TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
When pushing the door
handle request switch or the
lift gate request switchThe outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.The doors cannot be locked.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and push the door handle request switch or
the lift gate request switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion and push the door handle request
switch or the lift gate request switch while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
Close all the doors securely and push the
door handle request switch or the lift gate
request switch while carrying the Intelligent
Key with you.
When closing the doorsThe outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.The ignition switch is not turned to the
LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in red and the outside
buzzer sounds 3 times.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key has been left in the ve-
hicle.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and close the door.
When locking the doorsThe outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key has been left in the trunk
room.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and close the door.
When opening the driver’s
doorA warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is not in the LOCK posi-
tion, or the mechanical key or valet key is
inserted into the ignition switch.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
Remove the mechanical key or valet key
from the ignition switch.
When stopping the engineThe P position warning light in the in-
strument panel blinks in red.The selector lever is not in the P position.Make sure that the selector lever is in the P
position.
When turning the ignition
switchA warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is not turned to the
LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
When starting the engineThe key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in green.The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one. See
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT” on page 8-24.
When pushing the ignition
switchThe key warning light in the instrument
panel comes on in red.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle.If the key warning light comes on in red
even while you are carrying the Intelligent
Key, the battery is completely discharged.
Replace the battery with a new one. See
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT” on page 8-24.
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Trouble-shooting examplesWhen it is difficult to turn the ignition
switch
Push the ignition switch and turn it to the left
and then to the right.
While gently turning the steering wheel to the
left or right, turn the ignition switch.OPERATION WITH INTELLIGENT
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMIt is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-filler
door, activate the panic alarm and open the
windows by pushing the buttons on the Intelli-
gent Key from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key can operate at a distance of approximately
33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Key can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the pur-
chase and use of an additional Intelligent Key,
contact a NISSAN dealer.
The LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the Intelli-
gent Key will not operate when:the Intelligent Key is too far away from the
vehicle
the Intelligent Key battery runs down
After locking with the Intelligent remote keyless
entry function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
The operating range varies depending on the
environment. To securely operate the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons on the Intelligent Key, ap-
proach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the
door.
The panic alarm will not activate when the
mechanical key or the valet key is in the
ignition switch.
A
LOCK button
B
UNLOCK button
C
PANIC alarm
How to use remote keyless entry
systemSetting hazard indicator and horn
(buzzer) mode:
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
(buzzer) mode when you first receive the vehicle.
The hazard indicator and horn (buzzer)
mode also can be changed with vehicle
electronic systems on the monitor. See “4.
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OPERATION WITH THE
MECHANICAL KEY AND VALET KEYIf the Intelligent Key cannot be used because its
battery is discharged, use the metal key to lock
or unlock the doors and use the mechanical key
or the valet key, which is registered to the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System compo-
nents, to start the engine.Removing the mechanical keyRelease the lock knobat the back of the
intelligent key and remove the mechanical
key.To install the mechanical key to the intelligent
key, securely lock the lock knoband then
check that the mechanical key will not move.
CAUTION
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
the mechanical key installed in it.Locking/unlocking the doors with the
key (mechanical key and valet key)The doors can be locked/unlocked by inserting
the mechanical and valet key into the key cylin-
der in the driver’s door in the same way as the
ordinary key.Starting the engine with the
mechanical key and valet key1. Securely depress the brake pedal.
2. Insert the mechanical key or the valet key into
the ignition switch.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the START posi-
tion and start the engine.
4. After starting the engine, release the switch.
For important safety information, see the “5.
Starting and driving” section.
Windows open/close with the
mechanical keySee “Opening and closing windows” on the
previous page.
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The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
Entry/exit function
Memory storageENTRY/EXIT FUNCTIONThis system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and outside mirror 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:
The driver’s seat will slide backward when the
driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch
(knob) in the LOCK position.
The driver’s seat will return to the previous
position:
When the key is inserted into the ignition
switch after closing the driver’s door, or when
the driver’s door is closed after inserting the
key into the ignition switch.
When the ignition switch is pushed with the
driver’s door closed. (Intelligent Key
equipped model)
When the key or ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.The entry/exit feature can be canceled. See “4.
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems” section of this manual.
The entry/exit function can be activated or can-
celled by pressing and holding the SET switch
for more than 10 seconds while the ignition key
is in the LOCK position. The indicator light will
blink once when the function is cancelled, and
the indicator light will blink twice when the
function is activated. If the battery cable is
disconnected, or if the fuse opens, the entry/exit
function will be cancelled. In such a case, after
connecting the battery or replacing with a new
fuse, open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key or ignition switch
in the LOCK position to activate the entry/exit
function.
MEMORY STORAGETwo positions for the driver’s seat, pedals (Brake
and Accelerator) and outside mirrors can be
stored in the automatic drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to use the memory
system.
1. Set the selector lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat, pedals (Brake and
Accelerator) and outside mirrors to the de-
sired positions by manually operating each
adjusting switch. For additional information,
see “Seats” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system”
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9. “SETTING” button
10. “MAINT” maintenance button
Make sure the engine is running before using
this system.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ONor ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.HOW TO USE JOYSTICK AND
“ENTER” BUTTONChoose an item on the display using the joystick.
Push the “ENTER” button only when the use of
it is instructed on the display.HOW TO USE “BACK” BUTTONFinish setup:
If you push the “BACK” button after the setup is
completed, the display will return to the previous
screen.
HOW TO USE “TRIP” BUTTONWhen the “TRIP” button is pushed, the following
modes will display on the screen.
TRIP 1 (TIME, DIST, AVG)→TRIP 2 (TIME,
DIST, AVG)→OFF
Elapsed Time, Driving Distance and Average
Speed will be displayed.
To reset, select the “Reset” key using the joy-
stick and push the “ENTER” button, or push the
“TRIP RESET” or “TRIP” button for more than
approximately 1.5 seconds.
HOW TO USE “FUEL ECON”
BUTTONAverage Fuel Economy and Distance to Empty
will be displayed for reference when the “FUEL
ECON” button is pushed.
To reset, select the “Reset” key using the joy-
stick and push the “ENTER” button, or push the
“TRIP RESET” or “TRIP” button for more than
approximately 1.5 seconds.
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CLOCKThe digital clock displays time when the ignition
switch is in ACC or ON.
If the battery cable is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.Adjusting the timeTo adjust the time, push the “H” or “M” button for
more than approximately 1.5 seconds. The time
indicator will flash.
Push theHbutton to adjust the hour.
Push theMbutton to adjust the minute.To finish the adjusting, push the “BACK” button
or the screen will return to normal after 10
seconds.
The clock can be adjusted on the setting display.
See the “HOW TO USE “SETTING” BUTTON”
later in this section.
HOW TO USE “E/M” BUTTONYou can change the unit as follows using the
“E/M” (English/Metric) button.
Unit: US — Mile, °F, MPG
Metric — km, °C, L/100 km
HOW TO USE “MAINT”
(Maintenance) BUTTONMaintenance and tire pressure information (if so
equipped) will be displayed when the “MAINT”
button is pushed.
To display the setting of the maintenance inter-
val, select the “Engine Oil” or “Tire Rotation” key
using the joystick and push the “ENTER” button.
To set the maintenance interval, select the
“Maintenance Schedule” key by using the joy-
stick and move the joystick to the right or left.
To reset the maintenance interval, select the
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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
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(if so equipped) ............................................................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................................... 5-5
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions
(AWD) ................................................................................. 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .............................. 5-6
Driving safety precautions.............................................. 5-6
Ignition switch (Except for Intelligent Key equipped
model) ....................................................................................... 5-9
Key positions ..................................................................... 5-9
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) ......... 5-10
Ignition switch (Intelligent Key System equipped
model)..................................................................................... 5-10
Ignition switch positions .............................................. 5-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) ......... 5-12
Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-12
Starting the engine ............................................................. 5-12
Driving the vehicle ............................................................... 5-13
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)............. 5-13
M-CVT (CVT with Manual shift mode)..................... 5-16
Parking brake........................................................................ 5-21Cruise control ....................................................................... 5-21
Precautions on cruise control .................................... 5-21
Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-22
Break-in schedule .............................................................. 5-23
Increasing fuel economy .................................................... 5-24
Using all-wheel drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ............ 5-24
AWD lock switch operations...................................... 5-25
AWD warning light ........................................................ 5-27
Parking/parking on hills...................................................... 5-29
Power steering ..................................................................... 5-30
Brake system ........................................................................ 5-30
Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-30
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................... 5-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 5-32
Cold weather driving .......................................................... 5-34
Freeing a frozen door lock .......................................... 5-34
Antifreeze ......................................................................... 5-34
Battery .............................................................................. 5-34
Draining of coolant water ............................................ 5-34
Tire equipment................................................................ 5-34
Special winter equipment ............................................ 5-35
Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-35
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ....................... 5-36
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2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON
direction.
3. Turn the key toward the LOCK position.
The selector lever can be moved from P
position if the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the foot brake pedal is de-
pressed.
There is an OFF position in between LOCK and
ACC, although it does not show on the lock
cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF the steering
wheel is not locked.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/6 of a turn counterclock-
wise from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, turn the igni-
tion switch to the LOCK position. To unlock
the steering wheel, push the ignition
switch in and turn it gently while rotating
the steering wheel slightly right and left.
If the battery of the vehicle equipped with
the Intelligent Key system is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be turned from
the LOCK position, even using the me-
chanical key or valet key.
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock. This may cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle and
could result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONSPush in the ignition switch to the
B
position
when you turn it.
LOCK (Normal parking position)
A:
The ignition switch can only be locked in the
LOCK position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed in, and turned to the ACC position
C
while carrying the Intelligent Key.
ACC (Accessories)
C:
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.ON(Normal operating position)
D:
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
START
E:
This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the knobimmedi-
ately. It will automatically return to the ON posi-
tion.
The ignition switch cannot be turned back to the
LOCK position unless the selector lever is in P
position. (It can be turned only to the
B
posi-
tion.)
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in ACC or ONpositions when
the engine is not running for an ex-
tended period. This can discharge the
battery.
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