
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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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.
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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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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
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NOTE:
You can turn on or turn off the driving
speed dependent intermittent wiper func-
tion. Refer to “Personalized settings
menu” (vehicles without navigation sys-
tem) or “Vehicle electronic systems” (ve-
hicles with navigation system) in the “Dis-
play screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section later in this manual.
s2Low — continuous low speed operation
s3High — continuous high speed operation
Push the lever up
s4to have one sweep opera-
tion of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
s5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.cDo not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
cDo not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
cPre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concen-
trate and water.To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine and
push the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push 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.
LIC0388
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
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
Trunk lid.........................................3-10
Opener operation..............................3-10
Secondary trunk lid release.....................3-11
Interior trunk lid release........................3-12Fuel filler lid......................................3-13
Opener operation..............................3-13
Fuel filler cap..................................3-13
Tilting telescopic steering column..................3-14
Automatic operation (if so equipped).............3-14
Manual operation..............................3-15
Sun visors.......................................3-16
Vanity mirrors.................................3-16
Mirrors..........................................3-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror................3-17
Outside mirrors...............................3-17
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-19
Memory storage function.......................3-19
Entry/exit function (for automatic
transmission model)...........................3-20
System operation..............................3-21
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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.
Manual folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
Push the mirrors backward to fold them.
Power folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
CAUTION
Do not manually fold the power folding
mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can
damage the mirrors.
Press the switch to open or close the mirrors.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
The electric control type outside mirrors (if so
equipped) can be heated to defrost, defog, or
de-ice for improved visibility. Press the rear win-
dow defogger switch to activate the heating
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*
Headlight assembly
High/low (Halogen) 55 9012
High/low (Xenon) 35 D2S
Day time running lamp – 1156
Park/Turn 27/8 1157NA
Cornering 27 3156K
Front fog light 55 H3
Front personal/map lights 3.4 –
Console box illumination – 194
Glove box light (if so equipped) 3.4 158
Vanity mirror light 2.1 –
Step light 3.8 194
Rear personal lamps 8 –
Rear console box light 5 W5W
High-mounted stop light 5 949
Trunk light 3.4 158
Rear combination light
Tail/Stop/Turn 27/5 3057K
Backup (reversing) 13 912
Sidemarker 5 168
License plate light 5 168
*: Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
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