit the groove of the jack tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.
to the jack body and the following in-
head between the notches as shown.
structions. 3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten
The jack should be used on firm and wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the
1. Loosen each wheel nut 1 or 2 turns by
turning counterclockwise with the
level ground. sequence illustrated (䊊
A ,䊊
B ,䊊C ,䊊
D ) until
wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the 3. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack they are tight.
wheel nuts until the tire is off the lever and rod with both hands. Carefully
ground. raise the vehicle until the tire clears the
ground. Remove the wheel nuts, and
then remove the tire.

6-8 In case of emergency


JUMP STARTING

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pres- To start your engine with a booster battery,
touches the ground. Then, with the sure. the instructions and precautions below
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel COLD pressure: After vehicle has been must be followed.
nuts securely in the sequence illus- parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
trated (䊊
A ,䊊
B ,䊊
C ,䊊
D ). Lower the vehicle
than 1 mile (1.6 km). WARNING
completely. ∙ If done incorrectly, jump starting can
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. lead to a battery explosion, resulting
WARNING in severe injury or death. It could also
∙ Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly 5. Securely store the jack and the tool kit damage your vehicle.
tightened wheel nuts can cause the in its storage area.
∙ Explosive hydrogen gas is always
wheel to become loose or come off. 6. Place the spare tire cover and liftgate present in the vicinity of the battery.
This could cause an accident. floor carpeting over the jack and tool Keep all sparks and flames away from
∙ Do not use oil or grease on the wheel kit. the battery.
studs or nuts. This could cause the 7. Securely store the damaged tire in the ∙ Do not allow battery fluid to come into
nuts to become loose. vehicle. contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
∙ Retighten the wheel nuts when the painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
8. Close the liftgate. corrosive sulfuric acid solution which
vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat can cause severe burns. If the fluid
WARNING should come into contact with any-
tire,etc.).
∙ Always make sure that the spare tire thing, immediately flush the con-
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel and jacking equipment are properly tacted area with water.
nuts to the specified torque with a secured after use. Such items can be-
torque wrench. ∙ Keep battery out of the reach of
come dangerous projectiles in an ac- children.
Wheel nut tightening torque: cident or sudden stop.
83 ft-lb (113 N·m) ∙ The booster battery must be rated at
∙ The spare tire is designed for emer- 12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened gency use. For additional information, battery can damage your vehicle.
to specification at all times. It is recom- refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to it-yourself ” section of this manual.
specification at each lubrication interval.
In case of emergency 6-9
∙ Whenever working on or near a bat-
tery, always wear suitable eye protec-
tors (for example, goggles or indus-
trial safety spectacles) and remove
rings, metal bands, or any other jew-
elry. Do not lean over the battery
when jump starting.
∙ Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.
∙ The automatic engine cooling fan (if
so equipped) may come on at any
time without warning, even if the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF position and LCE2223
the engine is not running. To avoid in- 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift
jury, keep hands and other objects
WARNING
lever to P (Park). Switch off all unneces-
away from it. Always follow the instructions below. sary electrical systems (lights, heater,
Failure to do so could result in damage air conditioner, etc.).
to the charging system and cause per-
sonal injury. 3. Connect the jumper cables in the se-
quence illustrated (䊊
A ,䊊
B ,䊊
C ,䊊
D ).
1. If the booster battery is in another ve-
hicle, position the 2 vehicles to bring
their batteries near each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to
touch.

6-10 In case of emergency


PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

CAUTION CAUTION If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by a


red high temperature warning light ),
∙ Always connect positive (⫹) to posi- ∙ Do not push start this vehicle. The or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect
tive (⫹) and negative (⫺) to body three-way catalyst may be damaged. abnormal noise, etc., take the following
ground (for example, strut mounting
∙ Continuously Variable Transmission steps.
bolt, engine lift bracket, etc.) — not to
(CVT) models cannot be push-started
the battery.
or tow-started. Attempting to do so WARNING
∙ Make sure the jumper cables do not may cause transmission damage.
∙ Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
touch moving parts in the engine
overheats. Doing so could cause en-
compartment and that the cable
gine damage or a vehicle fire.
clamps do not contact any other
metal. ∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator cap while
4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle the engine is still hot. When the radia-
and let it run for a few minutes. tor cap is removed, pressurized hot
5. Keep the engine speed of the booster water will spurt out, possibly causing
vehicle at about 2,000 rpm and start serious injury.
the engine of the vehicle being jump ∙ Do not open the hood if steam is com-
started. ing out.
CAUTION 1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap-
ply the parking brake and move the
Do not keep the starter motor engaged shift lever to P (Park).
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the ig- Do not stop the engine.
nition switch in the OFF position and 2. Turn off the air conditioner.. Open all the
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again. windows, move the heater or air condi-
6. After starting the engine, carefully dis- tioner temperature control to maxi-
connect the negative cable and then mum hot and fan control to high
the positive cable. speed.

In case of emergency 6-11


TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen 6. After the engine cools down, check the When towing your vehicle, all State (Provin-
for steam or coolant escaping from the coolant level in the engine coolant res- cial in Canada) and local regulations for
radiator before opening the hood. (If ervoir with the engine running. Add towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off coolant to the engine coolant reservoir, equipment could damage your vehicle.
the engine.) Do not open the hood fur- if necessary. Have your vehicle re- Towing instructions are available from a
ther until no steam or coolant can be paired. It is recommended that you visit NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are
seen. a NISSAN dealer for this service. generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure
4. Open the engine hood. proper towing and to prevent accidental
damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recom-
WARNING mends having a service operator tow your
If steam or water is coming from the vehicle. It is advisable to have the service
engine, stand clear to prevent getting operator carefully read the following pre-
burned. cautions:

5. Visually check drive belts for damage WARNING


or looseness. Also check if the cooling ∙ Never ride in a vehicle that is being
fan is running. The radiator hoses and towed.
radiator should not leak water. If cool-
ant is leaking, the water pump belt is ∙ Never get under your vehicle after it
missing or loose, or the cooling fan has been lifted by a tow truck.
does not run, stop the engine.

WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-
ing fan can start at any time.

6-12 In case of emergency


CAUTION
∙ When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working condi-
tion. If any of these conditions apply,
dollies or a flatbed tow truck must be
used.
∙ Always attach safety chains before
towing.
For additional information, refer to “Flat
towing” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section of this manual.
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY LCE2343

NISSAN Front-Wheel Drive models with


Continuously Variable
NISSAN recommends towing your vehicle
based upon the type of drivetrain. For addi- Transmission (CVT)
tional information, refer to the diagrams in NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
this section to ensure that your vehicle is towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
properly towed. ground or place the vehicle on a flatbed
truck as illustrated.

In case of emergency 6-13


CAUTION VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
stuck vehicle) etc., use a tow strap or other device de-
∙ Never tow CVT models with the front signed specifically for vehicle recovery. Al-
wheels on the ground or four wheels ways follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
on the ground (forward or backward), WARNING
tions for the recovery device.
as this may cause serious and expen- To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-
sive damage to the transmission. If it sonal injury or death when recovering a Rocking a stuck vehicle
is necessary to tow the vehicle with stuck vehicle:
the rear wheels raised always use WARNING
∙ Contact a professional towing service
towing dollies under the front wheels. ∙ Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
to recover the vehicle if you have any
∙ When towing CVT models with the questions regarding the recovery ∙ Do not spin your tires at high speed.
rear wheels on the ground or on tow- procedure. This could cause them to explode and
ing dollies: result in serious injury. Parts of your
∙ Tow chains or cables must be at-
– Place the ignition switch in the OFF tached only to main structural mem- vehicle could also overheat and be
position, and secure the steering bers of the vehicle. damaged.
wheel in a straight-ahead position If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
∙ Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to
with a rope or similar device. Never etc., use the following procedure:
tow or free a stuck vehicle.
secure the steering wheel by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the LOCK ∙ Only use devices specifically designed 1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
position. This may damage the for vehicle recovery and follow the (VDC) system .
steering lock mechanism (for manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind
models with a steering lock
∙ Always pull the recovery device the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
mechanism).
straight out from the front of the ve-
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
hicle. Never pull at an angle.
clear an area around the front tires.
∙ Route recovery devices so they do not
touch any part of the vehicle except
the attachment point.

6-14 In case of emergency


4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and
backward.
∙ Shift back and forth between R (Re-
verse) and D (Drive).
∙ Apply the accelerator as little as pos-
sible to maintain the rocking motion.
∙ Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R (Reverse) and D
(Drive).
∙ Do not spin the tires above 34 mph
(55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a
few tries, contact a professional towing
service to remove the vehicle.

In case of emergency 6-15


MEMO

6-16 In case of emergency


7 Appearance and care

Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Air fresheners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5


Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Floor mats (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Removing spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Most common factors contributing to
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 vehicle corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Aluminum alloy wheels (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 7-3 Environmental factors influence the
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 rate of corrosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Tire dressings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Protect your vehicle from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Cleaning interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
CLEANING EXTERIOR

In order to maintain the appearance of WASHING ∙ Avoid using tight-napped or rough


your vehicle, it is important to take proper
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
care of it.
of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly us- must be taken when removing
To protect the paint surfaces, wash your ing a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or caked-on dirt or other foreign sub-
vehicle as soon as you can: stances so the paint surface is not
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed
scratched or damaged.
∙ After a rainfall to prevent possible dam- with clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
age from acid rain. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
CAUTION clean water.
∙ After driving on coastal roads.
∙ Do not use car washes that use acid in Inside edges, seams and folds on the
∙ When contaminants such as soot, bird the detergent. Some car washes, es-
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or doors, hatches and hood are particularly
pecially brushless ones, use some vulnerable to the effects of road salt. There-
bugs get on the paint surface. acid for cleaning. The acid may react fore, these areas must be cleaned regularly.
∙ When dust or mud builds up on the sur- with some plastic vehicle compo- Take care that the drain holes in the lower
face. nents, causing them to crack. This
edge of the door are open. Spray water
could affect their appearance, and
Whenever possible, store or park your ve- under the body and in the wheel wells to
also could cause them not to function
hicle inside a garage or in a covered area. properly. Always check with your car loosen the dirt and wash away road salt.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in wash to confirm that acid is not used. A damp chamois can be used to dry the
a shady area or protect the vehicle with a ∙ Do not wash the vehicle with strong vehicle to avoid water spots.
body cover. household soap, strong chemical de- WAXING
Be careful not to scratch the paint sur- tergents, gasoline or solvents.
face when putting on or removing the ∙ Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun- Regular waxing protects the paint surface
body cover. light or while the vehicle body is hot, and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
as the surface may become Polishing is recommended to remove
water-spotted. built-up wax residue and to avoid a weath-
ered appearance before re-applying wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing
the proper product.

7-2 Appearance and care


∙ Wax your vehicle only after a thorough GLASS CAUTION
washing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax. Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and Follow the directions below to avoid
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is nor- staining or discoloring the wheels:
∙ Do not use a wax containing any abra- mal for glass to become coated with a film
sives, cutting compounds or cleaners after the vehicle is parked in the hot sun. ∙ Do not use a cleaner that uses strong
that may damage the vehicle finish. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily acid or alkali contents to clean the
remove this film. wheels.
Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
∙ Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint fin- CAUTION wheels when they are hot. The wheel
ish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. temperature should be the same as
When cleaning the inside of the win-
REMOVING SPOTS dows, do not use sharp-edged tools, ambient temperature.
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based ∙ Rinse the wheel to completely remove
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
disinfectant cleaners. They could dam- the cleaner within 15 minutes after
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible age the electrical conductors, radio an- the cleaner is applied.
from the surface of the paint to avoid last- tenna elements or rear window de-
ing damage or staining. Special cleaning froster elements. CHROME PARTS
products are available at a NISSAN dealer
or any automotive accessory store. It is ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS (if so Clean all chrome parts regularly with a
recommended that you visit a NISSAN equipped) non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain
dealer for these products. the finish.
Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge
UNDERBODY dampened in a mild soap solution, espe- TIRE DRESSINGS
cially during winter months in areas where
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it NISSAN does not recommend the use of
road salt is used. If not removed, road salt
is necessary to clean the underbody regu- tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
can discolor the wheels.
larly in order to prevent dirt and salt from coating to the tires to help reduce discolor-
building up and causing the acceleration of ation of the rubber. If a tire dressing is ap-
corrosion on the underbody and suspen- plied to the tires, it may react with the coat-
sion. Before the winter period and again in ing and form a compound. This compound
the spring, the underseal must be checked may come off the tire while driving and
and, if necessary, re-treated. stain the vehicle paint.
Appearance and care 7-3
CLEANING INTERIOR

If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the Occasionally remove loose dust from the CAUTION
following precautions: interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a
vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe ∙ Never use benzine, thinner or any
∙ Use a water-based tire dressing. The similar material.
the vinyl and leather (if so equipped) sur-
coating on the tire dissolves more easily
faces with a clean, soft cloth dampened in ∙ Small dirt particles can be abrasive
than with an oil-based tire dressing.
mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a and damaging to leather (if so
∙ Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help dry, soft cloth. equipped) surfaces and should be re-
prevent it from entering the tire moved promptly. Do not use saddle
Regular care and cleaning is required in
tread/grooves (where it would be diffi- soap, car waxes, polishes, oils, clean-
order to maintain the appearance of the
cult to remove). ing fluids, solvents, detergents or
leather (if so equipped).
∙ Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry ammonia-based cleaners as they
Before using any fabric protector, read the may damage the leather’s natural
towel. Make sure the tire dressing is
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some finish.
completely removed from the tire
fabric protectors contain chemicals that
tread/grooves. ∙ Never use fabric protectors unless
may stain or bleach the seat material.
∙ Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom- recommended by the manufacturer.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to
mended by the tire dressing manufac- ∙ Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
clean the meter and gauge lens.
turer. meter or gauge lens covers. It may
WARNING damage the lens cover.
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classifi-
cation sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and re-
sult in serious personal injury.

7-4 Appearance and care


AIR FRESHENERS ∙ Properly position the mats in the
Most air fresheners use a solvent that floorwell using the floor mat position-
could affect the vehicle interior. If you use ing hook. For additional information,
an air freshener, take the following precau- refer to "Floor mat installation" in this
tions: section.

∙ Hanging-type air fresheners can cause ∙ Make sure the floor mat does not in-
permanent discoloration when they terfere with pedal operation.
contact vehicle interior surfaces. Place ∙ Periodically check the floor mats to
the air freshener in a location that al- make sure they are properly installed.
lows it to hang free and not contact an
interior surface. ∙ After cleaning the vehicle interior,
check the floor mats to make sure
∙ Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip they are properly installed.
on the vents. These products can cause
LAI2105 The use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats can
immediate damage and discoloration
when spilled on interior surfaces. FLOOR MATS (if so equipped) extend the life of your vehicle carpet and
make it easier to clean the interior. Mats
Carefully read and follow the manufactur- should be maintained with regular clean-
WARNING
er’s instructions before using the air fresh- ing and replaced if they become exces-
eners. To avoid potential pedal interference that sively worn.
may result in a collision, injury or death:
Floor mat installation
∙ NEVER place a floor mat on top of an-
other floor mat in the driver front po- Your vehicle is equipped with floor mat po-
sition or install them upside down or sitioning hook(s). The number and shape of
backwards. the floor mat positioning hooks for each
seating position varies depending on the
∙ Use only Genuine NISSAN floor mats, vehicle.
or equivalent floor mats, that are spe-
cifically designed for use in your ve-
hicle model and model year.

Appearance and care 7-5


When installing Genuine NISSAN floor mats, WARNING
follow the installation instructions provided
with the mat and the following: Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in
the retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye or
1. With the ignition in the OFF position, the chemical solvents to clean the seat
shift lever in P (Park) position and with belts, since these materials may se-
the parking brake fully applied, position verely weaken the seat belt webbing.
the floor mat in the floorwell so that the
floor mat grommet holes are aligned
with the hook(s).
2. Secure the grommet holes into the
hook(s) and ensure that the floor mat is
properly positioned.
3. Make sure the floor mat does not inter-
LAI2106
fere with pedal operation. With the igni-
tion still in the OFF position, the shift Positioning hooks
lever in the P (Park) position and with The illustration shows the location of the
the parking brake applied, fully apply floor mat positioning hooks.
and release all pedals. The floor mat
must not interfere with pedal opera- SEAT BELTS
tion or prevent the pedal from return- The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping
ing to its normal position. them with a sponge dampened in a mild
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN soap solution. Allow the belts to dry com-
dealer for details about installing the floor pletely in the shade before using them. For
mats in your vehicle. additional information, refer to “Seat belt
maintenance” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system”
section of this manual.

7-6 Appearance and care


CORROSION PROTECTION

MOST COMMON FACTORS Relative humidity ∙ Check the underbody for accumulation
CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of water as soon as possible.
CORROSION high relative humidity, especially those ar-
Most vehicle corrosion is caused by: eas where the temperatures stay above CAUTION
freezing and where atmospheric pollution
∙ The accumulation of moisture- ∙ NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de-
exists and road salt is used.
retaining dirt and debris in body panel bris from the passenger compart-
sections, cavities, and other areas. Temperature ment by washing it out with a hose.
Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner or
∙ Damage to paint and other protective High temperatures accelerate the rate of broom.
coatings caused by gravel and stone corrosion to those parts which are not well
chips or minor traffic collisions. ventilated. ∙ Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electronic com-
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Air pollution ponents inside the vehicle as this may
INFLUENCE THE RATE OF damage them.
CORROSION Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in
the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt Chemicals used for road surface de-icing
Moisture use accelerates the corrosion process. are extremely corrosive. They accelerate
Road salt also accelerates the disintegra- corrosion and deterioration of underbody
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on tion of paint surfaces. components such as the exhaust system,
the vehicle body underside can accelerate fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan
corrosion. Wet floor coverings will not dry PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM and fenders.
completely inside the vehicle and should CORROSION In winter, the underbody must be
be removed for drying to avoid floor panel
∙ Wash and wax your vehicle often to cleaned periodically.
corrosion.
keep the vehicle clean. For additional protection against rust and
∙ Always check for minor damage to the corrosion, which may be required in some
paint and repair it as soon as possible. areas, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer.
∙ Keep drain holes at the bottom of the
doors open to avoid water accumula-
tion.
Appearance and care 7-7
MEMO

7-8 Appearance and care


8 Do-it-yourself

Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 In-cabin microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15


Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Checking engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Changing engine coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Passenger compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Windshield-washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Headlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir. . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Fog lights (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11 Exterior and interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Wheels and tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Variable voltage control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Drive belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Tire labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Replacing spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 Changing wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

When performing any inspection or main-


∙ Your vehicle is equipped with an auto- ∙ Avoid contact with used engine oil and
tenance work on your vehicle, always take matic engine cooling fan. It may come on coolant. Improperly disposed engine
care to prevent serious accidental injury to at any time without warning, even if the oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol- ignition switch is in the OFF position and fluids can damage the environment. Al-
lowing are general precautions which the engine is not running. To avoid injury, ways conform to local regulations for
should be closely observed. always disconnect the negative battery disposal of vehicle fluid.
cable before working near the fan. ∙ Never leave the engine or Continu-
WARNING ∙ If you must run the engine in an en- ously Variable Transmission (CVT) re-
∙ Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- closed space such as a garage, be sure lated component harnesses discon-
ply the parking brake securely and there is proper ventilation for exhaust nected while the ignition switch is in
block the wheels to prevent the ve- gases to escape. the ON position.
hicle from moving. Move the shift le- ∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is ∙ Never connect or disconnect the bat-
ver to P (Park). supported only by a jack. If it is neces- tery or any transistorized component
∙ Be sure the ignition switch is in the sary to work under the vehicle, sup- while the ignition switch is in the ON
OFF or LOCK position when perform- port it with safety stands. position.
ing any parts replacement or repairs. ∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
sparks away from the fuel tank and
∙ If you must work with the engine run- tions regarding only those items which are
battery.
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair relatively easy for an owner to perform.
and tools away from moving fans, ∙ Because the fuel lines on gasoline en-
gine models are under high pressure A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also
belts and any other moving parts. available. For additional information, refer
even when the engine is off, it is rec-
∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any ommended that you visit a NISSAN to “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
loose clothing and remove any jew- dealer for service of the fuel filter or information” in the “Technical and con-
elry, such as rings, watches, etc. be- fuel lines. sumer information” section of this manual.
fore working on your vehicle. You should be aware that incomplete or
∙ Always wear eye protection whenever CAUTION improper servicing may result in operating
you work on your vehicle. difficulties or excessive emissions, and
∙ Do not work under the hood while the could affect warranty coverage. If in doubt
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and about any servicing, it is recommended
wait until it cools down. that you have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
8-2 Do-it-yourself
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

HR16DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Fuse box
7. Battery
8. Air cleaner
9. Engine drive belt location

LDI3247

Do-it-yourself 8-3
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

The engine cooling system is filled at the CAUTION ∙ The life expectancy of the factory-fill
factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Genuine NISSAN Long Life ∙ Never use any cooling system addi-
or 7 years. Mixing any other type of
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to tives such as radiator sealer. Additives
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
provide year-round antifreeze and coolant may clog the cooling system and
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue),
protection. The antifreeze solution con- cause damage to the engine, trans-
including Genuine NISSAN Long Life
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Addi- mission and/or cooling system.
Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use
tional engine cooling system additives are ∙ When adding or replacing coolant, be of non-distilled water will reduce the
not necessary. sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long life expectancy of the factory-fill cool-
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or ant. For additional information, refer
WARNING equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life to the “Maintenance and schedules”
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre- section of this manual.
∙ Never remove the radiator or coolant diluted to provide antifreeze protec-
reservoir cap when the engine is hot. tion to -34° F (-37° C). If additional
Wait until the engine and radiator cool freeze protection is needed due to
down. Serious burns could be caused weather where you operate your ve-
by high pressure fluid escaping from hicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life
the radiator. For additional informa- Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) concen-
tion on precautions, refer to “If your trate following the directions on the
vehicle overheats” found in the “In container. If an equivalent coolant
case of emergency” section of this other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
manual. Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, fol-
∙ The radiator is equipped with a pres- low the coolant manufacturer’s in-
sure type radiator cap. To prevent en- structions to maintain minimum anti-
gine damage, use only a Genuine freeze protection to -34° F (-37° C). The
NISSAN radiator cap. use of other types of coolant solu-
tions other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent may damage the engine
cooling system.

8-4 Do-it-yourself
ENGINE OIL

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT


A NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be
found in the NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine over-
heating.

WARNING
∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
LDI3221 ∙ Never remove the radiator cap when LDI3222
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT the engine is hot. Serious burns could CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
be caused by high pressure fluid es-
LEVEL caping from the radiator. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
Check the coolant level in the reservoir apply the parking brake.
∙ Avoid direct skin contact with used
when the engine is cold. If the coolant coolant. If skin contact is made, wash 2. Start the engine and warm it up until
level is below the MIN level 䊊
B , add coolant
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner the engine temperature reaches the
up to the MAX level 䊊A .
as soon as possible. normal operating temperature (ap-
If the cooling system frequently requires proximately 5 minutes).
∙ Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-
coolant, have it checked. It is recom- dren and pets. 3. Stop the engine.
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. Engine coolant must be disposed of prop- 4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine
erly. Check your local regulations. oil to drain back to the oil pan.
For additional information on the location
of the engine coolant reservoir, refer to “En- 5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
gine compartment check locations” in this 6. Reinsert the dipstick all the way.
section.
Do-it-yourself 8-5
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the sever-
ity of operating conditions or depending
on the property of the engine oil used.
More engine oil is consumed by frequent
acceleration/deceleration especially
when engine rpm is high. Consumption
is likely to be higher when the engine is
new. if the rate of oil consumption, after
driving for 3,000 miles (5,000 km), is
more than 0.5 liter per 600 miles
(1,000 km), consult a NISSAN dealer.

LDI0371 CAUTION
7. Remove the dipstick and check the oil Oil level should be checked regularly.
level. It should be within the range 䊊
B. Operating the engine with an insuffi-
8. If the oil level is below 䊊
A , remove the oil cient amount of oil can damage the en-
gine, and such damage is not covered
filler cap and pour recommended oil
into the opening. Do not overfill 䊊 C . by warranty.

When filling the engine oil, do not re-


move the dipstick.
LDI3339
9. Recheck the oil level with the dipstick.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.

8-6 Do-it-yourself
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it CAUTION 8. Start the engine. Check for leakage
reaches operating temperature, then around the drain plug 䊊
B and oil filter.
turn it off. ∙ Be careful not to burn yourself. The Correct as required.
engine oil may be hot.
3. Remove the oil filler cap 䊊
A by turning it 9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
counterclockwise. ∙ Waste oil must be disposed of 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
properly. dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain
∙ Check your local regulations.
plug 䊊B.

5. Remove the drain plug 䊊 B with a 6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug 䊊 B

wrench by turning it counterclockwise and a new washer. Securely tighten the


and completely drain the oil. drain plug 䊊
B with a wrench. Do not use
excessive force.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove
and replace it at this time. For addi- Drain plug tightening torque:
tional information, refer to “Changing 25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
engine oil filter” in this section. 7. Refill engine with recommended oil
through the oil filler opening, then install
WARNING the oil filler cap 䊊
A securely.
∙ Prolonged and repeated contact with For additional information on drain
used engine oil may cause skin and refill capacity, refer to “Recom-
cancer. mended fluids/lubricants and capaci-
∙ Try to avoid direct skin contact with ties” in the “Technical and consumer
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash information” section of this manual.
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible. The drain and refill capacity depends
on the oil temperature and drain time.
∙ Keep used engine oil out of reach of Use these specifications for reference
children. only. Always use the dipstick to deter-
mine when the proper amount of oil is
in the engine.
Do-it-yourself 8-7
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil 8. Start the engine and check for leakage
filter 䊊
B. around the oil filter. Correct as required.
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter 9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
wrench by turning it counterclockwise. 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add en-
Then remove the oil filter by turning it gine oil by removing the oil filler cap 䊊
A
by hand. if necessary.

CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface
with a clean rag.

CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket mate-
rial remaining on the sealing surface of
the engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with
clean engine oil .
LDI3027 7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis-
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
Oil filter tightening torque:
apply the parking brake. 13 ft-lbs (18 N·m)
2. Turn the engine off.

8-8 Do-it-yourself
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE BRAKE FLUID
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID

CAUTION ∙ Brake fluid is poisonous and should


be stored carefully in marked contain-
∙ NISSAN recommends using Genuine
ers out of reach of children.
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids. CAUTION
∙ Do not use Automatic Transmission Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
Fluid (ATF) or manual transmission faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may dam- is spilled, immediately wash the surface
age the CVT. Damage caused by the with water.
use of fluids other than as recom- Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
mended is not covered under brake fluid is below the MIN line 䊊 B , the
NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited brake warning light will illuminate. Add
Warranty. brake fluid up to the MAX line 䊊A . For addi-
LDI2790 tional information on recommended type
∙ Using fluids that are not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may For additional information on brake fluid of brake fluid, refer to “Recommended
also damage the CVT. Damage caused specification, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities" in the “
by the use of fluids other than as rec- fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the Technical and consumer information” sec-
ommended is not covered under “Technical and consumer information” sec- tion of this manual.
NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited tion of this manual. If the brake fluid must be added frequently,
Warranty. the brake system should be thoroughly
WARNING checked. It is recommended that you visit a
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid
is required, it is recommended that you visit ∙ Use only new fluid from a sealed con- NISSAN dealer for this service.
a NISSAN dealer for this service. tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake system.
The use of improper fluids can dam-
age the brake system and affect the
vehicle’s stopping ability.
∙ Clean the filler cap before removing.

Do-it-yourself 8-9
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID

Add a washer solvent to the washer for


∙ Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
better cleaning. In the winter season, add a with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
windshield-washer antifreeze. Follow the ommended levels before pouring the
manufacturer’s instructions for the mix- fluid into the windshield-washer res-
ture ratio. ervoir. Do not use the windshield-
Refill the reservoir more frequently when washer reservoir to mix the washer
driving conditions require an increased fluid concentrate and water.
amount of windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield-Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent.

CAUTION
LDI3223
∙ Do not substitute engine antifreeze
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID coolant for windshield-washer solu-
RESERVOIR tion. This may result in damage to the
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir paint.
periodically. Add windshield-washer fluid ∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer res-
when the low windshield-washer fluid ervoir with washer fluid concentrates
warning light (if so equipped) comes on. at full strength. Some methyl alcohol
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, based washer fluid concentrates may
lift the cap off the reservoir and pour the permanently stain the grille if spilled
windshield-washer fluid into the reservoir while filling the windshield-washer
opening. reservoir.

8-10 Do-it-yourself
BATTERY

Caution symbols for battery


WARNING
No smoking, No exposed flames, No Do not expose the battery to electrical sparks, flames or smoking. Hydrogen gas generated by the

1
Sparks battery is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.

Handle the battery cautiously. Always wear eye protection glasses to protect against explosion or

2 Shield eyes
battery acid.


3 Keep away from children Never allow children to handle the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can
cause blindness or severe burns. After touching a battery or battery cap, do not touch or rub your

4 Battery acid eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If the acid contacts your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Battery fluid is acid. If the bat-
tery fluid gets into your eyes or onto your skin, it could cause loss of your eyesight or burns.


5 Note operating instructions Before handling the battery, read this instruction carefully to ensure correct and safe handling.

Hydrogen gas generated by battery fluid is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or

6 Explosive gas
injury.

∙ Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water.
∙ Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened.
∙ If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal cable to prevent discharge.

Do-it-yourself 8-11
NOTE: WARNING
Care should be taken to avoid situations ∙ Do not expose the battery to flames,
that can lead to potential battery dis- an electrical spark or a cigarette. Hy-
charge and potential no-start conditions drogen gas generated by the battery
such as: is explosive. Explosive gases can
1. Installation or extended use of elec- cause blindness or injury. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your skin,
tronic accessories that consume bat-
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sul-
tery power when the engine is not
furic acid can cause blindness or in-
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD jury. After touching a battery or bat-
players, etc.) tery cap, do not touch or rub your
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If
only driven short distances. the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
In these cases, the battery may need to clothing, immediately flush with wa- LDI3302
ter for at least 15 minutes and seek
be charged to maintain battery health. NOTE:
medical attention.
∙ When working on or near a battery, Do not try to open the top of the battery.
always wear suitable eye protection This battery is not equipped with remov-
and remove all jewelry. able vent caps.
∙ Battery posts, terminals and related JUMP STARTING
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after If jump starting is necessary, refer to “Jump
handling. starting” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual. If the engine does not
∙ Keep battery out of the reach of start by jump starting, the battery may
children. have to be replaced. It is recommended
∙ Do not tip the battery. that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

8-12 Do-it-yourself
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL DRIVE BELT
SYSTEM

The current sensor 䊊 A is located near the


battery along the negative battery cable. If
you add electrical accessories to your ve-
hicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable
body ground such as the frame or engine
block area.

LDI3246 LDI3028

CAUTION 1. Automatic tensioner pulley


2. Generator pulley
∙ Do not ground accessories directly to 3. Water pump pulley
the battery terminal. Doing so will by- 4. Air conditioner compressor pulley
pass the variable voltage control sys- 5. Crankshaft pulley
tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely. WARNING
∙ Use electrical accessories with the en- Be sure the ignition switch is placed in
gine running to avoid discharging the the OFF or LOCK position before servic-
vehicle battery. ing drive belt. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable
voltage control system. This system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage gen-
erated by the generator.
Do-it-yourself 8-13
SPARK PLUGS

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of un- WARNING


usual wear, cuts, or fraying. If the belt is
in poor condition, have it replaced or Be sure the engine and ignition switch
adjusted. It is recommended that you are off and that the parking brake is
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. engaged securely.
2. Have the belt checked regularly for
CAUTION
condition.
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
SDI1895
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace iridium-
tipped 䊊A spark plugs as frequently as con-
ventional type spark plugs because they
last much longer. Follow the maintenance
log shown in the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or
regapping.
∙ Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.

8-14 Do-it-yourself
AIR CLEANER

∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle body IN-CABIN MICROFILTER


or attempt to start the engine with The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry
the air cleaner removed. Doing so of airborne dust and pollen particles and
could result in serious injury. reduces some objectionable outside
To remove the filter from the air cleaner, odors. The filter is located behind the glove
release the retaining clips 䊊
A , then release box. For additional information, refer to the
the holders at the back of the unit. Pull the “Maintenance and schedules” section of
unit upward 䊊 B. this manual for change intervals.
The viscous paper type filter element If replacement is required, it is recom-
should not be cleaned and reused. Replace mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
the air filter according to the maintenance this service.
log shown in the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual.
LDI2991
When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside
WARNING of the air cleaner housing and the cover
∙ Operating the engine with the air with a damp cloth.
cleaner filter off can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner filter NOTE:
not only cleans the intake air, it also After installing a new air cleaner filter,
stops the flame if the engine back- make sure the air cleaner cover is seated
fires. If the air cleaner is not installed in the housing and latch the clips 䊊A .
and the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Never drive with the air
cleaner filter off. Be cautious working
on the engine when the air cleaner is
off.

Do-it-yourself 8-15
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

CLEANING 6. Push wiper on to windshield.


If your windshield is not clear after using CAUTION
the windshield–washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate- ∙ After wiper blade replacement, return
rial may be on the blade or windshield. the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when
Clean the outside of the windshield with a the hood is opened.
washer fluid or a mild detergent. Your wind-
shield is clean if beads do not form when ∙ Make sure the wiper blades contact
rinsing with clear water. the glass; otherwise the arms may be
damaged from wind pressure.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer fluid or a mild deter-
gent. Then rinse the blades with clear wa-
ter. If your windshield is still not clear after
LDI2584
cleaning the blades and using the wiper,
install new windshield wiper blades. REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
CAUTION
To replace the windshield wiper blades, fol-
Worn windshield wiper blades can
low the procedure below:
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
2. Lift the release tab 䊊
A .

3. Move the wiper blade 䊊


B down and re-
move.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the
wiper arm.
5. Push the release tab down until it clicks.
8-16 Do-it-yourself
BRAKES

Rear window wiper blade If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
If checking or replacement is required, it is that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
recommended that you visit a NISSAN vice.
dealer for this service.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front disc-type brakes self-adjust ev-
ery time the brake pedal is applied. The rear
drum-type brakes self-adjust every time
the parking brake is applied.

WARNING
Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
LDI2710 audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
If you wax the surface of the hood, be care- requires replacement, a high pitched
ful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle scraping or screeching sound will be heard
䊊D . This may cause clogging or improper when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will
windshield-washer operation. If wax gets be heard whether or not the brake pedal is
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or depressed. Have the brakes checked as
small pin 䊊 C . soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.
Do-it-yourself 8-17
FUSES

Under some driving or climate conditions,


occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.

LDI2997 LDI3242
If any electrical equipment does not oper- ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ate, check for an open fuse.
Fuses are used in the passenger compart- CAUTION
ment and engine compartment. Spare Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
fuses are provided and can be found in the perage rating than that specified on the
passenger compartment fuse box. fuse box cover. This could damage the
When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is electrical system or electronic control
installed in the fuse box securely. units or cause a fire.

NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
all fuses listed on the fuse label.

8-18 Do-it-yourself
If any electrical equipment does not come Fusible links
on, check for an open fuse.
If any electrical equipment does not oper-
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the ate and the fuses are in good condition,
headlight switch are OFF. check the fusible links in the holder. If any of
2. Open the engine hood. the fusible links are melted, replace only
with Genuine NISSAN parts.
3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing
the tab and lifting the cover up. For checking and replacing the fusible links,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. dealer for this service.
The fuse puller is located in the center
of the fuse block in the passenger
compartment.

LDI3232
5. If the fuse is open 䊊
A , replace it with a
new fuse 䊊 B.

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec-


trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Do-it-yourself 8-19
LDI3087 LDI2998
NOTE: 5. If the fuse is open 䊊
C , replace it with an
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT equivalent good fuse 䊊 D.
The fuse box is located on the driver’s
side of the instrument panel. 6. Push the fuse box cover to install.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
amperage rating than that specified on headlight switch are OFF. system checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
the fuse box cover. This could damage 2. Remove the fuse box cover 䊊 A with a
the electrical system or electronic con- this service.
suitable tool. Use a cloth to avoid dam-
trol units or cause a fire. aging the trim. NOTE:
If any electrical equipment does not oper- 3. Locate the fuse that needs to be re- Your vehicle may not be equipped with
ate, check for an open fuse. placed. all fuses listed on the fuse label.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
䊊B.

8-20 Do-it-yourself
BATTERY REPLACEMENT

CAUTION NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®


Be careful not to allow children to swal- Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
low the battery or removed parts. follows:
∙ An improperly disposed battery can 1. Remove the mechanical key from the
harm the environment. Always con- Intelligent Key.
firm local regulations for battery 2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver 䊊 A
disposal. into the slit 䊊
B of the corner and twist it
∙ When changing batteries, do not let to separate the upper part from the
dust or oil get on the components. lower part. Place a cloth over the
screwdriver to protect the casing.
∙ There is danger of explosion if the
lithium battery is incorrectly replaced.
CAUTION
Replace only with the same or equiva-
lent type. To prevent damage of the Intelligent
Key, do not compress the screwdriver
too hard when you insert the screw-
driver into the slit.

LDI2001

Do-it-yourself 8-21
3. Replace the battery with a new one. FCC Notice:
Recommended battery: CR2032 or For USA:
equivalent. This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
∙ Do not touch the internal circuit and
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
electric terminals as doing so could
may not cause harmful interference, and
cause a malfunction.
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
∙ Hold the battery by the edges. Hold- ence received, including interference
ing the battery across the contact that may cause undesired operation.
points will seriously deplete the stor-
Note:
age capacity.
Changes or modifications not expressly
∙ Make sure that the + side faces the
approved by the party responsible for
bottom of the lower part.
compliance could void the user’s author-
4. Close the lid securely as illustrated with ity to operate the equipment.

C and 䊊 D.
For Canada:
5. Operate the buttons to check the op- This device complies with Industry
eration. Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
If you need assistance for replacement, it is conditions: (1) this device may not cause
recommended that you visit a NISSAN interference, and (2) this device must ac-
dealer for this service. cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

LDI2637

8-22 Do-it-yourself
LIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS ∙ Do not leave the headlight assembly Replacing the LED headlight bulb
For additional information on headlight open without a bulb installed for a (if so equipped)
bulb replacement, refer to the instructions long period of time. Dust, moisture,
If LED headlight bulb replacement is re-
outlined in this section. smoke, etc. entering the headlight
quired, it is recommended that you visit a
body may affect bulb performance.
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Replacing the halogen headlight Remove the bulb from the headlight
bulb (if so equipped) assembly just before a replacement FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
bulb is installed.
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type For additional information on fog light bulb
∙ Only touch the base when handling replacement, refer to the instructions out-
which uses a replaceable headlight (halo- the bulb. Never touch the glass enve-
gen) bulb. They can be replaced from inside lined in this section.
lope. Touching the glass could signifi-
the engine compartment without remov- cantly affect bulb life and/or head-
ing the headlight assembly. light performance.
If headlight bulb replacement is required, It ∙ High pressure halogen gas is sealed
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
dealer for this service. break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
CAUTION ∙ Use the same number and wattage as
∙ Aiming is not necessary after replac- shown in the chart.
ing the bulb. When aiming adjustment
is necessary, it is recommended that Fog may temporarily form inside the lens
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
service. wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Do-it-yourself 8-23
Replacing the fog light bulb (if so 5. Remove by pulling straight off the fog
equipped) light. Do not shake or rotate the bulb
when removing it. Do not touch the
glass envelope.
CAUTION
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
∙ High pressure halogen gas is sealed
of removal.
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
∙ When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
∙ Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed as shown in the
chart.
∙ Do not leave the bulb out of the fog
light for a long period of time as dust,
moisture and smoke may enter the
fog light body and affect the perfor-
mance of the fog light.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable.
LDI3036
2. Access to the fog light is in front of and
behind the front tire and the fascia.
3. Remove the fasteners; carefully pull
back the front fender protector.
4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and
pull out to remove.

8-24 Do-it-yourself
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*1
Headlight assembly (Type A) (if so equipped)*
High 65 H9
Low 55 H11
Turn/Park 27/7 3457NAK
Side marker 5 W5W
Headlight assembly (Type B) (if so equipped)*
High 65 H9
Low — —
Turn signal 27/7 3457NAK
Park — —
Side marker 5 W5W
Fog light (Type A) (if so equipped) 35 H8
Daytime Running Light (DRL) 21 W21W
Fog light (Type B) (if so equipped) 35 H8
Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped)* — —
Map light* 10 —
Room light* 8 —
Glove box light* 1.4 —
Cargo light* 5 W5W
High-mounted stop light* — —
Rear combination light*
Turn signal 21 WY21W
Stop/Tail 21/5 W21/5W
Tail 5 W5W
Backup (reversing) 16 W16W
License plate light 5 W5W

Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
* If replacement is required, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

Do-it-yourself 8-25
1. Map light
2. Room light
3. Door mirror turn signal light (if so
equipped)
4. Headlight assembly
5. Fog light (if so equipped)
6. Daytime Running Light (DRL) (if so
equipped)
7. License plate light
8. High-mounted stop light
9. Rear combination light

LDI3233 SDI1805
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the
lens, lamp and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installation
8-26 Do-it-yourself
WHEELS AND TIRES

If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat tire” in tire) on the display screen by send-
the “In case of emergency” section of ing a signal from a sensor that is
this manual. installed in each wheel.
TIRE PRESSURE The TPMS will activate only when the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System vehicle is driven at speeds above
(TPMS) 16 mph (25 km/h). Also, this system
may not detect a sudden drop in tire
WARNING pressure (for example a flat tire while
Radio waves could adversely af- driving).
fect electric medical equipment. For additional information, refer to
Those who use a pacemaker “Low tire pressure warning light” in
should contact the electric medi- the “Instruments and controls” sec-
cal equipment manufacturer for
the possible influences before tion, “Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
use. tem (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section and “Flat tire” in the “In
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
case of emergency” section of this
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
manual.
It monitors tire pressure of all tires
except the spare. When the low tire Tire inflation pressure
JVC0014X pressure warning light is lit and the Check the tire pressures (including
License plate light “Tire Pressure Low – Add Air” warning the spare) often and always prior to
appears in the vehicle information long distance trips. The recom-
display, one or more of your tires is mended tire pressure specifications
significantly under-inflated. If are shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
equipped, the system also displays certification label or the Tire and
pressure of all tires (except the spare Loading Information label under the
Do-it-yourself 8-27
“Cold Tire Pressure” heading. The Tire Incorrect tire pressure, including ∙ Before taking a long trip, or
and Loading Information label is af- under inflation, may adversely af- whenever you heavily load your
fixed to the driver side center pillar. fect tire life and vehicle handling. vehicle, use a tire pressure
Tire pressures should be checked gauge to ensure that the tire
regularly because: WARNING pressures are at the specified
∙ Improperly inflated tires can fail level.
∙ Most tires naturally lose air over
suddenly and cause an ∙ For additional information re-
time. accident. garding tires, refer to “Impor-
∙ Tires can lose air suddenly when ∙ The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating tant Tire Safety Information”
driven over potholes or other ob- (GVWR) is located on the (US) or “Tire Safety Information”
jects or if the vehicle strikes a F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certifica- (Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
tion label. The vehicle weight mation Booklet.
curb while parking.
capacity is indicated on the Tire
The tire pressures should be and Loading Information label.
checked when the tires are cold. The Do not load your vehicle beyond
tires are considered COLD after the this capacity. Overloading your
vehicle has been parked for 3 or vehicle may result in reduced
more hours, or driven less than 1 mile tire life, unsafe operating condi-
(1.6 km) at moderate speeds. tions due to premature tire fail-
ure, or unfavorable handling
The TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert characteristics and could also
provides visual and audible signals lead to a serious accident. Load-
outside the vehicle for inflating tires ing beyond the specified capac-
to the recommended COLD tire ity may also result in failure of
pressure. For additional information, other vehicle components.
refer to “TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire
Alert” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
8-28 Do-it-yourself

4 Cold tire pressure: Inflate the
tires to this pressure when the
tires are cold. Tires are consid-
ered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours,
or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km)
at moderate speeds. The rec-
ommended cold tire inflation is
set by the manufacturer to pro-
vide the best balance of tire
wear, vehicle handling, driveabil-
ity, tire noise, etc., up to the vehi-
LDI2007 cle’s GVWR.
Tire and Loading Information 䊊
3 Original tire size: The size of the 䊊
5 Tire size - For additional infor-
label tires originally installed on the mation, refer to “Tire labeling” in
vehicle at the factory. this section.

1 Seating capacity: The maximum
number of occupants that can 䊊
6 Spare tire size.
be seated in the vehicle.

2 Vehicle load limit: For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle
loading information” in the
“Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.

Do-it-yourself 8-29
3. Remove the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the
gauge stem and compare to the
specification shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too
much air is added, press the core
of the valve stem briefly with the
tip of the gauge stem to release
pressure. Recheck the pressure
and add or release air as needed.
LDI0393 6. Install the valve stem cap. WDI0394
Example
Checking tire pressure 7. Check the pressure of all other TIRE LABELING
1. Remove the valve stem cap from tires, including the spare.
the tire. Federal law requires tire manufac-
Size Cold Tire Inflation turers to place standardized infor-
2. Press the pressure gauge Pressure mation on the sidewall of all tires.
squarely onto the valve stem. Do Front and Rear This information identifies and de-
not press too hard or force the Original Tire: scribes the fundamental character-
valve stem sideways, or air will P205/55R17 91V 32 PSI, 220 kPa istics of the tire and also provides the
escape. If the hissing sound of air P205/60R16 Tire Identification Number (TIN) for
escaping from the tire is heard 92H safety standard certification. The TIN
while checking the pressure, re- Spare Tire: can be used to identify the tire in
position the gauge to eliminate (Temporary) 60 PSI, 420 kPa case of a recall.
this leakage. T125/90D15
8-30 Do-it-yourself
6. Two- or three-digit number (95):
This number is the tire’s load in-
dex. It is a measurement of how
much weight each tire can sup-
port. You may not find this infor-
mation on all tires because it is
not required by law.
7. H: Tire speed rating. You should
not drive the vehicle faster than
the tire speed rating.

WDI0395
Example

1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 3. Two-digit number (65): This
95H) number, known as the aspect
ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of
1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- height to width.
signed for passenger vehicles
(not all tires have this informa- 4. R: The “R” stands for radial.
tion). 5. Two-digit number (15): This num-
2. Three-digit number (215): This ber is the wheel or rim diameter
number gives the width in milli- in inches.
meters of the tire from sidewall
edge to sidewall edge.

Do-it-yourself 8-31

3 Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester and others.

4 Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
LDI2786 permissible inflation pressure.
Example

2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) 3. Two-digit code: Tire size. 䊊
5 Maximum load rating

for a new tire (example: DOT XX XX 4. Three-digit code: Tire type code This number indicates the maxi-
XXX XXXX) (Optional). mum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire. When
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “De- 5. Four numbers represent the replacing the tires on the vehicle, al-
partment Of Transportation”. week and year the tire was built. ways use a tire that has the same
The symbol can be placed For example, the numbers 3103 load rating as the factory installed
above, below or to the left or means the 31st week of 2003. If tire.
right of the Tire Identification these numbers are missing then
Number. look on the other sidewall of the
2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s tire.
identification mark.
8-32 Do-it-yourself

6 Term of “tubeless” or “tube type” TYPES OF TIRES ∙ Always use tires of the same type,
Indicates whether the tire requires size, brand, construction and tread
WARNING pattern on all four wheels. Failure to
an inner tube (“tube type”) or not do so may result in a circumference
∙ When changing or replacing tires, be
(“tubeless”). sure all four tires are of the same type difference between tires on the front

7 The word “radial” (i.e., Summer, All Season or Snow) and
construction. A NISSAN dealer may be
and rear axles which can cause the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The word “radial” is shown if the tire able to help you with information to malfunction resulting in personal
has radial structure. about tire type, size, speed rating and injury or death, excessive tire wear
availability. and may damage the transmission

8 Manufacturer or brand name
∙ Replacement tires may have a lower
and differential gears.
Manufacturer or brand name is speed rating than the factory ∙ For additional information regarding
shown. equipped tires, and may not match tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
the potential maximum vehicle Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-
Other Tire-related Terminology speed. Never exceed the maximum mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
speed rating of the tire. formation Booklet.
In addition to the many terms that
are defined throughout this section, ∙ Replacing tires with those not origi- All season tires
Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the nally specified by NISSAN could affect
NISSAN specifies All Season tires on some
sidewall that contains a whitewall, the proper operation of the low tire
models to provide good performance all
pressure warning system.
bears white lettering or bears year, including snowy and icy road condi-
manufacturer, brand, and/or model tions. All Season tires are identified by ALL
name molding that is higher or SEASON and/or M&S on the tire sidewall.
Snow tires have better snow traction than
deeper than the same molding on
All Season tires and may be more appropri-
the other sidewall of the tire, or (2) ate in some areas.
the outward facing sidewall of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particu-
lar side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle.
Do-it-yourself 8-33
Summer tires states, provinces and territories prohibit to the fenders or underbody. If possible,
their use. Check local laws before installing avoid fully loading your vehicle when using
NISSAN specifies summer tires on some studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced
models to provide superior performance of studded snow tires on wet or dry sur- speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be
on dry roads. Summer tire performance is faces may be poorer than that of non- damaged and/or vehicle handling and
substantially reduced in snow and ice. studded snow tires. performance may be adversely affected.
Summer tires do not have the tire traction
TIRE CHAINS Tire chains must be installed only on the
rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall.
front wheels and not on the rear wheels.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy Use of tire chains may be prohibited ac-
cording to location. Check the local laws Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY
or icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the USE ONLY spare tire.
use of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all before installing tire chains. When installing
four wheels. tire chains, make sure they are the proper Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving
size for the tires on your vehicle and are with chains in such conditions can cause
Snow tires installed according to the chain manufac- damage to the various mechanisms of the
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to turer’s suggestions. Use only SAE class “S” vehicle due to some overstress.
select tires equivalent in size and load rat- chains. Class “S” chains are used on ve-
ing to the original equipment tires. If you do hicles with restricted tire to vehicle clear-
not, it can adversely affect the safety and ance. Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains
handling of your vehicle. are designed to meet the minimum clear-
ances between the tire and the closest ve-
Generally, snow tires have lower speed rat- hicle suspension or body component re-
ings than factory equipped tires and may quired to accommodate the use of a
not match the potential maximum vehicle winter traction device (tire chains or
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed cables). The minimum clearances are de-
rating of the tire. termined using the factory equipped tires.
Other types may damage your vehicle. Use
If you install snow tires, they must be the
chain tensioners when recommended by
same size, brand, construction and tread
the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a
pattern on all four wheels.
tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain
For additional traction on icy roads, stud- must be secured or removed to prevent
ded tires may be used. However, some the possibility of whipping action damage
8-34 Do-it-yourself
Wheel nut tightening torque:
83 ft-lb (113 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tight-
ened to specifications at all times.
It is recommended that wheel nuts
be tightened to specification at
each tire rotation interval.

WARNING
∙ After rotating the tires, check
and adjust the tire pressure.
WDI0258 ∙ Retighten the wheel nuts when WDI0259
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES the vehicle has been driven for Tire wear and damage
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
Tire rotation cases of a flat tire, etc.). 1. Wear indicator
NISSAN recommends rotating the ∙ Do not include the spare tire in 2. Location mark
tires every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). the tire rotation.
∙ For additional information re- WARNING
For additional information on the tire
garding tires, refer to “Impor- ∙ Tires should be periodically in-
replacing procedures, refer to “Flat tant Tire Safety Information” spected for wear, cracking,
tire” in the “In case of emergency” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” bulging or objects caught in the
section of this manual. (Canada) in the Warranty Infor- tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
As soon as possible, tighten the mation Booklet. bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Do-it-yourself 8-35
∙ The original tires have built-in Replacing wheels and tires ∙ If your vehicle was originally
tread wear indicators. When the When replacing a tire, use the same size, equipped with four tires that were the
wear indicators are visible, the tread design, speed rating and load carry- same size and you are only replacing
tire(s) should be replaced. ing capacity as originally equipped. For ad- two of the four tires, install the new
tires on the rear axle. Placing new tires
∙ Tires degrade with age and use. ditional information, refer to “Wheels and
on the front axle may cause loss of
Have tires, including the spare, tires” in the “Technical and consumer infor-
vehicle control in some driving condi-
over 6 years old checked by a mation” section of this manual. tions and cause an accident and per-
qualified technician because sonal injury.
some tire damage may not be WARNING
∙ If the wheels are changed for any rea-
obvious. Replace the tires as ∙ The use of tires other than those rec- son, always replace with wheels
necessary to prevent tire failure ommended or the mixed use of tires which have the same off-set dimen-
and possible personal injury. of different brands, construction sion. Wheels of a different off-set
(bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread could cause premature tire wear, de-
∙ Improper service of the spare patterns can adversely affect the ride,
tire may result in serious per- grade vehicle handling characteris-
braking, handling, Vehicle Dynamic tics, affect the VDC system and/or in-
sonal injury. If it is necessary to Control (VDC) system, ground clear-
repair the spare tire, it is recom- terference with the brake
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire discs/drums. Such interference can
mended that you visit a NISSAN chain clearance, speedometer cali- lead to decreased braking efficiency
dealer for this service. bration, headlight aim and bumper and/or early brake pad wear. For ad-
∙ For additional information re- height. Some of these effects may ditional information on wheel off-set
garding tires, refer to “Impor- lead to accidents and could result in dimensions, refer to “Wheels and
serious personal injury. tires” in the “Technical and consumer
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” information” section of this manual.
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.

8-36 Do-it-yourself
∙ When replacing a wheel without the ∙ Do not install a damaged or deformed Care of wheels
TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS wheel or tire even if it has been re- ∙ Wash the wheels when washing the ve-
will not function and the low tire pres- paired. Such wheels or tires could hicle to maintain their appearance.
sure warning light will flash for ap- have structural damage and could fail
proximately 1 minute. The light will re- without warning. ∙ Clean the inner side of the wheels when
main on after 1 minute. Have your the wheel is changed or the underside
∙ The use of retread tires is not of the vehicle is washed.
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
recommended.
reset as soon as possible. It is recom- ∙ Do not use abrasive cleaners when
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer ∙ For additional information regarding washing the wheels.
for this service. tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor- ∙ Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents
∙ Replacing tires with those not origi- or corrosion. Such damage may cause
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
nally specified by NISSAN could affect loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire
formation Booklet.
the proper operation of the TPMS. bead.
∙ The TPMS sensor may be damaged if Wheel balance
∙ NISSAN recommends waxing the road
it is not handled correctly. Be careful Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle wheels to protect against road salt in
when handling the TPMS sensor. handling and tire life. Even with regular use, areas where it is used during winter.
∙ When replacing the TPMS sensor, the wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,
ID registration may be required. It is they should be balanced as required.
recommended that you visit a NISSAN Wheel balance service should be per-
dealer for ID registration. formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
∙ Do not use a valve stem cap that is not Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
specified by NISSAN. The valve stem could lead to mechanical damage.
cap may become stuck.
∙ Be sure that the valve stem caps are
correctly fitted. Otherwise the valve
may be clogged up with dirt and
cause a malfunction or loss of
pressure.

Do-it-yourself 8-37
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY ∙ With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare CAUTION
spare tire) tire installed do not drive the vehicle
∙ Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-
at speeds faster than 50 mph
When replacing a wheel without the TPMS RARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains
(80 km/h).
such as the spare tire, the TPMS will not will not fit properly and may cause
function. ∙ When driving on roads covered with damage to the vehicle.
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
Observe the following precautions if the ∙ Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
ONLY spare tire should be used on the
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be spare tire is smaller than the original
rear wheels and the original tire used
tire, ground clearance is reduced. To
used. Otherwise, your vehicle could be on the front wheels (drive wheels).
avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
damaged or involved in an accident:
∙ Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE drive over obstacles. Also, do not drive
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster the vehicle through an automatic car
WARNING rate than the standard tire. Replace wash since it may get caught.
∙ The spare tire should be used for the spare tire as soon as the tread
emergency use only. It should be re- wear indicators appear.
placed with the standard tire at the ∙ Do not use the spare tire on other
first opportunity to avoid possible tire vehicles.
or differential damage.
∙ Do not use more than one spare tire at
∙ Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY the same time.
USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while ∙ Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO-
driving. RARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed.
∙ Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the pressure of
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
at 420 kPa, 4.2 bar (60 psi).

8-38 Do-it-yourself
9 Maintenance and schedules

Maintenance requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Maintenance schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7


General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Additional maintenance items for
Scheduled maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 severe operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Where to go for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Standard maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Emission control system maintenance . . . . . . . 9-8
Explanation of general maintenance Chassis & body maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Maintenance under severe operating
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 9-5 conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Emission control system maintenance:. . . . . . . 9-5 Severe driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Chassis and body maintenance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Maintenance log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Some day-to-day and regular mainte- SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE During the normal day-to-day operation of
nance is essential to maintain your vehicle the vehicle, general maintenance should
good mechanical condition, as well as its The maintenance items listed in this sec- be performed regularly as prescribed in
emissions and engine performance. tion are required to be serviced at regular this section. If you detect any unusual
intervals. However under severe driving sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure conditions, additional or more frequent check for the cause or have it checked
that the scheduled maintenance, as well as maintenance will be required. promptly. In addition, it is recommended
general maintenance, is performed.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE that you visit a NISSAN dealer if you think
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one that repairs are required.
who can ensure that your vehicle receives If maintenance service is required or your
When performing any checks or mainte-
proper maintenance. You are a vital link in vehicle appears to malfunction, have the
nance work, closely observe the “Mainte-
the maintenance chain. systems checked and serviced. It is recom-
nance precautions” in the “Do-it-yourself”
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
GENERAL MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
this service.
General maintenance includes those items NISSAN technicians are well-trained spe- EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
which should be checked during normal cialists and are kept up-to-date with the MAINTENANCE ITEMS
day-to-day operation. They are essential latest service information through techni-
for proper vehicle operation. It is your re- Additional information on the following
cal bulletins, service tips and training pro-
sponsibility to perform these procedures items with “ * ” is found in the “Do-it-
grams. They are completely qualified to
regularly as prescribed. yourself ” section of this manual.
work on NISSAN vehicles before work be-
Performing general maintenance checks gins. Outside the vehicle
requires minimal mechanical skill and only You can be confident that a NISSAN deal- The maintenance items listed here should
a few general automotive tools. er’s service department can perform the be performed from time to time, unless
These checks or inspections can be done service needed to meet the maintenance otherwise specified.
by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you requirements on your vehicle.
prefer, a NISSAN dealer.

9-2 Maintenance and schedules


Doors and engine hood: Check that the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) when performing scheduled maintenance,
doors and engine hood operate properly. transmitter components: Replace the cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Also ensure that all latches lock securely. TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
Lubricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and cap when the tires are replaced due to
smooth operation and make sure the
and links if necessary. Make sure that the wear or age.
pedal does not catch or require uneven
secondary latch keeps the hood from
Wheel alignment and balance: If the ve- effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
opening when the primary latch is re-
hicle should pull to either side while driving pedal.
leased.
on a straight and level road, or if you detect
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
When driving in areas using road salt or uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
other corrosive materials, check lubrica- be a need for wheel alignment. If the steer-
down further than normal, the pedal feels
tion frequently. ing wheel or seat vibrates at normal high-
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
way speeds, wheel balancing may be
Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
needed.
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop diately. It is recommended that you visit a
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other For additional information regarding tires, NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
lights are all operating properly and in- refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” floor mat away from the pedal.
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim. (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check- the vehicle to one side when applied.
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
missing, and check for any loose wheel Continuously Variable Transmission
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
nuts. Tighten if necessary. (CVT) P (Park) position mechanism: On a
every six months for cracks or other dam-
fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated ev- age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
securely with the shift lever in the P (Park)
ery 5,000 miles (8,000 km). by a qualified repair facility.
position without applying any brakes.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. Parking brake: Check the parking brake
often and always prior to long distance operation regularly. The vehicle should be
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all Inside the vehicle securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
tires, including the spare, to the pressure
the parking brake applied. If the parking
specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts The maintenance items listed here should
or excessive wear. be checked on a regular basis, such as
Maintenance and schedules 9-3
brake needs adjustment, it is recom- Windshield wiper and washer*: Check Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for that the wipers and washer operate prop- fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines
this service. erly and that the wipers do not streak. on the reservoir.
Seats: Check seat position controls such Under the hood and vehicle Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to level when the engine is cold.
ensure they operate smoothly and all The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each Engine drive belt*: Make sure the drive belt
latches lock securely in every position.
time you check the engine oil or refuel). is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks Battery*:This vehicle is equipped with a Engine oil level*: Check the level after
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched sealed maintenance free battery. It is rec- parking the vehicle on a level surface with
positions. ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer the engine off. Wait more than 15 minutes
for service. for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
adjusters and retractors) operate properly NOTE: loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
and smoothly, and are installed securely. Care should be taken to avoid situations sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, that can lead to potential battery dis- there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
wear or damage. charge and potential no-start conditions ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
such as: is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
steering system, such as excessive free 1. Installation or extended use of elec- mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
play, hard steering or strange noises. tronic accessories that consume bat- oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all tery power when the engine is not of this manual.
warning lights and chimes are operating running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.). Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
properly. fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the
Windshield defroster: Check that the air 2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
comes out of the defroster outlets properly only driven short distances. dripping from the air conditioner after use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
and in sufficient quantity when operating In these cases, the battery may need to fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
the heater or air conditioner. be charged to maintain battery health. and have it corrected immediately.
9-4 Maintenance and schedules
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the The following descriptions are provided to NOTE:
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, give you a better understanding of the
leaves, etc., that may have accumulated. NISSAN does not advocate the use of
scheduled maintenance items that should
Make sure the hoses have no cracks, defor- non-OEM approved aftermarket flush-
be regularly checked or replaced. The
mation, rot or loose connections. ing systems and strongly advises
maintenance schedule indicates at which
against performing these services on a
Underbody: The underbody is frequently mileage/time intervals each item requires
NISSAN product. Many of the aftermar-
exposed to corrosive substances such as service.
ket flushing systems use non-OEM ap-
those used on icy roads or to control dust. It In addition to scheduled maintenance, proved chemicals or solvents, the use of
is very important to remove these sub- your vehicle requires that some items be which has not been validated by NISSAN.
stances from the underbody, otherwise
checked during normal day-to-day opera-
rust may form on the floor pan, frame, fuel For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,
tion. For additional information, refer to
lines and exhaust system. At the end of grease, and refrigerant, refer to “Recom-
winter, the underbody should be thor- “General maintenance” in this section.
mended fluids/lubricants and capaci-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those Items marked with “*” are recommended ties” in the “Technical and consumer in-
areas where mud and dirt may have accu- by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. formation” section of this manual.
mulated. For additional information, refer You are not required to perform mainte-
to the “Appearance and care” section of this nance on these items in order to maintain EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
manual. the warranties which come with your MAINTENANCE:
Windshield-washer fluid*: Check that NISSAN. Other maintenance items and in- Drive belt*: Check engine drive belt for
there is adequate fluid in the reservoir. tervals are required. wear, fraying or cracking and for proper
When applicable, additional information tension. Replace any damaged drive belt.
can be found in the “Do-it-yourself ” section Engine air filter: Replace at specified inter-
of this manual. vals. When driving for prolonged periods in
dusty conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently.
Engine coolant*: Replace coolant at the
specified interval. When adding or replac-
ing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
Maintenance and schedules 9-5
or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For CHASSIS AND BODY Transmission fluid/oil: Visually inspect for
additional information on the proper mix- MAINTENANCE: signs of leakage at specified intervals.
ture for your area, refer to “Engine cooling
If using a car-top carrier, or driving on
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
rough or muddy roads, replace the CVT
this manual.) proper installation. Check for chafing, fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or re-
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking. quest the dealer to inspect the fluid dete-
or the use of non-distilled water may re- Replace any deteriorated or damaged rioration data using a CONSULT. If the dete-
duce the recommended service interval parts immediately. rioration data is more than 210000, replace
of the coolant. Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings: the CVT fluid.
Engine oil and oil filter: Replace engine oil Check for wear, deterioration and fluid
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For leaks. Replace any deteriorated or dam-
recommended oil grade and viscosity refer aged parts immediately.
to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual. haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten
Fuel lines*: Check the fuel hoses, piping connections or replace parts as necessary.
and connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or re- Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
place parts as necessary. pension parts, drive shaft boots: Check
for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil
Spark plugs: Replace at specified intervals. or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
Install new plugs of the type as originally inspect more frequently.
equipped.
Tire rotation: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) according to the in-
structions under “General maintenance” in
this section. When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if nec-
essary.

9-6 Maintenance and schedules


MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

To help ensure smooth, safe and economi- ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS NOTE:
cal driving, NISSAN provides two mainte- FOR SEVERE OPERATING For vehicles operated in Canada, both
nance schedules that may be used, de-
pending upon the conditions in which you CONDITIONS standard and severe maintenance items
should be performed at every interval.
usually drive. These schedules contain Additional maintenance items for severe
both distance and time intervals, up to operating conditions should be per-
120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144 months. For formed on vehicles that are driven under
most people, the odometer reading will in-
especially demanding conditions. Addi-
dicate when service is needed. However, if
tional maintenance items should be per-
you drive very little, your vehicle should be
serviced at the regular time intervals formed if you primarily operate your vehicle
shown in the schedule. under the following conditions:

After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/ ∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles
144 months, continue maintenance at (8 km).
the same mileage/time intervals. ∙ Repeated short trips of less than
10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.
∙ Operating in hot weather in stop-
and-go “rush hour” traffic.
∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv-
ing for long distances, such as police,
taxi or door-to-door delivery use.
∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
roads.
∙ Using a car-top carrier.

Maintenance and schedules 9-7


STANDARD MAINTENANCE

The following tables show the standard


maintenance schedule. Depending upon
weather and atmospheric conditions,
varying road surfaces, individual driving
habits and vehicle usage, additional or
more frequent maintenance may be re-
quired. After 120,000 miles
(192,000 km)/144 months, continue
maintenance at the same mileage/time
interval.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace


MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or miles x 1,000 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
months, whichever comes first. (km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Drive belt See NOTE (1) I* I* I*
Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) R R
EVAP vapor lines I* I* I*
Fuel lines I* I* I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* See NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
Spark plugs Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Intake and exhaust valve clearances* See NOTE (6)

9-8 Maintenance and schedules


MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or miles x 1,000 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
months, whichever comes first. (km x 1,000) (104) (112) (120) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192)
Months 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144
Drive belt See NOTE (1) I* I* I* I* I* I*
Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) R R
EVAP vapor lines I* I* I*
Fuel lines I* I* I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* See NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
Spark plugs See NOTE (6) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Intake and exhaust valve clearances* See NOTE (7)

NOTE:
(1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belt if
found damaged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles
(120,000 km) or 60 months.
(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50%
demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water may reduce the life expectancy
of the factory fill coolant.
(6) Replace spark plug when the plug exceeds 1.35 mm (0.053 in) even if within specified periodic replacement mileage.
(7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increased, inspect valve clearance.
*: Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not
perform such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items
and intervals are required.
Maintenance and schedules 9-9
CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,


MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, miles x 1,000
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
whichever comes first. (km x 1,000)
(8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
Months
6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Brake lines & cables I I I I I I
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings夝 I I I I I I
Brake fluid夝 R R R
CVT fluid See NOTE (1) I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension I I I
parts夝
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Drive shaft boots夝 I I I I I I
Exhaust system夝 I I I
In-cabin microfilter R R R R
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery I R R R

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, miles x 1,000
65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
whichever comes first. (km x 1,000)
(104) (112) (120) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192)
Months
78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144
Brake lines & cables I I I I I I
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings夝 I I I I I I
Brake fluid夝 R R R
CVT fluid See NOTE (1) I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension I I I
parts夝
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Drive shaft boots夝 I I I I I I
Exhaust system夝 I I I
In-cabin microfilter R R R R
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery R R R R

NOTE:
Maintenance items with “夝” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
(1) If using a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration every 60,000 miles (96,000 km),
then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km). It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer to perform this service.
(2) For additional information on tire rotation, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.

Maintenance and schedules 9-11


MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown on the SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS ∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv-
preceding pages are for normal operating ing for long distance, such as police, taxi
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated ∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles or door-to-door delivery use.
under severe driving conditions as shown (8 km).
∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
below, more frequent maintenance must ∙ Repeated short trips of less than
be performed on the following items as 10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera- ∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
shown in the table. tures remaining below freezing. roads.
∙ Operating in hot weather in stop- ∙ Using a car-top carrier.
and-go “rush hour” traffic.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid Replace Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Drive shaft boots Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months

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MAINTENANCE LOG

5,000 Miles (8,000 km) or 6 10,000 Miles (16,000 km) or 12 15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 18
Months Months Months
Dealer Name: Dealer Name: Dealer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Dealer Dealer Dealer
Stamp: Stamp: Stamp:
20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 24 25,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 30 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 36
Months Months Months
Dealer Name: Dealer Name: Dealer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Dealer Dealer Dealer
Stamp: Stamp: Stamp:
35,000 Miles (56,000 km) or 42 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 48 45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 54
Months Months Months
Dealer Name: Dealer Name: Dealer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Dealer Dealer Dealer
Stamp: Stamp: Stamp:

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50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 60 55,000 Miles (88,000 km) or 66 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 72
Months Months Months
Dealer Name: Dealer Name: Dealer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Dealer Dealer Dealer
Stamp: Stamp: Stamp:
65,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 78 70,000 Miles (112,000 km) or 84 75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 90
Months Months Months
Dealer Name: Dealer Name: Dealer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Dealer Dealer Dealer
Stamp: Stamp: Stamp:
80,000 Miles (128,000 km) or 96 85,000 Miles (136,000 km) or 102 90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 108
Months Months Months
Dealer Name: Dealer Name: Dealer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Dealer Dealer Dealer
Stamp: Stamp: Stamp:

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95,000 Miles (152,000 km) or 114 100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 126
Months 120 Months Months
Dealer Name: Dealer Name: Dealer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Dealer Dealer Dealer
Stamp: Stamp: Stamp:
110,000 Miles (176,000 km) or 132 115,000 Miles (184,000 km) or 138 120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 144
Months Months Months
Dealer Name: Dealer Name: Dealer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Dealer Dealer Dealer
Stamp: Stamp: Stamp:

Maintenance and schedules 9-15


MEMO

9-16 Maintenance and schedules


10 Technical and consumer information

Recommended fluids/lubricants and Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . .10-11


capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Tire and Loading Information label . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Fuel recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Air conditioner specification label. . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Engine oil and oil filter Installing front license plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
oil recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7 Vehicle load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Securing the load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Loading tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Wheels and tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9 Measurement of weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9 Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
When traveling or registering in another Flat towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 Uniform tire quality grading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 Emission control system warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Vehicle identification number test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
(chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 Event Data Recorders (EDR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . .10-11 information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid type Capacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US Imperial
Measure Measure Measure
• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in
Fuel 41 L 10-7/8 gal 9 gal
this section.
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is
Engine oil*1 With oil filter recommended.
4.1 L 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt
Drain and refill change • If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
1*: For additional 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage
information, refer to “Engine caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as rec-
oil” in the “Do-it-yourself ” Without oil filter ommended is not covered under NISSAN’s/INFINITI’s New Ve-
3.8 L 4 qt 3-3/8 qt
section of this manual. change hicle Limited Warranty. For additional information, refer to “En-
gine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
Engine coolant • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
6.95 L 1-7/8 gal 1-1/2 gal
with reservoir or equivalent
• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids.
For additional information, refer to the
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refill to the proper level according to the
• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid, available in
Brake fluid instructions in the “Do-it-yourself” section
mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer, or equivalent DOT 3.
of this manual.
Multi-purpose grease — — — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
• HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — • For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system re-
frigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.

10-2 Technical and consumer information


Fluid type Capacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US Imperial
Measure Measure Measure
• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG or equivalent
Air conditioning system oil — — — • For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system re-
frigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & An-
Windshield-washer fluid — — —
tifreeze or equivalent

FUEL RECOMMENDATION ∙ Do not use a fuel containing more ∙ Do not use fuel that contains the oc-
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc- than 15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your tane booster methylcyclopentadienyl
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock vehicle is not designed to run on a fuel manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using
Index) number (Research octane number containing more than 15% ethanol. fuel containing MMT may adversely
Using a fuel containing more than 15% affect vehicle performance and ve-
91).
ethanol in a vehicle not specifically hicle emissions. Not all fuel dispens-
designed for a fuel containing more ers are labeled to indicate MMT con-
CAUTION than 15% ethanol can adversely affect tent, so you may have to consult your
∙ Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door the emission control devices and sys- gasoline retailer for more details.
label can operate on E-85. Fuel system tems of the vehicle. Damage caused Note that Federal and California laws
or other damage can occur if E-85 is by such fuel is not covered by the prohibit the use of MMT in reformu-
used in vehicles that are not designed NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty. lated gasoline.
to run on E-85. ∙ U.S. government regulations require
∙ Using a fuel other than that specified ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
could adversely affect the emission tified by a small, square, orange and
control system, and may also affect black label with the common abbre-
the warranty coverage. viation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
∙ Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.

Technical and consumer information 10-3


Gasoline specifications If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, If any driveability problems such as engine
please take the following precautions as stalling and difficult hot-starting are expe-
NISSAN recommends using gasoline that the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle rienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels,
meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) performance problems and/or fuel system immediately change to a non-oxygenate
specifications where it is available. Many of damage. fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
the automobile manufacturers developed
∙ The fuel should be unleaded and have Take care not to spill gasoline during re-
this specification to improve emission con-
an octane rating no lower than that fueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
trol system and vehicle performance. Ask
recommended for unleaded gasoline. can cause paint damage.
your service station manager if the gaso-
line meets the WWFC specifications. ∙ If an oxygenate-blend other than
methanol blend is used, it should
E–15 fuel
Reformulated gasoline contain no more than 15% oxygenate. E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15%
Some fuel suppliers are now producing re- ∙ If a methanol blend is used, it should fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline.
formulated gasolines. These gasolines are contain no more than 5% methanol E-15 can only be used in vehicles designed
specially designed to reduce vehicle emis- (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It to run on E-15 fuel. U.S. government regula-
should also contain a suitable tions require fuel ethanol dispensing
sions. NISSAN supports efforts towards
amount of appropriate cosolvents pumps to be identified with small, square,
cleaner air and suggests that you use re-
and corrosion inhibitors. If not prop- orange and black label with the common
formulated gasoline when available. abbreviation or the appropriate percent-
erly formulated with appropriate co-
Gasoline containing oxygenates solvents and corrosion inhibitors, age for that region.
such methanol blends may cause fuel E–85 fuel
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline contain- system damage and/or vehicle per-
ing oxygenates such as ethanol, Methyl formance problems. At this time, suf- E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85%
Tert-butyl Ether (MTBE) and methanol with ficient data is not available to ensure fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
or without advertising their presence. that all methanol blends are suitable E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel
NISSAN does not recommend the use of for use in NISSAN vehicles. Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 in your ve-
fuels of which the oxygenate content and hicle. U.S. government regulations require
the fuel compatibility for your NISSAN can- fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
not be readily determined. If in doubt, ask tified by a small, square, orange and black
your service station manager. label with the common abbreviation or the
appropriate percentage for that region.
10-4 Technical and consumer information
Fuel containing MMT Octane rating tips
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga- Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting ad- rating lower than recommended can
ditive. NISSAN does not recommend the cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may (“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
adversely affect vehicle performance, in- noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
cluding the emissions control system. Note damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
that while some fuel pumps label MMT spark knock even when using gasoline
content, not all do, so you may have to of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
consult your gasoline retailer for more de- steady spark knock while holding a
tails. steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
Aftermarket fuel additives correct the condition. Failure to correct
NISSAN does not recommend the use of the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
any aftermarket fuel additives (for ex- which NISSAN is not responsible.
ample, fuel injector cleaner, octane Incorrect ignition timing may result in
booster, intake valve deposit removers, spark knock, after-run and/or overheating,
etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of which may cause excessive fuel consump-
these additives intended for gum, varnish tion or engine damage. If any of the above
or deposit removal may contain active sol- symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
vents or similar ingredients that can be hicle checked. It is recommended that you
harmful to the fuel system and engine. visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.

Technical and consumer information 10-5


Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
LTI2051 viscosity based on the temperatures at
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER Select only engine oils that meet the which the vehicle will be operated before
RECOMMENDATIONS American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi- the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
cation or International Lubricant Standard- ity other than that recommended could
Selecting the correct oil ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) cause serious engine damage.
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
It is essential to choose the correct grade, These oils have the API certification mark Selecting the correct oil filter
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure on the front of the container. Oils which do
satisfactory engine life and performance. Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
not have the specified quality label should high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
For additional information, refer to “Recom- not be used as they could cause engine
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
damage. its equivalent for the reason described in
in this section. NISSAN recommends the
use of an energy conserving oil in order to “Change intervals.”
improve fuel economy.

10-6 Technical and consumer information


Change intervals For additional information, refer to the The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) in
“Maintenance and schedules” section of your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
The oil and oil filter change intervals for this manual. earth’s ozone layer. Although this refriger-
your engine are based on the use of the ant does not affect the earth’s atmo-
specified quality oils and filters. Using en- AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM sphere, certain government regulations re-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci- REFRIGERANT AND OIL quire the recovery and recycling of any
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil RECOMMENDATIONS refrigerant during automotive air condi-
and filter change intervals could reduce tioner system service. A NISSAN dealer has
engine life. Damage to the engine caused The air conditioner system in your the trained technicians and equipment
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the needed to recover and recycle your air con-
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) and ditioner system refrigerant.
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
NISSAN A/C system oil Type PAG or the
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle exact equivalents. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
Limited Warranty. dealer when servicing your air conditioner
Your engine was filled with a high-quality CAUTION system.
engine oil when it was built. You do not have The use of any other refrigerant or oil
to change the oil before the first recom- will cause severe damage to the air con-
mended change interval. Oil and filter ditioning system and will require the re-
change intervals depend upon how you placement of all air conditioner system
use your vehicle. components.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:
∙ repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ stop and go commuting
Technical and consumer information 10-7
SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

Model HR16DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.071 x 3.291 (78.0 x 83.6)
Displacement cu in (cm3) 97.51 (1,598)
Firing order 1–3–4–2
Idle speed
CVT in N (Neutral) position
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)
CO % at idle
Spark plug DILKAR6K-11
Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

10-8 Technical and consumer information


WHEELS AND TIRES DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Wheel type Size Offset in (mm) Overall length in (mm) 169.1 (4,295)
Overall width in (mm) 69.3 (1,760)
Aluminum 17 x 6.5J 1.77 (45) Overall height
Steel 16 x 6J 1.77 (45) Without Roof rack
R16 in (mm) 62.2 (1,580)
Tire size P205/60R16 R17 in (mm) 62.4 (1,586)
P205/55R17 With Roof rack
R16 in (mm) 62.4 (1,584)
Spare tire T125/90D15 R17 in (mm) 62.4 (1,586)
Track width
Front in (mm) 59.8 (1,520)
Rear in (mm) 60.4 (1,535)
Wheelbase in (mm) 103.1 (2,620)
Gross vehicle weight rating lbs. (kg) For additional information,
refer to the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.
Gross axle weight rating S.S. certification label” on the
Front lbs. (kg) center pillar between the
driver’s side front and rear
Rear lbs. (kg) doors.

Technical and consumer information 10-9


WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-


hicle in another country, you should first
find out if the fuel available is suitable for
your vehicle's engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too
low may cause engine damage. All gaso-
line vehicles must be operated with un-
leaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking
your vehicle to areas where appropriate
fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of
your vehicle to another country, state,
province or district, it may be necessary
to modify the vehicle to meet local laws LTI2050 LTI2258
and regulations.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle (VIN) PLATE (chassis number)
emission control and safety standards
vary according to the country, state, prov- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is lo-
ince or district; therefore, vehicle specifica- plate is attached as shown. This number is cated as shown.
tions may differ. the identification for your vehicle and is
used in the vehicle registration.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, trans-
portation and registration are the re-
sponsibility of the user. NISSAN is not re-
sponsible for any inconvenience that
may result.

10-10 Technical and consumer information


LTI2260 WTI0172 LTI2268
HR16DE engine F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL INFORMATION LABEL
The number is stamped on the engine as The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle The emission control information label is
shown. Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certifi- attached to the underside of the hood as
cation label is affixed as shown. This label shown.
contains valuable vehicle information, such
as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR),
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month
and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identifi-
cation Number (VIN), etc. Review it carefully.

Technical and consumer information 10-11


INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

LTI2251 LTI2233 LTI2235


TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION For alignment purposes, there are two
LABEL LABEL marks on the bumper fascia to indicate the
correct position for each screw.
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire The air conditioner specification label is af-
and Loading Information label. The label is fixed as shown. To install the front license plate:
located as shown. Use two 6 mm self-tapping screws to at-
tach front license plate to bumper fascia.

NOTE:
Self-tapping screws are not supplied
with vehicle.

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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

WARNING ∙ GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb ∙ Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load
weight plus the combined weight limit, Total load capacity - maxi-
∙ It is extremely dangerous to of passengers and cargo. mum total weight limit specified
ride in a cargo area inside a ve- of the load (passengers and
hicle. In a collision, people riding ∙ GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
in these areas are more likely to cargo) for the vehicle. This is the
ing) - maximum total combined maximum combined weight of
be seriously injured or killed. weight of the unloaded vehicle, occupants and cargo that can be
∙ Do not allow people to ride in passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer loaded into the vehicle. If the ve-
any area of your vehicle that is tongue load and any other op- hicle is used to tow a trailer, the
not equipped with seats and tional equipment. This informa-
seat belts. trailer tongue weight must be in-
tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S. cluded as part of the cargo load.
∙ Be sure everyone in your vehicle certification label. This information is located on the
is in a seat and using a seat belt Tire and Loading Information la-
properly. ∙ GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maximum weight (load) limit bel.
TERMS specified for the front or rear axle. ∙ Cargo capacity - permissible
It is important to familiarize yourself This information is located on the weight of cargo, the subtracted
with the following terms before F.M.V.S.S. certification label. weight of occupants from the
loading your vehicle: load limit.
∙ GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
∙ Curb Weight (actual weight of rating) - The maximum total
your vehicle) - vehicle weight in- weight rating of the vehicle, pas-
cluding: standard parts, fluids, sengers, cargo, and trailer.
emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not
include passengers and cargo.

Technical and consumer information 10-13


VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your
vehicle shown as “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo” on
the Tire and Loading Information la-
bel. Do not exceed the number of
occupants shown as “Seating Ca-
pacity” on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label.
To get “the combined weight of oc-
cupants and cargo”, add the weight
of all occupants, then add the total
luggage weight. Examples are
shown in the following illustration.

LTI2335
Example
10-14 Technical and consumer information
Steps for determining correct 5. Determine the combined weight
load limit of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That
1. Locate the statement “The com- weight may not safely exceed
bined weight of occupants and the available cargo and luggage
cargo should never exceed XXX load capacity calculated in
lbs. or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s step 4.
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel. Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-
firm that you do not exceed the
2. Determine the combined weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
of the driver and passengers or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
that will be riding in your vehicle. (GAWR) for your vehicle. For addi-
LIC3577
3. Subtract the combined weight tional information, refer to “Measure-
ment of weights” in this section. Cargo area luggage hooks
of the driver and passengers
SECURING THE LOAD
from XXX lbs. or XXX kg. Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. For additional informa- There are luggage hooks (if so equipped)
4. The resulting figure equals the located in the cargo area as shown. The
available amount of cargo and tion, refer to “Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label” in this section. hooks can be used to secure cargo with
luggage load capacity. For ex- ropes or other types of straps.
ample, if the XXX amount equals
When securing items using luggage
1,400 lbs. and there will be five
hooks, do not apply a load over more
150 lbs. passengers in your ve- than 110 lbs. (490 N) to a single hook.
hicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capac-
ity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 X 150) =
650 lbs.) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =
300 kg.)
Technical and consumer information 10-15
WARNING LOADING TIPS ∙ Overloading and improper load-
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or ∙ The GVW must not exceed GVWR ing not only can shorten the life
straps to help prevent it from sliding or GAWR as specified on the F.M- of your vehicle and the tire, but
or shifting. Do not place cargo higher can also cause unsafe vehicle
.V.S.S. certification label. handling and longer braking dis-
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could ∙ Do not load the front and rear tances. This may cause a prema-
cause personal injury. axle to the GAWR. Doing so will ture tire failure which could re-
sult in a serious accident and
∙ The child restraint top tether strap exceed the GVWR. personal injury. Failures caused
may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any by overloading are not covered
WARNING by the vehicle’s warranty.
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a ∙ Properly secure all cargo with
collision if the top tether strap is ropes or straps to help prevent
damaged. it from sliding or shifting. Do not
∙ Do not load your vehicle any heavier
place cargo higher than the
than the GVWR or the maximum front seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of collision, unsecured cargo could
your vehicle can break, tire damage cause personal injury.
could occur, or it can change the way ∙ Do not load your vehicle any
your vehicle handles. This could result heavier than the GVWR or the
in loss of control and cause personal maximum front and rear
injury. GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage
could occur, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control
and cause personal injury.

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TOWING A TRAILER

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.


∙ For emergency towing procedures re-
Secure loose items to prevent FLAT TOWING fer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” in the “In case of emergency”
weight shifts that could affect the Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on section of this manual.
balance of your vehicle. When the ve- the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and This method is sometimes used when Continuously Variable
weigh the front and the rear wheels towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve- Transmission
separately to determine axle loads. hicle, such as a motor home. To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
Individual axle loads should not ex- ously variable transmission, an appropriate
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight CAUTION vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the
Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle ∙ Failure to follow these guidelines can towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Always follow
loads should not exceed the Gross result in severe transmission damage. the dolly manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions when using their product.
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ∙ Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ratings are given on the vehicle cer- ways tow forward, never backward.
tification label. If weight ratings are ∙ Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
exceeded, move or remove items to hicle with the front tires on the
bring all weights below the ratings. ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
∙ DO NOT tow any continuously variable
transmission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing).
Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal trans-
mission parts due to lack of transmis-
sion lubrication.

Technical and consumer information 10-17


UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

DOT (Department of Transportation) Qual- ment as measured under controlled WARNING


ity Grades: All passenger car tires must conditions on specified government test
conform to federal safety requirements in surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire The temperature grade for this tire is
addition to these grades. marked C may have poor traction perfor- established for a tire that is properly in-
mance. flated and not overloaded. Excessive
Quality grades can be found where appli- speed, under-inflation, or excessive
cable on the tire sidewall between tread loading, either separately or in combi-
WARNING
shoulder and maximum section width. For nation, can cause heat build-up and
example: The traction grade assigned to this tire possible tire failure.
is based on straight-ahead braking
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature traction tests, and does not include ac-
A celeration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
Treadwear peak traction characteristics.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rat- Temperature A, B and C
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a The temperature grades are A (the high-
specified government test course. For ex- est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one tance to the generation of heat, and its
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the ability to dissipate heat when tested under
government course as a tire graded 100. controlled conditions on a specified indoor
The relative performance of tires depends laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-
upon the actual conditions of their use, perature can cause the material of the tire
however, and may depart significantly from to degenerate and reduce tire life, and ex-
the norm due to variations in driving habits, cessive temperature can lead to sudden
service practices and differences in road tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
characteristics and climate. level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Mo-
Traction AA, A, B and C
tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
The traction grades, from highest to low- B and A represent higher levels of perfor-
est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre- mance on the laboratory test wheel than
sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- the minimum required by law.
10-18 Technical and consumer information
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
WARRANTY

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the fol- For Canada For USA
lowing emission warranties:
Emission Control System Warranty If you believe that your vehicle has a
For USA
Details of this warranty may be found with defect which could cause a crash or
1. Emission Defects Warranty other vehicle warranties in your Warranty could cause injury or death, you
Information Booklet which comes with should immediately inform the Na-
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a
Details of this warranty may be found with Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty you may obtain a replacement by writing istration (NHTSA) in addition to noti-
Information Booklet which comes with to: fying NISSAN.
your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a
∙ Nissan Canada Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost,
5290 Orbitor Drive
you may obtain a replacement by writing it may open an investigation, and if it
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
to: finds that a safety defect exists in a
∙ Nissan North America, Inc. group of vehicles, it may order a re-
Consumer Affairs Department call and remedy campaign. However,
P.O. Box 685003 NHTSA cannot become involved in
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safety
from http://www.safercar.gov.
Technical and consumer information 10-19
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

You may notify NISSAN by contact- cp.aspx?lang=eng (English speakers) Due to legal requirements in some states
ing our Consumer Affairs Depart- or https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf- and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc- be required to be in what is called the
ment, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1. “ready condition” for an
cp.aspx?lang=fra (French speakers) Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
For Canada
Additional information concerning emission control system.
If you believe that your vehicle has a motor vehicle safety may be obtained The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
defect which could cause a crash or from Transport Canada’s Road Safety when it is driven through certain driving
could cause injury or death, you Information Centre at 1-800-333-0371 patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
should immediately inform Trans- or online at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety be obtained by ordinary usage of the ve-
port Canada in addition to notifying hicle.
(English speakers) or
NISSAN. www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere If a powertrain system component is re-
(French speakers). paired or the battery is disconnected, the
If Transport Canada receives com- vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
plaints, it may open an investigation, To notify NISSAN of any safety con- tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
and if it finds that a safety defect cerns please contact our Consumer vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test
exists in a group of vehicles, it may Information Centre toll free at 1-800- readiness condition. Place the ignition
request that NISSAN conduct a recall switch in the ON position without starting
387-0122.
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
campaign. However, Transport
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
Canada cannot become involved in and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
individual problems between you, condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
your dealer, or NISSAN. blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
You may contact Transport Canada’s visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
Defect Investigations and Recalls Divi- dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
sion toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You
may also report safety defects online
at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-
Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
10-20 Technical and consumer information
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data These data can help provide a better un- Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an derstanding of the circumstances in which model year and prior can be purchased. A
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data Genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
crash-like situations, such as an air bag are recorded by your vehicle only if a non- source of service and repair information for
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data trivial crash situation occurs; no data are your vehicle. This manual is the same one
that will assist in understanding how a ve- recorded by the EDR under normal driving used by the factory-trained technicians
hicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de- conditions and no personal data (e.g. working at NISSAN dealerships. Genuine
signed to record data related to vehicle dy- name, gender, age and crash location) are NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can also be pur-
namics and safety systems for a short recorded. However, other parties, such as chased.
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. law enforcement, could combine the EDR
For USA
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re- data with the type of personally identifying
cord such data as: data routinely acquired during a crash in- For current pricing and availability of Genu-
vestigation. ine NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
∙ How various systems in your vehicle
were operating; To read data recorded by an EDR, special www.nissan-techinfo.com
equipment is required and access to the
∙ Whether or not the driver and passen- For current pricing and availability of Genu-
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
ger safety belts were buckled/fastened; ine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN
∙ How far (if at all) the driver was depress- dealer, other parties, such as law enforce- 1-800-247-5321
ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; ment, that have the special equipment, can
and, read the information if they have access to For Canada
the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only be To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN
∙ How fast the vehicle was traveling. accessed with the consent of the vehicle Service Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this
∙ Sounds are not recorded. owner or lessee or as otherwise required or model year and prior, please contact your
permitted by law. nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-
ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your
area, call the NISSAN Information Center at
1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN rep-
resentative will assist you.

Technical and consumer information 10-21


MEMO

10-22 Technical and consumer information


11 Index
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . . .5-54 Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . .5-14
A Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21 Belt (See drive belt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42 Blind Spot Warning (BSW) . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Active Ride Control (ARC) . . . . . . . . . .5-60 AM/FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47, 4-49 Bluetooth® audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-58
Active Trace Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-73 AM radio operation . . . . . . . . . . .4-49 Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-67
Air bag (See supplemental restraint AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43 Bluetooth® connections. . . . . . . . .4-81
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-42 Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation . . .4-51 Connecting procedure . . . . . . . . .4-72
Air bag system Bluetooth® audio. . . . . . . . . . . . .4-58 Phone indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-71
Front (See supplemental front impact air FM radio operation. . . . . . . . . . . .4-50 Text messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-78
bag system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53 FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . .1-63 iPod® Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-55
Brake
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . .1-63, 2-17 iPod® player operation . . . . . . . . .4-55
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . .5-54
Air bag warning light,
Steering wheel audio control Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
supplemental . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-63, 2-17
switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-62 Brake light (See stop light) . . . . . . .8-25
Air cleaner housing filter . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Air conditioner USB Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . .4-53 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54
Air conditioner operation . . . .4-34, 4-40 USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-52 Brake warning light. . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12 Autolight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43 Brake wear indicators . . . . . . .2-21, 8-17
Air conditioner system refrigerant Automatic Parking brake operation. . . . . . . . .5-21
and oil recommendations . . . . . . .10-7 Automatic power window switch . . .2-61 Self-adjusting brakes . . . . . . . . . .8-17
Air conditioner system refrigerant Automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-55
recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7 Automatic Emergency Braking Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Heater and air conditioner . . . . . . .4-39 (AEB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12, 5-41 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17
Heater and air conditioner Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54
(manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31 Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49
Servicing air conditioner . . . . . . . .4-42 B
Brightness/contrast button . . . . . . . . .4-7
Air flow charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35 Brightness control
Alarm system Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-61, 8-11
Charge warning light. . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45
(See vehicle security system) . . . . . . .2-35 Bulb check/instrument panel . . . . . . .2-12
Anchor point locations . . . . . . . . . . .1-25 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21
Key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21 Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-25
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-63
Antifreeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-61 NISSAN Intelligent Key® . . . . . . . . .8-21
Anti-lock brake warning light . . . . . . . .2-12
Heater and air conditioner controls Precautions when starting and
C
(automatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39 driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Heater and air conditioner controls Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Capacities and recommended fuel/ (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Coolant
Cargo cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-55 Capacities and recommended E
Cargo fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
(See vehicle loading information) . . . . .10-13 Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . .8-5
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . .4-67 Economy - fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
Checking engine coolant level . . . . . .8-5 Emergency engine shutoff. . . . . . . . . .5-12
Check tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32
Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7 Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Child restraints . . . . . . . .1-18, 1-19, 1-21, 1-23 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53 Engine
CHildren) System. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23 Curtain side-impact and rollover
Precautions on child Before starting the engine . . . . . . . .5-14
air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-59 Capacities and recommended
restraints . . . . . . . . .1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Top tether strap anchor point fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25 Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . .8-5
D
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-25 Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . .8-8
Daytime Running Light System . . . . . .2-45
Chimes, audible reminders . . . . . . . . .2-21 Checking engine coolant level . . . . . .8-5
Defroster switch
Cleaning exterior and interior . . . . . .7-2, 7-4 Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . .8-5
Rear window and outside mirror
Clock set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Engine compartment check
defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . .2-41, 4-41
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-61 locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
Rear window defroster switch . .2-41, 4-33
Continuously Variable Transmission Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Dimensions and weights. . . . . . . . . . .10-9
(CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-45
Continuously Variable Transmission Engine oil and oil filter
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
(CVT) fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6
Display controls
Driving with Continuously Variable Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-13
(see control panel buttons) . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 Engine oil viscosity. . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4, 3-5
Transmission shift selector lock Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Door open warning light . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18 Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Drive belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Driving
Brightness/contrast button . . . . . . .4-7 Event Data recorders . . . . . . . . . . . .10-21
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . .5-61
Controls Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide). . . . . . .5-2
Driving with Continuously Variable
Audio controls (steering wheel) . . . .4-62 Explanation of maintenance items . . . . .9-2
Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5
11-2
Extended storage switch . . . . . . . . . .2-50
G I

F Gauge Ignition switch


Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Push-button ignition switch . . . . . . .5-9
Flashers Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . .2-37, 5-13
(See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . .6-2 Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5, 2-6 Important vehicle information label. . . .10-11
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3, 6-4 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 In-cabin microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Floor mat positioning aid . . . . . . . . . . .7-5 Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5, 2-6 Increasing fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
Fluid General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2 Indicator
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53 NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
Capacities and recommended Grocery hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-55 indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Indicator lights and audible reminders
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (See warning/indicator lights and audible
H reminders). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4 Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5 Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-67 Instrument brightness control . . . . . . .2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch. . . . . . . .6-2 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-6, 2-2
F.M.V.S.S. certification label. . . . . . . . . .10-11
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46 Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . .2-42 Instrument panel dimmer switch . . . . .2-45
Front air bag system Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . . . .2-42 Integrated Dynamics-control Module. . .5-59
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-53 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23 Intelligent Around View Monitor . . . . . .4-15
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB). . . . . . . .5-59
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Fuel Heated seat switches. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47 Intelligent Key system
Capacities and recommended Heater Key operating range . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Heater and air conditioner . . . . . . .4-39 Mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual) . .4-31 Remote keyless entry operation . . . .3-12
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever . . . .3-24 Heater operation . . . . . . . . . .4-33, 4-41 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Hill start assist system . . . . . . . . . . . .5-60 Warning signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21 Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC). . . . . . . .5-59
Fuel octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . .10-3 Hook Interior light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-63
Fuel efficient driving tips . . . . . . . . . . .5-50 Luggage hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-54 iPod® Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-55
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47 ISOFIX child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
Fuel-filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18
J
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-19
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9, 8-12
11-3
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-25
K M
Charge warning light . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Exterior and Interior lights . . . . . . . .8-25
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23 Maintenance
Key fob battery replacement . . . . . . . .8-21 Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46 General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Keyless entry Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-42 Inside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
With Intelligent Key system Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . .2-42 Maintenance precautions. . . . . . . . .8-2
(See Intelligent Key system) . . . . . . .3-12 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23 Outside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Keys Interior light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-63 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . .1-17
NISSAN Intelligent Key®. . . . . . . . . . .3-7 Under the hood and vehicle . . . . . . .9-4
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System Low tire pressure warning light . . . . .2-14 Maintenance log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13
keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 Low windshield-washer fluid warning Maintenance requirements. . . . . . . . . .9-2
light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Maintenance schedules . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-53 Maintenance under severe operation
L conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-64
Security indicator light . . . . . . . . . .2-20 Malfunction indicator light . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Labels Manual front seat adjustment . . . . . . . .1-3
Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12 Trunk light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-65
Warning/indicator lights and audible Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-64
Emission control information label . .10-11 Menu button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . .10-11 reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
F.M.V.S.S. certification label. . . . . . . .10-11 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-64 Instrument brightness control . . . . .2-45
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12 Mirror
Lock
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10 Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
Vehicle identification number (VIN) Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . .3-6
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10 Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4, 3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever . . . .3-24 Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Warning labels (for SRS). . . . . . . . . .1-63 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . .3-5, 3-6
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Moving Object Detection (MOD) . . . . . .4-26
CHildren) System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23 Low fuel warning light . . . . . .2-14, 2-16, 2-32
Launch bar menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7 Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . . .2-14
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
License plate N
Installing the license plate . . . . . . .10-12 light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21 Luggage hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-54 NISSAN Anti-Theft System . . . . . . .2-37, 5-13
Luggage rack (see roof rack) . . . . .2-56, 2-57
Light NissanConnect® Owner's Manual . . . . . .4-2
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . .1-63, 2-17 Luggage NISSAN Intelligent Key®. . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Brake light (See stop light) . . . . . . . .8-25 (See vehicle loading information) . . . . .10-13 NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
Bulb check/instrument panel . . . . . .2-12 indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
11-4
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Power rear windows . . . . . . . . . . .2-61 Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37, 5-13 Power steering system. . . . . . . . . .5-53 Rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-60 RearView Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . .2-61 Rear window and outside mirror defroster
O Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-49 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41, 4-41
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-53 Rear window defroster switch . . . .2-41, 4-33
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5 Precautions Rear window wiper and washer
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Maintenance precautions. . . . . . . . .8-2 switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Oil On-pavement and off-road driving Recommended Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Capacities and recommended precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 Recorders
fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Precautions on booster Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-21
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6 seats . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39 Refrigerant recommendation . . . . . . . .10-7
Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . .8-8 Precautions on child Registering a vehicle in another
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . .8-5 restraints . . . . . . . . .1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39 country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . .1-10 Remote Engine Start . . . . . . . . . .3-18, 5-15
Engine oil and oil filter Precautions on supplemental restraint Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-19
recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-42 Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-56, 2-57
Engine oil viscosity. . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6 Precautions when starting and
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28 driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Overheat Programmable features. . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 S
If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . .6-11 Push starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Owner's manual order form . . . . . . . .10-21 Safety
Owner's manual/service manual order Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . .3-6
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-21 R Child seat belts. . . . . .1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-19
Radio Seat adjustment
P Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . .4-67 Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . .1-3
FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47 Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Parking Steering wheel audio control Seatback pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51
Parking brake operation . . . . . . . . .5-21 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-62 Seat belt
Parking/parking on hills . . . . . . . . .5-52 Radio frequency remote control Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-64 Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9 Infants and small children . . . . . . . .1-19
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-67 Readiness for inspection maintenance Injured Person. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Power (I/M) test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-20 Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . .3-5, 3-6 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . . . . . .5-31 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . .1-10
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-49 Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-61 Pregnant women. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
11-5
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17 Standard maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8 Power door lock switch. . . . . . . .3-5, 3-6
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . .1-17 Starting Rear window and outside mirror
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10, 7-6 Before starting the engine . . . . . . . .5-14 defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . .2-41, 4-41
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-16 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9, 8-12 Rear window defroster switch . .2-41, 4-33
Three-point type with retractor . . . . .1-13 Precautions when starting and Rear window wiper and washer
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17 driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . .1-13, 2-17 Push starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11 Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46
Seats Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Steering T
Manual front seat adjustment . . . . . .1-3 Power steering system. . . . . . . . . .5-53
Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Security indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-62 Theft (NISSAN Anti-Theft System), engine
Security system (NISSAN Anti-Theft System), Stop light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-25 start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37, 5-13
engine start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37, 5-13 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51 Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Storage tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-52 engine start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37, 5-13
System), engine start . . . . . . . . . .2-37, 5-13 Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27 Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Security systems Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-63 Tire
Vehicle security system . . . . . . . . .2-35 Supplemental air bag warning Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3, 6-4
Self-adjusting brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17 light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-63, 2-17 Spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5, 8-38
Service manual order form . . . . . . . . .10-21 Supplemental front impact air bag Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Servicing air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . .4-42 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53 Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-34
Shifting Supplemental restraint system Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-27
Continuously Variable Transmission Information and warning labels . . . .1-63 Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-35
(CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Precautions on supplemental restraint Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-33
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . . . .1-16 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-42 Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . .10-18
Side air bag system (See supplemental Supplemental restraint system Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . .8-27, 10-9
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag (Supplemental air bag system) . . . . . . .1-42 Wheel/tire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-59 Switch Tire pressure
Siri® Eyes-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-64 Autolight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43 Low tire pressure warning light . . . . .2-14
Spark plug replacement . . . . . . . . . . .8-14 Automatic power window switch . . .2-61 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-3
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14 Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . .1-25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8 Hazard warning flasher switch. . . . . .6-2 Towing
Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5, 2-6 Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-42 4-wheel drive models . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
SRS warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-63 Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . .2-42 Flat towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17
Stability control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-56 Instrument brightness control . . . . .2-45 Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17
11-6
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17 Vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . .2-37, 5-13 Warning/indicator lights and audible
Towing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12 Vehicle Information Display . . . . . . . . .2-22 reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Transmission Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . .10-13 Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Vehicle recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Vehicle security system . . . . . . . . . . .2-35 Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Driving with Continuously Variable Vehicle security system (NISSAN Anti-Theft Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 System), engine start . . . . . . . . . .2-37, 5-13 Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-9, 2-11
Warning systems switch. . . . . . . . . . .2-48
country). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10 Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-37, 5-13
Washer switch
Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5, 2-6 Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
Rear window wiper and washer
Trunk light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-65 Visors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46 Voice Prompt Interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . .4-70
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-27, 10-9
W Wheel/tire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
U
When traveling or registering in another
Warning country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10
Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . .10-18
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . .1-63, 2-17 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-60
USB/iPod® Charging Ports . . . . . . . . .4-63
Anti-lock brake warning light . . . . . .2-12 Locking passengers' windows . . . . .2-61
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
Battery charge warning light . . . . . .2-13 Power rear windows . . . . . . . . . . .2-61
(models without Navigation System) . . .4-52
Brake warning light . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-60
Door open warning light . . . . . . . . .2-13 Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . .2-61
V Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-13 Windshield-washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
Hazard warning flasher switch. . . . . .6-2 Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . .8-16
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27 Low fuel warning light . . . .2-14, 2-16, 2-32 Wiper
Variable voltage control system . . . . . .8-13 Low tire pressure warning light . . . . .2-14 Rear window wiper and washer
Vehicle dimensions and weights . . . . . .10-9 Low windshield-washer fluid warning switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-48 Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-53 Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . .2-39
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-56 Seat belt warning light . . . . . . .1-13, 2-17
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10 Supplemental air bag warning
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10 light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-63, 2-17
Vehicle identification number (VIN) Vehicle security system . . . . . . . . .2-35
(Chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10 Warning/indicator lights and audible
Vehicle identification number (VIN) reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10 Warning labels (for SRS). . . . . . . . . .1-63
11-7
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GAS STATION INFORMATION

FUEL RECOMMENDATION: ∙ Do not use a fuel containing more ∙ U.S. government regulations require
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc- than 15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock In- vehicle is not designed to run on a fuel tified by a small, square, orange and
dex) number (Research octane number 91). containing more than 15% ethanol. black label with the common abbre-
Using a fuel containing more than 15% viation or the appropriate percentage
ethanol in a vehicle not specifically for that region.
CAUTION
designed for a fuel containing more
∙ Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door than 15% ethanol can adversely affect For additional information, refer to “Recom-
label can operate on E-85. Fuel system the emission control devices and sys- mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
or other damage can occur if E-85 is tems of the vehicle. Damage caused in the “Technical and consumer informa-
used in vehicles that are not designed by such fuel is not covered by the tion” section of this manual.
to run on E-85. NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
∙ Using a fuel other than that specified ∙ Do not use fuel that contains the oc- For additional information, refer to “Recom-
could adversely affect the emission tane booster methylcyclopentadienyl mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
control system, and may also affect manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using in the “Technical and consumer informa-
the warranty coverage. fuel containing MMT may adversely tion” section of this manual.
affect vehicle performance and ve-
∙ Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
hicle emissions. Not all fuel dispens- COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
ers are labeled to indicate MMT con-
will damage the three-way catalyst. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
tent, so you may have to consult your
gasoline retailer for more details. label.
Note that Federal and California laws The label is typically located on the driver
prohibit the use of MMT in reformu- side center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
lated gasoline. additional information, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the break-in procedure
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Break-in
schedule” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in vehicle
damage or shortened engine life.
Printing : September 2019
Publication No.: OM19EM 0P15U4
Printed in the U.S.A. ‘19 P15-D

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