1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-20)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-19)
5. Windshield (P. 8-20)
6. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
7. Power windows (P. 2-37)
8. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-16)
10. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
12. Tire chains (P. 8-41)
13. Cornering light (P. 2-20)
14. Fog light switch (P. 2-20)
15. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Glove box (P. 2-33)
2. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(P. 3-16)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-15)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-42,
P. 2-20)
5. Front seat (P. 1-2)
6. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
7. Rear console (P. 2-35)
8. Rear seat (P. 1-6)
9. Rear cup holders (P. 2-32)
10. Front console (P. 2-34)
11. Front cup holders (P. 2-32)
12. Park brake, parking on hills
(P. 5-12, P. 5-16)
13. HomeLinkT(P. 2-44)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Covered storage box (if so equipped)............2-35
Grocery hooks................................2-36
Cargo nets...................................2-36
Windows........................................2-37
Power windows...............................2-37
SkyView™ glass-paneled roof......................2-39
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-39
Automatic sunroof.............................2-39
Rear sun shade (if so equipped)....................2-41
Interior light......................................2-42
Personal lights...................................2-43
Front.........................................2-43Rear.........................................2-44
Trunk light.......................................2-44
HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver...................2-44
Programming HomeLinkT.......................2-45
Programming HomeLinkTfor Canadian
customers....................................2-46
Operating the HomeLinkTuniversal
transceiver....................................2-46
Programming trouble-diagnosis.................2-47
Clearing the programmed information............2-47
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton......2-47
If your vehicle is stolen.........................2-47
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Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
a window is closed by automatic operation.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in a
window equipped with automatic operation as it
is closing, the window will be immediately low-
ered.Open or close the SkyView roof shade by sliding
it from side to side.
AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position. The automatic sunroof
is operational for about 45 seconds, even if the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or OFF position.
If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door
is opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the sunroof is canceled.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the roof, slide the switch to the OPEN
position
s1. When the roof is tilted up, it will
automatically tilt down and then open.
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To close the roof, slide the switch to the CLOSE
position
s2.
The position of the sliding roof lid can be chosen
by the position of the sliding switch.
To fully open or close the roof, completely move
the switch to the open or closed position.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt the sunroof up, push the tilt switch to the
UP position
s3. When the roof is open, it will
automatically close and then tilt up. To tilt the
sunroof down, push the tilt switch to the DOWN
position
s4.
Restarting the sunroof sliding switch
The sliding switch will become inoperable after
the battery terminal is disconnected, the electri-
cal supply interrupted and/or some abnormality
detected. Use the following reset procedure to
return sunroof operation to normal.
1. If the sunroof lid is open, push the tilting
switch repeatedly toward the DOWN posi-
tion to fully close the lid.
2. Finally, push and hold the tilting switch for
more than 2 seconds toward the DOWN
position to reestablish the lid’s home posi-
tion.
The sunroof should now operate normally.
Auto reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the sunroof)
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the sunroof is closed or tilted down by automatic
operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the sunroof oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the sunroof.
When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it moves to the front, the sunroof will
immediately open backward.
When tilting down:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it tilts down, the sunroof will immedi-
ately tilt up.If the auto reverse function malfunctions and re-
peats opening or tilting up the sunroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens, then the sunroof will fully close
gradually. In this case, make sure nothing is
caught in the sunroof.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof. Al-
ways use seat belts and child restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or ex-
tend any portion of their body out of the
sunroof opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
If the sunroof does not close
Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the
sunroof.
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Recorders
Event data..................9-23
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-21
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Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Child seat belts...........1-18, 1-31
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-21
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-12
Infants and small children.........1-13
Injured Person................1-14
Larger children...............1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-10
Pregnant women..............1-14
Seat belt extenders.............1-17
Seat belt maintenance...........1-17
Seat belts..................1-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-16
Three-point type with retractor.......1-14
Seat belt warning light.............2-12
Seatback pockets................2-31
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-19
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-26Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Rear seat...................1-6
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-17, 3-2, 5-5
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-22
Service manual order form...........9-23
Servicing air conditioner............4-20
Setting button
SETTING button............4-5, 4-11
Shift lock release................5-10
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-8
Manual transmission............5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-16
Spark plug replacement............8-16
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-49
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Jump starting.................6-6
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-8
Starting the engine..............5-6
Startup Screen
Control panel buttons............4-8
Startup screen display..............4-8
Steering
Heated steering wheel...........2-27
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-17
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-33
Stop light....................8-28
Storage.....................2-31
Sun visors....................3-15
Sunglasses case................2-31
Sunglasses holder...............2-31Sunroof.....................2-39
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-50, 2-12
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-42
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-49
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-35
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-35
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-22
Automatic power window switch.....2-38
Fog light switch...............2-24
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-25
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-20
Headlight control switch..........2-21
Ignition switch................5-4
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-20
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-28
Turn signal switch..............2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-28
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-19
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Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-17, 3-2, 5-5
Three-way catalyst................5-2
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