for exhaust gas.
To lock or unlock the back doorIf the back door cannot be locked or unlocked
with the door lock switch or remote controller
due to a discharged battery, follow the next
steps.
1. Remove the cover inside of the back door
with a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever as illustrated to lock or unlock.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
WARNING
Always check the back door has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
Do not drive with the back door open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
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OPEN THE FILLER LIDTo open the fuel filler lid, unlock it using one of
the following operations, then push the right-
hand side of the lid
A.
Press the unlock button on the keyfob once.
Insert the key into the door lock cylinder and
turn the door key clockwise twice.
Press the power door lock switch to the
unlock side.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid and lock the doors.
FUEL FILLER CAPThe fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Tighten the
cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seri-ously injured if it is misused or mis-
handled. Always stop the engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks near the vehicle when refu-
eling.
Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap a third of a turn, and wait for any
hissing sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possible per-
sonal injury. Then remove the cap.
Do not attempt to top off the fuel
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ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Move the switch to right
A
or left
B
to select
the right or left outside mirror, then adjust the
mirror to the desired position by pushing the
button
C.
Foldable outside mirrorsFold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the
rear of the vehicle.The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
Entry/exit function
Memory storage
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTIONThis system is designed so that the driver’s seat,
pedals (Brake, Accelerator) and outside mirrors
will automatically move when the selector lever is
in the P (Park) position. This allows the driver to
get into and out of the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward:
When the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
When the driver’s door is opened with the
key turned to LOCK.
When the key is turned from ACC to LOCK
with the driver’s door open while the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
The driver’s seat will return to the previous
position:
When the key is inserted into the ignition
switch.
When the driver’s door is closed with the key
turned to LOCK.
When the key is turned from ACC to ON
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light goes off, the keyfobis linked to that
memory setting.
With the key removed from the ignition switch,
press the unlock button on the keyfob. The
driver’s seat, pedals (Brake and Accelerator)
and outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position.
Confirming memory storageTurn the ignition ON and push the SET
switch. If the main memory has not been
stored, the indicator light will come on for
approximately 0.5 seconds. When the
memory has stored the position, the indicator
light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the memory will be canceled. In
such a case, reset the desired positions
using the following procedures.
1. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
2. Reset the desired position using the previous
procedure.Selecting the memorized position1. Set the sift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The driver’s seat, pedals (Brake and Accel-
erator) and outside mirrors will move to the
memorized position with the indicator light
flashing, and then the light will stay on for
approximately 5 seconds.
SYSTEM OPERATIONThe automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
when the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h).
when any two or more of the memory
switches are simultaneously pushed while
the automatic drive positioner is operating.
when the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
when the memory switch (1 or 2) is not
pushed for at least 1 second.
when the seat has been already moved to the
memorized position.
when no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
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Display ON/OFFTo 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 2 beep sound and
approximately 1 second.
To turn on the screen, push the “SETTING”, trip
control, air conditioner (except rear window de-
froster button) or audio button.LanguageThe language can be changed to “English” or
“Franc¸ ais” using the joystick.Beep setIf the beep set “OFF” key is selected using the
joystick, the beep sound will not operate. (except
some caution beep sounds)Service alertIf the service alert “ON” key is selected, the
information will be operated when the engine oil
and the tire rotation reaches the preset driving
distance.
Personalized setting menuYou can set the electronic systems as follows
using the joystick.
Slide back DR 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 key can switch the unlock doors of the 1st
unlocking operation as follows:
Only the driver side door←→All the doors
Horn chirp with remote*:
This key changes the horn chirp mode that
occurs when pressing the LOCK button on the
keyfob.
Lights flash with remote*:
This key changes the hazard indicator flash
mode that occurs when pressing the LOCK or
UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
* If you change the horn chirp or the light
flash with the keyfob, the mode may not
be changed on the display. Use the key-
fob to return to the original the mode.Auto re-lock time:
The length of the auto door re-lock time can be
set. Select the “Auto Re-Lock time” key, then
move the joystick to adjust the time.
Auto headlights sensitivity:
Automatic light illumination can be set as de-
sired.
Select the “Sensitivity of Automatic Head-
lights” key, then move the joystick to the left
(lower) or right (higher).
Auto headlights off delay:
You can control how long it takes the automatic
turn off timer to extinguish the headlights in the
AUTO position.
Select the “Automatic Headlights Off Delay”
key, then move the joystick to the left or right to
adjust the timer.
Speed sensing wiper interval:
This key turns on and off the driving speed
dependent intermittent wiper function.
Confirm reset settings:
To display the “Confirm Reset Settings”, select
“YES”.
When this key is selected and turned on using
the “ENTER” button, all settings made by PER-
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Vehicle electronic systemsThe VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS screen
will appear when selecting the “Vehicle Elec-
tronic Systems” key with the joystick and
pushing the “ENTER” button.
You can set the various electronic systems
operating conditions.
To set an operating condition, select the appli-
cable item using the joystick, and push the
“ENTER” button.
The indicator light alternately turns on and off
each time the “ENTER” button is pressed.
Indicator light is illuminated. — ONIndicator light is not illuminated. — OFF
Adjust driver seat when exiting vehicle
(if so equipped):
The driver’s seat automatically moves back and
returns to the original position for exceptional
ease of exit and entry.
Remote unlock driver’s door first:
This key can switch the unlock doors of the 1st
unlocking operation as follows:
ON (Only the driver side door)←→OFF (All the
doors)Keyless remote response — Horn*:
This key changes the horn chirp mode that
occurs when pressing the LOCK button on the
keyfob.
Keyless remote response — Lights*:
This key changes the hazard indicator flash
mode that occurs when pressing the LOCK or
UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
* If you change the horn chirp or the light
flash with the keyfob, the mode may not
be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return the mode.
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Auto re-lock time:
The length of the auto door re-lock time can be
set. Select the “Auto Re-Lock time” key, then
move the joystick and push the ENTER button to
adjust the time.
Sensitivity of automatic headlights:
Automatic light illumination can be set as de-
sired.
Select the “Sensitivity of Automatic Head-
lights” key, then move the joystick to the left
(lower) or right (higher).
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can control how long it takes the automatic
turn off timer to extinguish the headlights in the
AUTO position.
Select the “Automatic Headlights Off Delay”
key, then move the joystick to the left or right to
adjust the timer.
Speed dependent wiper:
This key turns on and off the driving speed
dependent intermittent wiper function.
Return all settings to default:
When this key is selected and turned on using
the “ENTER” button, all settings made by VE-HICLE ELECTRONICS will return to the initial
conditions.
System settingsLanguage/Unit:
The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when
selecting the “Language/Unit” key and pushing
the “ENTER” button.
Language: English or French
Unit: US — Mile, °F, MPG
Metric — km, °C, L/100 km
You can select the language and unit using the
joystick and “ENTER” button.
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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving ............................. 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................................. 5-2
Three way catalyst ........................................................... 5-3
Low tire pressure warning system (if so
equipped) ........................................................................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................................... 5-5
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions
(AWD) ................................................................................. 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .............................. 5-5
Driving safety precautions.............................................. 5-6
Ignition switch ......................................................................... 5-8
Key positions ..................................................................... 5-8
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System ............................. 5-9
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-9
Starting the engine ............................................................. 5-10
Driving the vehicle ............................................................... 5-10
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)............. 5-10
M-CVT (CVT with Manual shift mode)..................... 5-14
Parking brake........................................................................ 5-18
Cruise control (if so equipped)........................................ 5-19
Precautions on cruise control .................................... 5-19
Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-19
Break-in schedule ............................................................... 5-21
Increasing fuel economy .................................................... 5-21Using all wheel drive (AWD) (if so equipped)............. 5-22
AWD lock switch operations...................................... 5-23
AWD warning light ........................................................ 5-24
Parking/parking on hills...................................................... 5-26
Power steering ..................................................................... 5-27
Brake system ........................................................................ 5-27
Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................... 5-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system (if so
equipped) .............................................................................. 5-29
Cold weather driving .......................................................... 5-30
Freeing a frozen door lock .......................................... 5-30
Antifreeze ......................................................................... 5-30
Battery .............................................................................. 5-30
Draining of coolant water ............................................ 5-30
Tire equipment................................................................ 5-31
Special winter equipment ............................................ 5-31
Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ....................... 5-32
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