Nissan Pathfinder (2012) manual

® 2012 PATHFINDER OWNER’S MANUAL For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER R51-D R51-D Printing : August 2011 (18) Publication No.: OM1E 0R51U0 Printed in U.S.A. OM2E 0R51U0 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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[...]

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive models, a mark is placed at the begin- ning of the applicable sections/items. As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions” in the “Start- ing [...]

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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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 [...]

1. 2nd row seat belts (P . 1-19) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P . 1-46) 3. Front seat belts (P . 1-19) 4. Head restraints (P .1-7 ) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P .1-46) 6. Seats (P . 1-2) 7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P .1-53) 8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P . 1-59) 9. Fr[...]

1. Engine hood (P . 3-23) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-26) 3. Windshield (P . 8-22) 4. P ower windows (P . 2-45) 5. Door locks, keyfob, keys, NISSAN Intelligent K ey ™ (if so equipped) (P . 3-5, 3-2, 3-2, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P . 3-29) 7. Tire pressure (P . 9-12) 8. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 9. Tire chains (P . 8-43) 10. Replacing bulbs (P [...]

1. Roof rack (P . 2-44) 2. V ehicle loading (P . 9-13) 3. Glass hatch (P . 3-24) 4. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P .2-27) 5. NISSAN Intelligent K ey ™ (if so equipped) (P . 3-2) 6. Glass hatch release (P .3-24) 7. Lift gate release switch (P . 3-23) 8. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-34) 9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-25, P . 9-4) [...]

1. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P . 4-89) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-48) 3. Map lights (if so equipped) (P . 2-51) 4. Sun visors (P . 3-28) 5. HomeLink 姞 universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P . 2-51) 6. Glove box (P . 2-39) 7. Front seats (P . 1-2) 8. 2nd row seats (P .1-16) 9. 3rd row seats (P . 1-18) 10. Cargo area st[...]

1. V entilators (P . 4-37) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-28) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P . 4-86) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-46, P . 2-33) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-13) 6. Cruise control main/set switches (P . 5-20) 7. Windshield w[...]

16. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-23) 17. Storage (P . 2-37) 18. Front passenger air bag status light (P . 1-55) 19. Climate controls (P . 4-38, 4-45) 20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P . 2-33) 21. Ignition switch (P . 5-10) 22. Tilt steering wheel control (P . 3-27) 23. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-35) 24. Peda[...]

VQ40DE engine 1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-25) 3. Fuse and relay box (P . 8-25) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 5. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-10) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 7. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 8. Drive belt location (P .8-18) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 10. P ower steering fluid re[...]

VK56DE engine 1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-25) 3. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-10) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 5. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 6. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 7. Drive belt location (P . 8-18) 8. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 9. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 10. Fuse and r[...]

W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking Sys- tem (ABS) warning light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion check warning light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion oil temperature warning light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion park warning light ( model) 2-14 or Brake warning light 2-15 W arning light Name Page Charge warning light 2-16 Door open warning light[...]

Indicator light Name Page Front passenger air bag status light 2-20 High beam indicator light (Blue) 2-20 Malfunction indicator light (MIL) 2-20 Overdrive off indicator light (if so equipped) 2-21 Security indicator light 2-21 Slip indicator light 2-21 T ransfer 4L O position indicator light ( model) 2-21 Indicator light Name Page T urn signal/haza[...]

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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) ................................1 - 4 2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1 - 6 Armrest ([...]

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[...]

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

Lumbar support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area. FRONT POWER SEA T ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, th[...]

belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P (Park) . Seat lifter (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 suppo[...]

2ND ROW BENCH SEA T ADJUSTMENT Reclining T o recline the outboard seatbacks, pull up on the lever and lean back. T o recline the center seat, pull up on the strap located on the lower right-hand portion of the seatback and lean back. The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat- back for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to he[...]

Then 䊊 2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat base and tip the outboard seating position of the 2nd row bench seat forward. T o exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward. WARNING When returning the seatbacks to the up- right[...]

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The first row head restraints are adjustable. 䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint. 䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped with an adjustable headrest. Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustme[...]

T o raise the head restraint, pull it up. T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restra[...]

Install 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches 䊊 1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 䊊 2 . 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. 3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occ[...]

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The second row head restraints are removable but not adjustable. 䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint. 䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped with an adjustable headrest. Components 1. Head restraint 2. Lock knob(s) 3. Stalks Removal [...]

Install 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks in place. ADJUST ABLE HEADREST WARNING The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against in- jury in ce[...]

Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. T o raise the headrest, pull it up. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable headrests. 1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the headrest from the seat. 4. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Reinstall and properl[...]

FLEXIBLE SEA TING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats[...]

䊊 2 Once the seatback is released, it will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion. 3. T o return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Then pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to a proper seating position. Release the le[...]

2. Pull the strap to release the head restraint rearward. 䊊 3 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat- backs flat. T o fold the center seatback flat, pull up on the strap on the edge of the center seat cushion and fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. 䊊 4 There is a carpet panel[...]

5. The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. 6. T o return the outboard 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, reverse the process for the outboard seats. 7. T o return the center seat to a seating posi- tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of the seat base while lifting on the seatba[...]

T o return the 3rd row seats to a seating position, use the pull straps to raise each seatback. Pull back until the seatbacks latch into position. Make sure to properly raise each seatback to an upright and secured position. PRECAUTIONS ON SEA T BEL T USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well b[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled[...]

WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Check[...]

Shoulder belt height adjustment (front and 2nd row outboard seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) T o adjust, pull out 䊊 1 the adjustment button and move the shoulder belt anchor 䊊 2 to the desired position so the belt passe[...]

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[...]

WARNING Infants and children need special protec- tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints. A[...]

WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use and installa- tion of child restraints could result in serious inj[...]

– 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[...]

● 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[...]

LA T CH lower anchor location The LA T CH lower anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LA T CH lower anchors. Installing child restraint LA T CH lower anchor attachments LA T CH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that[...]

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 WARNING Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not[...]

REAR-F ACING CHILD RESTRAINT INST ALLA TION USING LA T CH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LA T CH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- w[...]

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 of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 4. After attaching the[...]

REAR-F ACING CHILD RESTRAINT INST ALLA TION USING THE SEA T BEL TS 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[...]

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac[...]

5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 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 restrain[...]

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA T CH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA T CH 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” i[...]

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 TCH 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 attachment holds the restraint in [...]

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 re- straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place.[...]

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[...]

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 see[...]

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point 䊊 2 on the seat directly behind the child restraint. 3. 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 [...]

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 [...]

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, adjus[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 1-48 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly re- strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49 I [...]

WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for details. WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain s[...]

WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain and rollover 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 sea[...]

WARNING ● When sitting in the 2nd row 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 care- ful 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[...]

1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag inflators 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags 3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 4. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod- ules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control unit 7. Occupant classification sensor (pres- sure sensor) [...]

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may in- flate if the forces in another type of collision are sim[...]

Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual con[...]

classification sensor and the belt tension de- tected on the seat belt, the Advanced Air Bag System determines whether the front passenger air bag should be automatically turned OFF as required by the regulations. Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the p[...]

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning light , located in the meter and gauges area of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the sys- tem checked by a NISSAN dealer. Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions WARNING ● Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the[...]

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and roll- over air bags are located in the side roof rails in all 3 rows. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidel[...]

WARNING ● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc .) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain and rollover [...]

● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. W orking with the seat belt retractor, the preten- sioner helps tighten the seat belt when the ve- hicle becomes involved in certain types of colli- sions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. T[...]

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 switch is placed in the ON or ST ART position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then t[...]

WARNING ● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain and rollover air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Addition- ally, the activated pretensioners must also be replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag module and pretensioner cannot be rep[...]

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2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2 - 4 T achometer ....................................2 - 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2 - 6 Fuel gauge ....................................[...]

Cup holders .................................. 2-40 Cargo area storage . . .......................... 2-42 Luggage hooks ................................ 2-42 Roof rack ..................................... 2-44 Windows ........................................ 2-45 P ower windows ............................... 2-45 Moonroof (if so equipped) ......[...]

1. V entilators (P . 4-37) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-28) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P . 4-86) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-46, P . 2-33) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-13) 6. Cruise control main/set switches (P . 5-20) 7. Windshield w[...]

16. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-23) 17. Storage (P . 2-37) 18. Front passenger air bag status light (P . 1-55) 19. Climate controls (P . 4-38, 4-45) 20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P . 2-33) 21. Ignition switch (P . 5-10) 22. Tilt steering wheel control (P . 3-27) 23. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-35) 24. Peda[...]

1. Speedometer 2. Odometer 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer recor[...]

Loose fuel cap warning message Press the reset button 䊊 A for more than 1 second to reset the L OOSE FUEL CAP warning mes- sage after the fuel cap has been tightened. For additional information see “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section. Check tire pressure warning message The CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warn[...]

T ACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engine into the red zone 䊊 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en- gine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA TURE GAUGE The gauge in[...]

FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition key is turned to OFF . The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low . Refill the fuel [...]

● If the gauge needle does not move with the proper amount of engine oil, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Continued vehicle operation in such a condition could cause serious damage to the engine. VOL TMETER When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the voltmeter indicates the battery volt- age. When the engine is running[...]

When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte display will change to (----) . NO TE: ● If the amount of fuel added while the ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis- play just before the ignition switch is turned OFF may continue to be dis- played. ● When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily cha[...]

For information about the automatic anti-glare feature, refer to “ Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust- ments” section. COMP ASS DISPLA Y Push the or button for about 1 sec- ond when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to toggle the compass direction display 䊊 1 on or off. The display w[...]

Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 11 secon[...]

1. With the display turned on, press and hold the button for about 13 seconds or the for about 10 seconds. The “C” or “CAL ” icon in the compass display will illu- minate. 2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h) . 3. After completing the circles, the display should retur[...]

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Low tire pressure warning light Front passenger air bag status light Automatic Transmission check warning light Low windshield-washer fluid warning light High beam indicator light (Blue) Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light NISSAN Intelligent Key™ warning light (if so equipped) Malfu[...]

CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on: , or , , , , The following lights come on briefly and then go off: or , , , , , , , , , , If any light fails to come on, it may indicate an open circuit in the electrical syst[...]

● Part time 4WD: Shift the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H or 4LO position again to turn off the A TP warning light when the shift selector is in the P position and the A TP warning light is ON. (Before shifting the 4WD switch into the 4LO position, move the shift selector into the N position once, shift the shift se- lector into P again and make sur[...]

Charge warning light If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not func- tioning properly. T urn the engine off and check the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. CAUTION ● Do not ground electrical accessories directly t[...]

● If the warning light is still on after the above operation, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. Low fuel warning light This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low . Refuel as soon as it is conve- nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E (Empty) . There will be a small reserve of[...]

WARNING ● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch placed in the ON posi- tion, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● 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 [...]

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[...]

Cruise set switch indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not functioning prop- erly . Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. 4WD shift indicator light ( model) The light should turn off w[...]

● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. T o re- duce or avoid emission control system dam- age: – do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h) . – avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. – avoid steep uphill grades. – if possible, reduce the amount of c[...]

Y ou cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch between 4H and 4L O unless you stop the vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N position with the brake pedal depressed. Part time 4WD (if so equipped) The 4L O indicator light must stop blinking and remain illuminated or turn off before shifting the transmission into gear. If the shift selector [...]

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 K ey™ buzzer (if so equipped) The Intelligent Key buzzer sounds if any one of the followin[...]

3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with: ● the power door lock switch (if the door is opened, locked and then closed) . ● the key — master or mechanical (Intelli- gent Key models) . ● any request switch (Intelligent Key mod- els) . ● the keyfob or Intelligent Key . K eyfob and Intelligent K ey operation: ● Push [...]

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER S Y STEM The NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered key. If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for example, when interference is caused by another registered key, an automated toll road device or automatic payment device on the key ring) , resta[...]

SWIT CH OPERA TION The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is placed 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[...]

The rear window wiper and washer operate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. T urn the switch clockwise from the OFF position to operate the wiper. 䊊 1 Intermittent (INT) – intermittent operation (not adjustable) 䊊 2 ON – continuous low speed operation Push the switch forward 䊊 3 to operate the washer. The wiper will al[...]

T ype B LIC1173 T ype A LIC0560 T ype B LIC0687 HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWIT CH 2-28 Instruments and controls I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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. CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehi[...]

T o turn on the autolight system: 1. T urn the headlight switch to the AUT O posi- tion 䊊 1 . 2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off. Initially , if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and a door is opened and left open, the headlights remain ON for a pe[...]

Battery saver system If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while the headlight switch is in the or position, the headlights will turn off after a period of time. After the headlights automatically turn off with the headlight switch in the or position, the headlights will illuminate again if the headlight switch is moved to the OFF po[...]

TURN SIGNAL SWIT CH T urn signal 䊊 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically . Lane change signal 䊊 2 T o signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the lever does not latch. FOG LIGHT SWIT CH ([...]

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to move the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that[...]

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the L O or HI position of the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will remain on as long as the switc[...]

The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C) . Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm the steering wheel after the engine starts. The indicator light will come on. If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C) , the system will[...]

The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. The bottom power outlet located on instrument panel and the power outlet located in the cargo area are powered directly by the vehicle’s battery . The top power outlet located on the instrument panel and the power outlet located inside the center console are po[...]

● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may open. ● When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other liquids to contact the outlet. ST ORAGE TRA Y S WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident [...]

ST ORAGE BINS CONSOLE BO X Pull up on the lever 䊊 1 to open the console box lid 䊊 2 . Right-hand side 3rd row tray WIC0830 Front row bin WIC1270 LIC0766 2-38 Instruments and controls I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

GL OVE BOX T o open the top portion of the glove box, push the latch 䊊 A up and raise the lid. T o open the lower portion of the glove box, pull the handle 䊊 B down and lower the lid. Use the master key to lock or unlock the glove box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or unlock the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving [...]

MAP POCKETS SEA T POCKETS A pocket is located on the back of the driver’s seat. CUP HOLDERS The front cup holders have adapters that can be removed to accommodate larger cups. WARNING The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. LIC0772 LIC0575 Front WIC1271 2-40 Instruments and controls I n[...]

CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident. T o open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front console) , lower the lid. T o close, raise [...]

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. CARGO AREA ST ORAGE T o access the floor storage area, push down 䊊 1 to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle 䊊 2 to[...]

WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- lision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ● Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure cargo. ● Never allow anyone to ride in the lug- gage area. It is extremely da[...]

ROOF RACK WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying capacity, especially if the significant portion of that load is carried on the roof rack. ● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the potential to affect the vehicle stability and handling during sudden or abnor- mal handling maneuvers. ● Roof rack[...]

Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear) . The GVWR and GA WR are located on the F .M.V .S.S. label (located on the driver’s door pillar) . For more information regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to “Vehicle loading information” in the “T echnical [...]

1. Window lock button 2. P ower door lock switch 3. Front passenger’s side automatic switch 4. Right rear passenger window switch 5. Left rear passenger window switch 6. Driver’s side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close the front and rear passenger win[...]

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[...]

AUT OMA TIC MOONROOF The moonroof will only operate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The auto- matic moonroof is operational for a period of time, even if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is opened during this period of time, the power to the moonr[...]

When tilting down: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im- mediately tilt up. If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re- peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds after it happens; the moonroof will fully close gradually . Make sur[...]

When the switch is in the ON position 䊊 2 , the interior lights will stay on for about 30 seconds when: ● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key, or the power door lock switch while all doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the OFF position. ● The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from the igniti[...]

T o turn the map lights on, press the switches. T o turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. The cargo light on the overhead trim has a three- position switch. T o operate, push the switch to the desired position. ON: The light is ill[...]

WARNING ● Do not use the HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and re- verse features as required by federal safety standards. (These standards be- came effective for opener models manufactured after April 1, 1982) . A ga- rage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing gara[...]

grammed device, press and hold the pro- grammed HomeLink 姞 button — releasing when the device begins to activate. 5. If the indicator light on the HomeLink 姞 blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink 姞 has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. Y ou will need to proceed with the next steps to train the H[...]

● position the hand-held transmitte r1-3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink 姞 surface. Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink 姞 is not programmed within that time, try holding the transmitter in another position – keeping the indicator light in view at all times. If you continue to have programming d[...]

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ (if so equipped) .........3 - 2 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3 - 4 Doors ............................................3 - 5 Locking with key ................................3 - 5 Locking with inside lock knob [...]

1. T wo master keys (black) with transpon- der chip and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side 2. V alet key (black) with transponder chip 3. K ey number plate 4. T ransponder chip A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a[...]

As many as 4 Intelligent K eys can be registered and used with one vehicle. The new keys must be registered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use with the Intelligent Key and NISSAN V ehicle Immobi- lizer System of your vehicle. Since the registra- tion process requires erasing all memory in the Intelligent Key components when registering new keys, be su[...]

CAUTION Always carry the mechanical key installed in the Intelligent Key slot. See “Doors” in this section and “Storage” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual. V alet hand-off When you have to leave a key with a valet, give them the Intelligent K ey itself and keep the me- chanical key with you to protect your belongi[...]

When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors can not be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent per[...]

L OCKING WITH INSIDE L OCK KNOB T o lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position 䊊 1 , then close the door. T o unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position 䊊 2 . L OCKING WITH POWER DOOR L OCK SWIT CH T o lock all the doors without a key , push the door lock switch (driver?[...]

4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once. 5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change. When the automatic door unlock system is deac- tivated, the doors do not unlock when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position ([...]

The keyfob can operate at a maximum distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle. As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN dealer. The keyfob will not function when: ● [...]

● When the button is pressed with all doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked. ● If a door is open and you press the button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard warning lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep. For vehicles w[...]

Opening windows The keyfob allows you to open windows equipped with automatic operation simultane- ously . ● T o open the windows, press the but- ton on the keyfob for longer than 3 sec- onds after all doors are unlocked. The door windows will open while pressing the button on the keyfob. The door windows cannot be closed by using the keyfob. Usi[...]

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. NO TE: If you change the horn beep and light flash feature with the keyfob, the display screen (if so equipped) will not show the current mode and cannot be used to change the mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre- vious mode and re-enable t[...]

CAUTION ● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle. ● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. The Intelligent K ey is always communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intel- ligent Key transmits weak radio waves. Environ- mental conditions may interfere with[...]

● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet. ● 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 K ey is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli- gent Key from the vehicle. This may[...]

DOOR L OCKS/UNL OCKS PRECAUTION ● Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent Key system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelli- gent Key is outside the vehicle. ● After locking with the door handle request switch,[...]

Locking doors 1. Move the selector to the P (Park) position, place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion and make sure you carry the Intelligent K ey with you. 2. Close all doors. 3. Push any door handle request switch 䊊 1 or 䊊 2 while carrying the Intelligent Key with you. 4. All doors and the rear liftgate will lock. 5. The hazard warni[...]

CAUTION ● After locking the doors using the re- quest switch, make sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles or the rear liftgate opener switch. ● When locking the doors using the re- quest switch, make sure to have the Intelligent Key in your possession be- fore operating the request switch to prevent the Inte[...]

Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent K ey . 2. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 or 䊊 2 . 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 or 䊊 2 again within 60 seconds to unlock all doors. If a door or the liftgate handle is pulled while unlocking the doors, t[...]

CAUTION When locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in the vehicle. 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 loc[...]

Unlocking doors 1. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Press the button again within 5 sec- onds to unlock all doors. All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pressing the button: ● Opening any doors. ● Pushing the ignition [...]

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 K ey 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 ● A[...]

T o deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds. The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. T o activate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds once more. The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent Keys 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 P warning appears on the dis- play and the inside warning c[...]

䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver’s side instrument panel. The hood will spring 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 Insert the support rod into the slot on the underside of the hood. When closing the hood, return the ho[...]

The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate simultane- ously . T o open the lift gate, push the lift gate release switch under the license finisher to release the latch. Pull the lift gate open. T o close, lower and gently push the lift gate down. The power latch will engage to securely latch the lift g[...]

OPENING THE FUEL -FILLER LID Pull on the finger tab to open. 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 misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling. ?[...]

● For additional information, see the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in the “Instruments and Controls” section in this manual. ● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage. T o remove the fuel-filler cap: 1. T urn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove. 2. Put the fuel-filler cap [...]

TIL T OPERA TION WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired posi- tion. Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel in place. WARNING Do not adjust the pedal position while [...]

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 Slide the extension sun visor (if so equipped) in or out as needed. CAUTION ● Do not store the sun visor before return- ing the extension to its original p[...]

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 [...]

For information on the compass display (if so equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instru- ments and controls” section of this manual. T ype B and T ype C The indicator light 䊊 2 will illuminate when the automatic anti-glare feature is operating. T o turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press: ● the O button for inside mirror[...]

OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch is 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 . WARNING ● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than th[...]

The automatic drive positioner system has two features: ● Memory storage function ● Entry/exit function MEMOR Y ST ORAGE FUNCTION T wo positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these procedures to use the memory sys- tem. 1. Place the shift[...]

Linking a keyfob to a stored memory position Each keyfob can be linked to a stored memory position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the follow- ing procedure: 1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi- tion. 2. While the indicator light for the memory switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec- onds, press the button on the keyfob. The indicator ligh[...]

The driver’s seat will return to the previous posi- tion: ● When the key is inserted into the ignition switch and the driver’s door is closed. ● When the driver’s door is closed with the ignition switch placed in the L OCK position. ● When the ignition switch is turned from ACC to ON while the shift selector is in the P (Park) position.[...]

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons — color screen without Navigation System (if so equipped) ..................4 - 4 How to use the NISSAN controller ...............4 - 5 How to select menus on the screen ..............4 - 6 How to use the ST A TUS button ..................4 - 6 How to use the INF[...]

FM/AM/SA T radio with compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped) ......................... 4-68 CompactFlash 姞 (CF) player operation (if so equipped) ............................... 4-73 Music Box 姞 (if so equipped) .................... 4-75 CD/CF (CompactFlash 姞 ) care and cleaning ...... 4-84 Steering wheel switch for audio control .........[...]

Before starting ............................... 4-134 Giving voice commands ....................... 4-134 NISSAN Voice Recognition Alternate Command Mode ............................. 4-143 Using the system ............................. 4-150 Speaker Adaptation function ................... 4-152 T roubleshooting guide ........................ 4-155[...]

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[...]

CAUTION ● The glass display screen may break if it is hit with a hard or sharp object. If the glass screen breaks, do not touch it. Doing so could result in an injury. ● T o clean the display, never use a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of solvent or paper towel with a chemical cleaning agent. They will scratch or deteriorate[...]

HOW T O SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN V ehicle functions are viewed on the center dis- play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec- tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different areas on the screen provide you with important information. See the following for details: 1. Header: Shows the path used to get to the current screen (for example, pres[...]

Fuel economy Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel Economy , Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy Record. Distance to empty (MI or km) The Distance to Empty (D TE) mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refuel[...]

Tire pressure information (if so equipped) T o display tire pressure information, press the INFO button, then select the “Tire Pressure” key using the NISSAN controller and press the EN- TER button. Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen indi- cates that the pressure is being measured. After a few driving trips, the pressure for each tire [...]

Resetting the trip computer Each item in the trip computer can be reset to 0. Select the “Reset” key on the item that needs to be reset using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. T o reset all of the items in the trip computer select the “Reset ALL ” key and press the ENTER button. A confirmation screen will appear. Select the [...]

Resetting the maintenance interval T o reset the reminder schedule (distance) to 0 mi (km) , select the “Reset Distance” key using the NISSAN controller. Displaying the maintenance notice re- minder Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key to display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA TION automati- cally at the set maintenance interval. The indica- tor [...]

HOW T O USE THE SETTING BUTT ON When the SETTING button is pressed, the SET - TINGS screen will appear on the display . Y ou can select and/or adjust several functions, features and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use the NISSAN controller to select each item to be set and press the ENTER button. Display settings Select the “Display”[...]

Brightness/contrast : Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and the con- trast to lower or higher. The new settings are automatically saved when you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK but[...]

Beeps settings Select the “Beeps” key and press the ENTER button. The Beeps settings screen will appear. With this option on (indicator light illuminated) , a beep will sound if any control panel button is pressed. Clock The following display will appear after pressing the SETTING button, then selecting the “Clock” key using the NISSAN cont[...]

Time Zone: Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zone screen will appear. Select one of the following zones, depending on the current location, by selecting the correct time zone key and pressing the ENTER button to enable that time zone (indicator light will illumi- nate for that location) . ● Pacific ● Mountain ● Central ● Eastern ● [...]

● OK: Select to accept the changes made and return to the clock setting display. After selection/settings, press the BACK button or any other mode button to accept the changes. Comfort & Convenience settings (if so equipped) Select the “Comfort & Conv.” key by using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton. The comfort an[...]

Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on or turn off the illumination of the interior lights when any door is unlocked. Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower (left) . Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change the duration of the automatic headlight off timer from 0-,[...]

Language / Units Use the NISSAN controller to select the “Lan- guage / Units” key. Select which setting you want to change using the NISSAN controller. Select Language: Select the “English” key, the “Français” key or the “Español” key to change the language shown on the display. Select Units: Select the “US” (mi, °F , MPG) ke[...]

OFF BUTT ON T o change the display brightness, press the OFF button. Pressing the button again will change the display to the day or the night display . The brightness can then be adjusted using the NISSAN controller. The display brightness can also be adjusted us- ing the + (brighter) button or the ⫺ (dimmer) button. If no operation is done with[...]

9. BACK (previous) button (P . 4-19) 10. ROUTE button* 11. ZOOM IN button* 12. MAP button* 13. ZOOM OUT button* *For Navigation system control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. **For information on the PHONE button, see “Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System” later in this section. When yo[...]

T o help ensure safe driving, some functions can- not be operated while driving. The on-screen functions that are not available while driving will be “grayed out” or muted. Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper- ate the navigation system. WARNING ● AL WA Y S give your full attention to driving. ● Avoid using vehicle features tha[...]

Inputting characters: T ouch the letter or number key 䊊 1 . There are some options available when inputting characters. ● Uppercase: Shows uppercase characters. ● Lowercase: Shows lowercase characters. ● Space: Inserts a space. ● Symbols: Shows symbols such as the question mark (?) . ● Delete: Deletes the last inputted character with on[...]

2. Menu Selections: Shows the options to choose within that menu screen (for example, Auto Interior Illu- mination, etc.) . 3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator: Shows that the NISSAN controller may be used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and select more options. 4. Screen Count: Shows the number of menu selections avail- able for that screen (for example, [...]

NO TE: ● If the amount of fuel added while the ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis- play just before the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position may con- tinue to be displayed. ● When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display. Average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km) The Av[...]

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling condition and the temperature. In case of low tire pressure, a message is dis- played on the screen: L OW PRESSURE — Check All Tires. WARNING ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the Tire Pressure Monito[...]

Maintenance items Press the INFO button and select the “Mainte- nance” key using the NISSAN controller; the maintenance information will be displayed on the screen. Changing the maintenance interval Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display the screen to change the main- te[...]

Displaying the maintenance notice re- minder Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key to display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA TION automati- cally at the set maintenance interval. The indica- tor light will illuminate when it is ON. The MAINTENANCE NO TICE screen will be au- tomatically displayed as shown when both of the following conditions are met: [...]

T raffic Info Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual for information regarding this item. Where am I? Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual for information regarding this item. GPS Satellite Info. Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual for information regarding this item. HOW T O USE THE [...]

Brightness/contrast : Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key to adjust the brightness or contrast of the display background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and the con- trast to lower or higher. The new settings are automatically saved when you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK[...]

Clock The following display will appear after pressing the SETTING button, then selecting the “Clock” key using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER button. On-screen Clock: When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi- nated) , a clock is always displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. This clock will indicate the time a[...]

● Atlantic ● Newfoundland ● Hawaii ● Alaska After selection/settings, press the BACK button or any other mode button to accept the changes. Comfort & Convenience settings Select the “Comfort & Conv.” key by using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton. The comfort and convenience option screen will be displayed. Y[...]

Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on or turn off the illumination of the interior lights when any door is unlocked. Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower (left) . Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change the duration of the automatic headlight off timer from 0, [...]

Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit : Select to turn on or turn off the driver’s seat moving backward for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ACC position, the driver’s seat moves to the previous position. Return All Setting[...]

Select Language: Select the “English” key or the “Français” key to change the language shown on the display . If you select the “Français” key , French language will be displayed so please use the French Own- er’s Manual. T o obtain a French Owner’s Manual, please see “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual Or- der Information” in th[...]

Beep setting With this option on (indicator light illuminated) , a beep will sound if any control panel button is pressed. Phone settings For phone settings refer to “Bluetooth 姞 Hands- Free Phone System With Navigation System” later in this section. OFF BUTT ON T o change the display brightness, press the OFF button. Pressing the button agai[...]

● When washing the vehicle with high- pressure water, be sure not to spray it around the camera. Otherwise, water may enter the camera unit causing wa- ter condensation on the lens, a mal- function, fire or an electric shock. ● Do not strike the camera. It is a preci- sion instrument. Otherwise, it may mal- function or cause damage resulting in[...]

OPERA TING TIPS ● When the shift selector is shifted to R (Re- verse) , the monitor screen automatically changes to the RearView Monitor mode. However, the radio can be heard. ● It may take some time until the RearView Monitor is displayed after the shift selector has been shifted to R (Reverse) . Objects may be distorted momentarily until the [...]

Adjust air flow direction for the driver and pas- senger side windows 䊊 1 , driver and passenger front 䊊 2 , center 䊊 3 , rear passenger compartment 䊊 4 , and rear center console (if so equipped) vents 䊊 5 by moving the vent slide and/or vent assemblies. LHA0488 Rear center console vents (if so equipped) WHA0510 VENTS Monitor, climate, au[...]

WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● 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[...]

T emperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. T o lower the temperature, turn the dial to the left. T o increase the temperature, turn the dial to the right. Air recirculation button ON position (Indicator light on) : Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the button t[...]

3. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position. ● T o quickly remove ice or fog from the win- dows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and the temperature control lever to the full HO T position. ● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicat[...]

AIR CONDITIONER OPERA TION Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position, and push in the button to activate the air conditioner. When the air condi- tioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. Cooling This[...]

● The air conditioning system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This helps pre- vent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication. ● A visible mist may be seen coming from the vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly . This does not indicate a mal- function. ● If the engine coolant te[...]

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1. Driver temperature control dial/AUT O button 2. A/C ON/OFF button 3. Fan speed control (increase) 4. Front window defroster button 5. MODE button 6. Passenger temperature control dial/ DUAL button 7. System OFF 8. Fan speed control (decrease) 9. Rear window defroster switch 10. Air recirculation button WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling fun[...]