or
Anti-lock brake warning light
Low washer fluid warning light
AWD (All wheel drive) LOCK indicator
light (AWD models)
AWD (All wheel drive) warning light
(AWD models)
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator light (Blue)
or
Brake warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Charge warning light
Low tire pressure warning light (if so
equipped)
Security indicator light
Door open warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Slip indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise set indicator light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning light
CVT (Continuously variable transmission)
indicator light
Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light
(if so equipped)
CHECKING BULBSApply the parking brake and turn the ignition key
to ON without starting the engine. The following
lights will come on:
,
or
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light
After turning the ignition key to the ON position,
the light will illuminate. The light will turn off after
about 2 seconds if the system is operational.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate that the anti-lock brake system isnot functioning properly. Have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally. See
“Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section for further details.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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If the brake fluid level is below the
MINmark on the brake fluid reser-
voir, do not drive until the brake sys-
tem has been checked at a NISSAN
dealer.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer. Avoid high speed driving and abrupt
braking.
If both the brake warning light and the anti-
lock brake warning light come on simulta-
neously, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. See “Anti-
lock brake warning light” earlier in this sec-
tion.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate that the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see
your NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are
not closed securely while the ignition key is ON.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light blinks or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.See “Engine
oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the oil pres-
sure warning light on could cause seri-ous damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel in the tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E.
There will be a small reserve of fuel re-
maining in the tank when the fuel gauge
needle reaches E.
Low washer fluid warning light
This light comes on when the washer tank fluid is
at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
See “Window washer fluid” in the “8. Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
key is turned to ON, and will remain illuminated
until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about 6
seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely
fastened.
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How to activate the vehicle security
system1. Close all windows.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close and lock all doors and hood.
Lock all doors by pressing the LOCK button
on the keyfobor using the key. When using
the keyfob, the hazard indicators flash twice
to indicate all doors are locked.
4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light inthe meter comes on. The SECURITY indica-
tor light glows for about 30 seconds and then
blinks. The system is now activated. If, during
this 30 second time period, the door is
unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the
ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the
system will not activate.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors and hood locked and
ignition key off. Turn the ignition key to
ACC to turn the system off.
Vehicle security system operationThe security system will give the following alarm:
The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
a door with the key, or by pressing the
UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:
Opening the door without using the key or
keyfob.
Opening the back door without using the
keyfob.Opening the hood.
How to stop alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a door with
the key, or by pressing the UNLOCK button on
keyfob. The alarm will not stop if the ignition
switch is turned to ACC or ON.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by your
NISSAN dealer.NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEMThe Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key, it may be
due to interference caused by another Nissan
Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an automated
toll road device or automated payment device on
the key ring. Restart the engine using the follow-
ing procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 10 seconds.
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ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and for about 45
seconds, after the ignition key is turned to the
ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the
front passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
windows is canceled.
To open or close the window, push down or pull
up the switch and hold it. The main switch (driver
side switches) will open or close all the win-
dows.The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.
Locking passenger’s windowsWhen the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
Automatic operationTo fully open or close the driver’s or front
passenger’s side window, completely push
down or pull up the switch and release it; it need
not be held. The window will automatically open
or close all the way. To stop the window, just
press or lift the switch on the opposite side.Auto reverse function (For front
window)If the control unit detects something caught in a
front window as it moves up, the window will be
immediately lowered.
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CEILINGThe ceiling light has a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the ON position
1, the
light will illuminate.
When the switch is in the OFF position
2, the
light will turn off.
When the switch is in the DOOR position3,
the light will illuminate when a door is opened.
The light will stay on for about 30 seconds when:
The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the lock-unlock switch while all doors areclosed and the ignition switch is in the OFF or
ACC position.
The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The ceiling light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated, when:
The driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key, or the lock-unlock switch.
The ignition switch is turned ON.
When the ceiling light switch or map light
switch or rear light switch is in the ON
position, the ceiling, map, rear and vanity
mirror lights will automatically turn off 30
minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to the ACC or OFF position. To turn
on the light again, insert the key into the
ignition switch and move it to the ON
position.
After the above procedure, the ceiling, map, rear
and vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the latest operation of the
following with the ignition switch in the ACC or
OFF position:
Opening or closing any doorLocking or unlocking with the keyfob, a key or
the lock-unlock switch.
Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION
Turn off the ceiling, map, rear and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.
Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
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MAPTo turn on the light, push the plastic surface
A
of the light. Push it again to turn off the light.
REARThe rear personal light has a three-position
switch. (
A: DOOR,
B: OFF,
C: ON)
When the switch is in the DOOR position
A,
the light will illuminate when a door is opened.
When the ceiling light or the map light
switch or rear light switch is in the ON
position, the ceiling, map, rear and vanity
mirror lights will automatically turn off 30
minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to the OFF position. To turn on the
light again, insert the key into the ignition
switch and move it to the ONposition.After the above procedure, the ceiling, map, rear
or vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the latest operation of the
following with the ignition switch in the ACC or
OFF position:
Opening or closing any door
Locking or unlocking with the keyfob, a key or
the lock-unlock switch.
Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION
Turn off the ceiling, map, rear and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.
Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
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LUGGAGEWhen the switch is in the ON position
A, the
light illuminates while the back door is opened.
When the back door is closed, the light will go
off.
When the switch is in the OFF position
B, the
light will turn off.The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the ceiling light or the map light
switch or rear light switch is in the ON
position, the ceiling, map, rear and vanity
mirror lights will automatically turn off 30
minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to the OFF position. To turn on the
light again, insert the key into the ignition
switch and move it to the ONposition.The HomeLink
Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver:
Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.
Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLink
will retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(i.e., new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Programming
HomeLink
” later in this section.
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VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
equipped)HomeLink
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys ........................................................................................... 3-2
Doors......................................................................................... 3-2
Locking with key ............................................................... 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob...................................... 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch ......................... 3-4
Child safety rear door lock ............................................ 3-4
Remote keyless entry system ............................................. 3-4
How to use remote keyless entry system.................. 3-5
Battery replacement ........................................................ 3-7
Hood ......................................................................................... 3-9
Back door ................................................................................ 3-9
Fuel filler lid ........................................................................... 3-11
Open the filler lid ........................................................... 3-11
Fuel filler cap .................................................................. 3-11
Steering wheel ..................................................................... 3-13Tilt operation ................................................................... 3-13
Pedal position adjustment ................................................. 3-13
Sun visors.............................................................................. 3-14
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-14
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-14
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror (if so
equipped)......................................................................... 3-15
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-15
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ................. 3-16
Automatic drive positioner operation........................ 3-16
Procedure for storing memory ................................... 3-17
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