Nissan Pathfinder (2014) manual

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    ® 2014 P A T HF IND ER OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our s af ety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2014 N I SSAN P A TH FI N D E R R52-D R52-D Printing : May 2013 (04) Publication No.: OM1E 0R5 1U0 Printed in U .S.A. OM14E 0R52U0[...]

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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[...]

  • Page 3

    For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive models, a 4WD mark is placed at the beginning 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- in[...]

  • 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[...]

  • Page 5

    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[...]

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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 [...]

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    1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P .1-53) 2. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) 3. Seat belts (P . 1-24) 4. Head restraints/headrests (P .1-9) 5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P . 1-53) 6. 3rd row bench seat top tether strap anchor (located on bottom of seatback) (P . 1-49 ) 7. Folding 3rd row bench (P . 1[...]

  • Page 10

    1. Front view camera (if so equipped) (P . 4-28) 2. Engine hood (P . 8-6) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch, wiper blades (P . 2-28, 8-18) 4. Windshield-washer fluid (P . 8-18) 5. Compass display (if so equipped) (P . 2-6) 6. P ower windows (P . 2-50) 7. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key®, Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) , keys (P . 3-5,[...]

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    1. Moonroof (if so equipped)/panoramic sunshade (if so equipped) (P . 2-52, 2-54) 2. Antenna (P .4-104) 3. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P . 2-29) 4. Liftgate release (power - P . 3-22, manual - P . 3-22) 5. Rearview monitor (if so equipped) (P .4-23) 6. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-25) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-27, P . 9-3 ) [...]

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    1. Glove box, Console box (P . 2-47) 2. Map lights (P . 2-57) 3. Storage (P . 2-43) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped)/Panoramic sunshade (if so equipped) (P . 2-52, 2-54) 5. Luggage hooks (P . 2-49) 6. Cup holders (P . 2-45) 7. Seats (P . 1-2, 1-6, 1-8) 8. Sun visors (P . 3-31) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. LII204[...]

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    1. V ent (P . 4-39) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-31) 3. Control panel and Vehicle Information Display switches (P .2-17) 4. Instrument brightness control (P . 2-34) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn (P .1-53, P . 2-36) 6. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator lights and V ehicle Information Display (P . 2-3, 2-10,[...]

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    Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P .2-38) P ower inverter switch (if so equipped) (P .2-40) P ower liftgate main switch (if so equipped) (P . 3-26) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped) . See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. Illustrated table of contents 0-7[...]

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    VQ35DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 2. Engine coolant reservoir (P . 8-16) 3. Drive belt location (P .8-16) 4. Fuse box (P . 8-21) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 7. Air cleaner (P . 8-18) 8. Fuse box (P . 8-21) 9. Fuse box/Fusible links (P . 8-21) 10. Fuse box (P . 8-21) 11. Battery ([...]

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    W arning light Name Page Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-10 or Brake warning light 2-11 Charge warning light 2-11 Low tire pressure warning light 2-11 Master warning light 2-13 P ower steering warning light 2-13 Seat belt warning light and chime 2-13 W arning light Name Page Supplemental air bag warning light 2-14 Indicator light N[...]

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    MEMO 0-10 Illustrated table of contents[...]

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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 3rd row b[...]

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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) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery . See “ Au[...]

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    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 support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides adjustable lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down (manual) or push the front or back end of the switch (power) to adjust the s[...]

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    2ND ROW BENCH SEA T ADJUSTMENT Forward and backward Pull the center of the bar 䊊 1 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 up on the lever 䊊 2 and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever 䊊 2 up [...]

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    CAUTION ● Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or bump your head when operating the walk -in seat. ● Do not drive with the 2nd row seat tipped up. ● Be careful not to allow the 2nd row seat to pinch, hit any part of your body or other people when operating the 2nd row seat. Make sure the seat path is clear of all objects before moving th[...]

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    WARNING When returning the seat to its original position, confirm that the seat and seat- back are locked properly. Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or bump your head when operating the walk -in seat. 3RD ROW BENCH SEA T ADJUSTMENT Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull up on the latch located on the outside corner of each seatback. Lean[...]

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    1ST ROW 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 not a[...]

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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 single locking notches 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 (without Dual head restraint/headrest DVD system only) CAUTION Do not remove head restraint/headrest from vehicles equipped with Dual head restraint/headrest DVD system. Removal may damage the system wiring. Use the following procedure to remove the head restraints/headrests 1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to the highest position. [...]

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    For adjustable head restraint/headrest Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position. For non-adjustable head restraint/ headrest Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi- tion[...]

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    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 is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position. 2ND ROW HEAD RESTRAINTS/ HEADRESTS WARNING Head restraints/headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may[...]

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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 single locking notches 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 properl[...]

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    For adjustable head restraint/headrest Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position. For non-adjustable head restraint/ headrest Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi- tion[...]

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    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 is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position. 3RD ROW HEAD RESTRAINTS/ HEADRESTS WARNING Head restraints/headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may[...]

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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 single locking notches 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[...]

  • Page 36

    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 knobs. 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[...]

  • Page 37

    For adjustable head restraint/headrest Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position. For non-adjustable head restraint/ headrest Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi- tion[...]

  • Page 38

    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 is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position. Folding head restraints/headrests T o fold the head restraint/headrest, pull the strap located on the rear of the head res[...]

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    ● Head restraints/headrests should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been re- moved for any reason. ● If the head restraints/headrests are re- moved for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury [...]

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    Folding the 3rd row seats T o fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo capacity: 1. Pull the strap 䊊 1 to release the head restraint/headrest forward. 2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt hooks 䊊 4 found on the sides of the cargo area. 3. Pull up on the latch 䊊 2 located in the upper corner of each seatback and lower the seat-[...]

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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[...]

  • Page 44

    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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    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[...]

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    Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly. [...]

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    WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chanc[...]

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    SEA T BEL T MAINTENANCE ● T o clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry . ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the s[...]

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    All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- tories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See “Child re- straints” later in this section. A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LA TCH (Lower Anchor and T eth- ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. See “Ch[...]

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    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 injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: – The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restrain[...]

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    – Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand loads from child restraints that are properly fitted. – Never use the anchor points for adult seat belts or harnesses. – A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat. – Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- sible after fitting the child restr[...]

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    LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) S Y STEM Y our vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle sea[...]

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    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[...]

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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 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[...]

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    T op tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located in the following loca- tions: ● 2nd row bench on the bottom of the seat- back in the seating positions shown. ● 3rd row bench on the bottom of the seat- back on the passenger side seating position as shown. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, consult your NIS[...]

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    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[...]

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    5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 4. 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[...]

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    Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seats: 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used i[...]

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    4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 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 [...]

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    7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. FORW ARD-F ACING CHILD RESTRAINT INST ALLA TION USING LA T CH Refer to all Warnings a[...]

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    If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint. 4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and [...]

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    7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 6. FORW ARD-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[...]

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    3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anc[...]

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    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 according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack. 8. After attaching the child re[...]

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    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 “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the system chec[...]

  • Page 66

    If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. 1. T op tether strap 2. Anchor point INST ALLING T OP TETHER STRAP (3rd row bench seat) WARNING In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint with a top tether strap can only be used on the passenger side seating position. Do not place in the driver[...]

  • Page 67

    BOOSTER SEA TS Precautions on booster seats WARNING If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases: – Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the stomach. – Make sur[...]

  • Page 68

    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 [...]

  • Page 69

    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[...]

  • Page 70

    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[...]

  • Page 71

    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[...]

  • Page 72

    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 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55[...]

  • Page 73

    ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 1-56 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system[...]

  • Page 74

    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[...]

  • Page 75

    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[...]

  • Page 76

    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 [...]

  • Page 77

    1. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 2. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 3. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) 4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules 5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags 6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag inflators 7. Satellit[...]

  • Page 78

    ● Do not place heavy loads heavier than 2.2 lb (1 kg) on the seatback, head restraint/headrest or in the seatback pocket. ● Do not store luggage behind the seat that can press into the seatback. ● Do not position the front passenger seat so it contacts the rear seat. If the front seat does contact the rear seat, the air bag system may determi[...]

  • Page 79

    When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly . Front air bags, along with the use of [...]

  • Page 80

    Status light The front passenger air bag status light is located near the radio controls. After the ignition switch is placed in the ⬙ ON ⬙ position, the front passenger air bag status light on the instrument panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or remains illuminated depending on the front passenger seat occupied status. Th[...]

  • Page 81

    Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is au- tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. The light will not illuminate when the front pas- senger seat is unoccupied. If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen- ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the air bag is OFF)[...]

  • Page 82

    ● Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing mate- rial on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifi- cally designed to assure proper air bag operation. Additionally, do not[...]

  • Page 83

    They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in cer- tain side collisions. Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near roll- overs. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for example, during severe off roading) may cause the curtain air bags to inflat[...]

  • Page 84

    ● T ampering with the side air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seat- backs or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag. ● Work around and on the side air bag and curtain air bag systems should be done by a NISSAN[...]

  • Page 85

    When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual. 1. SRS Air Bag W arning Labels The warning labels are located on the sur- face of the sun visor. SUPPLEMENT AL AIR BAG W ARNING LABELS W arning labels about the supplemental front- i[...]

  • Page 86

    If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten- sioner systems need servicing: ● The supplemental air bag warning light re- mains on after approximately 7 seconds. ● The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. ● The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at[...]

  • Page 87

    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 88

    Seatback pockets ............................. 2-44 Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-44 Cup holders .................................. 2-45 Glove box .................................... 2-47 Console box .................................. 2-47 Storage tray .................................. 2-48 Luggage hooks ......................[...]

  • Page 89

    1. V ent (P . 4-39) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-31) 3. Control panel and Vehicle Information Display switches (P .2-17) 4. Instrument brightness control (P . 2-34) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn (P .1-53, P . 2-36) 6. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator lights and V ehicle Information Display (P . 2-3, 2-10,[...]

  • Page 90

    Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P .2-38) P ower inverter switch (if so equipped) (P .2-40) P ower liftgate main switch (if so equipped) (P . 3-26) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped) . See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. 1. T achometer 2. W arning/indicator [...]

  • Page 91

    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 Vehicle 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 tr[...]

  • Page 92

    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 93

    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 ve- hicle inspected by[...]

  • Page 94

    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 will indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading. N: North E: East S: South W: West If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in [...]

  • Page 95

    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[...]

  • Page 96

    Inaccurate compass direction: The compass display is equipped with automatic correction function. If the correct direction is not shown, follow this procedure. 1. With the display turned on, press and hold the button for about 13 seconds or the for about 10 seconds. The “C” icon in the compass display will illuminate. 2. Calibrate the compass b[...]

  • Page 97

    Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Slip indicator light or Brake warning light Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped) T ow mode ON indicator light (if so equipped) Charge warning light Front passenger air bag status light T urn signal/hazard indicator lights Low tire pressure warning light High[...]

  • Page 98

    If the ABS light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking sys- tem is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func- tion is turned off. The brake system then operates normally , but without anti-lock assistance. See “Brake system” in the[...]

  • Page 99

    The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly. After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this light illuminates for about 1 second and turns off. Low tire pressure warning: If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the warning light will illuminate. A[...]

  • Page 100

    ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced tire pressure will not be indi- cated, 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 t[...]

  • Page 101

    Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions on seat belt usage. Supplemental air bag warning light 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 turns off. This means th[...]

  • Page 102

    If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 sec- onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/maintenance test. See “Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “T ech- nical and consumer information” section of this ma[...]

  • Page 103

    The light will blink for a few seconds after the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin. The indicator light also comes on when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after approximately 2 sec- onds if the system is operational. If the light does not come on have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. T ow mode ON i[...]

  • Page 104

    The vehicle information display is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such items as: ● V ehicle settings ● T rip computer information ● Drive system warnings and settings (if so equipped) ● Cruise control system information ● NISSAN Intelligent K ey® operation informa- tion ● Indicators and warnings (if so equipped) ?[...]

  • Page 105

    SETTINGS The setting mode allows you to change the infor- mation displayed in the vehicle information dis- play: ● Parking Aids (if so equipped) ● V ehicle Settings ● Main Menu Selection ● Body Color ● Maintenance ● Alarms ● Language ● Unit ● Welcome Effects ● Factory Reset Parking Aids (if so equipped) T o turn on or off the sy[...]

  • Page 106

    operation is performed once. From the V ehicle Settings menu, select “Selective Unlock”. Use the ENTER button to activate this function. Auto Door Unlock The auto door unlock function automatically un- locks all the doors when the shift lever is placed in the P (Park) position. From the Vehicle Settings menu, select “ Auto Door Unlock” . Us[...]

  • Page 107

    From the “Main Menu Selection” select “Fuel Economy” to display in the vehicle information display when the ignition is placed in the ON position. Tire Pressures The tire pressures can be enabled/disabled to display in the vehicle information display when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. From the “Main Menu Selection” s[...]

  • Page 108

    WARNING The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, includ- ing tire pressure checks. See “Changing Wheels and Tires” in “Maintenance & Do- It- Y ourself” section. Many factors includ- ing tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Set[...]

  • Page 109

    Use the , , and the ENTER buttons to select and change the units of the vehicle infor- mation display. The units of the navigation screen can be changed independently of the vehicle information display . For vehicles equipped with Navigation, see “System” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this [...]

  • Page 110

    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 sys- tem 7. Release parking brake 8. Low Fuel 9. Low W asher Fluid 10. Door Open 11. Liftgate Open LIC2557 Instruments and controls 2-23[...]

  • Page 111

    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: See Owner’s Manual 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 Fu[...]

  • Page 112

    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. Liftgate open Thi[...]

  • Page 113

    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 114

    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 115

    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 116

    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 117

    If the rear window wiper operation is interrupted by snow etc., the wiper may stop moving to protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and remove the snow etc. on and around the wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn the switch ON again to operate the wiper. The rear window wiper and washer operate when the ignition switch is [...]

  • Page 118

    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. T ype B LIC1388 T ype A WIC1435 T ype B WIC1436 HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWIT CH Instruments and controls 2-31[...]

  • Page 119

    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[...]

  • Page 120

    NO TE: Autolight activation sensitivity and the time delay for autolight shutoff can be ad- justed. See “Vehicle information display” in this section. T o turn on the autolight system: 1. T urn the headlight switch to the AUT O posi- tion 䊊 1 . 2. T urn the ignition switch to ON. 3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on a[...]

  • Page 121

    DA YTIME RUNNING LIGHT S Y STEM (Canada only) The daytime running lights automatically illumi- nate when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights oper- ate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position. T urn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night.[...]

  • Page 122

    FOG LIGHT SWIT CH (if so equipped) T o turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the position. T o turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUT O position, the headlights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the posi- tion. T o turn the fog lights off, turn the fog l[...]

  • Page 123

    T o sound the horn, push near the horn icon of 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 124

    ● 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. WARNING Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat heater if you or the occupants cannot monitor elevated seat [...]

  • Page 125

    The rear seats are warmed by built-in heaters. The switches are located on the rear of the front center console and can be operated indepen- dently of each other. 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the L O or HI position of the switch, as desired. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically t[...]

  • Page 126

    NO TE: The heated steering wheel switch is equipped with a 30 minute timer. After the switch has been activated for 30 minutes, the system will automatically turn off. If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch is turned on, the system will not heat the steering wheel. This is not a malfunction. The clim[...]

  • Page 127

    ● Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush- ion, seat cover, etc . Otherwise, the seat may become overheated. ● Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar objects. This may result in damage to the climate controlled seat. ● Any liquid spilled on the seat should be re[...]

  • Page 128

    T ow mode should be used when pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause any damage. How- ever, fuel economy may be reduced, and the transmission/engine driving characteristics may feel unusual. Press the tow mode switch to activate tow mode. T[...]

  • Page 129

    CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use any other power outlet for an accessory lighter. See your NISSAN dealer for additional information. ● Do not use with accessories that ex - ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.[...]

  • Page 130

    120V OUTLET (if so equipped) CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use. ● Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. ● Do not use double adaptors or more than one electrical accessory. ● Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window def[...]

  • Page 131

    SEA TBACK POCKETS There are two seatback pockets located on the back of the driver and passenger seats. The pockets can be used to store maps. SUNGLASSES HOLDER T o open the sunglasses holder, push and release 䊊 1 . Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder. WARNING Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driving to prevent an accident. CAU[...]

  • Page 132

    CUP HOLDERS CAUTION Do not recline the rear seatback when you use the cup holders on the rear armrest. Doing so may cause the beverages to spill over, and if they are hot, they may scald the passengers. Front console LIC2387 Rear door LIC2395 Bench seat LIC2212 Instruments and controls 2-45[...]

  • Page 133

    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. CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the ve[...]

  • Page 134

    GL OVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the master key when locking 䊊 1 or unlocking 䊊 2 the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. CONSOLE BOX Upper half Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the upper half of the console box. The upper half of [...]

  • Page 135

    ST ORAGE TRA Y WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident or sud- den stop. LUGGAGE HOOKS When securing items using luggage hooks lo- cated on the back of the seat or side finisher do not apply a load over more than 6.5 lbs (29 N) to a single hook. The luggage hooks that are located on the floor should hav[...]

  • Page 136

    CARGO AREA ST ORAGE BIN T o access the floor storage area, push down 䊊 1 to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle to lift the luggage board. ROOF RACK (if so equipped) Genuine NISSAN accessory cross bars are avail- able through your NISSAN dealer. Contact an NISSAN dealer for crossbar or other equipment information. Always distribute the l[...]

  • Page 137

    ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. CAUTION Always install the cross bars onto the roof side rails before loading cargo of any kind. Loading cargo directly onto the roof side rails or the vehicle’s roof may cause[...]

  • Page 138

    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 and continue to hold down until the de- sired window position is reached. T o close a window , pull the switch to the first detent and continue to hold up until t[...]

  • Page 139

    Automatic operation T o fully open a window , press the window switch down to the second detent and release it; it need not be held. The window automatically opens all the way. T o stop the window , lift the switch up while the window is opening. T o fully close a window, pull the switch up to the second detent and release it; it need not be held. [...]

  • Page 140

    automatically open or close all the way. T o stop the roof, push the switch once more while it is opening or closing. Tilting the moonroof T o tilt up, first close the moonroof, then push the switch to the tilt up position 䊊 1 and release it; it need not be held. T o tilt down the moonroof, push the switch to the tilt down position 䊊 2 . Restar[...]

  • Page 141

    Sunshade Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for- ward or backward. If the moonroof does not close Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the moonroof. P ANORAMIC SUNSHADE (if so equipped) The panoramic sunshade operates when the ig- nition switch is in the ON position. The sunshade switch is located near the roof console. When opening or c[...]

  • Page 142

    ● Do not push the sunshade arm with your hands, etc ., as this may deform it. Improper operation or damage to the sunshade may result. ● Do not put any object into the sunshade inlet port as this may result in improper operation or damage the sunshade. ● Do not hang any object on the arm rail as this may result in improper operation or damage[...]

  • Page 143

    When the ON switch 䊊 1 is pressed, the footwell lights (if so equipped) , step lights (if so equipped) , map lights and rear personal lights will automatically turn on and stay on for a period of time when: ● The doors are unlocked by the Intelligent K ey , a key or the request switch (if so equipped) while all doors are closed and the ignition[...]

  • Page 144

    T o turn on the personal lights, press and release the switch 䊊 1 . T o turn the personal lights off, press and release the switch 䊊 1 . 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 car[...]

  • Page 145

    CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. 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 Fre[...]

  • Page 146

    PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming your HomeLink® buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at: www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. NO TE: Place the ignition switch in the ACC posi- tion when programming HomeLink®. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmit[...]

  • Page 147

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

  • Page 148

    PROGRAMMING TROUBLE- DIAGNOSIS If the HomeLink® does not quickly learn the hand-held transmitter information: ● replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new batteries. ● position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink® surface. ● press and hold both the HomeLink® and hand-held transmitter butt[...]

  • Page 149

    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) this device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NO TE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-[...]

  • Page 150

    MEMO Instruments and controls 2-63[...]

  • Page 151

    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 - 5 Locking with key ................................3 - 5 Locking with inside lock knob ...[...]

  • Page 152

    Entry/exit function ............................. 3-37 Setting memory function ........................ 3-38 System operation .............................. 3-38[...]

  • Page 153

    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 154

    A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate. A key number is only necess[...]

  • Page 155

    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[...]

  • Page 156

    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[...]

  • Page 157

    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’[...]

  • Page 158

    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. [...]

  • Page 159

    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 system transmits weak radio waves. Environmental conditions may interfere[...]

  • Page 160

    If an Intelligent K ey is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli- gent K ey from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent K ey to operate the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, contact a NISSAN dealer. OPERA TING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be used w[...]

  • Page 161

    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,[...]

  • Page 162

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

  • Page 163

    Lockout protection T o prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci- dentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key system. When the driver’s side door is open, the doors are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed; the lock will automatically unlock and t[...]

  • Page 164

    NO TE: Request switches for all doors and liftgate can be deactivated when the I-Key Door Lock setting is switched to OFF in the V e- hicle Settings of the vehicle information display. For additional information, see “V ehicle information display” in the “In- struments and controls” section of this manual. If a door handle is pulled while u[...]

  • Page 165

    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 166

    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 “Vehicle 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 perfor[...]

  • Page 167

    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 168

    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 169

    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 to Park warning appears on the display and the inside warni[...]

  • Page 170

    Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the ignition switch to start the engine The Intelligent Key battery indicator appears on the display. The battery charge is low. Replace the battery with a new one. (See “Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.) The No Key Detected warning appears on the display, the o[...]

  • Page 171

    The button will be on the NISSAN Intelli- gent K ey® 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: ● V ehicles with manual or automatic climate control systems will default to the last used heating or coolin[...]

  • Page 172

    EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME The remote start feature can be extended one time by performing the steps listed in “Remote starting the vehicle” in this section. Run time will be calculated as follows: ● The first 10 minute run time will start when the remote start function is performed. ● The second 10 minutes will start immedi- ately when the [...]

  • Page 173

    䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver 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. When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make sure it locks into place. WARNING ● Make sure the hood is compl[...]

  • Page 174

    OPERA TING THE MANUAL LIFT GA TE (if so equipped) The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the liftgate simultane- ously . T o open the liftgate, pull up on the handle. T o close, lower and push the liftgate down se- curely . LPD2108 Liftgate switch LPD2063 Instrument panel switch LPD0249 Pre-driving checks and ad[...]

  • Page 175

    OPERA TING THE POWER LIFT GA TE (if so equipped) WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc ., inside the vehicle be- fore closing the liftgate. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents. NO TE[...]

  • Page 176

    Auto Reverse: If an obstacle is detected during power open or power close, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will reverse direction and return to the full open or full close position. If a second obstacle is detected, the liftgate motion will stop and the liftgate will enter manual mode. A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the liftga[...]

  • Page 177

    POWER LIFT GA TE MAIN SWIT CH The power liftgate operation can be turned on or off by the power liftgate main switch on the instrument panel. When the power liftgate main switch is pushed to the OFF position, the power operation is not available by the power liftgate switch on the liftgate and liftgate opener switch. P ower operation is available w[...]

  • Page 178

    P ower liftgate release (if so equipped) If the liftgate cannot be opened with the instru- ment panel switch, liftgate opener switch or key- fob due to a discharged battery, follow these steps: 1. Remove the cover 䊊 A on the inside of the liftgate. 2. Move the lever 䊊 B as illustrated to open the liftgate. Contact a NISSAN dealer as soon as pos[...]

  • Page 179

    T o lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and lock the doors. 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 refueli[...]

  • Page 180

    T o remove the fuel-filler cap: 1. T urn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove. 2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder 䊊 1 while refueling. T o install the fuel-filler cap: 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel- filler tube. 2. T urn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard. Loose Fuel Cap warning [...]

  • Page 181

    MANUAL OPERA TION (if so equipped) Tilt and telescopic operation Pull the lock lever 䊊 1 down: ● Adjust the steering wheel forward or back - ward in direction 䊊 3 to the desired position. ● Adjust the steering wheel up or down in direction 䊊 2 to the desired position. Push the lock lever 䊊 1 up firmly to lock the steering wheel in place[...]

  • Page 182

    Entry/Exit function The automatic drive positioner system will make the steering wheel move up automatically when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the L OCK position. This lets the driver get into and out of the seat more easily . The steering wheel moves back into position when the driver’s door is closed and the ignit[...]

  • Page 183

    V ANITY MIRRORS T o access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the mirror cover is open. 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 d[...]

  • Page 184

    T ype A and T ype B 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 mirrors without compass. ● the button for inside mirrors with compass. The indicator light will turn off. T o turn on the automatic anti-glare feature a[...]

  • Page 185

    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[...]

  • Page 186

    Move the shift lever to R (Reverse) . The selected mirror will turn downward. The selected mirror surface will return to its origi- nal position when any of the following have oc- curred: ● The shift lever is moved to any position other than R (Reverse) . ● The outside mirror control switch is set to the neutral or center position. ● The igni[...]

  • Page 187

    supplemental restraint system” section, and “Tilt/T elescopic Steering” and “Outside mir- rors” in this section. During this step, do not place the ignition switch in any position other than ON. 4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) . The indicator light for the pushed memory switch will come on and[...]

  • Page 188

    not be adjusted for the driving position. Note that the function is set to disabled as the factory default setting. The seat synchronization function operates under the following conditions: ● The ignition switch is in the ON position. ● The shift lever is in the P (Park) position. If the outside mirrors or the steering wheel reaches its maximu[...]

  • Page 189

    The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to the previous position: ● 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 lever is in the P (Park) position. The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can- celed through the V ehicle[...]

  • Page 190

    ● When the shift lever is moved from P (Park) to any other position. ● When the driver’s door remains open more than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is not in the ON position. ● The seat synchronization function is auto- matically disabled if the outside mirrors or steering wheel reaches its maximum adjust- ment. ● The seat synchroniza[...]

  • Page 191

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

  • Page 192

    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[...]

  • Page 193

    Manual operation .............................. 4-46 Operating tips ................................. 4-48 Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-49 Audio system .................................... 4-49 Radio ........................................ 4-49 FM radio reception . . .......................... 4-50 AM radio reception . .[...]

  • Page 194

    Manual control ............................... 4-129 T roubleshooting guide ........................ 4-130 Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System (if so equipped) ................ 4-131 Regulatory Information ........................ 4-133 V oice commands ............................. 4-133 Connecting procedure .................[...]

  • Page 195

    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 196

    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[...]

  • Page 197

    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[...]

  • Page 198

    Menu Item Result Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy menu. Distance to Empty Displays an estimation of the distance that the vehicle can be driven before refueling. The D TE is constantly calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and actual fuel consumption. The display is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level is low , the DTE [...]

  • Page 199

    HOW T O USE THE SETTING BUTT ON Press the SETTING button. This screen displays and adjusts various settings and functions that are available for your vehicle. Use the NISSAN controller to select an item and then press the ENTER button. When the amber indicator next to an item is illuminated, the feature is enabled. LHA1304 4-8 Monitor, climate, aud[...]

  • Page 200

    Menu Item Result Audio See “Audio system” in this section for more information. Display Adjusts the settings for the display screen. Brightness/Contrast Adjusts the brightness or contrast of the map background. Display off T oggles the display screen on and off. The amber indicator is illuminated when the display is set to “On”. When the di[...]

  • Page 201

    Menu Item Result Comfort & Convenience Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller, then select the “Comfort” key . The Comfort settings screen will be displayed. Y ou can set the following operating conditions by selecting the desired item using the NISSAN controller. The indicator light (box at the right of the selected item) [...]

  • Page 202

    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[...]

  • Page 203

    9. OFF brightness control button 10. - (brightness control) button 11. VOICE button* 12. SETTING button (P . 4-17) 13. MAP button* 14. BACK (previous) button 15. ZOOM IN button* *For Navigation system control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. When you use this system, make sure the engine is running. If you use the [...]

  • Page 204

    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 YS give your full attention to driving. ● Avoid using vehicle features that[...]

  • Page 205

    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 SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN V ehicle functions are viewed on the[...]

  • Page 206

    HOW T O USE THE ST A TUS BUTT ON The ST A TUS button is used to display system information. Three different split screens of infor- mation are available. Press the ST A TUS button multiple times to cycle through these screens as follows: Audio with T urn Information for Navigation → Audio with Fuel Economy Information → Audio with Climate Contr[...]

  • Page 207

    Menu Item Result Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy menu. Distance to Empty Displays an estimation of the distance that the vehicle can be driven before refueling. The D TE is constantly calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and actual fuel consumption. The display is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level is low , the DTE [...]

  • Page 208

    HOW T O USE THE SETTING BUTT ON Press the SETTING button. This screen displays and adjusts various settings and functions that are available for your vehicle. When the amber indicator next to an item is illuminated, the feature is enabled. Menu Item Result Navigation See the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more information. Audio Se[...]

  • Page 209

    Menu Item Result Background Color Adjusts the display screen between day and night mode. Color Theme Changes the color of the background, arrows and bars on the screen. Clock Adjusts the clock settings. On-screen Clock T oggles on or off the clock in the upper right corner of the display . Clock Format T oggles between a 12-hour and 24-hour clock. [...]

  • Page 210

    Menu Item Result Others Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller. V oice Recognition, language and units setting screen will be displayed. Comfort Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller, then select the “Comfort” key. The Comfort settings screen will be displayed. Y ou can set the following operating conditions b[...]

  • Page 211

    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. If no operation is performed within 5 seconds, the display will return to the previous display . Press and hold the OFF button for m[...]

  • Page 212

    Select the “Full Screen Display” key and press the ENTER button to view a full screen version of the image. Image requirements: ● Image type: JPEG ● File extensions: *.jpg, *.jpeg ● Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 ● Maximum size: 2 MB ● Colors: 32,768 (15-bit) ● Maximum file name length: 253 bytes (dis- play only shows first 8 chara[...]

  • Page 213

    Slideshow settings While in slideshow mode, the following settings can be accessed: Settings Slideshow Speed Changes the frequency at which images are changed during a slideshow. Choose one of the options on the screen or “No Auto Change” to have the images not change automatically. Slideshow Order Random Changes images in a random order when s[...]

  • Page 214

    When the shift lever is shifted into the R (Re- verse) position, the monitor display shows a rear- ward view from the vehicle. The system is designed as an aid to the driver in situations such as slot parking or parallel parking. WARNING ● The RearView Monitor is a convenience but it is not a substitute to check behind the vehicle when backing up[...]

  • Page 215

    V ehicle width guide lines 䊊 5 : Indicate the vehicle width when backing up. Predictive course lines 䊊 6 : Indicate the predictive course when backing up. The predictive course lines will be displayed on the monitor when the shift lever is in the R (Re- verse) position and the steering wheel is turned. The predictive course lines will move depe[...]

  • Page 216

    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 steering wheel to make the vehicle width guide lines 䊊 D parallel to the parking space 䊊 C . When the back of the vehicle enters the parking space 䊊 C , maneu- ver the steering wheel to make the v[...]

  • Page 217

    the hill is the place 䊊 B . Note that any object on the hill is further than it appears on the monitor. 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 [...]

  • Page 218

    Backing up near a projecting object The predicted course lines 䊊 A do not touch the object in the display. However, the vehicle may hit the object if it projects over the actual backing up course. Backing up behind a projecting object The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the position 䊊 B in the display. However, the position 䊊 C is actual[...]

  • Page 219

    OPERA TING TIPS ● When the shift lever is shifted to the R (Re- verse) position, the display screen automati- cally changes to the RearView Monitor mode. However, the radio can be heard. ● When the view is switched, the display im- ages on the screen may be displayed with some delay. ● When the temperature is extremely high or low , the scree[...]

  • Page 220

    ● The distance between objects viewed on the Around View Monitor differs from the actual distance. ● The cameras are installed on the front grille, the outside mirrors and above the rear license plate. Do not put anything on the cameras. ● When washing the vehicle with high- pressure water, be sure not to spray it around the cameras. Otherwis[...]

  • Page 221

    CAUTION Do not scratch the camera lens when cleaning dirt or snow from the front of the camera. A V AILABLE VIEWS WARNING ● The distance guide line and the vehicle width line should be used as a refer- ence only when the vehicle is on a paved, level surface. The distance viewed on the monitor may be different than the actual distance between the [...]

  • Page 222

    V ehicle width guide lines 䊊 5 : Indicate the vehicle width when backing up. Predictive course lines 䊊 6 : Indicate the predictive course when operating the vehicle. The predictive course lines will be displayed on the monitor when the steering wheel is turned. The predictive course lines will move depending on how much the steering wheel is tu[...]

  • Page 223

    After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the non-viewable area 䊊 2 is highlighted in yellow for three seconds after the bird’s-eye view is displayed. In addition, the non-viewable corners are displayed in red and blink for the first three seconds 䊊 3 to remind the driver to be cautious. WARNING ● Objects in the bird’s-eye v[...]

  • Page 224

    CAUTION ● The turn signal light may look like the side-of-vehicle line. This is not a malfunction. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTIVE AND ACTUAL DIST ANCES Backing up on a steep uphill When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the dis- tance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown closer than the actual distance. For example, the display [...]

  • Page 225

    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 226

    There may be a small distance visible between the vehicle and the object in the bird-eye view on the display 䊊 B . Backing up behind a projecting object The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the position 䊊 B in the display. However, the position 䊊 C is actually at the same distance as the position 䊊 A . The vehicle may hit the object whe[...]

  • Page 227

    The display will switch from the Around View Monitor screen when: ● When the shift lever is in the D (Drive) posi- tion and the vehicle speed increases above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) ● When the sonar no longer detects an object the screen will automatically switch back the previously displayed screen. ● When a different screen is selecte[...]

  • Page 228

    ● The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not detect objects close to the bumper or on the ground. ● The system may not detect the follow- ing objects: – Fluffy objects such as snow, cloth, cotton, glass or wool. – Thin objects such as rope, wire or chain. – Wedge-shaped objects. ● If your vehicle sustains dam[...]

  • Page 229

    VIEW MALFUNCTION When the “!” icon is displayed on the screen, the Around View Monitor may not be calibrated cor- rectly . This will not hinder normal driving function but the system should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer. OPERA TING TIPS CAUTION ● Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to clean the camera. This will cause discoloration. T o [...]

  • Page 230

    Adjust air flow direction for the center vents 䊊 1 , driver’s and passenger’s side vents 䊊 2 , and rear vents 䊊 3 by moving the vent slide and/or vent assemblies. Open or close the vents using the dial. Move the dial toward the to open the vents or toward the to close them. LHA2480 VENTS Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognitio[...]

  • Page 231

    1. T emperature control buttons (driver’s side) 2. AUT O climate control ON button 3. (front defroster) button 4. Air recirculation button 5. MODE (manual air flow control) button 6. T emperature control buttons (passen- ger’s side) 7. DUAL (passenger side temperature control) ON/OFF button 8. REAR button 9. (fan speed control) dial/ON/OFF butt[...]

  • Page 232

    AUT OMA TIC OPERA TION Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUT O) This mode may be used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically. 1. Press the AUTO button on. (The indicator on the button will illuminate and AUT O will be displayed.) 2. Op[...]

  • Page 233

    Automatic intake air control In the AUT O mode, the intake air will be con- trolled automatically. T o manually control the in- take air, press the air recirculation button. T o return to the automatic control mode, press and hold the air recirculation button for about 2 seconds. The indicator light will flash twice, and then the intake air will be[...]

  • Page 234

    OPERA TING TIPS ● When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera- ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally . The sunload sensor, located on the top driv[...]

  • Page 235

    1. Air recirculation button 2. A/C (air conditioner) ON/OFF button 3. MODE (manual air flow control) button 4. REAR button 5. T emperature control buttons (passen- ger’s side)/DUAL (passenger’s side temperature control) ON/OFF button 6. (rear window defroster) button 7. (fan speed control) dial/ON/OFF button 8. (front defroster) button 9. T emp[...]

  • Page 236

    ● 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. AUT O[...]

  • Page 237

    MANUAL OPERA TION Fan speed control T urn the fan speed control dial to manually control the fan speed. Press the AUT O button to return to automatic control of the fan speed. Air recirculation Press the air recirculation button to recir- culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light on the button will come on. The air recirculation c[...]

  • Page 238

    Automatic operation: 1. Press the AUTO button. The AUT O indicator light will illuminate and “ AUT O” will appear on the display . 2. T urn the temperature control dial (driver’s side) to set the desired temperature. Manual operation : ● T emperature control Press the temperature control buttons to set the desired temperature. ● Fan speed[...]

  • Page 239

    1. OFF button 2. Fan speed increase (+) button 3. AUT O button 4. T emperature increase ( ) button 5. T emperature decrease ( ) button 6. Display 7. Fan speed decrease (-) button Rear control buttons: The rear seat passengers can adjust the rear automatic air conditioning system using the con- trol switches at the rear of the center console. The re[...]

  • Page 240

    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 241

    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 242

    AUDIO OPERA TION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player (models without Navigation System) CAUTION ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player. ● T rying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer. ● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a tim[...]

  • Page 243

    ● This audio system can only play pre- recorded CDs. It has no capability to record or burn CDs. ● If the CD cannot be played, one of the following messages will be displayed. 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 scratch[...]

  • Page 244

    Disc Read Error: ● Confirm that the CD/DVD is inserted correctly (the label side is facing up, etc .) . ● Confirm that the CD/DVD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches. Please Eject Disc: This error may be due to the tempera- ture inside the player getting too high. Remove the CD/DVD by pushing the EJECT button, and after a short ti[...]

  • Page 245

    ● This copyright protected technology cannot be used without a permit from Macrovision Corporation. It is limited to personal use, etc., as long as the permit from Macrovision Corporation is not issued. ● Modifying or disassembling is prohib- ited. ● Dolby digital is manufactured under li- cense from Dolby Laboratories, Inc . ● Dolby and th[...]

  • Page 246

    ● An incorrect song title may appear when the Play Mode is changed while using an iP od® nano (2nd Generation) . ● Audiobooks may not play in the same order as they appear on an iPod®. ● Large video files cause slow responses in an iP od®. The vehicle center display may mo- mentarily black out, but will soon recover. ● If an iP od® auto[...]

  • Page 247

    ● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency is the rate at which the samples of a signal are converted from analog to digital (A/D conversion) per second. ● Multisession — Multisession is one of the methods for writing data to media. Writing data once to the media is called a single session, and writing more than once is called a multisession[...]

  • Page 248

    Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW , USB 2.0 Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW , ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. * Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista® operating system-based computer) are not supported. UDF Bridge (UDF 1.02 [...]

  • Page 249

    T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the CD/USB device was inserted correctly . Check if the CD 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 play[...]

  • Page 250

    CD, DVD or USB with Compressed Audio Files (models with Navigation System) The file types supported by this system are MP3, WMA , AAC/M4A and A TRAC3. Explanation of terms: ● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most well known compressed digital audio file format. This format allows for near “CD qual[...]

  • Page 251

    Playback order: Music playback order of a CD, DVD or USB device with compressed audio files is as illus- trated. ● The folder names of folders not containing compressed audio files are not shown in the display . ● If there is a file in the top level of the disc/USB, “Root Folder” is displayed. ● The playback order is the order in which th[...]

  • Page 252

    Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB 2.0 Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. * Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista®[...]

  • Page 253

    T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the CD/DVD/USB device was inserted correctly . Check if the CD/DVD 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, [...]

  • Page 254

    Compressed Video Files (models with Navigation System) Explanation of terms: ● DivX – DivX refers to the DivX® codec owned by Div, Inc. used for a lossy compres- sion of video based on MPEG-4. ● A VI – A VI stands for Audio Video Interleave. It is standard file format originated by Micro- soft Corporation. A .divx encoded file can be saved[...]

  • Page 255

    Requirements for Supporting Video Playback: Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW , DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL, USB 2.0 Memory File Systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW , DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF Bridge (UDF1.02+ISO9660) , UDF1.5, UDF2.0 * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. * Files saved using the[...]

  • Page 256

    1. CD eject button 2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 3. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons 4. L OAD CD button 5. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (Bass, T reble, Fade, Balance, SSV (if so equipped) , and Beep) 6. AUX IN jack 7. AUX button 8. TRACK button 9. SEEK/CA T button 10. DISC button 11. RPT/RDM button 12. SCAN button 13. AM·FM button 14. DIS[...]

  • Page 257

    Audio settings 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 adjusts the sound level between the left and right speakers. Fade Adjusts the fade to the desired level. Fade adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Bass, t[...]

  • Page 258

    FM/AM radio operation FM/AM band select : Pressing the AM·FM button will change the band as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM When the AM·FM button is pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will come on at the station last played. The last station played will also come on when the VOL/ON·OFF control knob is pr[...]

  • Page 259

    T o insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, press the L OAD button for more than 1.5 seconds. The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loaded into the changer. DISC button: When the DISC button is pressed with the sys- tem off and a compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play . When the[...]

  • Page 260

    SCAN button: While listening to a CD, press the SCAN button to preview the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD playing. Pressing the SCAN button again during this 10 second period stops the scan and the CD remains on that track. CD EJECT: Current/Selected disc: ● Press the button, then press the slot number (1 – 6) for the desired disc. Th[...]

  • Page 261

    1. CD eject button 2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 3. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 4. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance) 5. AUX button* 6. TRACK button 7. SEEK/CA T button 8. DISC button 9. RPT/RDM button 10. SCAN button 11. FM·AM button *No satellite radio reception is available when the AUX button is pressed to ac[...]

  • Page 262

    Audio settings 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 adjusts the sound level between the left and right speakers. Fade Adjusts the fade to the desired level. Fade adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Speed S[...]

  • Page 263

    CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD, certain text might be able to be displayed (when CD encoded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded, the following text might be able to be displayed by selecting the “T ext” key: ● Folder displays the name of the current folder being accessed. ?[...]

  • Page 264

    XM band select : Pressing the AUX button will change the band as follows: USB → XM1* → XM2* → XM3* → AUX → USB (satellite, if so equipped) When the AUX button is pressed while the igni- tion switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will come on at the station last played. The last station played will also come on when the VOL/ON·OF[...]

  • Page 265

    When the “T ext” key is selected with the NISSAN controller on the display while the radio is playing, additional information is displayed on the screen. If the station broadcasts RDS information, the RDS icon is displayed. Compact disc (CD) player operation Place the ignition in the ACC or ON position and insert the compact disc into the slot [...]

  • Page 266

    CD EJECT button: When the button is pressed with the com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. When the button is pressed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will eject and the system will turn off. AUX (auxiliary) input jacks The auxiliary input jacks are located inside the center console 䊊 1 . NTSC compatible[...]

  • Page 267

    AUX settings Select the “Settings” key using the NISSAN con- troller and press the ENTER button. Choose one of the display modes by selecting the “ ” key or the “ ” key: ● Normal ● Wide ● Cinema Additional features For more information about the iPod® player available with this system, see “iPod® player operation without Navig[...]

  • Page 268

    1. CD eject button 2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 3. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 4. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance) 5. DISC·AUX button 6. TRACK button 7. SEEK/CA T button 8. SA T* button 9. RPT/RDM button 10. SCAN button 11. AM·FM button *No satellite radio reception is available when the SA T button is presse[...]

  • Page 269

    Audio settings 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 adjusts the sound level between the left and right speakers. Fade Adjusts the fade to the desired level. Fader adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Speed [...]

  • Page 270

    CD, DVD or USB with compressed audio files While listening to a CD or compressed audio files, certain text might be able to be displayed (when CD encoded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or compressed audio files are encoded, the following text might be displayed: ● Folder displays the name of the current folder being accessed. [...]

  • Page 271

    SEEK/CA T and TRACK tuning buttons: For AM or FM: Press the SEEK/CA T button or the TRACK button to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stop at the next broadcasting station. For XM: Press the SEEK/CA T button or the TRACK button to go to the first channel of the previous or next category . SCAN tuning: Press the SCAN button to sto[...]

  • Page 272

    – T ags the current artist or song playing on SiriusXM Satellite Radio as a favorite. – T urn the Alert ON to indicate whenever a favorite artist or song is playing on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The audio system must be playing Sirius XM Satellite Radio for this feature to work. – Delete a favorite artist or song. ● Categories – Displays [...]

  • Page 273

    SEEK/CA T and TRACK (Rewind and Fast Forward) buttons: Press and hold the SEEK/CA T (rewind) button or the TRACK (fast forward) button while a compact disc is playing; the compact disc will play while rewinding or fast forwarding. When the button is released, the compact disc will return to normal play speed. TUNE/FOLDER knob While playing a CD wit[...]

  • Page 274

    Normal - Plays all tracks on the CD in sequential order until stopped. ● Folder List The folders on the disc are displayed. Select the key of a folder name to begin playing tracks from that folder. ● T rack List The tracks on the disc are displayed. Select the key of a track name to begin playing that track. CD EJECT button: When the button is [...]

  • Page 275

    AUX (auxiliary) input jacks The auxiliary input jacks are located inside the center console 䊊 1 . NTSC compatible devices such as video games, camcorders and portable video players can be connected to the auxiliary input jacks. Audio devices, such as some MP3 players, can also be connected to the system through the auxiliary input jacks. The auxi[...]

  • Page 276

    Additional features For more information about the iPod® player available with this system, see “iPod® player operation with Navigation System” in this section. For more information about the USB interface available with this system, see “USB interface (models with Navigation System)” in this section. For more information about the Blueto[...]

  • Page 277

    Playing a DVD DISC-AUX button Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the DVD drive while watching the images. Press the DISC-AUX button until the DVD mode is active on the display . When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed auto- matically . The operation screen will be turned on when the DISC-AUX button is pres[...]

  • Page 278

    – Select the directional keys to move the cursor on the DVD menu. – Select the “Enter” key to fix the selected menu item. – Select the “Move” key to move the loca- tion of the operation keys on the screen. – Select the “Back” key to return to the previous menu screen. – Select the “Hide” key to hide the opera- tion keys. ?[...]

  • Page 279

    ● Display Mode (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO CD, DVD-VR) Choose from the “Full” , “Wide” , “Normal” or “Cinema” mode. ● Title List (DVD-VR) Choose the preferred title from the list. ● Play Mode Choose the preferred play mode. ● PG/PL Mode (DVD-VR) Choose from the “PG” or “PL ” mode. USB INTERF ACE (models without Navigation Syst[...]

  • Page 280

    Audio file operation AUX button: Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position and press the AUX button to switch to the USB input mode. If another audio source is playing and a USB memory device is inserted, press the AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to the USB memory mode. If the system has been turned off while the US[...]

  • Page 281

    USB INTERF ACE (models with Navigation System) Connecting a device to the USB input jack 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. [...]

  • Page 282

    SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button while an au- dio file on the USB device is playing to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the SEEK/CA T button several times to skip backward several tracks. Press the TRACK button while an audio file on the USB device is playing to advance one track. Press the TRACK button sev[...]

  • Page 283

    Movie file operation Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the USB memory while watching the images. DISC-AUX button: When the DISC-AUX button is pushed with the system off and the USB memory inserted, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and the USB memory is inserted, press the DISC-AUX[...]

  • Page 284

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

  • Page 285

    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 286

    Interface: The interface for iPod® operation shown on the vehicle center display is similar to the iP od® interface. Use the NISSAN controller and the BACK button to play the iP od® with your favorite settings. The following items can be chosen from the menu list screen. For further information about each item, see the iPod® Owner’s Manual. ?[...]

  • Page 287

    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 288

    Audio main operation Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position. Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly to switch to the iP od® mode. If the system has been turned off while the iPod® was playing, pressing the VOL/ON·OFF control knob will start the iP od®. DISC·AUX button: When the DISC·AUX button is pressed with the system off and th[...]

  • Page 289

    ● Albums ● Songs ● Podcasts ● Genres ● Composers ● Audiobooks ● Shuffle Songs The following keys shown on the screen are also available: ● MENU: returns to the previous screen. ● : plays/pauses the music selected. Play mode: While the iP od® is playing, touch the “Menu” key to display the iPod® menu. T ouch the “Play Mode?[...]

  • Page 290

    Scrolling menus: While navigating long lists of artists, albums or songs in the music menu, it is possible to scroll the list by the first letter. T o activate letter index- ing, perform one of the following: ● T urn the NISSAN controller quickly. ● Press and hold the up/down directional ar- rows on the NISSAN controller. ● T ouch and hold th[...]

  • Page 291

    4. A screen will appear asking if you are con- necting the device to use with the hands- free phone system. Select the “No” key . 5. Enter a PIN of your choice. It will be needed by your Bluetooth® audio device to com- plete the connection process. See the Bluetooth® audio device’s owner’s manual for more information. Audio main operation[...]

  • Page 292

    Bluetooth® audio settings T o adjust the Bluetooth® audio settings, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel. 2. Select the “Bluetooth” key . 3. Select the “Connected Devices” key. 4. Select the “ Audio Player” key . 5. A list of the connected Bluetooth® audio players is displayed. Select the name [...]

  • Page 293

    6. The Device Name and Device Address are displayed on the screen. Select the “Select” key to make this device the active Bluetooth® audio player. Select the “Edit” key to edit the details of the player, such as Device Name. Select the “Delete” key to delete the device. CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the[...]

  • Page 294

    1. Menu control switch/ENTER button 2. BACK switch 3. V olume control switch 4. P ower on and SOURCE select switch STEERING WHEEL SWIT CH FOR AUDIO CONTROL The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel. POWER on switch With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON posi- tion, push the SOURCE switch to turn the audio system o[...]

  • Page 295

    CD: ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the track number. ● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the folder number (if playing compressed audio files) . ● Press the ENTER button to show the CD Menu. DVD (if so equipped) : ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease [...]

  • Page 296

    If your vehicle is equipped with the Dual Head Restraint/Headrest DVD System, you can enjoy playing video files via a DVD, CD or USB memory that provides images and sound both from the front and rear display screens. Y ou can also enjoy compatible auxiliary devices such as video games, camcorders or portable video players through the auxiliary jack[...]

  • Page 297

    The angle of the rear display screen can be adjusted for optimal viewing. Gently apply pressure to the base of the screen where indicated until the screen reached the desired position. When the screen is released, it will remain in the current position. T o return to the screen to the flat position, press the base of the screen in all the way until[...]

  • Page 298

    Headphones The headphones for this system are a wireless type and no cables are necessary . The head- phones can only be used in the rear seat. Power ON/OFF: Press the power ON/OFF button to turn the headphones on or off. V olume control T urn the volume control knob to adjust the vol- ume. The headphones will automatically turn off after about fou[...]

  • Page 299

    Channel change: When the rear displays are playing different sources, slide the channel select switch to select the sound. “Left” is the sound on the left display. “Right” is the sound on the right display. Remote control The remote controller has the following controls: 1. POWER button 2. Display select switch (L or R) T ype A LHA2211 T yp[...]

  • Page 300

    3. MENU button 4. Directional buttons 5. Backlight button 6. SETUP button 7. (next chapter) button 8. (fast forward) button 9. (stop) button 10. Volume control button 11. (reverse) button 12. (play and pause) button 13. (previous chapter) button 14. BACK button 15. SOURCE button Select rear displays audio source: Slide the display select switch on [...]

  • Page 301

    T o replace the battery: 1. Open the lid as illustrated. ● For headphones, remove the screw 䊊 1 with a flat-bladed screwdriver before re- moving the lid. 2. Replace both batteries with new ones. ● Recommended battery: Size AA 6 2 (DVD remote controller) Size AAA 6 2 (headphones) ● Be careful not to touch the battery termi- nal. ● Make sur[...]

  • Page 302

    CAUTION ● Only operate the Dual Head Restraint/Headrest DVD System while the vehicle engine is running. Operating the Dual Head Restraint/Headrest DVD System for extended periods of time with the engine OFF can discharge the vehicle battery. ● Do not allow the system to get wet. Excessive moisture such as spilled liq- uids may cause the system [...]

  • Page 303

    PLA YING A DIGIT AL VERSA TILE DISC (DVD) DISC·AUX button Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the DVD player while watching the images. Insert a DVD into the CD/DVD slot with the labeled side up. The DVD will be guided auto- matically into the slot. When ejecting the DVD, press the EJECT button. Press the AU[...]

  • Page 304

    SKIP (FORWARD) : Select this key and press the ENTER button to skip the chapter(s) of the disc forward. The chap- ters will advance the number of times the ENTER button is pressed. T o skip the chapter(s) forward, it is also possible to press the corresponding button on the keypad of the remote controller. SKIP (REWIND) : Select this key and press [...]

  • Page 305

    Arrow icons: Move the cursor to select a DVD menu. Enter: Enter the selected menu. Move: Change the display location by moving the operation key. Back: Return to the previous screen. Hide: Hide the operation key . Title Menu (front)/Menu (rear) (DVD- VIDEO) : Menus specific to each disc will be shown. For details, see the instructions attached to t[...]

  • Page 306

    Play Mode: Choose the preferred play mode using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. Remote controller operation Use the remote controller to adjust the following items. Rear display ON/OFF: The rear displays can be activated or deactivated individually . T o activate or deactivate the rear displays, press the preferred side (L or R) o[...]

  • Page 307

    Color System: T o choose the color system, select from “NTSC” , “P AL ” , “P AL -60” , “P AL -M” , “P AL -N” or “ AUT O” using the joystick on the remote controller and tilt the joystick to the right or left. 3D Y/C filter: Set to ON/OFF using the joystick on the remote controller. When turned on, small characters and an out[...]

  • Page 308

    CAUTION ● Do not use any solvents or cleaning solutions when cleaning the video system. ● Do not use excessive force on the moni- tor screen. ● Avoid touching or scratching the moni- tor screen as it may become dirty or damaged. ● Do not attempt to operate the system in extreme temperature conditions [below ⫺ 4°F ( ⫺ 20°C) and above 1[...]

  • Page 309

    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 310

    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. Y ou can connect 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. Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Pho[...]

  • Page 311

    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 312

    ● 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 313

    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 th[...]

  • Page 314

    1. Press the button on the steering wheel. The system announces the available commands. 2. Say: “Connect phone” 䊊 A . The system ac- knowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands. 3. Say: “ Add phone” 䊊 B . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate connecting from the phone handset 䊊 C . [...]

  • Page 315

    LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” “Phonebook” “Recent Calls” “Connect Phone” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these commands and the com- mands in each sub-menu. Remember to wait for the tone before speaking. After the m[...]

  • Page 316

    During a call During a call there are several command options available. Press the button on the steering wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter com- mands. ● “Help” — The system announces the avail- able commands. ● “Cancel/Quit” — The system announces “Cancel,” ends the VR session and returns to the call. ● “Send” ?[...]

  • Page 317

    Enter a phone number by voice command: For example, say: “five five five one two one two.” See “How to say numbers” in this section for more information. T o transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone’s memory: Say “T ransfer entry.” The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone han[...]

  • Page 318

    “Record Name” 䊊 B The system allows you to record custom voice tags for contact names in the phonebook that the vehicle has difficulty recognizing. This feature can also be used to record voice tags to directly dial an entry with multiple numbers. Up to 40 voice tags can be recorded to the system. “Recent Calls” Main Menu “Recent Calls?[...]

  • Page 319

    VOICE ADAPT A TION (V A) MODE V oice Adaptation allows up to two out-of-dialect users to train the system to improve recognition accuracy . By repeating a number of commands, the users can create a voice model of their own voice that is stored in the system. The system is capable of storing a different voice adaptation model for each connected phon[...]

  • Page 320

    ● outgoing ● call three one nine oh two ● nine seven pause pause three oh eight ● cancel ● call back number ● call star two zero nine five ● delete phone ● 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 ● corr[...]

  • Page 321

    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 322

    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 323

    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 V oice Recognition system supports the phone com[...]

  • Page 324

    REGULA T ORY INFORMA TION FCC Regulatory information – CAUTION: T o maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regula- tions. – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: 1. This device ma[...]

  • Page 325

    Menu Item Result Bluetooth ON/OFF Allows user to switch Bluetooth on and off. Bluetooth must be on in order to connect device. On T urns Bluetooth on Off T urns Bluetooth off Connect Bluetooth Upon pressing this button, a popup box will appear on the screen, prompting you to confirm that the connection is for the phone system . Select the ⬙ Ye s [...]

  • Page 326

    VEHICLE PHONEBOOK This vehicle has two phonebooks available for your use. Depending on your phone, the system may automatically download your entire cell phone’s phonebook into the “Handset Phone- book” . For the details on downloading your phonebook, see “Handset Phonebook” , in this section. If your phonebook does not automati- cally do[...]

  • Page 327

    Press the button on the steering wheel and then select the ⬙ Vehicle Phonebook ⬙ key. Next, select the desired entry from the displayed list. Select the ⬙ Edit ⬙ key . Menu Item Result Entry # Changes the displayed number of the selected entry Name Edit the name of the entry using the keypad displayed on the screen Number Edit the phone num[...]

  • Page 328

    HANDSET PHONEBOOK Many phones will support an automatic down- load of the cellular phone’s phonebook. Since this method allows for up to 1000 numbers to be stored and entries are automatically assigned voice tags by the system, this is a useful function for easy dialing supported by the V oice Recogni- tion system. T ransferring the handset phone[...]

  • Page 329

    MAKING A CALL Press the button on the steering wheel. The ⬙ Phone ⬙ screen will appear on the display . Select one of the following options to make a call: Menu Item Result V ehicle Phonebook Select the name from an entry stored in the vehicle phonebook. Dialing commences immediately. Call History Select the name from the incoming or outgoing c[...]

  • Page 330

    RECEIVING A CALL When you hear a phone ring, the display will change to phone mode. T o receive a call, follow one of the procedures listed below: Menu Item Result Press the button on the steering wheel Accept an incoming call to talk ⬙ Answer ⬙ key on the display Accept an incoming call to talk ⬙ Hold Call ⬙ key on the display Put an incom[...]

  • Page 331

    DURING A CALL There are some options available during a call. Select one of the following displayed on the screen, if necessary: Menu Item Result Hang Up Finish the call. If pressed while another caller is on hold, current call will be ended and user will be able to speak to the caller that was previously on hold. Use Handset T ransfer the call to [...]

  • Page 332

    PHONE SETTINGS T o set up the Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Sys- tem to your perferred settings, press the SET- TING button on the control panel and select the ⬙ Phone ⬙ key on the display . Menu Item Result Edit Vehicle Phonebook See ⬙ V ehicle Phonebook ⬙ in this section for adding, editing, and deleting contacts in the vehicle phonebook. De[...]

  • Page 333

    BLUET OO TH SETTINGS T o set up the Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Sys- tem to your preferred settings, press the SET- TING button on the control panel and select the ⬙ Bluetooth ⬙ key on the display . Menu Item Result Bluetooth T urn the Bluetooth system on or off. Connect Bluetooth See ⬙ Connecting Procedure ⬙ in this section for more informa[...]

  • Page 334

    CALL VOLUME Adjusting the incoming or outgoing call volume may improve clarity if reception between callers is unclear. T o access the volume settings, press the SETTING button, then select ”Volume and Beeps” . Y ou can also adjust the volume of an incoming voice during a call by pushing the vol- ume control switch on the steering wheel or by t[...]

  • Page 335

    NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free operation of the systems equipped on this ve- hicle, such as phone and vehicle information. There are two voice recognition modes of opera- tion available. They are: ● Standard Mode ● Alternate Command Mode In Standard Mode (the factory default setting) , commands that are available are always shown on[...]

  • Page 336

    Menu Item Result Getting Started The following message will appear: ⬙ With voice recognition, you can use voice commands to control navigation, audio, phone, and other functions. To start the voice recognition system, push the T ALK switch on the steering wheel, then say a command after the tone ⬙ Let’s Practice Initiates a practice session t[...]

  • Page 337

    V oice recognition settings The available settings of the NISSAN V oice Rec- ognition system are described. 1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel 2. Select ”Others” key 3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key Y ou can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the NISSAN controller. Menu Item Result Command List When Alternate [...]

  • Page 338

    USING THE S Y STEM Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, NISSAN V oice Recognition is initialized, which takes a few seconds. When completed, the system is ready to accept voice commands. If the switch is pressed before the initializa- tion completes, voice commands will not be ac- cepted. Please wait until the NISSA[...]

  • Page 339

    Operating tips ● Say a command after the tone. Voice com- mands cannot be accepted when the icon is . ● Commands that are available are always shown on the display and spoken through voice menu prompts. Commands other than those that are displayed are not accepted. Please follow the prompts given by the sys- tem. ● If the command is not recog[...]

  • Page 340

    Standard Mode command list Category Command: COMMAND ACTION Phone Displays Phone function commands. Navigation Displays Navigation function commands. Information Displays V ehicle Information. Audio Displays Audio commands. Help Displays User Guide. Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Cha[...]

  • Page 341

    V ehicle Information Command: COMMAND ACTION Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy information. Maintenance Displays Maintenance information. T raffic Info. Turns the traffic information system on and off. Where am I? Displays current vehicle location. Audio Command: COMMAND ACTION AM Changes the audio system mode to AM radio. FM Changes the audio sys[...]

  • Page 342

    V oice command examples Some basic voice command examples are de- scribed here. For navigation system commands, see the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Example 1 — Placing a call to the phone number 800-662-6200: 1. Press the button located on the steer- ing wheel. 2. The system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Naviga[...]

  • Page 343

    ● If you say “Change Number” during phone number entry , the system will automatically request that you repeat the number using the 3-3-4 format. In this case please say the area code first and then follow the prompts. ● Do not add a “1” in front of the area code when speaking phone numbers. ● If the system does not recognize your com[...]

  • Page 344

    Please note that in this mode the recognition success rate may be affected as the number of available commands and ways of speaking each command are increased. Y ou can turn this mode ON or OFF . When this mode is activated, the V oice Recognition Settings will change to show more options. Activating Alternate Command Mode 1. Press the SETTING butt[...]

  • Page 345

    Alternate Command Mode command list Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. V ehicle Phonebook Makes a call to a contact in the vehicle phonebook. Handset Phonebook Makes a call to a contact in the handset phonebook. International Call Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digi[...]

  • Page 346

    COMMAND ACTION Birdview Map Changes the Map display to Birdview . Planview Map Changes the Map display to a 2-dimensional view . North Up Changes the Map display to keep north pointing up on the screen. Heading Up Changes the Map display to keep the direction of the vehicle pointing up on the screen. Zoom In <1 to 13> Changes the map scale to[...]

  • Page 347

    Displaying user guide Y ou can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which con- tains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. 1. Press the INFO button on the control panel. 2. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 3. Select the “User Guide” key. 4. Select an item. Menu Item Result Getting[...]

  • Page 348

    Giving voice commands 1. Press and release the button located on the steering wheel. 2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a command from the displayed list or say Help to show all commands.” 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. 4. Once a command is r[...]

  • Page 349

    ● T o minimize the amount of prompts spoken by the system in Alternate Command Mode, use the Minimize V oice Feedback function. T o access the Minimize V oice Feedback function press the SETTING button, then select the “Others” key. Then select the “V oice Recognition” key. How to speak numbers V oice Recognition requires a certain way to[...]

  • Page 350

    SPEAKER ADAPT A TION FUNCTION The Voice Recognition system has a function to learn the user’s voice for better voice recognition performance. The system can memorize the voices of up to three persons. Having the system learn the user’s voice 1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel 2. Select the “Others” key on the display . 3. Sele[...]

  • Page 351

    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 352

    MEMO Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-161[...]

  • Page 353

    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 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................................5 - 6 Avoiding collisi[...]

  • Page 354

    Special winter equipment ....................... 5-33 Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-33 Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............. 5-34[...]

  • Page 355

    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 356

    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 357

    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 358

    ● 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 359

    Operation: 1. Add air to the tire. 2. After a few seconds, the hazard indicators will start flashing. 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 [...]

  • Page 360

    slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including pre- scription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness) . Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual,[...]

  • Page 361

    3. When appropriate, slowly release the accel- erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle. 4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from traffic if possible. 5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually stop the vehicle. 6. T urn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emergency service to change[...]

  • Page 362

    ● Do not shift gears while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. ● Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill. At the top there could be a drop-off or other hazard that could cause an accident. ● If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to the top of a steep hill, never at- tempt to turn around. Y[...]

  • Page 363

    ● Failure to operate this vehicle correctly could result in loss of control and/or a rollover accident. ● Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted, or radial) , and tread pattern on all four wheels. Install tire chains on the front wheels when driving on slippery roads and drive carefully. ● Be sure to c[...]

  • Page 364

    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 365

    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 366

    3. T ouch the ignition switch with the Intelligent K ey as illustrated. (A chime will sound.) 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 en[...]

  • Page 367

    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 368

    CONTINUOUSL Y V ARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) The Continuously V ariable T ransmission (CVT) in your vehicle is electronically controlled to pro- duce maximum power and smooth operation. The recommended operating procedures for this transmission are shown on the following pages. Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoy[...]

  • Page 369

    Shifting Press the button 䊊 A while depressing the brake pedal Press the button 䊊 A to shift Shift without pressing 䊊 A button After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal, push and press the shift lever button and move the shift lever from the P (Park) position to any of the desired shift positions. WARNING Apply the parking brak[...]

  • Page 370

    Shift lock release If the battery charge is low or discharged, the shift lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed and the shift lever button pushed. T o move the shift lever, perform the following procedure: 1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or L OCK position. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove [...]

  • Page 371

    Fail-safe If the vehicle is driven under extreme con- ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be activated. The MIL may come on to indicate the fail-safe mode is activated, see “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in the “Instrument and controls” sec- tion. This will occur even if all e[...]

  • Page 372

    T o engage: Firmly depress the parking brake. T o release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. 3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release. 4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. 1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. CANCEL switch 4. ON·OFF switch PRECAUTION[...]

  • Page 373

    CRUISE CONTROL OPERA TIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed be- tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. T o turn on the cruise control, push the ON·OFF switch on. The CRUISE indicator light in the vehicle information display will illuminate. T o set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to[...]

  • Page 374

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

  • Page 375

    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 376

    4X4I S Y STEM OPERA TION 4WD shift switch The Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) system is used to select the 2WD (T wo-Wheel Drive) , AUTO or L OCK mode depending on the driving condi- tions. T urn the 4WD mode switch, located on the cen- ter console, to select 2WD, AUT O, or L OCK. ● 2WD – T urn the 4WD mode switch to the 2WD position. The T wo-Wheel Dri[...]

  • Page 377

    4WD mode Wheels driven 4WD mode indicator light Use conditions 2WD Front only – This mode is used when driving on a normal road *1 2WD For driving on dry paved roads. AUT O Distribution of torque to the front and rear wheels changes auto- matically depending on road conditions encountered. This re- sults in improved driving stability . AUT O For [...]

  • Page 378

    CAUTION ● Depending on the driving condition, the 4WD mode may automatically change from 2WD to 4WD even when the 2WD mode is selected. If this occurs while driving, the 4WD mode indicator light will not illuminate. ● Do not start the engine with the 4WD mode switch in any mode in the follow- ing cases: – when the vehicle is placed on a fre- [...]

  • Page 379

    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 380

    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 will[...]

  • Page 381

    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 382

    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 383

    When the VDC system operates, the indi- cator in the instrument panel flashes so 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 384

    ● When driving on extremely inclined sur- faces such as higher banked corners, the VDC system may not operate prop- erly and the indicator may flash or both the and indicator lights may illuminate. Do not drive on these types of roads. ● When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the indicator may flash or[...]

  • Page 385

    ● When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the VDC warning light may illumi- nate. 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 the VDC warning light may[...]

  • Page 386

    FREEING A FROZEN DOOR L OCK T o prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de- icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole, or use the NISSAN Intelligent K ey®. ANTI-FREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem- perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the anti-freeze to [...]

  • Page 387

    ● Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement. ● Allow greater following distances on slippery roads. ● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) . These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reach- ing it. T ry not to brak[...]

  • Page 388

    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 389

    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 390

    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 signifi[...]

  • Page 391

    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 392

    2. Remove the jack and tool kit cover by lifting up using the handles. 3. Remove the tool kit 䊊 B . ● T o release the tool kit, release the hook and eye straps 䊊 C . 4. Remove the jack. ● The jack is secured by a fastener 䊊 D ,t o release the fastener assemble the exten- sion 䊊 E into the wheel nut wrench 䊊 F as illustrated and rotate[...]

  • Page 393

    6. Insert the spare tire winch socket 䊊 H to the lowering mechanism nut. 7. T o lower the spare tire, insert the wheel nut wrench 䊊 F to the extension 䊊 E and insert the T -shaped end to the winch socket 䊊 H and rotate counterclockwise. 8. After removing the spare tire from under the vehicle, be sure to crank the cable up to stow it. NO TE:[...]

  • Page 394

    2. Place the jack directly under the jack -up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack -up point. The jack -up points are indicated by stamped ar- rows on the side of the frame. The jack should be used on firm and level ground. 3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown. 4. T o lift the vehicle, sec[...]

  • Page 395

    NO TE: If the lug nut wrench/jack handle contacts the ground while raising the vehicle, disas- semble the lug nut wrench from the jack extension rod, rotate it 90 degrees and re- assemble. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire. Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the he[...]

  • Page 396

    Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. COLD pressure: After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) . COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire and loading information label affixed to the driver side center pillar. 5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equip- ment in the vehicle. 6. Close the l[...]

  • Page 397

    ● Whenever working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors (for example, goggles or industrial safety spectacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean over the battery when jump starting. ● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause se- rious injury. ● Y our vehicle [...]

  • Page 398

    CAUTION ● Always connect positive ( ⫹ ) to positive ( ⫹ ) and negative ( ⫺ ) to body ground (for example, strut mounting bolt, engine lift bracket, etc .) — not to the battery. ● Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine com- partment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal. 5. Start the engine[...]

  • Page 399

    3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not open the hood further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 4. Open the engine hood. WARNING If steam or water is coming from the en- gine, stand clear to prevent getti[...]

  • Page 400

    For information about towing your vehicle behind a recreational vehicle (RV) , refer to “Flat towing” in the “T echnical and consumer information” sec- tion of this manual. T OWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN Four-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the ve- hicle on a flat bed truck a[...]

  • Page 401

    Front-Wheel Drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving wheels (front) off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. WARNING ● Never tow your vehicle 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 th[...]

  • Page 402

    VEHICLE RECOVER Y (freeing a stuck vehicle) Pulling a stuck vehicle WARNING T o avoid vehicle damage, serious per- sonal injury or death when recovering a stuck vehicle: ● Contact a professional towing service to recover the vehicle if you have any questions regarding the recovery procedure. ● Attach recovery devices only to main structural mem[...]

  • Page 403

    MEMO 6-16 In case of emergency[...]

  • Page 404

    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 405

    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 406

    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 407

    Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp- ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry , soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather[...]

  • Page 408

    FL OOR MA TS WARNING T o avoid potential pedal interference that may result in a collision or injury: ● NEVER place a floor mat on top of an- other floor mat in the driver front position. ● Use only genuine NISSAN floor mats specifically designed for use in your ve- hicle model. See your NISSAN dealer for more information. ● Properly position[...]

  • Page 409

    Genuine NISSAN floor mats have been specially designed for your vehicle model. The floor mats have grommet holes incorporated in them. Posi- tion each mat by placing the floor mat bracket hook through the floor mat grommet holes while centering the mat in the floorwell. Periodically check to make certain the mats are properly positioned. SEA T BEL [...]

  • Page 410

    T emperature High temperatures accelerate the rate of corro- sion to those parts which are not well ventilated. Air pollution Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use acceler- ates the corrosion process. Road salt also accel- erates the disintegration of paint surfaces. T O PRO TECT Y OUR VEHICL[...]

  • Page 411

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

  • Page 412

    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 413

    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 414

    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 415

    Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, 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 nois[...]

  • Page 416

    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 417

    VQ35DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Drive belt location 4. Fuse box 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Air cleaner 8. Fuse box 9. Fuse box/Fusible links 10 Fuse box 11. Battery 12. Engine oil dipstick 13. Radiator cap 14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir NO TE: Engine cover removed for [...]

  • Page 418

    The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con- tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en- gine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ●[...]

  • Page 419

    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, add coolant to the MAX level. 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 coolant up to[...]

  • Page 420

    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 421

    CHANGING ENGINE OIL 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, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler cap 䊊 A by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug 䊊 B . 5. Remove the drain plug 䊊 B with a wrench [...]

  • Page 422

    CHANGING ENGINE OIL FIL TER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. T urn the engine off. 3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter 䊊 A . 4. Loosen the oil filter 䊊 A with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. CAUTION Be careful not to burn you[...]

  • Page 423

    Check the fluid level in the reservoir. The fluid level should be checked when the fluid is cold at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86ºF (0 to 30ºC) . 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 424

    Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake fluid is below the MIN line 䊊 B , the brake warning light will illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the MAX line 䊊 A . (See “RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS AND CAP ACITIES” in the “ T echnical and consumer information” section for the recommended type of brake fluid.) If the brake fluid mus[...]

  • Page 425

    ● Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water. ● Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. ● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal cable to prevent discharge. NO TE: Care should be taken to avoid [...]

  • Page 426

    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 of the filler opening. Do not overfill. Reinstall the vent caps. V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe co[...]

  • Page 427

    CAUTION ● Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will by- pass the variable voltage control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. ● Use electrical accessories with the en- gine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Y our vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. T[...]

  • Page 428

    2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule found in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” . 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 [...]

  • Page 429

    Clean and replace the air cleaner filter according to the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.” When replac- ing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp cloth. T o remove the air cleaner filter: 䊊 1 Unlatch the clips and move the air cleaner cover upward. Remove th[...]

  • Page 430

    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 431

    Rear window wiper blade Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or replace- ment is required. 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 [...]

  • Page 432

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not come on, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove th[...]

  • Page 433

    P ASSENGER COMP ARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Open the glove box to access t[...]

  • Page 434

    Extended storage switch If any electrical equipment does not operate, remove the extended storage switch and check for an open fuse. NO TE: The extended storage switch is used for long term vehicle storage. Even if the ex - tended storage switch is broken it is not necessary to replace it. Replace only the open fuse in the switch with a new fuse. H[...]

  • Page 435

    NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol- lows: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key . 2. Insert a small screwdriver 䊊 A into the slit 䊊 B of the corner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect the casing. 3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recom[...]

  • Page 436

    NO TE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the equipment. For Canada: This device complies with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device mus[...]

  • Page 437

    EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item W attage (W) Bulb No. Headlight assembly* High 60 HB3 Low 55 H11 Park 5 W5W T urn 21 WY21W Sidemarker 5 WY5W Front fog lights (if so equipped) 55 H11 Daytime running lights (Canada only) 19 PS19W Map light* — — Footwell light 3.4 158 Personal lights 8 P1Y Glove box light* 8 158 Step light 3.4 194 Courtesy light[...]

  • Page 438

    1. Headlight assembly 2 Map light 3 Personal light 4. Fog light (if so equipped)/ Daytime running light (Canada only) (if so equipped) 5. Cargo light 6. Courtesy light 7. Rear combination light 8. License plate light Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp and/or cove[...]

  • Page 439

    Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Personal lights WDI0670 V anity mirror LDI2096 Cargo light WDI0206 8-28 Maintenance and do-it-yourself[...]

  • Page 440

    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 Tire P[...]

  • Page 441

    WARNING ● Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. ● The Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is located on the F .M.V.S.S./C.M .V .S.S. certifica- tion label. The vehicle weight ca- pacity is indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity. Overloading your ve- hicle m[...]

  • Page 442

    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 443

    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 444

    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 445

    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 446

    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 447

    Generally , snow tires have lower speed ratings than factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never ex- ceed the maximum speed rating of the tire. If you install snow tires, they must be the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all four wheels. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires m[...]

  • Page 448

    Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 ft-lb (113 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight- ened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driv[...]

  • Page 449

    Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. Recommended types and sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recom- mended or the[...]

  • Page 450

    If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and corrected as necessary. Contact a NISSAN dealer. Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with [...]

  • Page 451

    MEMO 8-40 Maintenance and do-it-yourself[...]

  • Page 452

    9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ...........................9 - 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 5 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 6 Specifications .................................[...]

  • Page 453

    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 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal[...]

  • Page 454

    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 ● Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door label can operate on E-85. Fuel system or other damage can occur if E-85 is used in vehicles that are not designed to run on E-85. ● Using a fuel [...]

  • Page 455

    ● 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 appro- priate cosolvents and corrosion inhibi- tors. If not properly formulated with ap- propriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors, such methanol blends may cause fuel system damage and/or ve- [...]

  • Page 456

    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 457

    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 458

    ENGINE Model VQ35DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 213.45 (3,498) Firing order 1–2–3–4–5–6 Idle speed No adjustment is necessary. CVT (in “N” position) Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed) C [...]

  • Page 459

    WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel type Offset in (mm) Size Aluminum 1.97 (50) 18 x 7.5J 1.97 (50) 20 x 7.5J Spare Wheel - Steel 18 x4T Tire size 235/65R18 235/55R20 Spare tire T165/90D18 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length in (mm) 197.2 (5,008.4) Overall width in (mm) 77.2 (1,960) Overall height without roof rack in (mm) 69.6 (1,67.5) with roof rack in (mm)[...]

  • Page 460

    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 461

    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 Wei[...]

  • Page 462

    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 affixed to the underside of the hood as shown. T o mount the license plate, attach the license plate bracket to the front plast[...]

  • Page 463

    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. ● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. ● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a se[...]

  • Page 464

    VEHICLE L OAD CAP ACITY Do not exceed the load limit of your ve- hicle shown as “The combined weight of occupants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as “Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Load- ing Information label. T o get “the combined weight of occu- pants and cargo” , ad[...]

  • Page 465

    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 466

    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. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av[...]

  • Page 467

    L OADING TIPS ● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GA WR as specified on the F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. certification label. ● Do not load the front and rear axle to the GA WR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR. WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat[...]

  • Page 468

    MAXIMUM L OAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the following T owing Load/Specification Chart found later in this sec- tion. The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight. ● When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake system[...]

  • Page 469

    T ongue load When using a weight carrying or a weight distrib- uting hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 - 15 percent of the total trailer load or use the trailer tongue load specified by the trailer manu- facturer. The tongue load must be within the maximum tongue load limits shown in the follow- ing “T owing Load/Specification” chart. If t[...]

  • Page 470

    T o determine the available towing capacity, use the following procedure. 1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the ⬙ T owing Load/Specification ⬙ chart found later in this section. 2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the GCWR. The remaining amount is the avail- able maximum towing capacity. T o determine the Gross T railer W eight, weigh[...]

  • Page 471

    T OWING L OAD/SPECIFICA TION T OWING L OAD/SPECIFICA TION CHART U.S. and Canada Maximum Towing Capacity*1 5,000lb. (2,268 kg) Maximum Tongue Load 500 lb. (227 kg) Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 10,000 lb. (4, 536 kg) *1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the ratin[...]

  • Page 472

    WARNING T railer hitch components have specific weight ratings. Y our vehicle may be ca- pable of towing a trailer heavier than the weight rating of the hitch components. Never exceed the weight rating of the hitch components. Doing so can cause serious personal injury or property damage. Hitch ball Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight[...]

  • Page 473

    WARNING Properly adjust the weight distributing hitch so the rear of the bumper is no higher than the measured reference height when the trailer is attached. If the rear bumper is higher than the measured reference height when loaded, the vehicle may handle unpredictably which could cause a loss of vehicle control and cause serious personal injury [...]

  • Page 474

    T railer lights should comply with federal and/or local regulations. For assistance in hooking up trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu- table trailer retailer. V ehicles equipped with the optional trailer tow package are equipped with a 7-pin trailer harness connector. If your trailer is equipped with a flat 4-pin connector, an adapter w[...]

  • Page 475

    2. Locate the jumper harness connector under the lower portion of the instrument panel. The connector is taped to the wiring harness 䊊 1 as indicated. ● The connector is marked with a white tag with “elec brake conn”. Wire color designation for electric trailer brake controller jumper harness. WIRE COLOR NO TE WHITE V ehicle stop lamp switc[...]

  • Page 476

    ● Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity low . ● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in the back half. Also make sure the load is balanced side to side. ● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve- hicle tire pressure, trailer light op[...]

  • Page 477

    ● While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de- crease overall stability. Therefore, to main- tain adequate control, reduce your speed and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or repeated use of the brakes when descend- ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness and could cause overheating. Shifting to a low[...]

  • Page 478

    ● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa- ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or rear bumper. ● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the water or the trailer lights may burn out. When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil should be replaced and transmission oil/fluid should be changed more fre[...]

  • Page 479

    DO T (Department of T ransportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 Traction A A T emperature A T readwear The treadwear gra[...]

  • Page 480

    Y our NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects Warranty 2. Emissions Performance Warranty Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your W arranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is l[...]

  • Page 481

    Additional information concerning motor vehicle safety may be obtained from T rans- port Canada’s Road Safety Information Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at www .tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak - ers) or www .tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere (French speakers) . T o notify NISSAN of any safety concerns please contact our Consumer Information Centre[...]

  • Page 482

    This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa- tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understand- ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynami[...]

  • Page 483

    MEMO 9-32 T echnical and consumer information[...]

  • Page 484

    10 Index A Air bag (See supplemental restraint s y s t e m ) ..................... 1 - 5 3 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) ............... 1 - 6 0 A i r b a g w a r n i n g l a b e l s ............. 1 - 6 8 A i r b a g w a r n i n g l i g h t ........... 1 - 6 8 , 2 - 1 4 Air cleaner housing filter ............ 8[...]

  • Page 485

    Cleaning exterior and interior ........... 7 - 2 C.M.V .S.S. certification label .......... 9 - 1 0 Cold weather driving .............. 5 - 3 3 Compact disc (CD) player ........ 4 - 7 4 , 4 - 8 1 C o n s o l e b o x ................... 2 - 4 7 Continuously V ariable T ransmission (CVT) . . .5-15 Continuously V ariable T ransmission (CVT) fluid ....[...]

  • Page 486

    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 6 , 3 - 2 8 F u s e s ....................... 8 - 2 1 F u s i b l e l i n k s ................... 8 - 2 1 G Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal T r a n s c e i v e r .................... 2 - 5 8 G a[...]

  • Page 487

    Light A i r b a g w a r n i n g l i g h t ......... 1 - 6 8 , 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 - 2 6 Bulb check/instrument panel ........ 2 - 1 0 Bulb replacement .............. 8 - 2 6 C h a r g e w a r n i n g l i g h t ............ 2 - 1 1 F o g l i g h t s w i t c h ............... 2 - 3 5 Headlight and turn s[...]

  • Page 488

    Power steering system ........... 5 - 2 7 Power windows ............... 2 - 5 0 Rear power windows ............ 2 - 5 1 P o w e r i n v e r t e r s w i t c h .............. 2 - 4 0 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 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions .................. 5 - 6 Precautions on child rest[...]

  • Page 489

    Precautions on supplemental restraint s y s t e m .................... 1 - 5 3 Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental air bag system) ......... 1 - 5 3 Switch A u t o l i g h t s w i t c h............... 2 - 3 2 Automatic power window switch ...... 2 - 5 2 F o g l i g h t s w i t c h ............... 2 - 3 5 Hazard warning flasher switch ......[...]

  • Page 490

    Low windshield-washer fluid warning l i g h t ...................... 2 - 2 5 Passenger air bag and status light ..... 1 - 6 2 Seat belt warning light ............ 2 - 1 3 V ehicle security system ........... 2 - 2 6 W arning/indicator lights and audible reminders ................... 2 - 1 0 W arning labels (for SRS) .......... 1 - 6 8 W a r n i n g[...]

  • Page 491

    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[...]

  • Page 492

    ® 2014 P A T HF IND ER OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our s af ety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2014 N I SSAN P A TH F I N D E R R52-D R52-D Printing : May 2013 (04) Publication No.: OM1E 0R5 1U0 Printed in U .S.A. OM14E 0R52U0[...]