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 inside MIRROR or AUTO switch is in
the ON position, the indicator light
s1will illumi-
nate 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.For information on HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver operation, see the “HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
For information on the compass display (if so
equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section 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.
Without compass
LPD0194
With compass
LPD0195LPD0237
MIRRORS
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HOW TO USE(maintenance)
BUTTON
Pushing thebutton will change the main-
tenance menu as follows:
ENGINE OIL!TIRE ROTATION
To reset the driving distance, push the
button or“TRIP RESET”button for more than
approximately 1.5 seconds.
To set the distance, push the joystick to left or
right.
HOW TO USE THE “SETTING”
BUTTON
Pushing the“SETTING”button will change the
settings menu as follows:
DISPLAY ON/OFF
LANGUAGE
BEEP SET
SERVICE ALERT
PERSONALIZED SETTINGS MENU
Display ON/OFF
To turn off the screen, select the OFF key of the
“Display ON/OFF” using the joystick.
The screen will change to “CONFIRM DISPLAY
OFF YES or NO”.
If YES key is selected using the joystick, the
screen will turn off after a 2 beep sound and
approximately 1 second.
To turn on the screen, push the“SETTING”, trip
control, air conditioner (except rear window de-
fogger button) or audio button.
Language
The language can be changed to “English” or
“Français” using the joystick.
Beep set
If the beep set “OFF” key is selected using the
joystick, the beep sound will not operate (except
some caution beep sounds) .
Service alert
If the service alert “ON” key is selected, the
information will be displayed when the engine oil
and the tire rotation periods reach the preset
driving distance.
Personalized settings menu
You can set the following electronic systems
operating conditions using the joystick.
Slide back DR (driver’s) seat on exit:
The driver’s seat automatically moves back and
returns to the original position for exceptional
ease of exit and entry.
Remote unlock door logic:
This option allows you to select which doors will
unlock first during an unlocking operation:
Only the driver’s doorÃ!All the doors
Horn chirp with remote:
This option allows you to select the horn chirp
mode that occurs when the LOCK or UNLOCK
button on the keyfob is pressed.LHA0250
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NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Lamps flash with remote:
This option allows you to select the hazard indi-
cator flash mode that occurs when the LOCK or
UNLOCK button on the keyfob is pressed.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Auto relock time:
This option allows you to set the length of time
before the doors lock with the auto re-lock func-
tion.
Auto headlamp sensitivity:
This option allows you to set the sensitivity of the
autolights.Auto headlamp off delay:
This option allows you to select the length of time
before the autolights turn off.
Speed sensing wiper interval:
This option allows you to turn on or turn off the
driving speed dependent intermittent wiper func-
tion.
Confirm reset settings:
This option allows you to reset all options to their
default settings.
BUTTON
To change the display brightness, push
thebutton. Pushing the button again will
change the display to DAY or NIGHT display.
Then, adjust the brightness moving the joystick
right or left.
If no operation is done within 10 seconds, or if the
“PREV”button is pushed, the display will return
to the previous display.
WARNING
cPositioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.cDo not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
cDo not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
cIn case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
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Adjust driver seat when exiting vehicle (au-
tomatic transmission only):
With this option ON, the driver’s seat automati-
cally moves back and returns to the original po-
sition for ease of exit and entry.
Lift steering column when exiting vehicle
(automatic transmission only):
With this option ON, the steering column auto-
matically tilts up and returns to the original posi-
tion for ease of exit and entry.Remote unlock driver’s door first:
This option allows you to select which doors will
unlock first during an unlocking operation:
Only the driver’s doorÃ!All the doors
Keyless remote response — horn:
This key allows you to change the horn chirp
mode that occurs when pressing the LOCK or
UNLOCK button on the keyfob.NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Keyless remote response — lights:
This key allows you to change the hazard indica-
tor flash mode that occurs when pressing the
LOCK or UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Auto re-lock time:
This key allows you to set the length of time
before doors auto re-lock.
Sensitivity of automatic headlights:
This key allows you to set the sensitivity of the
automatic headlights:
cLower- less sensitive, automatic headlights
will take longer to come on when the head-
light sensor senses less ambient light.
LHA0260LHA0261
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10 Index
A
Active head restraint...............1-9
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system)......................1-9
Air bag warning light...........1-21, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter............8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-18
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations........9-6
Servicing air conditioner..........4-18
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-14
Anchor point locations.............1-40
Antenna.....................4-32
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-18
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-9
Armrests.....................1-7
Audible reminders................2-14
Audio system..................4-19
AM-FM radio with cassette player.....4-26
Cassette player...............4-26
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-29
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-27
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player
and compact disc (CD) changer......4-23
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player
and compact disc (CD) player.......4-23
Radio....................4-19Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-31
Autolight switch.................2-20
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-19
Automatic power window switch.....2-35
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-10
B
Battery......................8-15
Charge warning light............2-10
Battery replacement (See remote keyless
entry system)................3-9, 8-26
Before starting the engine............5-6
Belts (See drive belts).............8-17
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-18
Brake booster................8-23
Brake fluid..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Brake pedal.................8-22
Brake system................5-18
Brake warning light.............2-10
Brake wear indicators........2-14, 8-23
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-12
Self-adjusting brakes............8-23
Break-in schedule................5-15Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-22
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-9
Bulb replacement................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-32
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
Cassette player (See audio system)......4-26
CD care and cleaning.............4-30
CD changer (See audio system)........4-29
CD player (See audio system).........4-27
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator lamp).......2-12
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-39
Child restraints.......1-25, 1-26, 1-31, 1-38
Precautions on child restraints.......1-31
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-40
Child safety rear door lock............3-5
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-14
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock
(models with navigation system)......4-12
(models without navigation system).....4-4
Clutch
Clutch fluid.................8-14
Cold weather driving..............5-22
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-27
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Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-31
Glove box lock.................2-31
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-23
Head restraints..................1-8
Active head restraint.............1-9
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-19
Heated seats..................2-24
Heated steering wheel.............2-25
Heater
Heater operation..............4-17
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-42
Hood release..................3-10
Horn.......................2-24
I
Ignition switch..................5-4
Immobilizer system..........2-16, 3-2, 5-5
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-18
Increasing fuel economy............5-15
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-9
Instrument brightness control.........2-22
Instrument panel.................2-2Interior light...................2-39
Interior trunk lid release.............3-12
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-38
J
Jump starting...................6-6
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system (See remote keyless
entry system)...................3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-38
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-21, 2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9
Bulb replacement..............8-28
Charge warning light............2-10Cornering light...............2-23
Fog light switch...............2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-19
Interior light.................2-39
Light bulbs..................8-27
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-11
Personal lights...............2-40
Trunk light..................2-41
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Glove box lock...............2-31
Power door locks...............3-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever.........3-10
Low fuel warning light.............2-11
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-11
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-30
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-12
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-22
Mirror
Outside mirror control...........3-17
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Outside mirrors...............3-17
Vanity mirror.................3-16
Multi-remote control system (See remote
keyless entry system)...............3-5
N
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS).................2-16, 3-2, 5-5
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-3
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-10
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-17
Outside mirrors.................3-17
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form..........9-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-20P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-12
Parking/parking on hills...........5-16
Personal lights.................2-40
Power
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-27
Power rear windows............2-35
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-17
Power windows...............2-34
Rear power windows............2-35
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child restraints.......1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-23
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.....................1-9
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting...................6-8
R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player.....4-26
Car phone or CB radio...........4-32
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-29
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-31
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test.....................9-19
Rear power windows..............2-35Rear seat.....................1-6
Rear sun shade.................2-38
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-18
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-19
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Child seat belts...............1-31
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-19
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-25
Infants and small children.........1-26
Injured Person................1-26
Larger children...............1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-23
Pregnant women..............1-26
Seat belt extenders.............1-30
Seat belt maintenance...........1-30
Seat belts..................1-23
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-29
Three-point type with retractor.......1-27
Seat belt warning light.............2-11
Seatback pockets................2-28
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-19
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