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0 Illustrated table of contents
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints...............0-2
Exterior front......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment...........................0-5Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment locations......................0-8
Warning/indicator lights............................0-9
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1. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(P. 3-17)
2. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-39,
P. 2-19)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-16)
4. Glove box (P. 2-31)
5. Sunroof (P. 2-36)
6. Front seat (P. 1-2)
7. Rear console (P. 2-32)
8. Rear seat (P. 1-6)
9. Rear cup holders (P. 2-29)
10. Front console (P. 2-31)
11. Front cup holders (P. 2-29)
12. Park brake, parking on hills (P. 5-12,
P. 5-16)
13. HomeLinkT(P. 2-42)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WII0011
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-9
Automatic
transmission
check warning
light (if so
equipped)2-10
or
Brake warning
light2-10
Charge warning
light2-10
Door open
warning light2-10
Warning
lightName Page
Engine oil pres-
sure light2-10
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-11
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light2-11
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-11
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-11
Trunk lid open
warning light2-11
Indicator
lightName Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light (A/T
models)2-12
CRUISE main
switch indicator
light2-12
Cruise SET
switch indicator
light2-12
High beam in-
dicator light
(blue)2-12
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)2-12
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Indicator
lightName Page
Slip indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-13
Traction control
system off indi-
cator light (if
so equipped)2-13
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-13
Vehicle dynam-
ics control off
indicator light
(if so equipped)2-13
0-10
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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
Compass display (if so equipped)...................2-6
Zone variation change procedure.................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights.................................2-9
Indicator lights................................2-12
Audible reminders.............................2-14
Security systems.................................2-14
Vehicle security system.........................2-14
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)........2-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-17
Switch operation..............................2-17
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-19
Xenon headlights (if so equipped)...............2-19
Headlight control switch........................2-20Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-21
Instrument brightness control...................2-22
Turn signal switch.............................2-22
Fog light switch...............................2-23
Cornering light................................2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-23
Horn............................................2-24
Heated seats (if so equipped)......................2-24
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).............2-25
Traction control system (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-26
Power outlet.....................................2-27
Storage.........................................2-28
Seatback pockets.............................2-28
Sunglasses holder.............................2-29
Cup holders..................................2-29
Glove box....................................2-31
Console box..................................2-31
Rear center console (if so equipped).............2-32
Covered storage box...........................2-33
Cargo nets...................................2-33
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Windows........................................2-34
Power windows...............................2-34
Skyview™ roof (if so equipped).....................2-36
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-36
Automatic sunroof.............................2-36
Rear sun shade (if so equipped)....................2-38
Interior light......................................2-39
Personal lights...................................2-40
Front.........................................2-40
Rear.........................................2-41
Trunk light.......................................2-41HomelinkTuniversal transceiver....................2-42
Programming HomeLinkT.......................2-42
Programming HomeLinkTfor Canadian
customers....................................2-44
Operating the HomeLinkTuniversal
transceiver....................................2-44
Programming trouble-diagnosis.................2-44
Clearing the programmed information............2-44
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton......2-44
If your vehicle is stolen.........................2-45
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17. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) or Traction con-
trol system (TCS) off switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-26, P. 2-26)
18. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-17)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)
20. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-24)
21. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
*: 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. Warning/indicator lights
2. Speedometer
3. Tachometer
4. Warning/indicator lights
5. Change button for trip odometer
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge7. Odometer (total/twin trip)
8. Fuel gauge
LIC0381
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3
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orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow windshield washer fluid warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission check warning light (if
so equipped)Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightTrunk lid open warning lightTraction control system off indicator light (if so
equipped)
Door open warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator light
(A/T models only)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightCRUISE main switch indicator lightVehicle dynamic control off indicator light (if so
equipped)
Low fuel warning lightCruise SET switch indicator light
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,,,
If equipped, 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 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.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-9
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