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1. Engine hood (P. 3-10)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-22)
3. Windshield (P. 8-18)
4. Power windows (P. 2-46)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5,
3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-18)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-36)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-25)
12. Fog light switch (P. 2-28)
13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-12)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge.......................2-6
Voltmeter......................................2-7
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge (if so equipped)..........................2-7
Compass and outside temperature display...........2-8
Outside temperature display.....................2-8
Compass display...............................2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-12
Checking bulbs...............................2-12
Warning lights................................2-13
Indicator lights................................2-17
Audible reminders.............................2-19
Security systems.................................2-20
Vehicle security system.........................2-20
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)........2-21
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-22
Switch operation..............................2-22Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.....2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-25
Headlight control switch........................2-25
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-27
Instrument brightness control...................2-27
Turn signal switch.............................2-28
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-28
Horn............................................2-29
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-30
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped)........2-31
Tow mode switch.................................2-31
Power outlet.....................................2-32
Cigarette lighter..................................2-33
Storage.........................................2-34
Instrument panel storage trays..................2-34
Console box..................................2-34
Glove box....................................2-36
Sunglasses holder.............................2-36
Map pockets..................................2-37
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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 8
seconds. The current zone number will ap-
pear in the display.
2. Find your current location on the zone map.
Refer to the illustration. Record the zone
number.
3. Press and hold the
button until the
new zone number appears in the display.
After you stop pressing the switch in, the
display will show a compass direction within
a few seconds.
Inaccurate compass direction:
1. With the display turned on, push the
button about 8 seconds, until the zone se-
lection comes up (a number will be dis-
played in the mirror compass window) .
2. Toggle until correct zone is found and re-
lease button.
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3. The display will return to the normal com-
pass mode within 5 seconds of no button
activity.
4. If the vehicle changes zone, repeat steps 1
through 3. See map.
cIf the compass deviates from the correct
indication soon after repeated adjustment,
have the compass checked at an authorized
dealer.
cThe compass may not indicate the correct
compass point in tunnels or while driving up
or down a steep hill. (The compass returns
to the correct compass point when the ve-
hicle moves to an area where the geomag-
netism is stabilized.)CAUTION
cDo not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the op-
eration of the compass.
cWhen cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mirror as it may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter the
mirror housing.
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To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors:
Type A
Start the engine and turn the rear window de-
froster switch clockwise. The rear window de-
froster indicator light on the display screen
comes on. Turn the switch clockwise again to
turn the defroster off.Type B
Start the engine and push the rear window de-
froster switch. The indicator light on the switch
comes on. Press the switch again to turn the
defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
Type A
LIC0487
Type B
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)
keys..........................................3-2
Doors............................................3-3
Locking with key................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch.............3-4
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-5
Remote keyless entry system.......................3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Battery replacement............................3-9
Hood...........................................3-10
Back door.......................................3-10
Operating the manual back door................3-11
Operating the power back door
(if so equipped)...............................3-11
Cancel switch.................................3-13Back door release.............................3-14
Glass hatch......................................3-15
Fuel filler lid......................................3-15
Fuel filler cap..................................3-15
Steering wheel...................................3-16
Tilt operation..................................3-16
Pedal position adjustment.........................3-17
Sun visors.......................................3-17
Vanity mirrors.................................3-18
Mirrors..........................................3-18
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror................3-18
Outside mirrors...............................3-19
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-20
Memory storage function.......................3-20
Entry/exit function.............................3-21
System operation..............................3-22
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s1To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
s2To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.
s3To block glare from the side and front, swing
down the sub-sun visor.
s4Slide the extension sun visor in or out as
needed.
CAUTION
cDo not store the sun visor before return-
ing it to its original position.
cStore the main sun visor after storing
the extension sun visor and sub-sun
visor.
cDo not pull the extension sun visor forc-
edly downward.
VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity
mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is
open.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE INSIDE
MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally changes reflection according to the intensity
of the headlights of the vehicle following you.
When the
switch is in the ON position, the
indicator light
s1will illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced. When the switch of the
inside mirror is in the OFF position, the inside
mirror will operate normally.
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For information on HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver operation, see the “HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
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
s1to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
s2.
WARNING
cObjects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
cDo not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
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