on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least three
gallons of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
lamp should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator lamp comes on continuously for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates that
the vehicle is not ready for an emission control
system inspection/maintenance test. See
“Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test” in the “9. Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
Operation:
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in
one of two ways:
Malfunction indicator lamp on steady — An
emission control system and/or CVT mal-
function has been detected. Turn the ignition
switch to OFF and check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
lamp should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
lamp does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have thevehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
Malfunction indicator lamp blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To re-
duce or avoid emission control system dam-
age:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator lamp may stop
blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reducedfuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Security indicator light
Model without Intelligent Key system:
This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in
the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
Model with Intelligent Key system:
This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is
not pushed in or the mechanical key is removed
from the ignition switch.
This function indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.
For additional information, see “Security sys-
tems” later in this section.
Slip indicator light (if so
equipped)
This indicator will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver to the fact that the road
surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its
traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this
is normal.
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The light will blink on for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The slip indicator light also comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON. The light will turn
off after about 2 seconds if the system is
operational. If the light does not come on or go
off, have the traction control system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light (if so
equipped)
After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the light will illuminate. The light will turn
off in about 2 seconds if the vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) system is operational.
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the vehicle dynamic control system
and traction control system are not operating.
When the vehicle dynamic control off indicator
light and slip indicator light come on with the
vehicle dynamic control system turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicledynamic control system’s fail-safe mode is op-
erating, that is the system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the vehicle dynamic control system
function will be canceled but the vehicle is still
driveable. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle dynamic control (VDC) system” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeThe key reminder chime sounds if the driver’s
side door is opened while the key is left in the
ignition switch and the ignition switch is in the
“ACC”, “OFF” or “LOCK” position. Remove the
key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.Light reminder chimeThe light reminder chime sounds if the driver’s
side door is opened while the headlight switch is
at either the
or
position and the
ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position.
Make sure to turn the light switch to the “OFF” or
“AUTO” position when you leave the vehicle.
Seat belt warning chimeThe chime will sound for about 6 seconds unlessthe driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.Intelligent Key door buzzerWhen the chime or buzzer sounds from inside
and outside the vehicle, check for the following:
The ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position.
The Intelligent Key is not left inside the
vehicle.
Doors are closed securely.
The selector lever is in the P position.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3.
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on the remote keyless entry, pushing the
request switch (Intelligent Key equipped
model) or using the key.
When using the remote keyless entry system
or the request switch, the hazard indicators
will operate as shown in “Remote keyless
entry system” or “Intelligent Key system” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments”
section.
4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light in
the meter comes on. The SECURITY indica-
tor light glows for about 30 seconds and then
blinks. The system is now activated. If, during
this 30 second time period, the door is
unlocked by the key, the remote keyless
entry, request switch or the ignition switch is
turned to ACC or ON, the system will not
activate.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors locked and ignition switch
off. Turn the ignition switch to ACC to turn
the system off.
Vehicle security system operationThe security system will give the following alarm:
The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be stopped by unlock-
ing a door with the key, by pushing the
UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry
or pushing the request switch.
The alarm is activated by:
Opening the door (including the lift gate)
without using the key, remote keyless entry or
pushing the request switch.
How to stop alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a door with
the key, by pushing the UNLOCK button on
remote keyless entry, or pushing the request
switch (when carrying the Intelligent Key with
you). The alarm will not stop if the ignition switch
is turned to ACC or ON.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a
NISSAN dealer.NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEMThe NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.If the engine fails to start using the registered
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System key, it may
be due to interference caused by another
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an
automated toll road device or automated pay-
ment device on the key ring. Restart the engine
using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 10 seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System key.
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
NISSAN recommends placing the registered
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a
separate key ring to avoid interference from
other devices.
Statement related to section 15 of FCC
rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem (CONT ASSY-BCM, ANT ASSY-
IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
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HomeLink
button - releasing when the de-
vice begins to activate.
5. If the indicator light on the HomeLink
blinks
rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid,
HomeLink
has picked up a “rolling code”
garage door opener signal. You will need to
proceed with the next steps to train the
HomeLinkto complete the programming
which may require a ladder and another
person for convenience.
6. Push and release the training button located
on the garage door opener’s motor to acti-
vate the “training mode”. This button is usu-
ally located near the antenna wire that hangs
down from the motor. If the wire originates
from under a light lens, you will need to
remove the lens to access the training button.
NOTE:
Once you have pushed and released the
training button on the garage door open-
er’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you
have 30 seconds in which to perform step
7. Use the help of a second person for
convenience to assist when performing
this step.
7. Quickly within 30 seconds of pushing and
releasing the garage door opener training
button, firmly push and release theHomeLink
button you have just pro-
grammed. Push and release the HomeLink
button up to three times to complete the
training.
8. Your HomeLink
button should now be pro-
grammed. (To program the remaining
HomeLink
buttons for additional door or
gate openers, follow steps 2 through 8 only.)
NOTE:
Do not repeat step one unless you want to
“clear” all previously programmed
HomeLinkbuttons).
If you have any questions or are having difficulty
programming your HomeLink
buttons, please
refer to the HomeLinkwebsite at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
PROGRAMMING HomeLink
FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required hand-
held transmitters to stop transmitting after 2
seconds. To program your hand-held transmitter
to HomeLink
, continue to push and hold the
HomeLinkbutton (note steps 2 through 4
under “Programming HomeLink
”) while you
push and re-push (“cycle”) your hand-held
transmitter every 2 seconds until the indicatorlight flashes rapidly (indicating successful pro-
gramming).
NOTE:
If programming a garage door opener, etc.,
it is advised to unplug the device during
the “cycling” process to prevent possible
damage to the garage door opener compo-
nents.
OPERATING THE HomeLinkUNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVERThe HomeLink
Universal Transceiver (once
programmed) may now be used to activate the
garage door, etc. To operate, simply push the
appropriate programmed HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver button. The red indicator light will
illuminate while the signal is being transmitted.
PROGRAMMING TROUBLE
DIAGNOSISIf the HomeLink
does not quickly learn the
hand-held transmitter information:
replace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
position the hand-held transmitter with its
battery area facing away from the HomeLink
surface.
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Do not allow the keyfob to become
wet.
Do not drop the keyfob.
Do not strike the keyfob sharply
against another object.
Do not place the keyfob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
keyfob. This will prevent the keyfob
from unauthorized use to unlock the
vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, please contact a
NISSAN dealer.HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Setting hazard indicator and horn
modeThe factory setting of the remote keyless entry
system is in hazard indicator and horn mode.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when theLOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice and the horn chirps once. When
the UNLOCK button is pushed, the hazard indi-
cator flashes once.
If hazard indicator and horn mode is not neces-
sary, you can switch to hazard indicator only
mode by following the switching procedure.
In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK button is pushed,
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(Switching procedure)
Push the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the
keyfobsimultaneously for more than 2 seconds
to switch from one mode to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica-
tor only mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica-
tor and horn mode, the hazard indicator flashes
once and the horn chirps once.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door1. Remove the ignition key.*1
2. Close all the doors and fuel-filler door.*2
3. Push the LOCK button
A
on the keyfob.
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button on the keyfob is pushed even
though a door remains open and/or the
ignition switch is in the ONposition.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
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When the LOCK button is pushed with all
doors and fuel-filler door locked, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once as a reminder that the doors and fuel-
filler door are already locked.
*1: Doors and fuel-filler door lock with the key-
fobwhile a key is in the ignition switch.
However, the panic alarm will not activate
when the key is in the ignition switch.
*2: Doors and fuel-filler door lock with the key-
fobwhile any door is open. However, hazard
indicator and horn mode will not function.Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button
B
on the keyfob
once.
The driver’s door and fuel-filler door unlocks
The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
and fuel-filler door are completely closed with
the ignition switch in any position except the
ON position.
The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch is
in the DOOR position with the ignition switch
in any position except the ON position.
2. Push the UNLOCK button
B
on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.All doors unlock
The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
If the following operation is not carried out
within 1 minute after pushing the
UNLOCK button, all doors will be locked
automatically. (if so equipped)
any door is opened.
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.
Opening the front windowPush the UNLOCK button
B
on the keyfob.
The driver’s door will unlock.
Continue to push the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. The driver’s and front passenger’s
windows will be lowered.
Continue to push the UNLOCK button until
windows are fully open.
To stop lowering the windows, release the UN-
LOCK button.To start lowering the windows, push the UN-
LOCK button again for 3 more seconds.
This function will operate after the ignition switch
is off and 45 seconds passed or either the front
door is opened.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
Cbutton on the keyfob for
longer than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
It has run for 30 seconds, or
The LOCK or the UNLOCK button is pushed,
or
The panic button is pushed on the keyfob for
more than 0.5 seconds.
Battery replacementSee the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section for battery replacement.
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Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems”.
For buzzer operation, refer to the following chart.
In hazard indicator and horn (buzzer) mode,
when the LOCK button
Ais pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once
(refer to the “operation guide” chart for the
Intelligent Key request switch mode). When the
UNLOCK button
B
is pushed, the hazard indi-
cator flashes once.
If hazard indicator and horn mode is not neces-
sary, you can switch to hazard indicator only
mode by following the switching procedure.In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK
button
Ais pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK button
Bis pushed,
neither the hazard indicator nor the horn oper-
ates.
(Switching procedure)
Push the LOCK
Aand UNLOCK
Bbuttons on
the Intelligent key simultaneously for more than 2
seconds to switch from one mode to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica-
tor mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica-
tor and horn mode, the hazard indicator flashesonce and the horn chirps once.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door:
1. Remove the mechanical key or the valet key if
any key is in the ignition switch.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the LOCK button
A
on the Intelligent
Key.
4. All the doors (including lift gate) and fuel-filler
door will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button
A
on the Intelligent Key is pushed
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