Nissan Altima (2014) manual

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    ® 2014 AL TI MA S E D AN OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our s afety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2014 N IS SAN AL TI MA SE DAN L33-D L33-D Printing : June 2013 (06) Publication No.: OM0E 0L32U2 Printed in U .S.A. OM14E 0L33U0[...]

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    W elcome 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 (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea[...]

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    MODIFICA TION OF Y OUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all features[...]

  • Page 4

    If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.” If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention t[...]

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    NISSAN CARE S... 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 something that your NISSAN dealer c[...]

  • Page 6

    T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consumer in[...]

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    0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 4 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 5 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 6 Engine compartment check [...]

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    1. T op tether strap anchor (P . 1-28) 2. Rear seat belts (P . 1-15) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P . 1-42) 4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P . 1-42) 5. Head restraints/headrests (P . 1-7) 6. Front seat belts (P . 1-15) 7. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s side shown; passenger’s side sim[...]

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    1. P ower windows (P . 2-43) 2. Windshield (P . 8-21) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-29) 4. Engine hood (P . 3-28) 5. Tie down (P . 6-12) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped) P . 2-30) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch (P . 2-31) 8. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 9. Tire pressure (P . 8-36) 10. Flat tire (P . 6-3) 11. Tire chains (P . 8[...]

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    1. Rear window defroster switch (P . 2-30) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P . 3-30) 3. T runk lid (P . 3-28) 4. Opener operation (P . 3-28) 5. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-31, P . 9-3) 7. Fuel-filler door (P . 3-31) 8. Child safety rear door lock (P . 3-7) See the page number indicated in paren- theses f[...]

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    1. Interior trunk access (P . 1-5) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-46) 3. Sun visors (P . 3-34) 4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P . 2-48) 5. HomeLink® universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P . 2-50) 6. Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror (if so equipped) (P . 3-35) 7. Glove box (P . 2-42) 8. Cup holders (P . 2-41 ) 9. Console box (P [...]

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    1. Instrument brightness control/T rip com- puter reset switch (P . 2-35, P . 2-4) 2. V ents (P . 4-22) 3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-31) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-42, P . 2-36) 5. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) 6. Paddle shift controls (if so equipped) (P . 5-15) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch ([...]

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    22. V ehicle Dynamic Control OFF switch (P . 2-38) T runk opener (P . 3-28) Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-37) W arning system switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-38) * Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s manual (if so equipped) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. Illustrated table of contents[...]

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    QR25DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 2. Engine coolant reservoir (P . 8-8) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 5. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 6. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-23) 7. Battery (P . 8-16) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-10) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 10. Drive belt location (P . 8-19) 1[...]

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    VQ35DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 2. Engine coolant reservoir (P . 8-8) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 5. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 6. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-23) 7. Battery (P . 8-16) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-10) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 10. Drive belt location (P . 8-19) 1[...]

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    W arning light Name Page Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-11 or Brake warning light 2-11 Charge warning light 2-11 Low tire pressure warning light 2-12 Master warning light 2-13 P ower steering warning light 2-13 Seat belt warning light and chime 2-14 W arning light Name Page Supplemental air bag warning light 2-14 Indicator light N[...]

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    1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats . ...........................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped for driver’s seat) ..................1 - 4 Folding rear seat ...............................1 - 5 Fr[...]

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    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 and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti[...]

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    Forward and backward Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to loc[...]

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    FRONT POWER SEA T ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Operating tips WARNING Before driving the vehicle, return the seat- back to an upright seating position after manually releasing it. Also, make sure the seat is locked in place. Failure to do so may cause the seat to move in a collision or sudden stop. This may result in damage to th[...]

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    Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides adjustable lower back support to the driver. Push the switch forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar ar[...]

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    1. Move the front passenger seat to the most forward position. 2. Open the access cover on the rear parcel shelf. 3. Push down on the button 䊊 1 on the rear parcel shelf. 4. Fold down the passenger’s side seatback 䊊 2 . WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of th[...]

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    Center armrest Pull the armrest down until it rests on the seat cushion. FRONT SEA T HEAD RESTRAINTS/ HEADRESTS WARNING ● Head restraints/headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end colli- sions. Adjust the head restraints/headrests properly, as speci- fied in th[...]

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    ● Adjustable head restraints/headrests have multiple notches along the stalk to lock them in a desired adjustment position. ● The non-adjustable head restraints/headrests have a single locking notch to secure them to the seat frame. ● Proper Adjustment: – For the adjustable type, align the head restraint/headrest so the center of your ear i[...]

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    Removable Use the following procedure to remove the head restraints/headrests. 1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint/headrest properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Reinstall and proper[...]

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    For non-adjustable head restraint/ headrest Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi- tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position. T o raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up. Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi- tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding [...]

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    REAR SEA T HEAD RESTRAINTS/ HEADRESTS WARNING ● Head restraints/headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end colli- sions. Adjust the head restraints/headrests properly, as speci- fied in this section. Check the adjust- ment after someone else uses the seat. Do no[...]

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    Adjustable head restraint/headrest components 1. Removable head restraint/headrest 2. Multiple notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Non-adjustable head restraint/ headrest components 1. Removable head restraint/headrest 2. Single Notch 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Removal Use the following procedure to remove the head restraints/headrests. 1. Adjust the seat o[...]

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    Install 1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint/headrest is facing the correct di- rection. 2. Push the head restraint/headrest down until it locks in place. For adjustable head restraint/headrest Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. If y[...]

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    T o raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up. Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi- tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position. T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down. Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi- tioned so the lock knob [...]

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    PRECAUTIONS ON SEA T BEL T USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed 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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    WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a[...]

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    WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too h[...]

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    PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific reco[...]

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    Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section. 䊊 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 dur- ing a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and[...]

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    T o increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows: ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly . The retractor should lock and re- strict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera- tion, see a NISSAN dealer. Shoulder belt height ad[...]

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    WARNING ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts. ● Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident. ● Never use seat[...]

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    There are three basic types of child restraint systems: ● Rear-facing child restraint ● Forward-facing child restraint ● Booster seat The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally , infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints are avail[...]

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    Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit of the harness-equipped forward-facing child re- straint, NISSAN recommends that the child be placed in a commercially available booster seat to obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly , the booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned acro[...]

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    – Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron- gest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision. – Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another passenger. – NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the[...]

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    ● If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian pro[...]

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    – Child restraint anchorages are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using t[...]

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    When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. T op tether anchor point locations The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LA T CH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “In- stalling top tether str[...]

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    2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA T CH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA TCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. 3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center[...]

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    4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LA T CH attachment path. The child re- straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the LA T CH at- tachment holds the restraint [...]

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    WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operation of t[...]

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    3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slac[...]

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    6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint [...]

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    2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA T CH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA TCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See “Installing top tether strap” in[...]

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    6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LA T CH attachment path. The child re- straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the LA T CH at- tachment holds the restraint [...]

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    2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary , adjust or remove the head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it i[...]

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    5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 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. Tighten the tether strap ac[...]

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    9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2 through 8. 10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated, se[...]

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    4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. BOOSTER SEA TS Precautions on booster seats WARNING If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a [...]

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    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. ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to [...]

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    1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position. 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. 3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary , adju[...]

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    7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE[...]

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    WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal 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 status light is lit[...]

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    WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ARS1133 ARS1041 1-44 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system[...]

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    ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45[...]

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    WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat, if possible. ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the fron[...]

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    WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front s[...]

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    WARNING ● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations ● Do not use seat covers on the front seat[...]

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    1. T op tether strap anchor 2. Rear seat belts 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag 4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag 5. Head restraints/headrests 6. Front seat belts 7. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s side shown; passenger’s side similar) 8. Supplemental front-impact air bags 9. Seats 10. Occupa[...]

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    They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. V ehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front air bag system opera- tion. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage inflators. It also monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU) , seat belt buckle sensors and Occupant Class[...]

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    Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some condi- tions. 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 follow all instructions in this manual con- ce[...]

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    wearing the seat belt properly for the most effec- tive protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag. NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant cl[...]

  • Page 70

    Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions WARNING ● Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may be- come dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate. ● Do not plac[...]

  • Page 71

    ● Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equip- ment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unau- thorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air[...]

  • Page 72

    quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bags and curtain air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over. The side air bags[...]

  • Page 73

    ● Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equip- ment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system. ● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN[...]

  • Page 74

    SUPPLEMENT AL AIR BAG W ARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten- sioners and all related wiring. When the ignition is placed in the ON or ST ART position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.[...]

  • Page 75

    WARNING ● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, the acti- vated pretensioners must also be re- placed. The air bag module and preten- sioners should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag module and pretensioners cannot be repaired. [...]

  • Page 76

    MEMO Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-59[...]

  • Page 77

    2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2 - 4 T achometer ....................................2 - 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2 - 5 Fuel gauge ....................................[...]

  • Page 78

    Grocery hooks ................................ 2-43 Windows ........................................ 2-43 P ower windows ............................... 2-43 Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................... 2-46 Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-46 Interior light ...................................... 2-48 Console light ..........[...]

  • Page 79

    1. Instrument brightness control/T rip com- puter reset switch (P . 2-35, P . 2-4) 2. V ents (P . 4-22) 3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-31) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-42, P . 2-36) 5. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) 6. Paddle shift controls (if so equipped) (P . 5-15) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch ([...]

  • Page 80

    22. V ehicle Dynamic Control OFF switch (P . 2-38) T runk opener (P . 3-28) Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-37) W arning system switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-38) * Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s manual (if so equipped) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. 1. T achometer 2. W arning/in[...]

  • Page 81

    SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer 䊊 1 and the twin trip odometer 䊊 2 are displayed below the V ehicle Information Dis- play when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin t[...]

  • Page 82

    ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA TURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera- ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range 䊊 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions. CAUTION If the gauge indicates [...]

  • Page 83

    The indicates that the fuel-filler door is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. CAUTION ● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving trips. the light should turn off. If the light remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a[...]

  • Page 84

    Y ou can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. The com- pass will be calibrated once it has tracked three complete circles. COMP ASS DISPLA Y Press the button when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The direction will be displayed. Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic no[...]

  • Page 85

    ● If a magnet is located near the com- pass or the vehicle is driven where the terrestrial magnetism is disturbed, the compass display may not indicate the correct direction. ● In places where the terrestrial magne- tism is disturbed, the correction of the direction starts automatically. Inaccurate compass direction: The compass display is equi[...]

  • Page 86

    ● The compass may not indicate the correct compass point in tunnels or while driving up or down a steep hill. (The compass returns to the correct compass point when the ve- hicle moves to an area where the geomag- netism is stabilized.) CAUTION ● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc ., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. [...]

  • Page 87

    Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Side light and headlight indicator light (green) or Brake warning light Fog light indicator light (if so equipped) Slip indicator light Charge warning light Front passenger air bag status light SPORT mode indicator light (if so equipped) Low tire pressure warning light [...]

  • Page 88

    Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational. If the ABS light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking sys- tem is not functioning properly.[...]

  • Page 89

    CAUTION ● Do not ground electrical accessories di- rectly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable control system and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. Refer to “V ariable voltage control system (if so equipped) ” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec- tion later in this manual. ● Do not continue dri[...]

  • Page 90

    ● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and in- crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se- rious vehicle damage could occur and[...]

  • Page 91

    Seat belt warning light and chime The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is placed in the ON or ST ART position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely f[...]

  • Page 92

    The high beam indicator light also comes on when the passing signal is activated. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The Malfunction Indicator Light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missin[...]

  • Page 93

    Security indicator light This light blinks when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF , L OCK or ACC position. The blinking security indicator light indicates that the security systems equipped on the vehicle are operational. For additional information, see “Security sys- tems” later in this section. Side light and headlight indicator light [...]

  • Page 94

    Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. T urn the headlight control switch off before leav- ing the vehicle. NISSAN Intelligent Key® door buzzer The Intelligent K ey door buzzer sounds if the Intelligent Key is left ins[...]

  • Page 95

    HOW T O USE THE VEHICLE INFORMA TION DISPLA Y The vehicle information display can be changed using the buttons and ENTER located on the steering wheel. 1. — navigate through the items in ve- hicle information ENTER — change or select an item in the vehicle information display 2. — go back to the previous menu 3. — select/enter the Vehicle i[...]

  • Page 96

    Driving Aids (if so equipped) T o change the status, warnings or turn on or off any of the systems/warnings displayed in the “Driving Aids” menu. Use the button to select and the ENTER button to change a menu item: ● Lane ● Blind Spot Parking Aids (if so equipped) T o turn on or off the system displayed in the “Parking Aids” menu use th[...]

  • Page 97

    1. scheduled service: oil and oil filter 2. tires 3. other Maintenance The maintenance mode allows you to set alerts for the reminding of maintenance intervals. T o change an item: 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button until “Settings” is se- lected, and press ENTER. 3. Select “Maintenance” using the but- ton and press ENTER. Service This [...]

  • Page 98

    Alarms This setting allows the customer to set alarms for outside temperature and a timer alert. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button until “Settings” is se- lected, and press ENTER. 3. Select “ Alarms” using the button and press ENTER. Outside T emperature This setting allows the customer to enable/disable the alert for low outside tempe[...]

  • Page 99

    When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 1 minute. When this item is turned to off, all the doors will be unlocked after the door unlock operation[...]

  • Page 100

    Tire Pressures (if so equipped) The unit for tire pressure that displays in the vehicle information display can be changed to: ● psi ● kPa ● bar ● Kgf/cm 2 Use the and the ENTER buttons to select and change the unit. T emperature The temperature that displays in the vehicle infor- mation display can be changed from: ● °F (Fahrenheit) ●[...]

  • Page 101

    VEHICLE INFORMA TION DISPLA Y W ARNINGS AND INDICA T ORS 1. No Key Detected 2. Key ID Incorrect 3. Shift to Park 4. Push ignition to OFF 5. Key Battery Low 6. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key system 7. Release parking brake 8. Low Fuel 9. Low Washer Fluid 10. Door Open 11. T runk Open LIC2563 2-24 Instruments and controls[...]

  • Page 102

    12. Timer Alert – Time for a driver break? 13. Low Outside T emperature 14. Power will turn off to save the battery 15. CVT Error 16. Reminder: T urn OFF headlights 17. Low Oil Pressure 18. Key Registration Complete 19. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air (if so equipped) 20. TPMS Error 21. Remote Start (if so equipped) 22. Loose Fuel Cap 23. I-Key Syste[...]

  • Page 103

    Low Washer Fluid This warning illuminates when the windshield- washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield- washer fluid as necessary. See “Windshield- washer fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section of this manual. Door Open This warning illuminates when a door has been opened when the engine is running. T runk Open This [...]

  • Page 104

    Push to start (if so equipped) This warning appears in the vehicle information display when the vehicle has been started using the remote start function. T o start the vehicle, apply the brake and place the ignition switch in the ON position. Loose Fuel Cap This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle h[...]

  • Page 105

    4. Confirm that the security indicator light comes on. The security light stays on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys- tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec- onds the vehicle security system automati- cally shifts into the armed phase. The security light begins to flash once every 3 seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm time peri[...]

  • Page 106

    Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the OFF , L OCK or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN V e- hicle Immobilizer System is operational. If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal- functioning, the light will remain on while the ignition switch is placed in the ON [...]

  • Page 107

    SWIT CH OPERA TION The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: 䊊 1 Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the knob toward 䊊 A (Slower) or 䊊 B (Faster) . Also, the inter- mittent operation speed varies[...]

  • Page 108

    NO TE: The top and bottom few rows of wires on the rear window are not part of the rear window defroster system. These wires make up the antenna for the audio system. XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so equipped) WARNING c 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 dis[...]

  • Page 109

    HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWIT CH Lighting 䊊 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. 䊊 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. T ype A WIC1435 T ype B WIC1436 T ype C WIC1510 2-32 Instruments and controls[...]

  • Page 110

    CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is[...]

  • Page 111

    Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor located in the top side of the instrument panel. The autolight sen- sor controls the autolight ; if it is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs while parked with the engine off and the ignition switch placed in the O[...]

  • Page 112

    INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Push the “+” button 䊊 A to increase the bright- ness of instrument panel lights when driving at night. Push the “-” button 䊊 B to decrease the bright- ness of instrument panel lights when driving at night. TURN SIGNAL SWIT CH T urn signal 䊊 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When[...]

  • Page 113

    T o sound the horn, push near the horn icon on the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. T am- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. 1. Start the engine. 2[...]

  • Page 114

    ● When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi- lar materials. ● If any malfunctions are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn the switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the surface temperature of the steering wheel is[...]

  • Page 115

    The warning systems switch is used to temporar- ily turn off the warning systems (Lane Departure W arning (LDW) and Blind Spot W arning (BSW) systems) that are activated using the settings menu in the vehicle information display. When the warning systems switch is turned off, the indicator 䊊 1 on the switch is off. The indicator will also be off [...]

  • Page 116

    The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. They are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. The power outlets are powered only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Open the lower half of the console box to access the power outlet. Refer to “Console box” in this section. CAUTION ● The[...]

  • Page 117

    MAP POCKETS SEA TBACK POCKETS (if so equipped) The seatback pockets are located on the back of the driver’s (if so equipped) and passenger’s seats. The pockets can be used to store maps. SUNGLASSES HOLDER T o open the sunglasses holder, push and release. Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder. WARNING Keep the sunglasses holder closed [...]

  • Page 118

    CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other than sunglasses. ● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses. CUP HOLDERS The rear center cup holders are located in the rear fold-down armrest. CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to [...]

  • Page 119

    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. GL OVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the master key when locking 䊊 1 or unlocking 䊊 [...]

  • Page 120

    Lower half Pull up on the passenger’s side latch to open the lower half of the console box. A power outlet is located inside the console box. GROCER Y HOOKS The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and can be used to hang a standard size plastic grocery bag. CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 20 lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook. [...]

  • Page 121

    1. Window lock button 2. P ower door lock switch 3. Front passenger side 4. Right rear passenger side 5. Left rear passenger side 6. Driver side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all of the windows. T o open a window , push the switch to the first detent[...]

  • Page 122

    Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding windows. T o open the window , push the switch and hold it down 䊊 1 .T o close the window , pull the switch up 䊊 2 . Locking passengers’ windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver’s side window can be opened or closed. Push it[...]

  • Page 123

    1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 2. Press and hold the driver’s window switch down until the window opens completely. 3. Release the switch. 4. Pull and hold the driver’s window switch up to the second detent until the window glass has reached the full close position. Con- tinue to hold the window switch in the up position for 5[...]

  • Page 124

    If the moonroof does not operate properly after performing the procedure above, have your ve- hicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Auto-reverse function (when closing or tilting down the moonroof) The auto-reverse function can be activated when the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto- matic operation when the ignition switch is placed in the ON [...]

  • Page 125

    䊊 1 The interior light can be turned ON regard- less of door position. The light will go off after a period of time unless the ignition switch is placed in the ON position when any door is opened. 䊊 2 The interior lights can be set to operate when the doors are opened. T o turn off the interior lights when a door open, push the switch, the inte[...]

  • Page 126

    T o turn the rear personal lights on, press the switch. T o turn them off, press the switch again. Push the button to turn the map lights on. T o turn them off, press the button again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opene[...]

  • Page 127

    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 operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and se- curity systems. [...]

  • Page 128

    2. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold the desired HomeLink® button and hand-held transmitter button. DO NO T re- lease until the HomeLink® indicator light 䊊 1 flashes slowly and then rapidly . When the indicator light flashes rapidly , both buttons may be released. (The rapid flashing indi- cates successful programming.) NO TE: Som[...]

  • Page 129

    PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® FOR CANADIAN CUST OMERS AND GA TE OPENERS Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmit- ter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during training. Similar to this Canadian law , some U.S. gate operators are designed to [...]

  • Page 130

    CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMA TION The following procedure clears the programmed information from both buttons. Individual buttons cannot be cleared. However, individual buttons can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button” in this section. T o clear all programming: 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink® buttons unt[...]

  • Page 131

    MEMO 2-54 Instruments and controls[...]

  • Page 132

    3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN Intelligent K ey® ........................3 - 2 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3 - 4 Doors ............................................3 - 4 Locking with key ................................3 - 4 Locking with inside lock knob ...[...]

  • Page 133

    1. Intelligent K ey (2 sets) 2. Mechanical key 3. K ey number plate (1 plate) NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® Y our vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent K eys which are registered to your vehicle’s Intel- ligent Key system components and NISSAN V e- hicle Immobilizer System components. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered and used [...]

  • Page 134

    ● Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a TV , audio equipment and personal computers. If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For i[...]

  • Page 135

    NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER S Y STEM KEY S Y ou can only drive your vehicle using the master keys which are registered to the NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle. The master key can be used for all the locks. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. Additional or replacement keys: If you still have a key , the key number is n[...]

  • Page 136

    P ower (if so equipped) The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. T urning the key toward the front 䊊 1 of the vehicle locks all doors. T urning the key one time toward the rear 䊊 2 of the vehicle unlocks that door. From that position, returning the key to neutral 䊊 3 (where the key can only be remove[...]

  • Page 137

    L OCKING WITH POWER DOOR L OCK SWIT CH T o lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to the lock position 䊊 1 . When locking the door this way , be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle. T o unlock all the doors without a key , push the door lock switch (driver’s or front pass[...]

  • Page 138

    CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR L OCK Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the unlock position 䊊 2 , the door can be opened from the outside or the inside. When the lever [...]

  • Page 139

    In such cases, correct the operating conditions before using the Intelligent Key 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 with a new one. When the Intelligent K ey battery is low, an in[...]

  • Page 140

    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 䊊 1 . When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operat- ing location, the Intelligent K ey system’s operat- ing range becomes narrower, and the I[...]

  • Page 141

    ● T o prevent the Intelligent Key from being left inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you and then lock the doors. ● Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request switch. The door will be unlocked but will not open. Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door. NISSAN INTELLIG[...]

  • Page 142

    NO TE: ● Request switches for all doors and trunk can be deactivated when the I-Key Door Lock setting is switched to OFF in the V ehicle Settings of the vehicle information display . See “V ehicle information display” in the “In- struments and controls” section. ● Doors lock with the door handle request switch while the ignition switch [...]

  • Page 143

    Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent Key . 2. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 . 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors and trunk. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the doors, that door may not be unlock[...]

  • Page 144

    Opening the trunk lid T o open the trunk lid, unlock all doors and per- form the following: 1. Push the trunk opener request switch 䊊 A for more than 1 second while carrying the Intel- ligent Key with you. 2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound 4 times. 3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk. Lockout protection T o prevent the Intelligen[...]

  • Page 145

    Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once. 5. All doors will be locked. CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating[...]

  • Page 146

    NO TE: The unlocking operation can be changed in Selective door unlock in the Vehicle Set- tings of the vehicle information display. For additional information, see “V ehicle infor- mation display” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual. All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is perfo[...]

  • Page 147

    Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pressing and holding the button on the Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a period of time. The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for a period of time, or ● An[...]

  • Page 148

    NO TE: If you change the answer back horn and light flash feature with the Intelligent Key, the vehicle information display screen will show the current mode after the ignition switch has been cycled from the OFF to the ON position. The vehicle information dis- play screen can also be used to change the answer back horn mode. See “Answer back hor[...]

  • Page 149

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent K eys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent K ey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When stopping the engine The Shift to Park warning appears in the display and the inside warn[...]

  • Page 150

    WARNING ● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufac- turer for the possible influences before use. ● The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pressed. The FA A advises the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and comm[...]

  • Page 151

    CAUTION Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the Intelligent Key: ● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to come into contact with water or salt water. This could affect the system function. ● Do not drop the Intelligent Key. ● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against anoth[...]

  • Page 152

    Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once. 5. All doors will be locked. CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating[...]

  • Page 153

    NO TE: The unlocking operation can be changed in Selective door unlock in the Vehicle Set- tings of the vehicle information display. For additional information, see “V ehicle infor- mation display” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual. All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is perfo[...]

  • Page 154

    Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pressing and holding the button on the Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a period of time. The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for a period of time, or ● An[...]

  • Page 155

    W ARNING SIGNALS T o help prevent the vehicle from moving unex- pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent K ey or to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and outside the vehicle and a warning is displayed in the instrument panel. When a chime or beep sounds or a warning is displayed, be sure to c[...]

  • Page 156

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent K eys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent K ey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When stopping the engine The Shift to Park warning appears in the display and the inside warn[...]

  • Page 157

    The button will be on the NISSAN Intelli- gent Key® if the vehicle has remote engine start. This feature allows the engine to start from out- side the vehicle. The following features may be affected when the remote start feature is used: ● Vehicles with a manual climate control sys- tem will default to the last used heating or cooling mode. ● [...]

  • Page 158

    The following events will occur when the engine starts: ● The parking lights will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. ● The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. ● The engine will continue to run for 10 min- utes. Repeat the steps to extend the time for an additional 10 minutes. See “Extending [...]

  • Page 159

    䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver’s side instrument panel; the hood springs up slightly. 䊊 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood. 䊊 3 Remove the support rod from the clamp. 䊊 4 Insert the support rod into the slot on the passenger side fend[...]

  • Page 160

    ● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys. T o open the trunk lid perform one of the following a[...]

  • Page 161

    Cancel switch When the switch, located inside the glove box, is in the OFF position, the power to the trunk lid will be cancelled. The trunk lid cannot be opened when: ● using the trunk lid release switch, ● the trunk open request switch (if so equipped) is pushed, when the Intelligent K ey is in range of the vehicle or ● the HOLD button on t[...]

  • Page 162

    OPENER OPERA TION The fuel-filler door release is located below the instrument panel. T o open the fuel-filler door, pull the release. T o lock, close the fuel-filler door securely . FUEL -FILLER CAP WARNING ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. Y ou could be burned or seriously injured if it is misuse[...]

  • Page 163

    ● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will ap- pear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly tightened. It may take a few driving trips for the message to be displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ap- pears may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. ● Failure to tighten the fuel-fill[...]

  • Page 164

    3. Press the next button 䊊 A on the steer- ing wheel for about 1 second to turn off the L OOSE FUEL CAP warning 䊊 B after tight- ening the fuel-filler cap. TIL T OPERA TION Pull the lock lever down 䊊 1 and adjust the steer- ing wheel up or down 䊊 2 to the desired position. Push the lock lever up 䊊 1 firmly to lock the steering wheel in pl[...]

  • Page 165

    䊊 1 T o block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor. 䊊 2 T o block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side. 䊊 3 T o extend (if so equipped) the sun visor, slide in or out as needed. CAUTION ● Do not store the sun visor before return- ing the extension to its original[...]

  • Page 166

    REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position 䊊 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNING Use the night position only when neces- sary, because it reduces rear view clarity. AUT OMA TIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror [...]

  • Page 167

    T o turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again, press: ● the | button for inside mirrors without compass. ● the button for inside mirrors with compass. The indicator light will turn on. For information on HomeLink® Universal T rans- ceiver operation, see the “HomeLink® Universal T ransceiver” in the “Instruments and controls” sect[...]

  • Page 168

    The outside mirror remote control only operates when the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON position. Move the small switch 䊊 1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch 䊊 2 . Heated mirrors (if so equipped) Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice for im[...]

  • Page 169

    MEMO 3-38 Pre-driving checks and adjustments[...]

  • Page 170

    4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons — color screen with Navigation System (if so equipped) ..................4 - 4 How to use the touch screen ....................4 - 5 How to use the BACK button ....................4 - 7 How to use the APPS button ....................4 - 7 button .................[...]

  • Page 171

    FM/AM/SA T radio with compact disc (CD) player (T ype C) (if so equipped) ................. 4-55 FM/AM/SA T radio with compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped) ......................... 4-61 USB interface (models without Navigation System) (if so equipped) ....................... 4-65 USB interface (models with Navigation System) .................[...]

  • Page 172

    Ending a call ................................. 4-103 T ext messaging ............................... 4-104 Bluetooth® settings .......................... 4-105 Manual control ............................... 4-106 Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System (if so equipped) ................ 4-107 Regulatory Information .............[...]

  • Page 173

    WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in or- der that full attention may be given to the driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys- tem. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electrical shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice a[...]

  • Page 174

    9. button** 10. CAMERA button * For information regarding the Navigation system control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. ** For information regarding the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control button, see “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System (if so equipped)” in this sec- tion. When [...]

  • Page 175

    T ouch screen operation Menu Item Result Selecting the item T ouch an item to select . T o select the “Audio” key, touch the “ Audio” key 䊊 1 on the screen. Touch the “BACK” key to return to the previous screen. Adjusting the item T ouch the “+” key or the “ ⫺ ” key to adjust the settings of an item. T ouch the up arrow to s[...]

  • Page 176

    T ouch screen maintenance If you clean the display screen, use a dry , soft cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a small amount of neutral detergent with a soft cloth. Never spray the screen with water or de- tergent. Dampen the cloth first and then wipe the screen. HOW T O USE THE BACK BUTT ON Press the BACK button to return to the prev[...]

  • Page 177

    3. Select the desired item. Menu item Result Audio See “Audio system” in this section for more information. Navigation See the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more information. Phone & Bluetooth See “Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System” in this section. System Select this key to select and/or adjust [...]

  • Page 178

    Menu item Result Clock Select this key to adjust the time. Time Format The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours. Date Format Select from five possible formats of displaying the day, month, and year. Clock Mode Adjust the mode for the clock. “Auto” uses the system’s GPS to automatically maintain the time. “Manual” allows you to set the[...]

  • Page 179

    When the shift lever is shifted into the R (Re- verse) position, the monitor display shows the view to the rear of the vehicle. The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper and may not detect objects close to the bum[...]

  • Page 180

    V ehicle width guide lines 䊊 5 : Indicate the vehicle width when backing up. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED AND ACTUAL DIST ANCES 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 tha[...]

  • Page 181

    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 farther than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the place 䊊 A , but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on the hill is the place 䊊 B . Note that any object on the hill is clos[...]

  • Page 182

    ● When strong light directly enters the cam- era, objects may not be displayed clearly . ● Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the screen. This is due to strong reflected light from the bumper. This is not a malfunction. ● The screen may flicker under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction. ● The colors of objects on the RearView[...]

  • Page 183

    CAUTION Do not scratch the camera lens when cleaning dirt or snow from the camera lens. HOW T O SWIT CH THE DISPLA Y 䊊 A : Original screen before the RearView Monitor is operated 䊊 B : Rear-wide view screen 䊊 C : Rear view screen 䊊 1 : Shift lever is moved into the R (Reverse) position 䊊 2 : Shift lever is moved out of the R (Reverse) pos[...]

  • Page 184

    ● When the shift lever is moved into the R (Reverse position 䊊 1 while another screen 䊊 A is displayed, RearView Monitor operates and the rear-wide view 䊊 B is displayed. ● When selecting the “View” key on the screen using the multi-function controller and pressing the ENTER button 䊊 3 , the view on the screen will change to the rea[...]

  • Page 185

    Rear-wide view The rear-wide view displays an approximately 180–degree area. The predictive course lines are not displayed on the rear-wide view. Distance guide lines: Indicates distance from the bumper. ● Red line 䊊 1 : approx. 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) ● Y ellow line 䊊 2 : approx. 3 ft. (1 m ) ● Green line 䊊 3 : approx. 7 ft. (2 m ) ● Green[...]

  • Page 186

    1. Visually check that the parking space is safe before parking your vehicle. 2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed on the screen 䊊 A when the shift lever is moved to the R (Reverse) position. 3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting the steering wheel so that the predicted course lines 䊊 B enter the parking space 䊊 C . 4. Maneuver the [...]

  • Page 187

    Difference between predictive and actual distances Backing up on a steep uphill: The distance guide line and the vehicle width guide line she 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 displa[...]

  • Page 188

    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 farther than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the place 䊊 A , but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on the hill is the place 䊊 B . Note that any object on the hill is clos[...]

  • Page 189

    HOW T O ADJUST THE SCREEN T o adjust the Display ON/OFF , Brightness, Tint, Color, Contrast and Black Level of the RearView Monitor, press the SETTING button with the RearView Monitor on, select the item key and adjust the level using the multi-function control- ler. Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color, Con- trast and Black Level of the RearV[...]

  • Page 190

    WARNING ● The MOD system is not a substitute for proper vehicle operation and does not prevent contact with the objects sur- rounding the vehicle. When maneuver- ing, always use the outside mirror and rear view mirror and turn and look to check the surroundings to make sure it is safe to maneuver. ● The MOD system is not designed to detect surr[...]

  • Page 191

    – When there is blinking source of light. – When strong light such as another vehicle’s headlight or sunlight is present. – When there is dirt, water drops or snow on the camera lens. – When the position of the moving ob- jects in the display is not changed. ● The MOD system might detect some- thing like flowing water droplets on the ca[...]

  • Page 192

    Center LHA2256 Rear LHA1134 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-23[...]

  • Page 193

    1. Fan speed control / system OFF dial / air conditioning (A/C) button 2. Air flow control buttons 3. T emperature control dial / MAX A/C button 4. Air recirculation button 5. Rear window defroster button 6. Front windshield defrost button WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave [...]

  • Page 194

    CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed. Air flow control buttons The air flow control buttons allow you to select the air flow outlets. MAX A/C — Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling. — Air flows from center and side vents. — Air flows from center and side vents and[...]

  • Page 195

    V entilation This mode directs outside air to the side and center vents. 1. Press the button to the OFF position. 2. Press the air flow control button. 3. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position. Defrosting or defogging This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to [...]

  • Page 196

    The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Press the button to the OFF position. 2. Press the air flow control button. 3. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. Push the button. The indicator light comes on. 5. T urn the temperature [...]

  • Page 197

    AIR FL OW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defrosting. The air recirculation button should always be in the OFF posi- tion for heating and defrosting. LHA2284 4-28 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems[...]

  • Page 198

    LHA2285 LHA2286 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-29[...]

  • Page 199

    LHA2287 LHA2288 4-30 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems[...]

  • Page 200

    1. (front defroster) button 2. T emperature control dial (driver’s side)/ AUT O (automatic) climate control but- ton 3. Display screen 4. T emperature control dial (passenger’s side)/DUAL (passenger’s side tempera- ture control) button 5. Fresh air intake button 6. Air recirculation button 7. A/C (air conditioner) button 8. MODE (manual air f[...]

  • Page 201

    NO TE: ● Odors from inside and outside the vehicle can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor can enter the passenger compartment through the vents. ● When parking, set the heater and air condi- tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to allow fresh air into the passenger compart- ment. This should help reduce odors inside the vehicle[...]

  • Page 202

    Remote start logic (if so equipped) V ehicles equipped with automatic climate con- trols and remote start function may go into auto- matic heating or cooling mode when remote start is activated depending on outside and cabin tem- peratures. During this period, the climate control display and buttons will be inoperable until igni- tion switch is tur[...]

  • Page 203

    The sunload sensor, located on the top driver’s side of the instrument panel, helps the system maintain a constant temperature. Do not put any- thing on or around this sensor. The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s ozone [...]

  • Page 204

    Reception conditions will constantly change be- cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other ve- hicles can work against ideal reception. De- scribed below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception. Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to com[...]

  • Page 205

    AUDIO OPERA TION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player CAUTION ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD player. ● T rying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD player. ● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time. ● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) [...]

  • Page 206

    CHECK DISC: ● Confirm that the CD is inserted cor- rectly (the label side is facing up, etc .) . ● Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches. PRESS EJECT: This is an error due to excessive tem- perature inside the player. Remove the CD by pressing the EJECT button. After a short time, reinsert the CD. The CD can be p[...]

  • Page 207

    Playback order: Music playback order of a CD with MP3 or WMA files is as illustrated. ● The names of folders not containing MP3 or WMA files are not shown in the display. ● If there is a file in the top level of the disc, “Root Folder” is displayed. ● The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software.[...]

  • Page 208

    Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW Supported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR WMA V ersion WMA7, WMA8, WMA9 Sampling fr[...]

  • Page 209

    T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player wil[...]

  • Page 210

    USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory (if so equipped) 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 acci- dent or serious injury. CAUTION ● Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device tilted or up-[...]

  • Page 211

    Bluetooth® streaming audio ● Some Bluetooth® audio devices may not be recognized by the in-vehicle audio system. ● It is necessary to set up the wireless con- nection between a compatible Bluetooth® audio device and the in-vehicle Bluetooth® module before using the Bluetooth® audio. ● Operating procedure of the Bluetooth® au- dio will v[...]

  • Page 212

    1. CD eject button 2. CD insert slot 3. SCAN button 4. DISP button 5. RPT/RDM button 6. TUNE/FOLDER knob / MENU button 7. AUX IN jack 8. AUX button 9. CD button 10. AM button 11. FM button 12. VOL (volume) control knob / power but- ton 13. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 14. TRACK button 15. SEEK button FM/AM RADIO WITH COMP ACT DISC (CD) PLA YER (i[...]

  • Page 213

    MENU button (Bass, T reble, Balance, Fade, Speed Sensitive V olume and Clock) : Press the MENU button to change the mode as follows: Bass → T reble → Balance → Fade → Spd. Sen. V ol. (Speed Sensitive V olume) → AUX IN V olume → Clock → Clock Adjust T o adjust the Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance, press the MENU button until the desired[...]

  • Page 214

    The FM stereo indicator (ST) illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio automatically changes from stereo to monaural reception. SEEK and TRACK (tuning) buttons: Press the SEEK button to tune from low to high frequencies and stop at the next broadcast- ing station. Press the TRACK button to tune from[...]

  • Page 215

    When the TRACK button is pressed, the track being played returns to the beginning. Press the TRACK button several times to skip back several tracks. Each time the button is pressed the CD moves back one track. RPT/RDM button: Press the RPT/RDM button while a compact disc is playing to change the play pattern as follows: CD: TRACK REPEA T → DISC R[...]

  • Page 216

    1. CD eject button 2. CD button 3. Display screen 4. CD insert slot 5. SEEK button 6. SCAN button 7. TRACK button 8. BACK button 9. iPod MENU button 10. TUNE/FOLDER knob, ENTER/SETTING button 11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 12. RDM button 13. RPT button 14. VOL (volume) knob / button 15. DISP button 16. MEDIA button 17. FM•AM button FM/AM RADI[...]

  • Page 217

    SETTING button: Press the SETTING button to show the Settings screen on the display. T urn the TUNE/FOLDER knob to navigate the options and then press the ENTER button to make a selection. Audio Bass Adjusts the bass to the desired level. T reble Adjusts the treble to the desired level. Balance Adjusts the balance to the desired level. Balance adju[...]

  • Page 218

    iPod® MENU button This button can only be used for iPod® opera- tions. See “iPod® player operation without Navi- gation System” later in this section for details about the function of this button. FM/AM radio operation FM·AM button: Press the FM·AM button to change the band as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM If another audio source is p[...]

  • Page 219

    creased speed while reversing or fast forwarding. When the button is released, the compact disc returns to normal play speed. SEEK/TRACK button: Press the SEEK/TRACK button while a CD or MP3/WMA CD is playing to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the SEEK/TRACK button several times to skip backward several tracks. Press the SEEK/TR[...]

  • Page 220

    1. CD eject button 2. CD button 3. Display screen 4. CD insert slot 5. SEEK button 6. SCAN button 7. TRACK button 8. BACK button 9. APPS button 10. TUNE/FOLDER knob, ENTER/SETTING button 11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 12. RDM button 13. RPT button 14. VOL (volume) knob / button 15. DISP button 16. MEDIA button 17. FM•AM button *APPS button is[...]

  • Page 221

    T o turn the system off, press the (power) button. T urn the VOL (volume) control knob to adjust the volume. This vehicle may be equipped with Speed Sen- sitive V olume. When this feature is active, the audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. SETTING button: Press the SETTING button to show the Settings screen on the display. T urn the T[...]

  • Page 222

    APPS button Press the APPS button to launch the Smart- phone Integration Mode. See “NissanConnect APP Smartphone Integration (if so equipped)” in this section for more information about using this feature. T o connect your phone see the “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone system without Navigation (T ype B) (if so equipped) . FM/AM radio operation [...]

  • Page 223

    SEEK/TRACK (Reverse or Fast Forward) button: Press and hold the SEEK/TRACK button or for 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is playing to reverse or fast forward the track being played. The compact disc plays at an in- creased speed while reversing or fast forwarding. When the button is released, the compact disc returns to normal play speed. SEEK/[...]

  • Page 224

    1. CD eject button 2. XM button* 3. Display screen 4. CD insert slot 5. SEEK button 6. SCAN button 7. CA T button 8. BACK button 9. APPS button 10. TUNE/SCROLL knob, ENTER/SETTING button 11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 12. RDM button 13. RPT button 14. VOL (volume) knob / button 15. DISP button 16. MEDIA button 17. FM•AM button *APPS button is[...]

  • Page 225

    Audio main operation VOL (volume) / (power) button: Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position and press the (power) button while the system is off to call up the mode (radio, CD, AUX, Bluetooth® audio USB or iPod®) that was playing immediately before the system was turned off. T o turn the system off, press the (power) button. T urn the[...]

  • Page 226

    APPS button Press the APPS button to launch the Smart- phone Integration Mode. See “NissanConnect APP Smartphone Integration (if so equipped)” in this section for more information about using this feature. T o connect your phone see the “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone system without Navigation (T ype B) (if so equipped) . FM/AM/SA T radio opera[...]

  • Page 227

    2. T une to the desired station using manual, SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any of the desired station memory buttons (1 – 6) until the preset number is updated on the display and the sound is briefly muted. 3. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Programming is now complete. 4. Other buttons can be set in the [...]

  • Page 228

    RDM button: When the RDM button is pressed while a com- pact disc is playing, the play pattern can be changed as follows: CD: 1 Disc Random ←→ OFF CD with MP3 or WMA: 1 Disc Random → 1 Folder Random → OFF 1 Disc Random: all tracks on the disc will be played randomly. 1 Folder Random: all tracks in the current folder will be played randomly.[...]

  • Page 229

    1. VOL (volume) / POWER button 2. CD eject button 3. CD insert slot 4. TUNE/SCROLL knob, ENTER/AUDIO button 5. BACK button 6. button 7. Display screen 8. AUX button 9. Forward seek button 10. Backward seek button 11. CD button 12. FM-AM button 13. SXM button button is a button to launch the Smartphone Integration Mode. See “Nis- sanConnect APP Sm[...]

  • Page 230

    FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMP ACT DISC (CD) PLA YER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see “ Audio opera- tion precautions” in this section. Audio main operation POWER/VOL . control: Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, and then push the POWER/VOL. con- trol knob while the system is off to call up the mode (radio or CD[...]

  • Page 231

    SXM settings: T o view the SXM settings: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the “Settings” key. 3. Select the “SXM” key. The signal strength, activation status and other information are displayed on the screen. FM/AM/SA T radio operation FM·AM button: Press the FM·AM button to change the band as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM If anot[...]

  • Page 232

    T uning with the TUNE/SCROLL knob: The radio can also be manually tuned using the TUNE/SCROLL knob. When in FM or AM mode, turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to the left for lower frequencies or to the right for higher frequencies. When in SXM mode, turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to change the channel. SEEK tuning: When in FM or AM mode, press the seek buttons o[...]

  • Page 233

    CD/MP3 display mode Menu item CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD, certain text may be displayed (when a CD encoded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded, the text is displayed listing the artist, album and song title. There are other keys displayed on the screen when a CD is playing: R[...]

  • Page 234

    SEEK (Reverse or Fast Forward) buttons: Press and hold the seek buttons or for 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is playing to reverse or fast forward the track being played. The compact disc plays at an increased speed while reversing or fast forwarding. When the but- ton is released, the compact disc returns to nor- mal play speed. SEEK buttons:[...]

  • Page 235

    CAUTION ● Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device tilted or up-side-down into the port may damage the port. Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly into the USB port. ● Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB device out of the port. This could damage the port and the cove[...]

  • Page 236

    OFF: No random play pattern is applied. The indicator on the display will turn off. The current play pattern of the USB device is displayed on the screen unless no pattern is applied. RPT button: When the RPT button is pressed while an audio file on the USB device is playing, the play pattern can be changed as follows: 1 Folder Repeat → 1 T rack [...]

  • Page 237

    CAUTION ● Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device tilted or up-side-down into the port may damage the port. Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly into the USB port. ● Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB device out of the port. This could damage the port and the cove[...]

  • Page 238

    Press the button while an audio file on the USB device is playing to advance one track. Press the button several times to skip for- ward several tracks. If the last track in a folder on the USB device is skipped, the first track of the next folder is played. Random and repeat play mode: Item Result Random and repeat play mode While files on a USB d[...]

  • Page 239

    iP od®* PLA YER OPERA TION WITHOUT NA VIGA TION S Y STEM (if so equipped) Connecting iPod® 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 acci- dent or serious injury. CAUTION ● Do not force the USB device into the USB po[...]

  • Page 240

    ● iPod® nano - 5th generation (8GB) (firm- ware version 1.0.2PC or later) ● iPod® nano - 5th generation (16GB) (firm- ware version 1.0.1PC or later) ● iPod® nano - 6th generation (8GB) (firm- ware version 1.2PC or later) ● iPod® nano - 6th generation (8GB) (firm- ware version 1.1PC or later) ● iPod® T ouch - 1st generation (firmware [...]

  • Page 241

    Repeat Off: no repeat play pattern is applied. RANDOM (RDM) : When the RDM button is pressed while a track is being played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: Shuffle Off → T rack Shuffle → Album Shuffle → Shuffle Off T rack Shuffle: the tracks in the current list will be played randomly. Album Shuffle: the albums in the current list[...]

  • Page 242

    While connected to the vehicle, the iPod® can only be operated by the vehicle audio controls. T o disconnect the iPod® from the vehicle, re- move the USB end of the cable from the USB jack on the vehicle, then remove the cable from the iPod®. * iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Compatibility The fol[...]

  • Page 243

    Interface: The interface for iPod® operation shown on the vehicle’s audio system display screen is similar to the iPod® interface. Use the touchscreen, BACK button or the TUNE/SCROLL knob to navigate the menus on the screen. When the iPod® is playing, touch the “Menu” key to bring up the iP od® interface. Depending on the iPod® model, th[...]

  • Page 244

    Seek buttons: Press the seek button or to skip backward or forward one track. Press and hold the seek button or for 1.5 seconds while a track is playing to reverse or fast forward the track being played. The track plays at an increased speed while reversing or fast forwarding. When the button is released, the track returns to normal play speed. Scr[...]

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    4. When prompted for a Passkey code, enter “1234” from the handset. The Passkey code “1234” has been assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed. Audio main operation T o switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode, press the AUX button repeatedly until the Bluetooth® audio mode is displayed on the screen. Use the vehicle audio controls or the Bluet[...]

  • Page 246

    Connecting Bluetooth® audio T o connect your Bluetooth® audio device to the vehicle, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the button. 2. Select the “Settings” key. 3. Select the “Phone & Bluetooth” key. 4. Select the “Connect New Device” key. 5. The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate connecting from the phone[...]

  • Page 247

    CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the disc. Never touch the surface of 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 the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion. ● Do not use a [...]

  • Page 248

    SOURCE select switch Push the source select switch to change the mode in the following sequence: AM → FM1 → FM2 → SXM1 (satellite radio, if so equipped) → SXM2 (satellite radio, if so equipped) → CD* → USB/iP od®* (if so equipped) → Bluetooth® Audio* → Audio App* → AUX* → AM. * These modes are only available when compat- ible [...]

  • Page 249

    ANTENNA Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear window . CAUTION ● Do not place metalized film near the rear window glass or attach any metal parts to it. This may cause poor recep- tion or noise. ● When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window antenna. Lightly wipe along [...]

  • Page 250

    When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your vehicle, be sure to observe the following precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular phone should not be used for any purpose while driving so full atten- tion may be given to vehicle operation. Some [...]

  • Page 251

    Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth® wireless technology , you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone [...]

  • Page 252

    – Y our vehicle is outside of the cellular ser- vice area. – Y our vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive a cellular signal; such as in a tunnel, in an underground parking garage, near a tall building or in a moun- tainous area. – Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition[...]

  • Page 253

    Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, NISSAN V oice Recognition is initialized, which takes a few seconds. If the button is pressed before the initialization completes, the system will announce “Hands-free phone system not ready” and will not react to voice commands. Operating tips T o get the best performance ou[...]

  • Page 254

    How to say numbers NISSAN V oice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer to the following rules and examples. ● Either “zero” or “oh” can be used for “0”. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight oh oh six six two six two oh oh” , or – “One eight zero zero six six two six two oh oh” ● Wor[...]

  • Page 255

    CONTROL BUTT ONS The control buttons for the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System are located on the steering wheel. PHONE/SEND Press the button to initiate a VR session or answer an incoming call. Y ou can also use the button to interrupt the system feedback and give a command at once. See “List of voice commands” and “During a call” in thi[...]

  • Page 256

    Connecting procedure NO TE: The connecting procedure must be per- formed when the vehicle is stationary. If the vehicle starts moving during the procedure, the procedure will be cancelled. Main Menu “Connect phone” 䊊 A “ Add phone” 䊊 B Initiate from handset 䊊 C Name phone 䊊 D 1. Press the button on the steering wheel. The system ann[...]

  • Page 257

    Receiving a call When you hear the ring tone, press the button on the steering wheel. Once the call has ended, press the button on the steering wheel. NO TE: If you do not wish to take the call when you hear the ring tone, press the button on the steering wheel. For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section.[...]

  • Page 258

    “Redial” 䊊 D Use the Redial command to call the last number that was dialed. The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing. If a redial number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial” and ends the VR session. “Call Back” 䊊 E Use the Call Back command to dial the number of th[...]

  • Page 259

    For phones that do not support automatic down- load of the phonebook (PBAP Bluetooth® pro- file) , the “Phonebook” command is used to manu- ally add entries to the vehicle phonebook. The phonebook stores up to 40 names for each phone connected to the system. NO TE: Each phone has its own separate phone- book. Y ou cannot access Phone A’s pho[...]

  • Page 260

    tries in the vehicle phonebook. Y ou can say the name of an entry at this menu to initiate dialing of that entry. The phonebook stores up to 1000 names for each phone connected to the system. When a phone is connected to the system, the phonebook is automatically downloaded to the vehicle. This feature allows you to access your phonebook from the B[...]

  • Page 261

    Main Menu “Connect Phone” “ Add Phone” 䊊 A “Select Phone” 䊊 B “Delete Phone” 䊊 C “Replace Phone” 䊊 D “Bluetooth OFF” 䊊 E “Phonebook Download OFF” 䊊 F “Display Settings” 䊊 G Use the Connect Phone commands to manage the phones connecting to the vehicle or to enable the Bluetooth® function on the vehicle.[...]

  • Page 262

    T raining procedure The procedure for training a voice is as follows. 1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor location. 2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine run- ning, the parking brake on, and the transmis- sion in P (Park) . 3. Press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds. 4. The system announces: “Press the PHONE/SE[...]

  • Page 263

    ● dial eight three zero five one ● record name ● four three pause two nine pause zero ● delete redial number ● phonebook list names ● call eight oh five four one ● correction ● connect phone ● dial seven four oh one eight ● previous entry ● delete ● dial nine seven two six six ● call seven six three oh one ● go back ● [...]

  • Page 264

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, 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 System fails to interpret the command correctly[...]

  • Page 265

    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 are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop you[...]

  • Page 266

    phone module when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position with the previously connected cellular phone turned on and carried in the ve- hicle. NO TE: Some devices require the user to accept connections to other Bluetooth® devices. If your phone does not connect automatic ally to the system, consult the phone’s Owner’s Manual for detai[...]

  • Page 267

    IC Regulatory information – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. – This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- quirements of the Canadian Interference- Causi[...]

  • Page 268

    ● Y ou can cancel a command when the sys- tem is waiting for a response by saying, “Cancel” or “Quit.” The system announces “Cancel” and ends the VR session. Y ou can also press and hold the button on the steering wheel for 5 seconds at any time to end the VR session. Whenever the VR ses- sion is cancelled, a double beep is played to [...]

  • Page 269

    CONNECTING PROCEDURE NO TE: The connecting procedure must be per- formed when the vehicle is stationary. If the vehicle starts moving during the procedure, the procedure will be cancelled. T o connect a phone to the Bluetooth® Hands- Free Phone System: 1. Press the SETTING button. 2. Use the TUNE/FOLDER knob to select “Bluetooth” and then pres[...]

  • Page 270

    VOICE COMMANDS V oice commands can be used to operate the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. Press the button and say “Phone” to bring up the phone command menu. The available options are: ● Call ● Phonebook ● Recent Calls ● Messaging (if available) ● Show Applications (if available) ● Select Phone “Call” For more information [...]

  • Page 271

    ● Missed Calls Speak this command to list the last five missed calls to the vehicle. If the call is from an entry in the phonebook, the name will be displayed. Otherwise, the phone number of the missed call will be displayed. Say “Dial” to call the number or “Send T ext” to send a text message to that number. Say “Next Entry” or “Pr[...]

  • Page 272

    ● “Phone Number” — Speak this command to place a call by inputting numbers. For 7– to 10–digit phone number, speak the numbers. Say “Correction” at any time in the process to correct a misspoken or misinterpreted number. For phone numbers with more dig- its or special characters, say “Special Num- ber” , then speak the digits. U[...]

  • Page 273

    TEXT MESSAGING WARNING ● Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of some of the applications and features, such as social networking and texting. ● Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “T ext-to-Speech” . Check lo- cal regulations before using this feature. ● Use the text messaging feature after stopping your vehicle[...]

  • Page 274

    The text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the screen. Use the tuning switch on the steering wheel to scroll through all text mes- sages if more than one are available. Press the button to exit the text message screen. Press the button to access the following options for replying to the text message: ● Call Back Speak this command to[...]

  • Page 275

    ● New T ext Sound Select to adjust the volume of the sound that plays when a new text is received by a phone connected to the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. The setting all the way to the left indicates that the new text sound will be muted. ● Show Incoming T ext Select “Driver Only” to have incoming text messages displayed only in th[...]

  • Page 276

    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 are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop you[...]

  • Page 277

    phone module when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position with the connected cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. Y ou can register up to 5 different Bluetooth® cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. NISSAN Voice Recognition system supports the phone comm[...]

  • Page 278

    2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation of the device. IC Regulatory information – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired [...]

  • Page 279

    5. Initiate the connecting process from the handset. The system will display the mes- sage: “Is PIN XXXXXX displayed on your Bluetooth device?” . If the PIN is displayed on your Bluetooth® device, select “Y es” to complete the pairing process. For more information, see the Bluetooth® de- vice’s Owner’s Manual. VEHICLE PHONEBOOK T o ac[...]

  • Page 280

    TEXT MESSAGING WARNING ● Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of some of the applications and features, such as social networking and texting. ● Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “T ext-to-Speech” . Check lo- cal regulations before using this feature. ● Use the text messaging feature after stopping your vehicle[...]

  • Page 281

    Reading a received text message: 1. Press the button on the steering wheel. 2. Say “Phone” after the tone. 3. Say “Read T ext” after the tone. The text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the screen. Use the tuning switch to scroll through all text messages if more than one are available. Press the button to exit the text message[...]

  • Page 282

    PHONE SETTINGS T o access the phone settings: 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. Select the “Settings” key. 3. Select the “Phone & Bluetooth” key. 4. Select the “Phone Settings” key and adjust the following settings as desired: ● Sort Phonebook By: Select “First Name” or “Last Name” to choose how phonebook entries are alpha- beti[...]

  • Page 283

    The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows hands-free operation of the systems equipped on this vehicle, such as the phone and navigation systems. T o operate NISSAN V oice Recognition, press the button located on the steering wheel. When prompted, speak the command for the system you wish to activate. The command given is picked up by the micropho[...]

  • Page 284

    Operating tips T o get the best performance out of NISSAN V oice Recognition, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate the surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system from recognizing the voice commands cor- rectly . ● Wait until[...]

  • Page 285

    BLUET OO TH® HANDS-FREE PHONE S Y STEM VOICE COMMANDS T o access the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System voice commands: 1. Press the button. 2. Say “Call” and then a name in the vehicle phonebook to call that entry. Otherwise, say “Phone” to access various phone com- mands. If the Bluetooth® has been set to “Off”, the system announce[...]

  • Page 286

    ● Points of Interest (name) ● POI by Category ● Home ● Address Book ● Previous Destinations ● Enter Address in Steps ● Cancel Route For more information about these commands, see the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. AUDIO S Y STEM VOICE COMMANDS T o access the audio system voice commands: 1. Press the button. 2. Say “Aud[...]

  • Page 287

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message S[...]

  • Page 288

    MEMO Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-119[...]

  • Page 289

    5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 Avoiding collision and rollover ....................5 - 6 Off-road recovery ...........................[...]

  • Page 290

    Special winter equipment ....................... 5-36 Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-36 Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............. 5-36[...]

  • Page 291

    WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca[...]

  • Page 292

    WARNING ● The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys- tem are very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system components. ● 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. CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded ga[...]

  • Page 293

    Additional information: ● The TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire. ● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving) . ● The low tire pressure warning light does not automatical[...]

  • Page 294

    ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing ti[...]

  • Page 295

    3. When the designated pressure is reached, the horn beeps once and the hazard indica- tors stop flashing. 4. Perform the above steps for each tire. ● If the tire is over-inflated more than ap- proximately 4 psi (30 kPa) , the horn beeps and the hazard indicators flash 3 times. T o correct the pressure, push the core of the valve stem on the tire[...]

  • Page 296

    4. When appropriate, slowly release the accel- erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle. 5. If there is nothing in the way , steer the ve- hicle to follow the road while vehicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive the ve- hicle back onto the road surface until vehicle speed is reduced. 6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steerin[...]

  • Page 297

    NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Al- though the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underest[...]

  • Page 298

    The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch position cannot be switched to OFF until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position. When the ignition switch cannot be pushed to- ward the OFF position, proceed as follows: 1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) posi- tion. 2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch position[...]

  • Page 299

    ACC (Accessories) : This position activates electrical accessories, such as the radio, when the engine is not running. ACC has a battery saver feature that will turn the ignition switch to the OFF position after a period of time under the following conditions: ● all doors are closed. ● shift lever is in P (Park) . The battery saver feature will[...]

  • Page 300

    After step 3 is performed, when the ignition switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch position will change to ACC. 4. Push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the chime sounds. The engine will start. NO TE: ● When the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON position or th[...]

  • Page 301

    1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) . P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions. 3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and push the igni- tion switch to start the engine. T o start the engine imm[...]

  • Page 302

    CONTINUOUSL Y VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) WARNING ● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , Ds (Drive Sport) or manual shift mode (if so equipped) . Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Fail- ure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an acci[...]

  • Page 303

    NO TE: Engine power may be automatically re- duced to protect the CVT if the engine speed increases quickly when driving on slippery roads or while being tested on some dynamometers. Starting the vehicle 1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before moving the shift lever out of the P (Park) position. 2. Keep the foot brak[...]

  • Page 304

    R (Reverse) : CAUTION T o prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the shift lever from P (Park) , N (Neut[...]

  • Page 305

    When canceling the manual shift mode, return the shift lever to the D (Drive) position. The trans- mission returns to the normal driving mode. When you pull the paddle shifter (if so equipped) while in the D (Drive) position, the transmission will shift to the upper or lower range temporarily. The transmission will automatically return to the D (Dr[...]

  • Page 306

    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. It will be necessary to jump start or have your battery charged, see “Jump starting” in the “In case of emergency” section. Contact your NISSAN deal[...]

  • Page 307

    Each time the engine is started, or when the shift lever is shifted to any position other than D (Drive) , the Overdrive off mode will be automati- cally turned off. Accelerator downshift — in D position — For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel- erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis- sion down into a lower gear, depending[...]

  • Page 308

    WARNING ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re- leased before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. ● Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle. ● Do not use the shift lever in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged. ● Do not leave children u[...]

  • Page 309

    ● The LDW system is only a warning de- vice to help inform the driver of a poten- tial unintended lane departure. It will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in control of the vehicle at all times. ● The camera unit may [...]

  • Page 310

    Detection zone The camera unit can detect vehicles on either side of your vehicle when part of another vehicle is within the detection zone shown as illustrated. This detection zone typically starts from the out- side mirror of your vehicle and extends approxi- mately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rear bumper, and approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) sideways. N[...]

  • Page 311

    – A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind. (See “BSW driving situa- tions” later in this section) – A vehicle which your vehicle over- takes rapidly. (See “BSW driving situations” later in this section) – A vehicle that merges or changes lanes rapidly directly next to your vehicle. ● The camera unit may not be able to detect prope[...]

  • Page 312

    If the driver activates the turn signal, then the Blind Spot indicator light flashes and a chime will sound twice. NO TE: If the driver activates the turn signal before a vehicle enters the detection zone, the Blind Spot indicator light will flash but no chime will sound when the other vehicle is detected. Overtaking other vehicles The Blind Spot i[...]

  • Page 313

    LDW S Y STEM OPERA TION The LDW system operates above approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h). When the vehicle approaches either the left or the right of the traveling lane, the LDW system will chime a sound and the LDW light on the instrument panel will blink to alert the driver The LDW system is not designed to operate under the following conditions ● [...]

  • Page 314

    WARNING ● The camera unit may not be able to detect properly under the following conditions: – On roads where there are multiple parallel lane markers; lane markers that are faded or not painted clearly; yellow painted lane markers; non- standard lane markers; or lane mark - ers covered with water, dirt, snow, etc . – On roads where the disco[...]

  • Page 315

    CAMERA UNIT MAINTENANCE The rear camera unit 䊊 1 for the LDW/BSW sys- tems is located above the rear licence plate. T o maintain the proper operation of the LDW/BSW systems and help keep the system functioning, be sure to observe the following: ● Always keep the camera unit clean. ● Do not attach “licence plate accessories” that reflect l[...]

  • Page 316

    T o set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. Y our vehicle maintains the set speed. ● T o pass another vehicle, depress the ac- celerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously set speed. ● The vehicle m[...]

  • Page 317

    CAUTION During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these rec- ommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance. ● Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, eith[...]

  • Page 318

    6. Plan for the Shortest Route ● Utilize a map or navigation system to de- termine the best route to save time 7. Avoid Idling ● Shutting off your engine when safe for stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves fuel and reduces emissions 8. Buy an Automated Pass for T oll Roads ● Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cru[...]

  • Page 319

    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. ● Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) . Fail- ure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and re- sult in[...]

  • Page 320

    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. ● When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine running, there will be no power assist for the steering. Y ou will still have control of the vehicle, but the steering wil[...]

  • Page 321

    WARNING ● While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel- erating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident. ● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be harder. W et brakes When th[...]

  • Page 322

    WARNING Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may result in increased stopping distances. Self-test feature The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or rev[...]

  • Page 323

    When the VDC system operates, the indi- cator in the instrument panel flashes to note the following: ● The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required to help keep the vehicle on the steered path. ● Y ou may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from under the hood. This is normal and ind[...]

  • Page 324

    ● When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the indicator may flash or the indicator light may illuminate. This is not a malfunction. Restart the engine after driving onto a stable surface. ● If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN recommended ones are used, the VDC system may not operate properly and th[...]

  • Page 325

    3. Tire chains may be used. For details see “Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section of this manual. SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter: ● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades. ● A sturdy [...]

  • Page 326

    T o use the engine block heater: 1. T urn the engine off. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord. 3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord. 4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110- volt AC (V AC) outlet. 5. The engine block heater must be p[...]

  • Page 327

    MEMO 5-38 Starting and driving[...]

  • Page 328

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

  • Page 329

    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. Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emerg[...]

  • Page 330

    TIRE PRESSURE MONIT ORING S Y STEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, and the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning appears in the vehicle information display , one or more of your tires is s[...]

  • Page 331

    4. T urn off the engine. 5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to signal professional road assistance person- nel that you need assistance. 6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle. WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the CVT is shifted into[...]

  • Page 332

    T urn the clamp to remove the spare tire. Remove the spare tire. Removing wheel cover (if so equipped) CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheel caps or wheel covers. Doing so could re- sult in personal injury. T o remove the wheel cover, use the jack rod 䊊 1 as illustrated. Apply cloth 䊊 2 between the wheel and jack rod to prevent damagin[...]

  • Page 333

    ● Use the correct jack -up points. Never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support. ● Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary. ● Never use blocks on or under the jack. ● Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differe[...]

  • Page 334

    Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “ Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger [...]

  • Page 335

    T o start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be fol- lowed. 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 pres- ent in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all spark[...]

  • Page 336

    WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Fail- ure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat- teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to P[...]

  • Page 337

    CAUTION ● Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged. ● Continuously V ariable T ransmission (CVT) models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage. If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an extremely high temperature gauge reading) , or if you feel a lack of engine[...]

  • Page 338

    When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam- age your vehicle. T owing instructions are avail- able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera- tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing. T o assure proper towing[...]

  • Page 339

    CAUTION ● Never tow Continuously Variable T rans- mission (CVT) models with the front wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) , as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission. If it is nec- essary to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised always use towing dollies under the front wheels. ?[...]

  • Page 340

    If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use a tow strap or other device designed specifi- cally for vehicle recovery . Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery de- vice. Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing or vehicle recovery. Rocking a stuck vehicle WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ● Do not spin[...]

  • Page 341

    MEMO 6-14 In case of emergency[...]

  • Page 342

    7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi[...]

  • Page 343

    In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please 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 drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti[...]

  • Page 344

    REMOVING SPO TS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBOD Y In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the u[...]

  • Page 345

    ● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot. The wheel temperature should be the same as am- bient temperature. ● Rinse the wheel to completely remove the cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner is applied. CHROME P ARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non- abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. TIRE DRESSI[...]

  • Page 346

    ● Never use fabric protectors unless rec- ommended by the manufacturer. ● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers. It may dam- age the lens cover. AIR FRESHENERS Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener, take the following precautions: ● Hanging-type air fr[...]

  • Page 347

    SEA T BEL TS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution. Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemen- tal restraint system” section of this manual. WARNING Do not allow wet seat belts to roll [...]

  • Page 348

    CAUTION ● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de- bris from the passenger compartment by washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom. ● Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic compo- nents inside the vehicle as this may damage them. Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are extremely corr[...]

  • Page 349

    MEMO 7-8 Appearance and care[...]

  • Page 350

    8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 6 Engine cooling system ............[...]

  • Page 351

    Y our NISSAN has been designed to have mini- mum maintenance requirements with long ser- vice intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular mainte- nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emis- sions and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make[...]

  • Page 352

    When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently . Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. 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)* Wh[...]

  • Page 353

    and are installed securely. Check the belt web- bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange noises. Warning lights and chimes Make sure all warning lights and chimes are operating properly . Windshield wiper and washer* Check that the wipers [...]

  • Page 354

    When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent [...]

  • Page 355

    QR25DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner 6. Fuse block/ Fusible links 7. Battery 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Radiator cap 10. Drive belt location 11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir LDI2111 ENGINE COMP ARTMENT CHECK LOCA TIONS 8-6 Maintenance and do[...]

  • Page 356

    VQ35DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner 6. Fuse block/ Fusible links 7. Battery 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Radiator cap 10. Drive belt location 11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir LDI2112 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-7[...]

  • Page 357

    The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cool- ing system additives are not necessary. WARNING ● Never remove th[...]

  • Page 358

    CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the MIN level 䊊 B , add coolant to the MAX level 䊊 A . If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator with [...]

  • Page 359

    CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. 3. T urn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way . 5. Remove the d[...]

  • Page 360

    CAUTION ● Oil level should be checked regularly. Operating the engine with an insuffi- cient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. ● It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break -in period, depending on the se- verity of operating conditions. CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1.[...]

  • Page 361

    WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. ● T ry to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible. ● Keep used engine oil out of reach of children. CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. 6. [...]

  • Page 362

    CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. 5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag. CAUTION Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the sealing surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine damage. 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 7. Screw on th[...]

  • Page 363

    Check the fluid level in the reservoir. The fluid level should be checked when the fluid is cold at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30ºC (32 to 86ºF) . The fluid level can be checked with the level gauge which is attached to the cap. T o check the fluid level, remove the cap. The fluid level should be between the MAX 䊊 1 and MIN 䊊 2 lines. If the [...]

  • Page 364

    BRAKE FLUID Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently , the system should be checked by a NISSAN dealer. WINDSHIELD-W ASHER FLUID RESERVOIR [...]

  • Page 365

    ● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer’s recom- mended levels before pouring the fluid into the windshield-washer fluid reser- voir. Do not use the windshield-washer fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water. ● Keep the battery surface clean and dry . Clean the battery with a solution of baking [...]

  • Page 366

    ● Keep battery out of the reach of children. ● Do not tip the battery. Keep the vent caps tight and the battery level. 1. Remove the vent caps with a screwdriver as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery case. 2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level up to the bottom [...]

  • Page 367

    V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. JUMP ST ARTING If jump starting is necessary , see “Jump starting” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may have to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN d[...]

  • Page 368

    1. Crankshaft pulley 2. Drive belt Automatic tensioner 3. W ater pump pulley 4. Alternator 5. Air conditioner WARNING Be sure the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belt. The engine could rotate unexpectedly. 1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is [...]

  • Page 369

    REPLACING SP ARK PLUGS Iridium-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped 䊊 A spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol- low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regap- ping. ?[...]

  • Page 370

    ● Wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter hous- ing and the cover with a damp cloth. NO TE: After installing a new air cleaner, make sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the housing and latch the clips. WARNING ● Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or oth- ers to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the ai[...]

  • Page 371

    REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 䊊 2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove. 䊊 3 Remove the wiper blade. 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. [...]

  • Page 372

    If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES Y our vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to normal[...]

  • Page 373

    If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse, the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box securely. T ype B fuses cannot be installed in the under- hood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the underhood fu[...]

  • Page 374

    5. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with a new fuse 䊊 B . 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Fusible links If the electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. If any of these fusible links are melted, replace with only Genuine NI[...]

  • Page 375

    4. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with an equivalent good fuse 䊊 B . 5. Push the fuse box cover to install. 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Extended storage switch If any electrical equipment does not operate, remove the extended storage switch and check for an open fuse. NO[...]

  • Page 376

    How to replace the extended storage switch: 1. T o remove the extended storage switch, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or L OCK position. 2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position. 3. Remove the fuse box cover. 4. Pinch the locking tabs 䊊 1 found on each side of the storage switch. 5. Pull the storage switch straight out fr[...]

  • Page 377

    4. Close the lid securely as illustrated 䊊 C 䊊 D . 5. Operate the buttons to check the operation. See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance for replacement. FCC Notice: For USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)[...]

  • Page 378

    Replacing the halogen headlight bulb (if so equipped) If bulb replacement is required, see your NISSAN dealer. CAUTION ● Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer. ● Do not leave the headlight assembly open without a bulb installed for a long period of time. Dust, moisture, sm[...]

  • Page 379

    FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped) Replacing the fog light bulb LDI2144 8-30 Maintenance and do-it-yourself[...]

  • Page 380

    1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the fasteners 䊊 A ; carefully pull back the front fender protector . 3. Rotate the bulb 䊊 B counterclockwise and pull out to remove. Reverse steps to install. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-31[...]

  • Page 381

    P ARK/TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS Replacing the park/turn signal bulb LDI2137 8-32 Maintenance and do-it-yourself[...]

  • Page 382

    1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the fasteners 䊊 A ; carefully pull back the front fender protector. 3. Rotate the bulb 䊊 B counterclockwise and pull out to remove. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item W attage (W) Bulb No.* 1 Headlight assembly * 2 Low (Halogen) 55 H11 Low (Xenon) 35 D2S High 65 H9 Sidemarker 5 W5W Door mirror [...]

  • Page 383

    1. Front map light 2. Headlamp assembly 3. Park/ T urn signal light 4. Fog light (if so equipped)/ Day time running light (Canada only) 5. Step light 6. Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped) 7. Personal light 8. High-mount stoplight 9. T runk light 10. Spoiler-mount stop light 11. Rear combination light 12. License plate light LDI2100 8-34[...]

  • Page 384

    Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, light and/or cover. Indicates bulb removal Indicates bulb installation Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Rear combination light Bulb replacement requires the removal of the rear combi[...]

  • Page 385

    If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. 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 “Tir[...]

  • Page 386

    The “TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert” pro- vides visual and audible signals outside the vehicle for inflating tires to the recom- mended COLD tire pressure. For more information, see “TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert” in the “Starting and driving” section. Incorrect tire pressure, including un- der inflation, may adversely affect tire life[...]

  • Page 387

    Tire and loading information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. 䊊 2 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory . 䊊 3 Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to this pressure when the tires are cold. Tires are considered COLD after the[...]

  • Page 388

    Checking 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 side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove [...]

  • Page 389

    Size Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Front Original Tire P215/60R16 220 kPa, 32 PSI P215/55R17 230 kPa, 33 PSI P235/45R18 Rear Original Tire P215/60R16 220 kPa, 32 PSI P215/55R17 230 kPa, 33 PSI P235/45R18 Spare Tire T135/70D16 420 kPa, 60 PSI TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of al[...]

  • Page 390

    䊊 1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles (not all tires have this information) . 2. Three-digit number (215): This num- ber gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to side- wall edge. 3. T wo-digit number (65): This number, known as the aspect ratio, gi[...]

  • Page 391

    䊊 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment Of T ransportation” . The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of the Tire Identification Number. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark. 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size. 4. Three[...]

  • Page 392

    䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. 䊊 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears whi[...]

  • Page 393

    For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial laws before installing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS CAUTI[...]

  • Page 394

    Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with 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 NISSAN recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer- gency” section of this manual [...]

  • Page 395

    1. W ear indicator 2. Location mark Tire wear and damage WARNING ● Tires should be periodically in- spected for wear, cracking, bulg- ing or objects caught in the tread. If excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts are found, the tire(s) should be replaced. ● The original tires have built-in tread wear indicators. When the wear indicators ar[...]

  • Page 396

    ● If the wheels are changed for any rea- son, always replace with wheels which have the same off-set dimension. Wheels of a different off-set could cause premature tire wear, degrade ve- hicle handling characteristic s, affect the VDC system and/or interference with the brake disc s/drums. Such interfer- ence can lead to decreased braking ef- fic[...]

  • Page 397

    Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONL Y spare tire) Observe the following precautions if the TEM- PORAR Y USE ONL Y spare tire must be used. Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or involved in an accident: WARNING ● The spare tire should be used for emer- gency use only. It should be replaced with the standard tire at the first oppor- tunity to avoid[...]

  • Page 398

    9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ...........................9 - 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 6 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 7 Specifications .................................[...]

  • Page 399

    The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 18 gal 15 gal 68.0 Se[...]

  • Page 400

    FUEL RECOMMENDA TION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. ● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be[...]

  • Page 401

    ● If a methanol blend is used, it should contain no more than 5% methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It should also contain a suitable amount of appropriate cosolvents and corro- sion inhibitors. If not properly formu- lated with appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors, such methanol blends may cause fuel system damage and/or vehicl[...]

  • Page 402

    QR25DE engine models LTI2051 T echnical and consumer information 9-5[...]

  • Page 403

    ENGINE OIL AND OIL FIL TER RECOMMENDA TIONS 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” earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improv[...]

  • Page 404

    Y our engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was built. Y ou do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes: ● repeated short distance drivin[...]

  • Page 405

    ENGINE Model QR25DE VQ35DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 151.82 (2,488) 213.45 (3,498) Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–2–3–4–5–6 Idle speed [...]

  • Page 406

    WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel type Size Offset in (mm) Steel 16 x 7.0J 1.97 (50) Aluminum 16 x 7.0J 1.97 (50) Aluminum 17 x 7.5J 1.97 (50) Aluminum 18 x 7.5J 2.17 (55) T -type (ST spare) 16 x 4T 1.57 (40) T -type (AL spare) 16 x 4T 1.18 (30) Tire size 2.5 models P215/60R16 2.5 models and 3.5 models P215/55R17 3.5 models P235/45R18 Spare tire T135/70D16 DI[...]

  • Page 407

    When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app[...]

  • Page 408

    ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICA TION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross V ehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle W e[...]

  • Page 409

    EMISSION CONTROL INFORMA TION LABEL The emission control information label is at- tached to the underside of the hood as shown. TIRE AND L OADING INFORMA TION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICA TION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is[...]

  • Page 410

    T o mount the front license plate, attach the li- cense plate bracket 䊊 1 to the plastic finisher at the location marks (small dimples) using the two 6 mm screws provided. WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed[...]

  • Page 411

    ● Vehicle Capacity W eight, Load limit, T otal load capacity - maximum total weight limit specified of the load (passengers and cargo) for the ve- hicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be in- cluded as part of t[...]

  • Page 412

    Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX [...]

  • Page 413

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle W eight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See[...]

  • Page 414

    Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. FLA T T OWING 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 [...]

  • Page 415

    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. T emperature A , B and C The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat, and its abi[...]

  • Page 416

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

  • Page 417

    Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re- quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- tion” 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 patterns. Usually, the ready condition [...]

  • Page 418

    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 dealer- ships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can also be purchased. For USA Fo[...]

  • Page 419

    MEMO 9-22 T echnical and consumer information[...]

  • Page 420

    10 Index A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........ 5 - 3 2 Active Head Restraint .............. 1 - 7 Air bag (See supplemental restraint s y s t e m ) ..................... 1 - 4 2 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) ............... 1 - 4 9 A i r b a g w a r n i n g l i g h t ........... 1 - 5 7 , 2 - 1 4 Air cleane[...]

  • Page 421

    Chimes, audible reminders ........... 2 - 1 6 Cleaning exterior and interior ........... 7 - 2 C l o c k ....................... 4 - 4 4 (models without navigation system) .... 4 - 4 4 C l o c k s e t ..................... 4 - 4 4 C.M.V .S.S. certification label .......... 9 - 1 1 Cold weather driving ............... 5 - 3 5 Compact disc (CD) playe[...]

  • Page 422

    Fuel economy ................ 5 - 2 9 Fuel-filler door and cap ........... 3 - 3 1 Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ...... 3 - 3 1 Fuel gauge ................... 2 - 5 F u e l o c t a n e r a t i n g ............... 9 - 4 Fuel recommendation ............. 9 - 3 L o o s e f u e l c a p w a r n i n g ........ 2 - 2 7 , 3 - 3 1 F u s e s ...........[...]

  • Page 423

    Light A i r b a g w a r n i n g l i g h t ......... 1 - 5 7 , 2 - 1 4 B r a k e l i g h t ( S e e s t o p l i g h t ) ......... 8 - 3 3 Bulb check/instrument panel ........ 2 - 1 0 Bulb replacement .............. 8 - 3 3 C h a r g e w a r n i n g l i g h t ............ 2 - 1 1 Console light ................. 2 - 4 8 F o g l i g h t s w i t c h ....[...]

  • Page 424

    Power windows ............... 2 - 4 3 Rear power windows ............ 2 - 4 5 Precautions M a i n t e n a n c e p r e c a u t i o n s ........... 8 - 5 Precautions on child restraints ......... 1 - 2 4 , 1 - 3 0 , 1 - 3 5 , 1 - 3 9 P r e c a u t i o n s o n s e a t b e l t u s a g e ....... 1 - 1 5 Precautions on supplemental restraint s y s t e m [...]

  • Page 425

    Switch A u t o l i g h t s w i t c h............... 2 - 3 3 Automatic power window switch ...... 2 - 4 5 F o g l i g h t s w i t c h ............... 2 - 3 5 Hazard warning flasher switch ........ 6 - 2 Headlight and turn signal switch ...... 2 - 3 1 H e a d l i g h t c o n t r o l s w i t c h .......... 2 - 3 2 Power door lock switch ............ 3[...]

  • Page 426

    W asher switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-29 W e i g h t s ( S e e d i m e n s i o n s a n d w e i g h t s ) ..... 9 - 9 Wheels and tires ................. 8 - 3 6 Wheel/tire size ................... 9 - 9 When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country ................ 9 - 1 0 Windows Locking passengers’ windows ....[...]

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    RECOMMENDED FUEL: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. ● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be us[...]