1. Engine hood (P. 3-10)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-18)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-16)
5. Windshield (P. 8-24)
6. Power windows (P. 2-32)
7. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
8. Mirrors (P. 3-16)
9. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-40)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-22)
13. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light
(if so equipped)2-9
or
Brake warning
light2-10
Charge warning
light2-10
Door open
warning light2-10
Engine oil pres-
sure warning
light2-10
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-10
Warning
lightName Page
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light2-11
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-11
Supplemental
air bag warning
light1-20
Trunk lid open
warning light2-11
Indicator
lightName Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light (A/T
models)5-4
CRUISE main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)5-12
Cruise SET
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)5-12
High beam in-
dicator light
(blue)2-12
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orAnti-lock brake warning light
(if so equipped)Low windshield washer fluid warning lightCruise SET switch indicator light
(if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Door open warning lightTrunk lid open warning lightSlip indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator light
(A/T models)Traction control system off indicator light
(if so equipped)
Low fuel warning lightCRUISE main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
or,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock brake
warning light (if so
equipped)
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.Turn off the engine, and start it again by
slowly turning the ignition key (quickly do-
ing so may cause the ABS light to stay on
when there is nothing wrong) . If the light
stays on, have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-
lock function ceases, but the regular braking
system continues to operate.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.
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2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the trunk lid and all doors. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with the key,
power door lock switch (if the door is
opened, locked, and then closed) or with the
keyfob.
Keyfob operation:
cPush the
button on the keyfob.
All doors lock. The hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once to indicate
all doors are locked.
cWhen the
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a re-
minder that the doors are already locked.
The horn may or may not beep. Refer to
“Silencing the horn beep feature” later in this
section.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 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 arm.
cIf the key is turned slowly when locking
the door, the system may not arm. Fur-
thermore, if the key is turned beyond
the vertical position toward the unlock
position to remove the key, the system
may be disarmed when the key is re-
moved. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors and trunk lid closed
and locked with the ignition key in the
OFF position.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
cThe alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 45 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
a door or trunk lid with the key, or by pressing
the
button on the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:
copening the door or trunk lid without using
the key or keyfob (even if the door is un-
locked by releasing the door inside lock
switch) .
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or the
trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the
button on the keyfob.
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CARGO NET (if so equipped)
The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo
area from moving around while the vehicle is in
motion.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to the
retainers.
To remove the cargo net, detach the hooks from
the cargo net retainers.
WARNING
cProperly 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.
cBe sure to secure all four hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or
the net may not stay secured.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Window lock button
3. Front passenger side (automatic switch,
if so equipped)
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
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OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door
is opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the windows is canceled. To open
a window, push the switch and hold it down. To
close a window, pull the switch up. To stop the
opening or closing function at any time, simply
release the switch.
Front passenger power window switch
The passenger window switch operates only the
corresponding passenger window. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Rear power window switch
The rear passenger window switches open or
close only the corresponding passenger window.
To open the window, push the switch and hold it
down
s1. To close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it again to cancel the window lock function.
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Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
s1, the
interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi-
tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes
unless the ignition key is in the ACC or ON
position.
When the switch is in the center O position, the
interior lights will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:
cThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the power door lock switch while all doorsare closed and the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
cThe driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
cThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The lights will turn off while the 30 second timer is
activated when:
cThe driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key, or the power door lock switch.
cThe ignition switch is turned ON.
When the switch is in the OFF position
s2, the
interior lights do not illuminate, regardless of door
position.
The lights will turn off automatically after 30 min-
utes while doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.
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The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.
For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Bulb
replacement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.The HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of up
to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver:
cWill operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.
cIs powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLinkTwill retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(i.e., new vehicle purchases) . Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For addi-
tional information refer to “Programming
HomeLinkT” later in this section.
Models with sunroof — Type B
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TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
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