Nissan 370Z Coupe (2014) manuel d'utilisation

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    ® 2014 370 Z OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our safety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2014 N I SSAN 3 7 0Z Z34-D Z34-D Printing : April 2013 (22) Publication No.: OM0E 0L32U2 Printed in U .S.A. T O OU M-1T G1D OM14E 0Z34U0[...]

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    Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this m[...]

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    printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Y ou will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. T o avoid or redu[...]

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    CALIFORNIA PERCHLORA TE ADVI- SOR Y Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat- teries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Per- chlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” Bluetooth ® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and li- censed to Visteon Corp[...]

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    NISSAN CUST OMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Y our satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Y our NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is somet[...]

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    Illustrated table of contents 0 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and c[...]

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    0 Illustrated table of contents Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............................................................................ 0-2 Coupe models ...................................................................... 0-2 Roadster models ................................................................. 0-3 Exter[...]

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    0-2 Illustrated table of contents SSI0648 COUPE MODELS 1. Seat belts (Page 1-9) — Seat belts with pretensioners (P .1-39) 2. Head restraints (P .1-5) 3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P .1-28) 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P .1-28) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P .1-28) 6. Child restrai[...]

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    SSI0649 ROADSTER MODELS 1. Seat belts (P .1-9) — Seat belts with pretensioners (P .1-39) 2. Head restraints (P .1-5) 3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P .1-28) 4. Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P .1-28) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P .1-28) 6. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor[...]

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    0-4 Illustrated table of contents JVC0287X 1. Hood (P .3-16) 2. Headlight and turn signal — Operation (P .2-33) — Bulb replacement (P .8-26) 3. Windshield wiper and washer — Operation (P .2-31) — Maintenance (P .8-20) 4. Power windows (P .2-45) 5. Outside mirrors (P .3-38) 6. Recovery hook (P .6-21) 7. License plate installation (P .9-14) 8[...]

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    SSI0811 COUPE MODELS 1. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P .8-26) 2. Rear window defroster (P .2-32) 3. Satellite antenna (if so equipped) (P .4-31) 4. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P .4-17) 5. Rear hatch — Intelligent Key system (P .3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P .3-13) — Rear hatch opener switch (P .3-17) 6. Rear fog [...]

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    0-6 Illustrated table of contents SSI0812 ROADSTER MODELS 1. T runk lid (P .3-19) — Intelligent Key system (P .3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P .3-13) — Rear hatch release switch (P .3-17) — Trunk lid release switch (P .3-19) 2. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P .8-27) 3. Antenna (P .4-31) 4. Rear window defroster (P .2-32)[...]

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    SSI0585 For NISMO models, the vehicle parts listed below require special care or caution for treating. Refer to the additional information in each section. 1. Performance dampers (P .5-31) 2. Front bumper with an aerodynamic splitter (P .3- 32, P .6-20) 3. Side sill extensions (P .3-32) 4. Rear spoiler (P .3-17, P .7-3) 5. Exhaust pipes (P .3-32, P[...]

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    0-8 Illustrated table of contents SSI0650 COUPE MODELS 1. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P .2-44) 2. Secondary rear hatch release (under the cargo room carpet) (P .3-18) 3. Power windows (P .2-45) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P .3-38) 4. Sun visors (P .3-36) 5. Map light (P .2-47) 6. Inside rearview mirror — Operation (P .3-37) — Ho[...]

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    SSI0651 ROADSTER MODELS 1. Power windows (P .2-45) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P .3-38) 2. Sun visors (P .3-36) 3. Map light (P .2-47) 4. Inside rearview mirror — Operation (P .3-37) — HomeLink ® (if so equipped) (P .2-50) 5. Rear parcel box (P .2-43) — Secondary trunk lid release (P .3-20) 6. Console box — Power outlet (P .2[...]

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    0-10 Illustrated table of contents SSI0652 1. V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P .5-29) 2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P .2-33) 3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P .2-5) 4. T riple meter (P .2-8) 5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P .2-31) 6. Hood release handle (P .3-16) 7. Intelligent Key port (P .5-10) 8. Paddle s[...]

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    SSI0653 1. V entilator (P .4-23) 2. Center display and multi-function control panel (if so equipped) (P .4-3) or Instrument pocket (if so equipped) (P .2-41) — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (if so equipped) (P .4-7) — Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P .4-76, P .4-86) 3. Fr[...]

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    0-12 Illustrated table of contents SSI0509 1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P .2-23) 2. Fuel gauge (P .2-8) 3. Warning/Indicator lights (P .2-10) 4. T achometer (P .2-7) 5. Speedometer (P .2-6) 6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-36) 7. V ehicle information display (P .2-18) 8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7) 9. T ransmission position indica[...]

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    JVM0086X VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P .8-22) 2. Battery (P .8-15) 3. Radiator filler cap (P .8-8) 4. Engine oil dipstick (P .8-10) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P .8-10) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P .8-13) 7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission models) (P .8-13) 8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P .8-12) 9. Window washer [...]

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    0-14 Illustrated table of contents Warning light Name Page Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light 2-11 Automatic Transmission (A T) check warning light 2-11 Brake warning light 2-11 Charge warning light 2-12 Engine oil pressure warning light 2-12 Intelligent Key system warning light 2-12 Low tire pressure warning light 2-13 Master warning lig[...]

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    1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................................................................ 1-2 Front seats ............................................................................ 1-2 Head restraints .................................................................... 1-5 [...]

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    1-2 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0133 WARNING . Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt a[...]

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    SSS0928 Forward and backward: Moving the switch * 1 forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining: Move the recline switch * 2 backward until the desired angle is obtained. T o bring the seatback forward again, move the switch * 2 forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for o[...]

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    1-4 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0394 Front manual seat adjustment Forward and backward: Pull the lever up * 1 while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining: T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up * 2 and lean back. T o bring [...]

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    SSS0684 Lumbar support (if so equipped) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever * 1 up or down to adjust the seatback lumbar area. HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may pro- vide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. A[...]

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    1-6 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0992 Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks SSS0997 Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears. SSS0993 T o raise the head restraint, pull it up.[...]

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    SSS0994 T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. SSS0995 Removal Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure pla[...]

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    1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0996 Install 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches * 1 must be in- stalled in the hole with the lock knob * 2 . 2. Push and hold the lock knob and pus[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS ON SEA T BEL T USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly 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 an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up [...]

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    1-10 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0016 SSS0014 WARNING . Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. . The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and in- crease the chance or sever[...]

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    retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. . Removal and installation of the pretensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer. . All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any colli- sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be repl[...]

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    1-12 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0292 Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P .1-2) .) 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. . The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact.[...]

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    may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. SSS0326 Unfastening the seat belts T o unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: . When the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. . W[...]

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    1-14 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0588 Shoulder belt arm (for Coupe models) Before fastening the seat belt, pull the shoulder belt arm forward until it clicks at the detent position. Pulling the arm forward will allow an easy access to the belt. SEA T BEL T EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position,[...]

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    WARNING 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 injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even[...]

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    1-16 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. LARGER CHILDREN Children should remain in a forward-facing child restraint with a harness until they reach the maximum height or weight limit allowed[...]

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    SSS0927 FOR ROADSTER MODELS WARNING . Do not let infants and small children ride in Roadster models. . Roadster models are not designed to accommodate Rear-facing child restraints or Front-facing child re- straints. . If you let infants or small children ride in Roadster models, they may be killed or seriously injured in a crash. There are three ba[...]

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    1-18 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0099 SSS0100 PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE- STRAINTS WARNING . Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and in- stallation of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: — The child rest[...]

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    — Keep seatbacks as upright as possible after fitting the child restraint. — Infants and children should al- ways be placed in an appropri- ate child restraint while in the vehicle. CAUTION A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint. In general, [...]

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    1-20 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system during a collision. A child could be seriously injured or killed in a colli- sion if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged. . Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact [...]

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    passenger air bag. See “Front passen- ger air bag and status light” (P .1-35) . SSS0640 Front-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1 Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before installing a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicl[...]

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    1-22 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0360B Front-facing — step 3 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing. SSS0651 Front-facing — step 4 4[...]

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    SSS0653 Front-facing — step 6 6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and s[...]

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    1-24 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0988 Front-facing — step 11 11. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, push the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated, see “Front passenger air bag and status[...]

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    LRS0455 Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: . Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. SSS0363 . Check the booster seat in your[...]

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    1-26 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Booster seat installation CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto- matic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts. Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety”, “Child restraints” and “Booster seats” sections earlier in this[...]

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    4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of th[...]

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    1-28 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SY STEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concern- ing the following systems. . Driver and passenger supplemental front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) . Front seat-mounted side-im[...]

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    SSS0131B SSS0132B WARNING . The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower se- verity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. . The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag statu[...]

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    1-30 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far-away as prac- tical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts. . The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advance[...]

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    SSS0008 SSS0009 SSS0099 SSS0100 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 posi- tions are shown in the illustrations. . Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain [...]

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    1-32 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0059A SSS0162 SSS0159 WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags and roof-mounted (Coupe models) or door-mounted (Roadster models) curtain side-impact supplemental air bags: . The front seat-mounted side-impact air bags and roof-mounted (Coupe models) or door[...]

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    JVR0087X 1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front air bag modules (NISSAN Advanced Air Bags) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (for Coupe models) 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators (for Coupe models) 5. Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators (for Roadster models) 6. [...]

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    1-34 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system information from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU) , seat belt buckle switches and the occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) . Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the o[...]

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    SSS0988 Front passenger air bag status light Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection. Failure to fol[...]

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    1-36 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system sensor to turn the air bag OFF . Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag. The occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air [...]

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    will leave permanent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) . This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious perso- nal injury. . Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occu- pant classification[...]

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    1-38 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0982 FRONT SEA T -MOUNTED SIDE-IM- P ACT AND ROOF/D OOR-MOUNTED CURT AIN SIDE-IMPACT SUPPLEMEN- T AL AIR BAG SY STEMS The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails (Coupe) or upper side of[...]

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    air bag inflates. . Right after inflation, several side air bags and curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. . No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of side air bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent acciden- tal inflation of the side air bag and cur[...]

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    1-40 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system collisions. W orking with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same[...]

  • Page 62

    . The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds. . The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. . The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the air bag and/or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. T ake your [...]

  • Page 63

    1-42 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system MEMO[...]

  • Page 64

    2 Instruments and controls Cockpit ........................................................................................ 2-3 Instrument panel ........................................................................ 2-4 Meters and gauges ................................................................... 2-5 Speedometer and odometer .............[...]

  • Page 65

    HomeLink ® Universal T ransceiver (if so equipped) ....... 2-50 Programming HomeLink ® ............................................... 2-51 Programming HomeLink ® for Canadian customers and gate openers ............................................................. 2-52 Operating the HomeLink ® Universal T ransceiver ..... 2-52 Programming troub[...]

  • Page 66

    SSI0652 1. V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P .5-29) 2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P .2-33) 3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P .2-5) 4. T riple meter (P .2-8) 5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P .2-31) 6. Hood release handle (P .3-16) 7. Intelligent Key port (P .5-10) 8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P .5-14) 9[...]

  • Page 67

    2-4 Instruments and controls SSI0653 1. V entilator (P .4-23) 2. Center display and multi-function control panel (if so equipped) (P .4-3) or Instrument pocket (if so equipped) (P .2-41) — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (if so equipped) (P .4-7) — Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone System (if so equip[...]

  • Page 68

    SSI0509 1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P .2-23) 2. Fuel gauge (P .2-8) 3. Warning/Indicator lights (P .2-10) 4. T achometer (P .2-7) 5. Speedometer (P .2-6) 6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-36) 7. V ehicle information display (P .2-18) 8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7) 9. T ransmission position indicator (if so equipped) (P .2-17) — [...]

  • Page 69

    2-6 Instruments and controls tion to the lens. . Do not spray any liquid such as water on the meter lens. Spraying liquid may cause the system to malfunction. SIC3973 SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h) . Odometer/twin trip odometer The odometer * 1 and [...]

  • Page 70

    SIC3974 T ACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM) . Do not rev the engine into the red zone * 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. SIC3975 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA TURE GAUGE Th[...]

  • Page 71

    2-8 Instruments and controls SIC3976 FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers “E” (Empty) . The low fuel warning appears on the vehicle information display when the amount of[...]

  • Page 72

    When the engine oil temperature is high, the engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of engine damage, could activate and automatically decrease engine power. V oltmeter When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the volt meter * 2 indicates the battery voltage. When the engine is running, it indicates the generator voltag[...]

  • Page 73

    2-10 Instruments and controls Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Master warning light Rear fog light indicator light* Seat belt warning light and chime Security indicator light Automatic transmission check warning light* Supplemental air bag warning light Soft top indicator light (Roadster models) Brake warning light V ehicle Dynamic Cont[...]

  • Page 74

    CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and push the ignition switch to the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on (if so equipped): , or , , , The following lights come on briefly and then go off (if so equipped): , or , , , , , If any light does not come on, it may indicate a burned-out bu[...]

  • Page 75

    2-12 Instruments and controls paired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly. (See “ Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” (P .2-11) .) WARNING . Y our brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive care- fully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise,[...]

  • Page 76

    Low tire pressure warning light Y our vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare. The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly. After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this light illuminates f[...]

  • Page 77

    2-14 Instruments and controls . Replacing tires with those not ori- ginally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS. CAUTION . The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly. . If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) , the TPMS m[...]

  • Page 78

    air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner system will not operate in an accident. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light The light will blink when the VDC system or the traction control system is operating, thus [...]

  • Page 79

    2-16 Instruments and controls If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/ maintenance test. (See “Readiness for Inspec- tion/Maintenance (I/M) test” (P .9-24) .) Operation: The malfunction in[...]

  • Page 80

    . When the vehicle is stopped. . When the ignition switch is ON. . When the trunk is closed. . When the shift lever is in a position other than the R (Reverse) position. CAUTION Operate the soft top with the engine running to prevent a discharged battery. When the soft top is operating, if any of the above conditions are discontinued or any of the [...]

  • Page 81

    2-18 Instruments and controls Parking brake reminder chime A chime will sound if the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle and release the parking brake. Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warn- ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a high pitched scrapin[...]

  • Page 82

    JVI0351X OPERA TIONAL INDICA T ORS 1. Engine start operation indicator (Automatic transmissi on models) This indicator appears when the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed. 2. Key insertion indicator This indicator appears when the key[...]

  • Page 83

    2-20 Instruments and controls See “Intelligent Key system” (P .3-6) for more details. 5. SHIFT “P” warning (Automatic T rans- mission models) This warning appears when the ignition switch is pushed to stop the engine with the shift lever in any position except the P (Park) position. If this warning appears, move the shift lever to the P (Pa[...]

  • Page 84

    JVI0582X W ARNINGS AND ALERTS 1. Parking brake release warning This warning appears when the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is applied. 2. Low fuel warning This warning appears when the fuel level in the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the empty (E) posit[...]

  • Page 85

    2-22 Instruments and controls 3) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P .6-3) . 7. “TIMER” indicator This indicator appears when the set “TIMER” indicator activates. Y ou can set the time for up to 6 hours. (See “T rip computer” (P .2-23) .) 8. Low outside temperature warning This warning appears if the outside temperature [...]

  • Page 86

    replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to a collis[...]

  • Page 87

    2-24 Instruments and controls SIC3673 Current fuel consumption (MPG or l (liter)/100 km) The current fuel consumption mode shows the current fuel consumption. SIC3674 Average fuel consumption (MPG or l (liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH or km/h) Fuel consumption: The average fuel consumption mode shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset.[...]

  • Page 88

    SIC4226 Elapsed time and trip odometer (MILES or km) Elapsed time: The elapsed time mode shows the time since the last reset. The displayed time can be reset by pushing the switch * B for longer than 1 second. (The trip odometer is also reset at the same time.) T rip odometer: The trip odometer mode shows the total distance the vehicle has been dri[...]

  • Page 89

    2-26 Instruments and controls SIC4037 Outside air temperature ( 8 Fo r 8 C) The outside air temperature is displayed in 8 Fo r 8 C in the range of − 22 to 131 8 F( − 30 to 55 8 C) . The outside air temperature mode includes a low temperature warning feature. If the outside air temperature is below 37 8 F( 3 8 C) , the warning “ICY” is displ[...]

  • Page 90

    . OIL Select this submenu to set or reset the distance for changing the engine oil. . FIL TER Select this submenu to set or reset the distance for replacing the oil filter. . TIRE Select this submenu to set or reset the distance for replacing tires. . O THER Select this submenu and set or reset the distance for replacing items other than the engine[...]

  • Page 91

    2-28 Instruments and controls Push the switch * B to select other menus. DET AIL: This item is available only when a warning is displayed. Select this menu to see the details of warnings. SIC2132 Y our vehicle has two types of security systems, as follows: . Vehicle security system . NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System The security condition will be [...]

  • Page 92

    SIC2045 How to arm the vehicle security system 1. Close all windows. The system can be armed even if the windows are open. 2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position. 3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle. 4. Close all doors, hood and rear hatch/trunk. Lock all doors and trunk (Roadster models) . The doors can be locked with the Intel[...]

  • Page 93

    2-30 Instruments and controls accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Canada: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera[...]

  • Page 94

    WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm windshield with the defroster before you wash the windshield. CAUTION . Do not operate the washer continu- ously for more than 30 seconds. . Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is empty. . Do not [...]

  • Page 95

    2-32 Instruments and controls and off, see “How to use SETTING button” (P .4- 11) . * 2 Low — continuous low speed operation * 3 High — continuous high speed operation Push the lever up * 4 to have one sweep operation of the wiper. Pull the lever toward you * 5 to operate the washer. Then the wiper will also operate several times. SIC3980 T[...]

  • Page 96

    XENON HEADLIGHTS WARNING HIGH VOL T AGE . When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. T o prevent an electric shock, never attempt to modify or disassemble. Always have your xenon headlights replaced at a NISSAN dealer. . X enon headlights provide consider- ably more light than conventional headlights. If they are not correctly aimed[...]

  • Page 97

    2-34 Instruments and controls SIC3995 Autolight system The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. T o set the autolight system: 1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUT O position * 1 . 2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. 3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights o[...]

  • Page 98

    SIC3996 Headlight beam select * 1 T o select the low beam, put the lever in the neutral position as shown. * 2 T o select the high beam, push the lever forward while the switch is in the position. Pull it back to select the low beam. * 3 Pulling the lever toward you will flash the headlight high beam even when the headlight switch is in the OFF pos[...]

  • Page 99

    2-36 Instruments and controls SIC3981 Instrument brightness control The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the , or AUT O position (with the autolights activated) . Push the upper * A or lower * B switch to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights when driving at night. SIC3997 TURN SIGNAL SWIT CH * 1 [...]

  • Page 100

    SIC3982 T o sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. T ampering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. WARNING Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat heater if[...]

  • Page 101

    2-38 Instruments and controls SIC2770 The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. The switches located on the center console can be operated independently of each other. 1. Start the engine. 2. Select the desired heat range. . For high heat, push the HI side of the switch * 1 . . For low heat, push the LO side of the switch * 2 . . The indicato[...]

  • Page 102

    3. Adjust the desired amount of the air using the control knob * A . 4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the control knob to the OFF position (center) . The indicator light * B on the control knob goes off at the OFF position. T o check the air filter for the climate controlled [...]

  • Page 103

    2-40 Instruments and controls SSD1161 The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driving conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine [...]

  • Page 104

    . When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any liquid to contact the outlet. SIC3987 INSTRUMENT POCKET (except for na- vigation system equipped models) T o open the lid, push the knob up * 1 . T o close, push the lid down. WARNING Keep the pocket lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop[...]

  • Page 105

    2-42 Instruments and controls SIC4071 A cup holder is located on the center console. SIC3988 Soft bottle holder CAUTION . Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly injure people during sudden braking or an accident. . Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. SIC3999 GL OVE BOX [...]

  • Page 106

    SIC4070 CONSOLE BOX T o open the console box, push the button * 1 and pull up the lid. T o close, push the lid down until latched. SIC3989 REAR P ARCEL BOX The rear parcel box is located behind the right- side seat. T o open the rear parcel box, pull the upper part of the lid to position * 1 or * 2 . T o remove the rear parcel box, pull the lid to [...]

  • Page 107

    2-44 Instruments and controls SIC4026 CARGO COVER (if so equipped) The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo area hidden from the outside. T o use the cargo cover, pull it out and hang both sides on the hooks * 1 located on the inside of the rear hatch. SIC3990 T o remove the cargo cover unit, stow the cover and pull the holder * 2 to the opp[...]

  • Page 108

    POWER WINDOWS WARNING . Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc . inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the win- dow lock switch to prevent unex - pected use of the power windows. . Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols and bec[...]

  • Page 109

    2-46 Instruments and controls SIC3241 Passenger side power window switch The passenger side switch will open or close only the corresponding window. T o open or close the window, push down or pull up the switch and hold it. SIC3288 Automatic operation T o fully open or close the window, completely push down or pull up the switch and release it; it [...]

  • Page 110

    Automatic window lowering (Roadste r models) When the soft top operating switch is pressed, the power windows will automatically be low- ered completely. The windows do not rise automatically after the soft top open/close operation is completed. Use the power window switches to raise them. Automatic adjusting function CAUTION When the battery cable[...]

  • Page 111

    2-48 Instruments and controls SIC4239 INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWIT CH The interior light control switch has three positions: ON, DOOR and OFF. ON position When the switch is in the ON position * 1 the map lights will illuminate. DOOR position When the switch is in the DOOR position * 2 , the map lights will illuminate under the following conditions:[...]

  • Page 112

    SIC3869 The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when the cover on the vanity mirror is opened. When the cover is closed, the light will turn off. The lights will also turn off after a period of time when the lights remain illuminated to prevent the battery from becoming dis- charged. The light illuminates simultaneously with the map light. See [...]

  • Page 113

    2-50 Instruments and controls The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light turns off. The HomeLink ® Universal T ransceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLink ® Universal T ransceiver: . Will opera[...]

  • Page 114

    PROGRAMMING HomeLin k ® If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming your HomeLink ® buttons, refer to the HomeLink ® web site at: www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. NOTE: It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink ® for quicker programming [...]

  • Page 115

    2-52 Instruments and controls 4. At the receiver located on the garage door opener motor in the garage, locate the “learn” or “smart” button (the name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer but it is usually located near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit) . If there is difficulty locating the button, reference[...]

  • Page 116

    PROGRAMMING TROUBLESH OO T - ING If the HomeLink ® does not quickly learn the hand-held transmitter information: . replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new batteries. . position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink ® surface. . press and hold both the HomeLink ® and hand-held transmitter butto[...]

  • Page 117

    2-54 Instruments and controls NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Canada: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, an[...]

  • Page 118

    MEMO Instruments and controls 2-55[...]

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    2-56 Instruments and controls MEMO[...]

  • Page 120

    3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys .............................................................................................. 3-2 Intelligent Key ....................................................................... 3-2 V alet hand-off ....................................................................... 3-3 Doors ...................[...]

  • Page 121

    3-2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 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, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN does not record any key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your ke[...]

  • Page 122

    ceed 140 8 F (60 8 C) . — Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key. — Do not use a magnet key holder. — Do not place the Intelligent Key near an electric appliance such as a television set, personal computer or cellular phone. — Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with water or salt water, and do not wash it in a washin[...]

  • Page 123

    3-4 Pre-driving checks and adjustments WARNING . Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally opening the doors, and will help keep [...]

  • Page 124

    SP A2566 L OCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB T o lock the door individually, move the inside lock knob to the lock position * 1 then close the door. T o unlock, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position * 2 . When locking the door without an Intelli- gent Key, be sure not to leave the Intelli- gent Key inside the vehicle. SP A2300 L OCKING WITH P[...]

  • Page 125

    3-6 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2, push and hold the power door lock switch to the position (UNL OCK) for more than 5 seconds. 4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once. 5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON positi[...]

  • Page 126

    computer. . When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter. In such cases, correct the operating conditions before using the Intelligent K ey function or use the mechanical key. Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is approximately 2 years. If the battery is dis- charged, replace it wi[...]

  • Page 127

    3-8 Pre-driving checks and adjustments SP A2567 INTELLIGENT KEY OPERA TING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the request switch * 1 . When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operat- ing location, the Intelligent[...]

  • Page 128

    . Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request switch. The door will be unlocked but will not open. Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door. . Models with navigation system: The Intelligent K ey system (opening/closing doors with the door handle request switch) can be set to remain inactive. (See “Veh[...]

  • Page 129

    3-10 Pre-driving checks and adjustments SP A2680 Roadster models When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you can lock or unlock all doors and the rear hatch/ trunk lid by pushing the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s) * A or the rear hatch/trunk request switch * B within the range of operation. When you lock or unlo[...]

  • Page 130

    doors will be locked automatically after another 1 minute. Opening rear hatch/trunk lid T o open only the rear hatch/trunk lid, perform the following procedure. 1. Carry the Intelligent Key . 2. Push the rear hatch/trunk lid opener switch * C . 3. The rear hatch/trunk lid will open. Lockout protection: T o prevent the Intelligent Key from being acc[...]

  • Page 131

    3-12 Pre-driving checks and adjustments TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE Symptom Possible cause Action to take When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the display and the inside warning chime sounds con- tinuously (Automatic T ransmission models) . The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position. Shift the shift lev[...]

  • Page 132

    WARNING The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The FA A advises that the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and com- munication systems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons are not operated unintentionally when the unit is stored during a flight. It is possible to lo[...]

  • Page 133

    3-14 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Locking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and fuel-filler door 1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you.* 2. Close all the doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid. 3. Push the LOCK button * 1 on the Intelligent Key. 4. All the doors, the rear hatch/trunk lid an[...]

  • Page 134

    horn operates. Hazard indicator and horn mode: DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK Intelligent Key system (Using door handle or rear hatch/trunk request switch) HAZARD - twice OUTSIDE CHIME - twice HAZARD - once OUTSIDE CHIME - once Remote keyless entry system (Using or button) HAZARD - twice HORN - once HAZARD - once HORN - none Hazard indicator mode: DOOR LOCK[...]

  • Page 135

    3-16 Pre-driving checks and adjustments SP A2572 When opening the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release handle * 1 located below the instrument panel; the hood will then spring up slightly. 2. Pull the lever * 2 up at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood. 3. Hold the insulator * 3 of the support rod and insert its end into th[...]

  • Page 136

    WARNING Do not drive with the rear hatch open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)” (P .5-2) of this manual. SP A2573 REAR HA T CH OPENER SWITCH The rear hatch can be opened by pushing the rear hatch opener switch when the Intelligent Key is within the operating range of the [...]

  • Page 137

    3-18 Pre-driving checks and adjustments damage the rear spoiler. Always hold area * B to open or close the rear hatch. SP A2580 SECONDARY REAR HA T CH RELEASE The secondary rear hatch release mechanism allows opening the rear hatch in the event of discharged battery or emergency. The release handle is located under the cargo room carpet. T o open t[...]

  • Page 138

    WARNING . Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas (carbon monox- ide)” (P.5-2) of this manual. . Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the [...]

  • Page 139

    3-20 Pre-driving checks and adjustments T o connect the power to the trunk lid, push the switch to the ON * B position. INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE WARNING Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with the trunk lid s[...]

  • Page 140

    SP A2685 Interior/exterior view 1. Soft top indicator light (on the combination meter) 2. Soft top operating switch 3. T op lock hole 4. Soft top 5. T op storage lid 6. T runk lid 7. Rear window BEFORE OPERA TING THE T OP The soft top of this vehicle is electrically operated. Y ou can fully open or close the top only by pressing the operating switc[...]

  • Page 141

    3-22 Pre-driving checks and adjustments close the top safely. Otherwise, the top may damage any objects above it while moving. The top operating system could also be damaged. . Do not operate the top in a strong wind. It could be blown by the wind, striking someone or damage the top. . Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their [...]

  • Page 142

    . Do not place anything in the top storage area. The top will not fit there properly, and this could da- mage the top and/or the vehicle body. . Do not sit or place excessive weight on the top and the storage lid, especially when the top is being operated. The top may be damaged. . Do not drive the vehicle with the top partially opened. Always make[...]

  • Page 143

    3-24 Pre-driving checks and adjustments SP A1691 Soft top indicator light The soft top indicator light in the instrument panel shows the conditions of top operation. The light illuminates when the soft top is being operated or if it is stopped before reaching the fully opened or closed position. When the top is fully opened or closed, the light wil[...]

  • Page 144

    SP A2632 OPENING THE T OP 1. Start the engine. 2. Push OPEN on the soft top operating switch and hold it until the top is fully opened. . The soft top indicator light will illuminate while the top is in motion. (In about 20 seconds, the opening movement will finish and the indicator light turns off.) . Windows will automatically be fully opened. 3.[...]

  • Page 145

    3-26 Pre-driving checks and adjustments OPENING THE T OP USING THE IN- TELLIGENT KEY The soft top can be opened using the request switch. SP A2570 Opening the soft top Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and make sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you. Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or passenger’s) * A and hold it un[...]

  • Page 146

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE If the soft top stops halfway during operation or does not operate normally, follow the procedures shown in the following table. If the procedures in the following table do not solve the symptom, immediately contact a NISSAN dealer for the inspection. Symptom Beep P ossible cause Possible solution The OPEN side of the soft to[...]

  • Page 147

    3-28 Pre-driving checks and adjustments IF THE T OP DOES NO T OPEN OR CL OSE ELECTRICALL Y If you cannot operate the soft top with the operating switch, first check whether all the following operating conditions are met. . vehicle is stopped . ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when operating the top.) . the trunk is closed . the shift lever is [...]

  • Page 148

    cables * 3 . SP A2686 c. Pull up the storage lid from the left and right side of the vehicle by hand. CAUTION Make sure to close the trunk lid before opening the storage lid. The storage lid may contact the trunk lid and damage it. SP A2703 3. Close the soft top. a. Pull up the top simultaneously from the right and left side of the vehicle while ho[...]

  • Page 149

    3-30 Pre-driving checks and adjustments SP A2704 b. When the rear top * A is pulled up from the storage area, one person must hold the storage lid and another person must pull up the soft top. c. Pull up the top using both hands, holding the rear top * A as illustrated. CAUTION Make sure to hold the rear top * A to avoid the front and rear parts se[...]

  • Page 150

    CAUTION Make sure to close the storage lid completely. The storage lid may contact the soft top and damage it. SP A2688 e. Close the front and rear parts of the soft top at the same time as illustrated. SP A2689 4. Lock the front part of the soft top. a. Remove the cap * 1 as illustrated. b. Insert a suitable tool * 2 (located in the trunk) into th[...]

  • Page 151

    3-32 Pre-driving checks and adjustments locked completely, and this may allow wind and rain to get into your vehicle. CARE OF THE SOFT T OP AND THE VEHICLE BODY T o use your Roadster safely and comfortably, you need to observe all the warnings and cautions shown in the previous pages. Also, to maintain a good appearance of the soft top and the vehi[...]

  • Page 152

    . Front bumper with an aerodynamic splitter . Side sill extensions . Rear bumper with an aerodynamic diffuser . Large-diameter exhaust pipes These parts are close to the ground and may be damaged if they contact objects such as curbs, parking blocks, etc. CAUTION Reduce vehicle speed to decrease the possibility of damaging these parts when: . drivi[...]

  • Page 153

    3-34 Pre-driving checks and adjustments SP A2581 OPENING THE FUEL -FILLER DOOR T o open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-filler door by using one of the following operations, then push the left side of the door. . Push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key carried with you. . Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key. . I[...]

  • Page 154

    . Insert the cap straight into the fuel- filler tube, then tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tight- en the fuel-filler cap properly may cause the malfunction indicator light (MIL) to illuminate. If the light illuminates because the fuel- filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle.[...]

  • Page 155

    3-36 Pre-driving checks and adjustments WARNING . Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci- dent. . Do not adjust the steering wheel any closer to you than is necessary for proper steering operation and comfort. The driver’s air bag inflates with great force. If you are unrest- rain[...]

  • Page 156

    SP A2447 INSIDE MIRROR Adjust the height and the angle of the inside mirror to the desired position. SP A2143 Manual anti-glare type The night position * 1 will reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position * 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNING Use the night position only when ne- cessary, because it r[...]

  • Page 157

    3-38 Pre-driving checks and adjustments light will turn off. Push the “I” switch * D to turn the system on. Do not allow any object to cover the sensors * E or apply glass cleaner on them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor, resulting in improper opera- tion. For the HomeLink ® Universal T ransceiver opera- tion, see “HomeLin[...]

  • Page 158

    SP A1829 Foldable outside mirrors Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the rear of the vehicle. SIC3869 V ANITY MIRROR T o use the front vanity mirror, pull down the sun visor and pull up the cover. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-39[...]

  • Page 159

    3-40 Pre-driving checks and adjustments MEMO[...]

  • Page 160

    4 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Safety note .................................................................................. 4-3 Center multi-function control panel (models with navigation system) .................................................................... 4-3 How to use multi-functio[...]

  • Page 161

    Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-75 Bluetooth ® hands-free phone system (models with navigation system) ................................................................. 4-76 Regulatory information .................................................... 4-77 V oice commands .............................[...]

  • Page 162

    WARNING . Do not disassemble or modify this system. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electric shock. . Do not use this system if you notice any abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack of sound. Continued use of the system may result in accident, fire or electric shock. . In case you notice any foreign object in the system hardwa[...]

  • Page 163

    4-4 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2274 HOW T O USE MUL TI-FUNCTION CONTROLLER Choose an item on the display using the main directional buttons * 2 (or additional directional buttons * 3 with navigation system) or center dial * 5 , and push the ENTER button * 1 for operation. Push the BACK but[...]

  • Page 164

    SAA2473 T ouch screen operation With this system, the same operations as those for the multi-function controller are possible using the touch screen operation. Selecting the item: T ouch an item to select it. T o select the “Audio” settings, touch the “ Audio” area * 1 on the screen. T ouch the BACK * 2 button to return to the previous scre[...]

  • Page 165

    4-6 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems . Delete: Deletes the last character that has been input with one touch. Push and hold the button to delete all of the characters. . OK: Completes character inputs. T ouch screen maintenanc e If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft cloth. If additional [...]

  • Page 166

    SAA2477 HOW T O SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN V ehicle functions are viewed on the display screen in menus. T o select each key item, highlight the preferred item using the multi- function controller and push the ENTER button. Whenever a menu selection is made or menu item is highlighted, different areas on the screen provide you with important inform[...]

  • Page 167

    4-8 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems HOW T O USE INFO BUTT ON The display screen shows vehicle and navigation information for your convenience. The information shown on the screen should be a guide to determine the condition of the vehicle. See the following for details. SAA2478 V ehicle informatio[...]

  • Page 168

    SAA2479 SAA2480 Fuel Economy information The approximate distance to empty, average fuel economy and current fuel economy will be displayed for reference. T o reset the average fuel economy (Avg Fuel Econ) , select the “Reset Fuel Eco” key. If the “Fuel Eco History” key is selected, the average fuel consumption history will be dis- played i[...]

  • Page 169

    4-10 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2482 1. Set the interval (mileage) of the maintenance schedule. T o determine the recommended maintenance interval, refer to your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”. 2. T o display the reminder automatically when the desired distance is reached, sele[...]

  • Page 170

    SAA2484 HOW T O USE SETTING BUTTON The display as illustrated will appear when the SETTING button is pushed. For navigation settings, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. SAA2485 Example Audio settings The display as illustrated will appear when pushing the SETTING button and selecting the “ Audio” key. Bass/T reble/Balance[...]

  • Page 171

    4-12 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Bluetooth ® settings For details of the “Bluetooth” settings, see “Bluetooth ® hands-free phone system (models with navigation system)” (P .4-76) or “Bluetooth ® streaming audio (models with navigation sys- tem)” (P .4-63) . SAA2554 Example V olu[...]

  • Page 172

    SAA2486 Display settings The display as illustrated will appear when pushing the SETTING button and selecting the “Display” key. Display Adjustment : T o adjust the display settings, select the “Dis- play Adjustment” key. The following settings are available. . Display T o turn off the screen, push the ENTER button and turn the “Display?[...]

  • Page 173

    4-14 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems system. Clock Format (24h) : When this item is turned to ON, the 24-hour clock is displayed. When this item is not turned to ON, the 12-hour clock is displayed. Offset (hour)/(min) : Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per hour or per minute. Daylight S[...]

  • Page 174

    Light Off Delay: Choose the duration of the automatic headlight off timer from 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 second periods. Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: When this item is turned to ON, the wiper interval is adjusted automatically according to the vehicle speed. Selective Door Unlock: When this item is turned to ON, only the driver’s door [...]

  • Page 175

    4-16 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2491 Image Viewer The image files in the USB memory will be displayed. T o display the Image Viewer, push the SETTING button, select the “Other” key and then select the “Image Viewer” key. The image of the selected file is displayed on the right side[...]

  • Page 176

    . (Previous) Select the “ ” key to display the previous file. Setting the Image Viewer: The Image Viewer setting display will appear when selecting the “Settings” key on the full screen display. The following settings are available for the full screen display. . Slideshow Speed Select the “Slideshow Speed” key . From the following displ[...]

  • Page 177

    4-18 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems because of its monitoring range limitation. . Do not put anything on the Rear- View camera. The RearView camera is installed above the license plate. . When washing the vehicle with high-pressure water, be sure not to spray it around the camera. Other- wise, wa[...]

  • Page 178

    . The distance guide line and the vehicle width guide line should be used as a reference only when the vehicle is on a level paved surface. The distance viewed on the monitor is for reference only and may be different than the actual distance between the vehicle and displayed objects. . When backing up the vehicle up a hill, objects viewed in the m[...]

  • Page 179

    4-20 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, move the shift lever to the P (Park) position (Automatic T ransmission models) or in an appropriate gear (Manual T ransmission models) and apply the parking brake. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTIVE AND ACTUAL D[...]

  • Page 180

    SAA1900 Backing up on a steep downhill When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown further than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft (1 m) to the place * A , but the actual 3 ft (1 m) distance on the hill is the place * B . Note that any object on the hill is clos[...]

  • Page 181

    4-22 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA1924 Backing up behind a projecting object The position * C is shown further than the position * B in the display. However, the position * C is actually at the same distance as the position * A . The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to the position[...]

  • Page 182

    HOW T O ADJUST SCREEN T o adjust the Display ON/OFF , Brightness, Tint, Color, Contrast and Black Level of the RearView monitor, push the SETTING button with the RearView monitor on, select the “Display” key on the screen and select the item key and adjust the level using the multi-function controller. Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color,[...]

  • Page 183

    4-24 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2288 SIDE VENTILA T ORS Open or close, and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators as illustrated. WARNING . The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. . Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the [...]

  • Page 184

    SAA2493 For the models with navigation system, push the “ST A TUS” button to display the heater and air conditioner status screen. (See “How to use ST A TUS button” (P .4-7) .) SAA2277 1. “ ” fan speed control dial 2. T emperature control dial* * The display of degrees: “60-75-90” is used for 8 F (US) . “18-25-32” is used for 8 [...]

  • Page 185

    4-26 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Automatic operation Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO): This mode may be used all year round. The system works automatically to control the inside temperature, air flow distribution and fan speed after the preferred temperature is set manually. 1. T urn[...]

  • Page 186

    Air recirculation: Push the “ ” intake air control button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light on the “ ” side will come on. The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode “ ”. Outside air circulation: Push the “ ” intake air control button to dr[...]

  • Page 187

    4-28 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2876 T ype B 1. “ A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button/“ ” fan speed control dial 2. “ ” front defroster button 3. “ ” intake air control button 4. “ AUT O” automatic air conditioner ON button/ T emperature control dial 5. “ ” rear wind[...]

  • Page 188

    . Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise the system may not work properly. . Not recommended if windows fog up. Dehumidified defrosting or defogging: 1. Push the “ ” front defroster button. (The indicator light on the button will come on.) 2. T urn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature[...]

  • Page 189

    4-30 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2324 SAA2315 OPERA TING TIPS When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low , the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate. This is not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, air will flow normally from the foot[...]

  • Page 190

    AUDIO OPERA TION PRECAUTION S Radio Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position and push the radio band select button to turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the ignition switch should be pushed to the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, [...]

  • Page 191

    4-32 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position, usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter, static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by lowering the treble settin[...]

  • Page 192

    . During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely. . The player may skip while driving on rough roads. . The CD player sometimes cannot function when the passenger compartment tempera- ture is extremely high. Decrease the tem- perature[...]

  • Page 193

    4-34 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems or ventilate the player completely. . The player may skip while driving on rough roads. . The CD/DVD player sometimes cannot function when the passenger compartment temperature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use. . Only use high quality 4.7 [...]

  • Page 194

    . D TS and DTS 2.0 “ ” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Parental level (parental control) : DVDs with the parental control setting can be played with this system. Please use your own judgement to set the parental control with the system. Disc selection: The following disc formats can be played with the DVD drive. . DVD-VIDEO . VIDEO-CD . [...]

  • Page 195

    4-36 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems . An incorrect song title may appear when the Play Mode is changed while using an iPod nano ® (2nd Generation) . Audiobooks may not play in the same order as they appear on an iPod ® . . Large video files cause slow responses in an iPod ® . The vehicle cente[...]

  • Page 196

    SAA2494 Playback order: . The folder names of folders not containing compressed audio files are not shown in the display . . If there is a file in the top level of a disc/USB, “Root Folder” is displayed. . The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software, so the files might not play in the desired order. .[...]

  • Page 197

    4-38 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Specification chart: Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM*5, DVD±R*5, DVD±RW*5, DVD±R DL*5, USB2.0 Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM*5, DVD±R*5, DVD±RW*5, DVD±R DL*5: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packe[...]

  • Page 198

    *4 When VBR files are played, the playback time may not be displayed correctly. *5 Models with navigation system Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-39[...]

  • Page 199

    4-40 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc or USB device was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player, and if there is, wait until the condensation [...]

  • Page 200

    Compressed Video Files (models with navigation system) Explanation of terms: . DivX ® - DivX ® refers to the DivX ® codec owned by DivX, Inc. used for a lossy compression of video based on MPEG-4. . AVI - AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave. It is a standard file format originated by Microsoft Corporation. A “.divx” encoded file can be sav[...]

  • Page 201

    4-42 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Bluetooth ® Audio player (models with navigation system) Bluetooth ® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and li- censed to Clarion Co., Ltd. . Some Bluetooth ® audio devices may not be recognized by the in-vehicle audio system. . It is necessary to s[...]

  • Page 202

    SAA2742 1. FM·AM radio band select button 2. CD EJECT button 3. CD button 4. Station and preset select buttons 5. Audio display 6. AUX (auxiliary) button 7. MENU button 8. SEEK/APS (automatic program search) FF (fast forward)·APS REW (rewind) button 9. RDM (random) button 10. PWR (power) button/VOL (volume) control knob 11. SCAN tuning button 12.[...]

  • Page 203

    4-44 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Balance to the desired level. Fade adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and Balance adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers. Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the desired level, push the MENU button repeatedly unti[...]

  • Page 204

    SCAN tuning: Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high frequencies and stops at each broad- casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next sta[...]

  • Page 205

    4-46 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems REPEA T (RPT)/RANDOM (RDM) play: When the RPT or RDM button is pushed while a CD is being played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: RPT button: 1 Disc Repeat (Normal play) ↔ 1 T rack Repeat RDM button: 1 Disc Repeat (Normal play) ↔ 1 Disc Random T[...]

  • Page 206

    SAA2280 1. CD EJECT button 2. DISP (display) button 3. Radio station preset/CD select buttons 4. Audio display 5. SCRL (scroll) button 6. L OAD button 7. SEEK the TRACK, CA T (category) or FILE/APS (automatic program search) FF (fast forwar- d)·APS REW (rewind) button 8. MUTE button 9. FM·AM band select button 10. AUDIO button 11. SAT (satellite)[...]

  • Page 207

    4-48 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Audio main operation Head unit : The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and high frequency ranges automatically in both radio reception and CD playback. ON·OFF/Volume control: Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position, and then push the ON·OFF bu[...]

  • Page 208

    During satellite radio reception, the following notices will be displayed under certain condi- tions. . NO SIGNAL (No signal is received while the SA T tuner is connected.) . OFF AIR (Broadcasting signed off) . CHECK ANTENNA (Antenna connection error) . L OADING (When the initial setting is performed) . UPDA TING (When the satellite radio sub- scri[...]

  • Page 209

    4-50 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems PLA Y: When the DISC (CD play) button is pushed with the system off and the CD loaded, the system will turn on and the CD will start to play. When the DISC button is pushed with the CD loaded and the radio playing, the radio will automatically be turned off and[...]

  • Page 210

    RANDOM (RDM) play: When the RDM button is pushed while the CD is played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: (CD) (CD with MP3 or WMA) Scroll (SCRL) button: When the title is displayed but it is a long one, the whole title is not shown in the display . In this case, push the button to scroll the title. When the title is scrolled to the end [...]

  • Page 211

    4-52 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2495 1. DVD·CD EJECT button 2. ON·OFF button/VOL (volume) control knob 3. Radio station preset select buttons 4. DISC·AUX (auxiliary) button 5. Radio TUNE (tuning) folder selector/AUDIO control knob 6. Radio SCAN tuning button 7. FM·AM band select button[...]

  • Page 212

    T urn the VOL control knob to adjust the volume. Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal- ance: T o adjust Bass, T reble, Balance and Fade, push the Audio control knob. When the display shows the setting you want to change (Bass, T reble, Balance and Fade) , rotate the Audio control knob to set the desired setting. For the other setting methods, see[...]

  • Page 213

    4-54 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems . UPDA TING (When the satellite radio sub- scription is not active) SCAN tuning: Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high frequencies and stop at each broad- casting station/channel for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 seconds perio[...]

  • Page 214

    PLA Y: When the DISC·AUX (CD play) button is pushed with the system off and the CD loaded, the system will turn on and the CD will start to play. When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the CD loaded and the radio playing, the radio will automatically be turned off and the CD will start to play. Menu: When the “Menu” key on the display is sel[...]

  • Page 215

    4-56 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems DVD (Digital V ersatile Disc) PLA YER OPERA TION (models with navigation system) Precautions Start the engine when using the DVD entertain- ment system. Movies will not be shown on the front display while the vehicle is in any drive position to reduce driver di[...]

  • Page 216

    button again. DVD operation keys: When the DVD is playing without the operation screen being shown, you may use the touch screen to select items from the displayed video. Y ou may also use the multifunction controller to select an item from the displayed video. When the operation screen is being shown, use the multifunction controller or touch scre[...]

  • Page 217

    4-58 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Key (DVD-VIDEO) : Keys for the DVD menu operation are displayed. : Move the cursor to select a DVD menu. Enter: Enter the selected menu. Move: Change the display location by moving the operation key. Back: Return to the previous screen. Hide: Hide the operation[...]

  • Page 218

    PG/PL Mode (DVD-VR) : Select the “PG” or “PL ” mode. USB MEMORY OPERA TION (models with navigation system) Audio main operation WARNING Do not connect, disconnect or operate the USB device while driving. Doing so can be a distraction. If distracted you could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident or serious injury. CAUTION . Do [...]

  • Page 219

    4-60 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2500 File selection When there are both audio and movie files in the USB memory, the mode select screen is displayed. Select the preferred contents to play. When there is only one type of file, the audio or movie operation screen is displayed and starts to p[...]

  • Page 220

    REPEA T (RPT) , RANDOM (RDM) : When the RPT button is pushed while the USB memory is played, the play pattern can be change as follows. T o change the play mode, push the RPT button repeatedly and the mode will change as follows. Normal ? 1 Folder Repeat ? 1 T rack Repeat ? All Random ? 1 Folder Random ? Normal SAA2502 Menu: There are some options [...]

  • Page 221

    4-62 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2503 Movie file operation Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the USB memory while watching the images. PLA Y: When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the system off and the USB memory inserted, the system will turn o[...]

  • Page 222

    SAA2504 Example Settings: Select the “Settings” key to adjust the following settings. . Audio File Playback Switch to the audio playback mode. This item is displayed only when the USB memory contains the audio files. . Play Mode Select the “Normal” or “1 Track Repeat” play mode. . 10 Key Search Select the “10 Key Search” key to open[...]

  • Page 223

    4-64 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Bluetooth ® functions. Regulatory information FCC Regulatory information: . CAUTION: T o maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and[...]

  • Page 224

    SAA2506 2. Select the “Connect Bluetooth” key. SAA2507 3. A confirmation screen will be displayed. Select “No” . Note: Selecting “Y es” will only connect the hands free phone portion of a Bluetooth ® device. SAA3005 4 . Choose a PIN code to use with the compatible Bluetooth audio device using the number input screen. The PIN code will [...]

  • Page 225

    4-66 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA3006 5. The standby message screen will appear. Operate the compatible Bluetooth ® audio device. For the connecting procedure of the audio device, see the Bluetooth ® audio instructions. When the connecting is completed, the screen will return to the Bluet[...]

  • Page 226

    mode screen is shown on the display. (“Blue- tooth audio” will be indicated on the header of the screen.) REPEA T (RPT) , RANDOM (RDM) : T o change the play mode, push the button repeatedly and the mode changes as follows. Normal ? Shuffle All T racks ? Shuffle Group ? Repeat 1 T rack ? Repeat All T racks ? Repeat Group ? Normal Operation keys:[...]

  • Page 227

    4-68 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Connected Devices: Registered devices are shown on the list. Select a Bluetooth ® device from the list, the following options will be available. . Select Select “Select” to connect the selected device to the vehicle. If there is a different device currentl[...]

  • Page 228

    SAA2512 Open the console lid and connect the iPod ® cable to the USB connector. If compatible, the battery of the iPod ® is charged while the connection to the vehicle. Depending on the version of the iPod ® , the display on the iPod ® shows a NISSAN or Accessory Attached screen when the connec- tion is completed. When the iPod ® is connected [...]

  • Page 229

    4-70 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems . Artists . Albums . Songs . Podcasts . Genres . Composers . Audiobooks . Shuffle Songs . Play mode The following touch-panel buttons shown on the screen are also available: . : returns to the previous screen. . : plays/pauses the music selected. Next/Previous [...]

  • Page 230

    . Red - right channel audio input Before connecting a device to a jack, turn off the power of the portable device. With a compatible device connected to the jacks, push the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until the display switches to the AUX mode. The output from the device will be played through the monitor and audio system. SAA2496 AUX Menu When the[...]

  • Page 231

    4-72 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA0451 CD/DVD/USB MEMORY CARE AND CLEANING CD/DVD . Handle a CD/DVD by its edges. Never touch the surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc. . Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used. . T o clean a disc, wipe the surface from th[...]

  • Page 232

    1. Audio source switch 2. Menu control switch (models with navigation system) or audio tuning switch (models without navigation system) 3. Back switch 4. V olume control switch STEERING-WHEEL -MOUNTED CON- TROLS FOR AUDIO Menu control switch (models with navi- gation system) or audio tuning switch (models without navigation system) While the displa[...]

  • Page 233

    4-74 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems BACK switch (models with navi- gation system) Push this switch to go back to the previous screen or cancel the selection if it is not completed. V olume control switches Push the upper (+) or lower ( − ) side switch to increase or decrease the volume. Audio s[...]

  • Page 234

    antenna under the following condi- tions. — 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. Otherwise, the antenna rod may break during vehicle operation. When installing a car phone or a CB rad[...]

  • Page 235

    4-76 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems WARNING . Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. . If you find yourself unable to devote full attention to [...]

  • Page 236

    . Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in- vehicle phone module to prevent tone quality degradation and wireless connection dis- ruption. . While a cellular phone is connected through the Bluetooth ® wireless connection, the battery power of the cellular phone may discharge quicker than usual. . If th[...]

  • Page 237

    4-78 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2518 CONTROL BUTTONS 1) PHONE button 2) T ALK /PHONE SEND button JVH0473X CONNECTING PROCEDURE 1. Push the PHONE button or the button, and select the “Connect Phone” key. SAA2520 2. When a PIN code appears on the screen, operate the compatible Bluetooth [...]

  • Page 238

    PHONE SELECTION Up to 5 cellular phones can be registered to the system. T o switch to connect another cellular phone, push PHONE button and select the “Connected Phones” key . The registered cellular phones are shown on the list. If you select a cellular phone that is different from the one currently connected, the newly selected phone will be[...]

  • Page 239

    4-80 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems JVH0476X 5. Select the “V oicetag” key to record a name to speak when using the NISSAN V oice Recognition system. 6. Select the “Store” key and prepare to speak the name after the tone. 7. When the voicetag is successfully saved, select the “OK” key[...]

  • Page 240

    JVH0478X The following editing items are available: . Entry # Changes the displayed number of the selected entry. . Name Edit the name of the entry using the keypad displayed on the screen. . Number Edit the phone number using the keypad displayed on the screen. . T ype Select an icon from the icon list. . V oicetag Confirm and store the voicetag. [...]

  • Page 241

    4-82 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems JVH0495X 5. Select the “Call” key to start dialing the number. There are different methods to make a call. Select one of the following options instead of “Phonebook” in step 2 above. . Quick Dial Select an entry stored in the V ehicle’s Phonebook. . C[...]

  • Page 242

    . Hold Call Put an incoming call on hold. . Reject Call Reject an incoming call. T o finish the call, perform one of the following procedures listed below. 1. Select the “Hang up” key. 2. Push the PHONE button on the instrument panel. 3. Push the button on the steering wheel. SAA3587 DURING A CALL There are some options available during a call.[...]

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    4-84 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems JVH0480X PHONE SETTING T o set up the Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone System to your preferred settings, push the SETTING button on the instrument panel and select the “PHONE” key. Edit Quick DIal T o edit the Quick Dial, use the same procedure as described i[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution The system fails to interpret the command correctl[...]

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    4-86 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems WARNING . Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. . If you find yourself unable to devote full attention to [...]

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    slow down or disconnect the communica- tion and cause undesired noise. It is recommended that you turn off the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) when using the Bluetooth ® functions. . Set up the wireless connection between a compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module before using the Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone System. . Some Bluetooth ® ena[...]

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    4-88 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems IC Regulatory information . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. . This Class[...]

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    . T o use the system faster, you may speak the second level commands with the main menu command on the main menu. For example, press the button and after the tone say, “Call Redial.” Note: The combined com- mand of Call and (a Name) cannot be used. How to say numbers NISSAN V oice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers in voice com[...]

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    4-90 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2557 CONTROL BUTTONS The control buttons for the Bluetooth ® Hands- Free Phone System are located on the steering wheel. PHONE SEND Push the button to initiate a VR session or answer an incoming call. Y ou can also use the button to interrupt system feedbac[...]

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    1. Push the button on the steering wheel. The system announces the available com- mands. 2. Say: “Connect Phone” * A . The system acknowledges the command and an- nounces the next set of available commands. 3. Say: “ Add phone” * B . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate pairing from the phone handset * C . The conn[...]

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    4-92 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS When you push and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these commands and the commands in each sub-menu. Remember to wait for the tone before speaking. Y[...]

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    commands. . “Help” — The system announces the avail- able commands. . “Go back/Correction” — The system an- nounces “Go back,” ends the VR session and returns to the call. . “Cancel/Quit” — The system announces “Cancel,” ends the VR session and returns to the call. . “Send/Enter/Call/Dial” — Use the Send command to e[...]

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    4-94 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems number. “Delete Entry” * B Use the Delete Entry command to delete one entry from the phonebook. After the system acknowledges a command, say the name to delete or say “List Names” to choose an entry. “List Names” * C Use the List Names command to he[...]

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    “Previous Name” * D Use the Previous Name command to move the previous name of list. Recent Calls Use the Recent Calls command to access outgoing, incoming or missed calls. “Outgoing” * A Use the Outgoing command to list the outgoing calls made from the vehicle. “Incoming” * B Use the Incoming command to list the incoming calls made fro[...]

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    4-96 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems T raining procedure 1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor location. 2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine running, the parking brake on, and the transmission in Park. 3. Press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds. 4. The system an[...]

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    . go back . call 5 6280 . dial 66437 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-97[...]

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    4-98 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the[...]

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    NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free operation of the Phone, Navigation, Information and Audio systems in one of two modes, Standard Mode or Alternate Command Mode. In Standard Mode, commands that are available are always shown on the display and announced by the system. Y ou can complete your desired operation by simply following the prompts[...]

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    4-100 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2530 4. Select the “ Alternate Command Mode” key. 5. The indicator turns off and the Standard Mode activates. Displaying user guide If you use the NISSAN V oice Recognition system for the first time or you do not know how to operate it, you can display [...]

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    SAA2532 Getting Started Before using the NISSAN V oice Recognition system for the first time, you can confirm how to use commands by viewing the Getting Started section of the User Guide. 1. Select the “Getting Started” key. 2. Y ou can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the multi-function controller. T utorials on the operation of [...]

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    4-102 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems USING THE SY STEM Initialization When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initia- lized, which may take up to one minute. When completed, the system is ready to accept voice commands. If the T ALK switch is pushed befo[...]

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    detailed information of the each command. Operating tips: . Say a command after the tone. . Commands that are available are always shown on the display and spoken through voice menu prompts. Commands other than those that are displayed are not accepted. Please follow the prompts given by the system. . If the command is not recognized, the system an[...]

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    4-104 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Command List Category Command: Command Action Phone Operates the Phone function Navigation Operates the Navigation function Information Displays the vehicle Information function Audio Operates the Audio function. Help Displays User Guide . Phone Command: Comma[...]

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    Command Action Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previous destination. . Information Command: Command Action Fuel Economy Displays fuel economy information. Maintenance Displays maintenance information. T raffic Information T urns the traffic information system ON and OFF. Where am I? Displays your current location. . Audio Command: Command A[...]

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    4-106 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems V oice command examples T o use the NISSAN Voice Recognition function, speaking one command is sometimes sufficient, but at other times it is necessary to speak two or more commands. As examples, some additional basic operations by voice commands are described[...]

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    JVH0481X 4. Speak “Dial Number”. SAA2537 5. Speak “8 0 0” . Selecting the “Manual Controls” key switches the screen to the keypad to input the phone number manually. SAA2538 6. The system announces, “Please say the next three digits or dial, or say change number.” 7. Speak “6 6 2” . Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio[...]

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    4-108 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2539 8. The system announces, “Please say the last four digits” or say change number. 9. Speak “ 6200 ” . SAA2540 10. The system announces, “Dial or Change Number?” 11. Speak “Dial”. 12. The system makes a call to 800-662-6200. Note: . Y ou [...]

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    SAA2167 Example 2 - Placing an international call to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333: 1. Push the T ALK switch located on the steering wheel. SAA2535 2. The system announces, “Would you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. Speak “Phone”. JVH0481X 4. Speak “International Call”. Center display, heater, air condi[...]

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    4-110 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2541 5. Speak “011811112223333”. SAA2542 6. Speak “Dial”. 7. System makes a call to 011-81-111-222- 3333. Note: Any digit input format is available in the International Number input process. NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION AL - TERNA TE COMMAND MODE The fo[...]

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    SAA2529 Activating Alternate Command Mode When the Standard Mode is active, perform the following steps to switch to the Alternate Command Mode. 1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key. 3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key. SAA2543 4. Highlight the “ Alternate Command Mode” key. 5. The confi[...]

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    4-112 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2545 5. Select a category from the list. JVH0483X 6. Select an item. 7. If necessary, scroll the screen using the multi-function controller to view the entire list. 8. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.[...]

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    Commands List Phone Commands: Command Action Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number. Quick Dial Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Quick Dial. Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone. Call History Incoming Calls Makes a call to the incoming call number. Outgoing Calls Makes a call to the dialed[...]

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    4-114 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Navigation Commands: Command Action Destination Home Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route to the location. Places Sets a route to a facility near the cur[...]

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    Information Commands: Command Action Fuel Economy Displays fuel economy information. Maintenance Displays maintenance information. Where am I? Displays your current location. T raffic Information T urns the traffic information system ON and OFF. Weather Information Displays weather information. Weather Map Displays a weather map. Center display, he[...]

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    4-116 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Audio Commands: Command Action CD Starts to play a CD. FM T urns to the FM band, selecting the station last played. AM T urns to the AM band, selecting the station last played. XM T urns to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio band, selecting the channel last played. [...]

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    Help Commands: Command Action Command List Navigation Commands Displays the navigation command list. Phone Commands Displays the phone command list. Audio Commands Displays the audio command list. Information Commands Displays the information command list. Help Commands Displays the help command list. User Guide Displays the User Guide. Speaker Ada[...]

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    4-118 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems General Commands: Command Action Go back Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen Exit Cancels Voice Recognition[...]

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    SAA2547 Displaying user guide Y ou can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which contains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. 1. Push the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the “Others” key using the multi- function controller and push the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the ?[...]

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    4-120 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems . Speak in a natural voice without pausing between words. SAA2167 Giving voice command 1. Push and release the T ALK switch located on the steering wheel. SAA2548 2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a command”[...]

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    Repeat the command in a clear voice. . Push the BACK button once to return to the previous screen. . If you want to cancel the command, push and hold the T ALK switch for 1 second. The message “Voice canceled” will be announced. . T o skip the voice guidance function and give the command immediately, press the T ALK switch to interrupt the syst[...]

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    4-122 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2549 Speaker adaptation function (for Alter- nate Command Mode) The voice recognition system has a function to learn the user’s voice for better voice recognition performance. The system can memorize the voices of up to three persons. Having the system le[...]

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    SAA2552 8. The system requests that you repeat a command after a tone. 9. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak the command that the system requested. 10. When the system has recognized the voice command, the voice of the user is learned. Push the switch or BACK button to return to the previous screen. If the syst[...]

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    4-124 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution i[...]

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    MEMO Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-125[...]

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    4-126 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems MEMO[...]

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    5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...................................... 5-2 Three-way catalyst .............................................................. 5-3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 5-3 Avoiding collision and rollov[...]

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    5-2 Starting and driving WARNING . Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent op- eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly [...]

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    THREE-W A Y CA T AL Y ST The three-way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants. WARNING . The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system com-[...]

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    5-4 Starting and driving pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi- mately one minute and th[...]

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    the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See “Flat tire” (P .6-3) for changing a flat tire.) . When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not func[...]

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    5-6 Starting and driving For Canada: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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 device. A VOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL - OVER [...]

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    following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic. WARNING The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehic[...]

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    5-8 Starting and driving WARNING Do not operate the push-button ignition switch while driving the vehicle except in an emergency. (The engine will stop when the ignition switch is pushed 3 consecutive times or the ignition switch is pushed and held for more than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a[...]

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    SSD1021 PUSH-BUTT ON IGNITION SWIT CH OPERA TION When the ignition switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal (automatic transmis- sion model) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission model) , the ignition switch position will change as follows: . Push center once to change to ACC. . Push center two times to change to ON. . Push center thr[...]

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    5-10 Starting and driving EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF T o shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving perform the following procedure: . Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times in less than 1.5 seconds, or . Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds. CAUTION Do not leave the vehicle[...]

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    . Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. . Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. . Check that all windows and lights are clean. . Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation. . Loc[...]

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    5-12 Starting and driving moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and stopping the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to start. When racing the engine up to 4,500 rpm or more und[...]

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    CAUTION . Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N (Neutral) position while driving. Coasting with the transmis- sion in the N (Neutral) position may cause serious damage to the trans- mission. . When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should be used for this pur[...]

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    5-14 Starting and driving CAUTION Use this position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. R (Reverse) : Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed and the shift lever button pushed in to move the shift lever from the P (Park) posi[...]

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    1 M (1st) : Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. . Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than 7th gear. This reduces fuel economy. . Moving the shift lever rapidly to the same side twice will shift the rang[...]

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    5-16 Starting and driving SSD0829 Shift lock release If the battery charge is low or discharged, the shift lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed and the shift lever button pushed. T o move the shift lever, perform the following procedure: 1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or L OCK position. 2. Ap[...]

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    SSD0536 Shifting T o change gears, or when upshifting or down- shifting, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into an appropriate gear, and then slowly and smoothly release the clutch pedal. This vehicle is equipped with a short throw shifter manual transmission. T o ensure smooth gear changes, be sure to fully depress the clutch pedal before oper[...]

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    5-18 Starting and driving SSD0830 SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) warn- ing: The SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) warn- ing will appear on the vehicle information display and the S-MODE indicator will turn off if a system malfunction occurs. If the warning appears, the S-MODE function will not operate, but manual transmission will operate normally and[...]

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    the engine speed lowers to the target engine speed. Rapid clutch engagement before the engine speed lowers to the target engine speed may cause shift shock. . When depressing the clutch pedal with the gear engaged: The engine speed is automatically kept at the proper engine speed for the engaged gear. This function will not operate when low (1st) g[...]

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    5-20 Starting and driving For quick acceleration in low altitude areas or in high altitude areas [over 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]: Gear change MPH (km/h) 1st to 2nd 15 (24) 2nd to 3rd 25 (40) 3rd to 4th 40 (64) 4th to 5th 45 (72) 5th to 6th 50 (80) Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running smoothly, or if [...]

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    SP A2110 T o apply: Pull the parking brake lever up * 1 . T o release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 2. While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly , push the button * 2 and lower the lever completely * 3 . 3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON- TROL . If the cruise control system malfunct[...]

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    5-22 Starting and driving SSD0833 1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. CANCEL switch 4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch CRUISE CONTROL OPERA TIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. T o turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN switch on. The CRUISE indi[...]

  • Page 308

    CAUTION During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) , follow these recommendations to ob- tain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and econo- my of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommenda- tions may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance. . Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, e[...]

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    5-24 Starting and driving fuel and reduces emissions. 8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads. . Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruising speed through the toll and avoid stopping and starting. 9. Winter warm up. . Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy . . V ehicles typically need no more than 30 seco[...]

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    SD1006MA WARNING . Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. . Never leave the engine running while the vehicle is unattended. . Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols. Unattended children c[...]

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    5-26 Starting and driving 4. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position. WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate. The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the d[...]

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    P ARKING BRAKE BREAK-IN Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the best braking performance. This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and can be performed by a NISSAN dealer. Using the bra[...]

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    5-28 Starting and driving surfaces even with ABS. Stopping distances may also be longer on rough, gravel or snow covered roads, or if you are using tire chains. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the driver is responsible for safety. . Tire type and condition may also affect braking effectiveness. — When[...]

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    The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving con- ditions, the VDC system helps to perform the following functions. . Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on the same axle. . C[...]

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    5-30 Starting and driving . If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not NISSAN recommended or are extre- mely deteriorated, the VDC system may not operate properly and the VDC warning light may illumi- nate. . If engine control related parts are not NISSAN recommended or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC warning light m[...]

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    SSD0876 1. Front performance damper 2. Rear performance damper The performance dampers are installed in the front and rear parts of the NISMO models for improved handling and ride. WARNING . High-pressure nitrogen gas is sealed inside the performance dam- pers. Do not attempt to modify or disassemble them. . For disposal of the performance dampers [...]

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    5-32 Starting and driving FREEING A FROZEN DOOR L OCK T o prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the Intelligent Key system. ANTIFREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the outside temperature will drop below 32 8 F( 0 8 C) [...]

  • Page 318

    . Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) . These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. T ry not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers. . Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads. . Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. K[...]

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    5-34 Starting and driving MEMO[...]

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    6 In case of emergency Hazard warning flasher switch .............................................. 6-2 Emergency engine shut off ..................................................... 6-2 Flat tire ......................................................................................... 6-3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................[...]

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    6-2 In case of emergency SIC2574 Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights will flash. WARNING . If stopping for an emergency, be sure to move the vehicle well off the road. . Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the high- way unless unusual circumstanc[...]

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    TIRE PRESSURE MONIT ORING SY S- TEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears on the vehicle information display, one or more of your tires is significantly unde[...]

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    6-4 In case of emergency CHANGING A FLA T TIRE (for models with spare tire) If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below . Stopping the vehicle 1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic. 2. T urn on the hazard warning flashers. 3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)[...]

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    SCE0844 Without subwoofer SCE0807 With subwoofer Getting the spare tire and tools Remove jacking tools * A located under the cargo room/trunk as illustrated. For Coupe models, unfasten the belts and lift the jack up to remove. Models without subwoofer: Remove the spacer * B , and turn the retainer * C counterclockwise, then remove the spare tire. M[...]

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    6-6 In case of emergency SCE0790 Jack-up point 1. Place the jack directly under the jack -up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. Align the jack head between the two notches in the front or the rear as shown. Also fit the groove of the jack head between the notches as shown. The jack should be used [...]

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    SCE0661 Installing the spare tire The T -type spare tire is designed for emergency use. (See specific instructions under the heading “Wheels and tires” (P .8- 30) .) 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. Check that all the wheel nuts conta[...]

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    6-8 In case of emergency SCE0845 Roadster models: Securely store the jacking tools in the storage area. Place the spare tire cover and trunk room carpet back in the trunk, and then close the trunk lid. Securely store the damaged tire according to the following procedure as illustrated. 1. Put the damaged tire in the plastic bag * A stored in the tr[...]

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    CAUTION . T o avoid the emergency tire punc- ture kit being damaged during sto- rage or use: — Only use the emergency tire puncture repair kit on your ve- hicle. Do not use it on other vehicles. — Only use the kit to inflate the tires of your vehicle and to check the vehicle’s tire pressure. — Only plug the compressor into a 12V DC car powe[...]

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    6-10 In case of emergency JVE0122X Getting emergency tire puncture repair kit T ake out the emergency tire puncture repair kit located under the cargo room or in the trunk. The repair kit consists of the following items: * 1 Tire sealant bottle * 2 Air compressor* * 3 Speed restriction sticker *: The compressor shape may differ depending on the mod[...]

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    JVE0014X 1. T ake out the speed restriction sticker from the air compressor*, then put it in a location where the driver can see it while driving. *: The compressor shape may differ depend- ing on the models. CAUTION Do not put the speed restriction label on the steering wheel pad, the speed- ometer or the warning light locations. SCE0868 2. T ake [...]

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    6-12 In case of emergency SCE0870 5. Remove the protective cap * A of the hose and screw the hose securely onto the tire valve. Make sure that the pressure release valve * B is securely tightened. Make sure that the air compressor switch is in the OFF ( * ) position, and then insert its power plug into the power outlet in the vehicle. SCE0871 6. Pu[...]

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    kPa (26 psi) within 10 minutes , the tire may be seriously damaged and the tire cannot be repaired with this tire repair kit. Contact a NISSAN dealer. 7. When the tire pressure is at the specified amount, turn the air compressor off. If the pressure cannot be inflated to the specified amount, the air compressor can be turned off at the minimum of 1[...]

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    6-14 In case of emergency T o start your engine with a booster battery , the instructions and precautions below must be followed. WARNING . If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in severe injury or death. It could also damage your vehicle. . Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the batt[...]

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    SCE0791 WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle * A , position the two vehicles ( * A and * B ) to bring their batteries into close proximity to each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply [...]

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    6-16 In case of emergency 7. After starting your engine, carefully discon- nect the negative cable and then the positive cable ( * 4 ? * 3 ? * 2 ? * 1 ). 8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped) . Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid. 9. Put the battery cover on. Do not attempt [...]

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    2. T urn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner temperature control to maximum hot and fan control to high speed. 3. If engine overheating is caused by climbing a long hill on a hot day, run the engine at a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm) until the temperature gauge indication returns to normal. 4. Get[...]

  • Page 337

    6-18 In case of emergency When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. T owing instructions are available from a NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing. T o assure pro[...]

  • Page 338

    SCE0792 T OWING RECOMMENDE D B Y NISSAN (except for NISMO models) NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION . Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) [...]

  • Page 339

    6-20 In case of emergency ing to prevent damage to the drivetrain. SCE0836 T OWING RECOMMENDE D B Y NISSAN (NISMO models) CAUTION Do not tow NISMO models with any wheel on the ground, or with the front or rear wheels raised, because this may cause damage to the front bumper with an aerodynamic splitter, rear bumper with an aerodynamic diffuser or e[...]

  • Page 340

    VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) WARNING . Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. . Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged. Pulling a stuck vehicle If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use a tow strap or other devi[...]

  • Page 341

    6-22 In case of emergency . Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle. . Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cool- ing systems. . Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing [...]

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    MEMO In case of emergency 6-23[...]

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    6-24 In case of emergency MEMO[...]

  • Page 344

    7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ....................................................................... 7-2 Washing ................................................................................. 7-2 Soft top care and cleaning (Roadster models) ........... 7-3 Waxing ........................................................................[...]

  • Page 345

    7-2 Appearance and care In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surface, wash your vehicle as soon as you can: . after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain . after driving on coastal roads . when contaminants such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal p[...]

  • Page 346

    must be regularly cleaned. Make sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of the door are open. Spray water under the body and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away road salt. Avoid leaving water spots on the paint surface by using a damp chamois to dry the vehicle. SAI0046 NISMO models CAUTION Do not use an automatic car wash for N[...]

  • Page 347

    7-4 Appearance and care . If glass cleaner gets on the soft top, immediately wash it off with clean water. . Do not apply direct water pressure, such as high pressured water from household hoses, on the lining of the soft top and vehicle body, as this may cause water to leak into the inside of your vehicle. After cleaning, always be sure the top an[...]

  • Page 348

    CAUTION Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels. Aluminum alloy wheels Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution, especially during winter months in areas where road salt is used. Salt could discolor the wheels if not removed. CAUTION Follow the directions below to avoid staining or discoloring the wheels: . Do not [...]

  • Page 349

    7-6 Appearance and care CAUTION . Never use benzine, thinner, or any similar material. . For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dam- pened with water. Never use a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of solvent or paper towel with a chemical cleaning agent. They will scratch or cause discolora- tion to the lens. . Do not spray any liquid suc[...]

  • Page 350

    SAI0044 Floor mat positioning aid This vehicle includes front floor mat brackets to act as floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floor mats have been specially designed for your vehicle model. The front floor mats have grommet holes in them. T o install, simply position the mat by placing the floor mat bracket hook through the floor mat grommet hole wh[...]

  • Page 351

    7-8 Appearance and care MOST COMMO N F ACT ORS CONTRI- BUTING T O VEHICLE CORROSION . The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas. . Damage to paint and other protective coat- ings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents. ENVIRONMENT AL F ACT ORS INFLU- ENCE THE RA TE [...]

  • Page 352

    8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirement ........................................................ 8-3 Scheduled maintenance .................................................... 8-3 General maintenance ......................................................... 8-3 Where to go for service ...............................................[...]

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    T ypes of tires ..................................................................... 8-35 Tire chains .......................................................................... 8-36 Changing wheels and tires .......................................... 8-37 Emergency tire puncture repair kit (if so equipped) .........................................[...]

  • Page 354

    Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your vehicle’s good me- chanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the scheduled maintenance, as well as general maintenance, is performed. As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who can ensure that yo[...]

  • Page 355

    8-4 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing, and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if necess[...]

  • Page 356

    Windshield defroster: Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak. Under the hood and vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be checke[...]

  • Page 357

    8-6 Maintenance and do-it-yourself When performing any inspection or mainte- nance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precautions which should be closely observed. WARNING . Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake securely a[...]

  • Page 358

    Y ou should be aware that incomplete or improper servicing may result in operating difficulties or excessive emissions, and could affect your warranty coverage. If in doubt about any servicing, we recommend that it be done by a NISSAN dealer. JVM0086X VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL 1. Fuse/fusible link holder 2. Battery 3. Radiator filler cap 4. Engine oil d[...]

  • Page 359

    8-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The antifreeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives [...]

  • Page 360

    JVM0087X CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is running and after it reaches normal operating temperature . If the coolant level is below the MIN level * 2 , add coolant up to the MAX level * 1 . If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the radiator when the engine is cold . If there i[...]

  • Page 361

    8-10 Maintenance and do-it-yourself SDI2348 CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. T urn off the engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all t[...]

  • Page 362

    SDI2335 Engine oil and filter 1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug. 2. Remove the oil filler cap. 3. Remove the drain plug * 1 with a wrench and completely drain the oil. CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot. . Waste oil must be disposed of properly. . Check your local regulations. (Perform steps 4 to 7 only [...]

  • Page 363

    8-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself c. Insert the clip through the undercover into the hole in the frame, then push the center of the clip in to lock the clip in place. d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts or over-tighten them. 2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground. 3. Dispose of waste oil[...]

  • Page 364

    CAUTION . Do not overfill. . Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. For further brake and clutch fluid information, see “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubri- cants” (P .9-2) of this manual. WARNING . Use only new fluid from a sealed container. Old, inferior or contami- nated fluid may damage the brake and clutch system. . Be sure to clean the [...]

  • Page 365

    8-14 Maintenance and do-it-yourself WARNING For NISMO models: Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II is the factory fill brake fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) unit and other related parts were specially designed for this brake fluid. Using any other brake fluid may result in improper operation of the brake system which result in serious[...]

  • Page 366

    shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- freeze or equivalent. CAUTION . Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant for window washer solution. This may result in damage to the paint. . Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permane[...]

  • Page 367

    8-16 Maintenance and do-it-yourself WARNING . Do not expose the battery to flames or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas generated by the battery is explo- sive. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touching a battery or battery cap, do not touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If the [...]

  • Page 368

    SDI1480E 2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL * 1 line. If the side of the battery is not clear, check the distilled water level by looking directly above the cell; the condition * A indicates OK and the conditions * B needs more to be added. 3. Tighten cell plugs * 3 . V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions requ[...]

  • Page 369

    8-18 Maintenance and do-it-yourself SDI2119 VQ37VHR engine 1. Power steering fluid pump 2. Alternator 3. Crankshaft pulley 4. Air conditioner compressor 5. Drive belt auto-tensioner WARNING Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belts. The engine could rotate unex- pectedly. 1. Visually inspect the belt fo[...]

  • Page 370

    SDI2020 REPLACING SPARK PLUGS If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer for servicing. Iridium-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped spark plugs as frequently as the conventional type spark plugs since they will last much longer. Follow the maintenance schedule in “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”, but [...]

  • Page 371

    8-20 Maintenance and do-it-yourself CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer solution or a mild detergent. Y our windshield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing[...]

  • Page 372

    SDI2362 Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle * A . This may cause improper windshield washer operation. If the nozzle is clogged, remove any objects with a needle or small pin * B .B e careful not to damage the nozzle. If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES Y our vehicle is equip[...]

  • Page 373

    8-22 Maintenance and do-it-yourself SDI1479A ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or[...]

  • Page 374

    SDI2361 P ASSENGER COMP ARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the headlight[...]

  • Page 375

    8-24 Maintenance and do-it-yourself NOTE: If the extended storage fuse switch mal- functions, or if the fuse is open, it is not necessary to replace the switch. In this case, remove the extended storage fuse switch and replace it with a new fuse of the same rating. How to remove the extended storage fuse switch: 1. T o remove the extended storage f[...]

  • Page 376

    SDI2452 4. Align the tips of the upper and lower parts * 1 , and then push them together until it is securely closed * 2 . 5. Operate the buttons to check its operation. See a NISSAN dealer if you need any assistance for replacement. FCC Notice: For USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two c[...]

  • Page 377

    8-26 Maintenance and do-it-yourself JVM0139X COUPE 1. Headlight (high- and low-beam) 2. Map light 3. Daytime running light (except for NISMO mod- els) 4. Front parking light 5. Front side marker light 6. Front turn signal light 7. Side turn signal light 8. High-mounted stop light 9. Cargo light 10. Rear combination light (rear turn signal/tail/stop[...]

  • Page 378

    JVM0140X ROADSTER 1. Headlight (high- and low-beam) 2. Map light 3. Daytime running light 4. Front parking light 5. Front side marker light 6. Front turn signal light 7. Side turn signal light 8. High-mounted stop light 9. T runk light 10. Cargo area courtesy light 11. Rear combination light (rear turn signal/tail/stop/ side marker/back-up light) 1[...]

  • Page 379

    8-28 Maintenance and do-it-yourself HEADLIGHTS Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car 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, contact a NISSAN dealer. Replacing WARNING HI[...]

  • Page 380

    Replacement procedure s All other lights are either type A , B, C, D, E or F . When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or cover. SDI1679 SDI2352 Map light SDI1839 V anity mirror light Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-29[...]

  • Page 381

    8-30 Maintenance and do-it-yourself If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” (P .6-3) . TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit and the CHECK TIRE PRESSU[...]

  • Page 382

    SDI2462 Tire and Loading Information label * 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. * 2 V ehicle load limit: See “Vehicle load- ing information” (P .9-18) . * 3 Original size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory . * 4 Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to [...]

  • Page 383

    8-32 Maintenance and do-it-yourself SDI1949 Checking the tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem sideways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition t[...]

  • Page 384

    Roadster models (except for NISMO mod- els) : SIZE COLD TIRE INFLA TION PRES- SURE FRONT ORIGINAL TIRE 225/50R18 95W 260 kPa, 38 PSI 245/40R19 94W 240 kPa, 35 PSI REAR ORI- GINAL TIRE 245/45R18 96W 260 kPa, 38 PSI 275/35R19 96W 240 kPa, 35 PSI SPARE TIRE T145/80- D17 107M 420 kPa, 60 PSI T145/70- R18 107M 420 kPa, 60 PSI NISMO models: SIZE COLD TIR[...]

  • Page 385

    8-34 Maintenance and do-it-yourself SDI1606 Example * 1 Tire size (example: P215/60R16 94H) 1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles. (Not all tires have this information.) 2. Three-digit number (215): This number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. 3. T wo-digit number (60)[...]

  • Page 386

    5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture 6. Four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 3103 means the 31st week of 2003. If these numbers are missing, then look on the other sidewall of the tire. * 3 Tire ply composition and material The number of layers or plies of rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire m[...]

  • Page 387

    8-36 Maintenance and do-it-yourself All season tires NISSAN specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance all year, including snowy and icy road conditions. All Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have better snow traction than All Season tires and may be m[...]

  • Page 388

    tire chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress. CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation Tires cannot be rotated on this vehicle because the front tires are a different size than the rear tires. A pin is on the front brake rotor to prevent the rear wheels from being installed in place [...]

  • Page 389

    8-38 Maintenance and do-it-yourself . The original tires have built-in tread wear indicators. When wear indicators are visible, the tire(s) should be replaced. . Tires degrade with age and use. Have tires, including the spare, over 6 years old checked by a qualified technician, because some tire damage may not be obvious. Replace the tires as neces[...]

  • Page 390

    Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could fail without warning. . The use of retread tire is not re- commended. . For additional information regard- ing tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet. Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may aff[...]

  • Page 391

    8-40 Maintenance and do-it-yourself CAUTION . Do not use tire chains on a TEM- PORARY USE ONL Y spare tire. Tire chains will not fit properly and may cause damage to the vehicle. . Because the TEMPORARY USE ONL Y spare tire is smaller than the original tire, ground clearance is reduced. To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not drive over obstacles. A[...]

  • Page 392

    9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................... 9-2 Fuel information ................................................................... 9-4 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....................... 9-6 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations .....................[...]

  • Page 393

    9-2 T echnical and consumer information The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended specifications US measure Imp mea[...]

  • Page 394

    *2: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer. *3: For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P .9-6) . *4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the aut[...]

  • Page 395

    9-4 T echnical and consumer information FUEL INFORMA TION VQ37VHR engine Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96) . If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) may be temporarily [...]

  • Page 396

    . E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect the emission control devices and systems of the vehicle and should not be used. Damage caused by such fuel is not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty. . If a methanol blend is used, it should contain no more than 5% methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) .[...]

  • Page 397

    9-6 T echnical and consumer information JVT0159X 1. API certification mark 2. API service symbol ENGINE OIL AND OIL FIL TER RE- COMMENDA TION Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality , and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance, see “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants?[...]

  • Page 398

    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 “rush hour” traffic, Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for the maintenance schedule. AIR CONDITIONING S YSTEM RE- FRIGER[...]

  • Page 399

    9-8 T echnical and consumer information ENGINE Model VQ37VHR T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60 8 Bore 6 Stroke in (mm) 3.760 6 3.385 (95.5 6 86.0) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 225.54 (3,696) Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6 Idle speed rpm No adjustment is necessary. Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm Spark plug Stand[...]

  • Page 400

    WHEELS AND TIRES Road wheel T ype Size Offset in (mm) Conventional Front: 18 6 8J Rear: 18 6 9J 1.69 (43) 0.59 (15) Front: 19 6 9J Rear: 19 6 10J 1.85 (47) 1.18 (30) NISMO models Front: 19 6 9.5J Rear: 19 6 10.5J 1.57 (40) 0.90 (23) Spare 17 6 4T*1 18 6 4T*1 1.18 (30) 0 (0) *1: if so equipped T echnical and consumer information 9-9[...]

  • Page 401

    9-10 T echnical and consumer information Tire T ype Size Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold] Conventional Front: 225/50R18 95W Rear: 245/45R18 96W 35 (240)*2 38 (260)*3 Front: 245/40R19 94W Rear: 275/35R19 96W 35 (240) NISMO models Front: 245/40R19 Rear: 285/35R19 35 (240) Spare (T-type) T145/80D17 107M*1 T145/70R18 107M*1 60 (420) —*3, *4 *1: if so equipp[...]

  • Page 402

    If you plan to travel in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s engine. Using fuel with too low an octane rating may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel is not available. Whe[...]

  • Page 403

    9-12 T echnical and consumer information STI0509 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. STI0616 F .M.V.S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICA TION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle information, such as: Gro[...]

  • Page 404

    STI0614 TIRE AND L OADING INFORMA TION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as illustrated. STI0617 AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICA TION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is at- tached as shown. T echnical and consumer information 9-13[...]

  • Page 405

    9-14 T echnical and consumer information STI0618 EX CEPT FOR NISMO MODELS Use the following steps to mount the license plate: Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the plastic bag. . License plate bracket . J-nut 6 2 . Screw 6 2 . Screw grommet 6 2 1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground. Locate the t[...]

  • Page 406

    STI0629 Mark the center of the hole * D on both sides with a felt-tip pen. Remove the bracket from the bumper, and then open 0.9 to 1.0 inch (22 to 25 mm) diameter holes on the bumper using the marks * D as a center. 5. Insert J-nuts into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia. 6. Install the license plate [...]

  • Page 407

    9-16 T echnical and consumer information STI0650 FOR NISMO MODELS Use the following steps to mount the license plate: Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the vinyl bag. . License plate bracket . J-nut 6 2 . Screw 6 4 . Screw grommet 6 4 1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground. 2. T emporarily place [...]

  • Page 408

    8. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia. 9. Install the license plate bracket with the screws. 10. Install the license plate with bolts that are not longer than 0.55 in (14 mm) . When the recovery hook is used, you need to temporarily remove the front license plate and bracket from the[...]

  • Page 409

    9-18 T echnical and consumer information WARNING . It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside the vehi- cle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. . Do not allow people to ride in any area of vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. . Be sure everyone in your veh[...]

  • Page 410

    STI0365 VEHICLE LOAD CAP ACITY Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as “The combined weight of occu- pants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as “Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Loading Informa- tion label. T o get “the combined weight of occupants and cargo”[...]

  • Page 411

    9-20 T echnical and consumer information L OADING TIPS . The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GA WR as specified on the F .M.V .S.S./ C.M.V .S.S. certification label. . Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR. WARNING . Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shift- ing. Do not place cargo high[...]

  • Page 412

    T owing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home. CAUTION . Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage. . Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never back- [...]

  • Page 413

    9-22 T echnical and consumer information WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristic s. TEMPERA TURE A , B AND C The temperature grades A (the highest) , B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance t[...]

  • Page 414

    For USA If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in [...]

  • Page 415

    9-24 T echnical and consumer information Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the “ready condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system. The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain driving pa[...]

  • Page 416

    Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this model year and prior can be purchased. A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. This manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at NISSAN dealerships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Man- uals can also be purchased. For USA: Fo[...]

  • Page 417

    9-26 T echnical and consumer information MEMO[...]

  • Page 418

    10 Index A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-27 Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-33 Air bag system Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-33 Front passenger air bag and status light....... 1-35 Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bag system ............[...]

  • Page 419

    10-2 Console box ................................................................. 2-43 Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2 Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-9 Checking engine coolant level ............................. 8-9 Corrosion protection .........................[...]

  • Page 420

    Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................... 5-23 Fuses.............................................................................. 8-22 Fusible links .................................................................. 8-22 G Garage door opener, HomeLink ® Universal T ransceiver .........................................[...]

  • Page 421

    10-4 Loading information (See vehicle loading information) .................................................... 9-18 Lock Automatic door locks ............................................. 3-5 Door locks................................................................. 3-4 Power door lock ...................................................... 3-4 Re[...]

  • Page 422

    Rapid air pressure loss ................................................ 5-6 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test........................................................................ 9-24 Rear hatch ........................................................... .......... 3-17 Rear hatch opener ...........................................[...]

  • Page 423

    10-6 Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ..... 2-13 Sealant....................................................................... 6-8 Tire replacement indicator ................................. 2-22 Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..................... 6-8 Flat tire............................................ .................[...]

  • Page 424

    Window(s) Automatic adjusting function............................. 2-47 Cleaning .................................................................... 7-4 Power windows .................................................... 2-45 Windshield wiper and washer switch.................... 2-31 Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-31 Wipe[...]

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