even though the ignition switch is in the
ONposition.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
When the LOCK button
Ais pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a reminder
that the doors are already locked.
*1: Doors lock with the Intelligent Key while the
mechanical key or the valet key is in the
ignition switch or the ignition switch is
pushed in.
*2: Doors do not lock and buzzer sounds when
the LOCK button is pushed while any door
is open.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door:
1. Push the UNLOCK buttonB
on the Intelli-
gent Key once.
The driver’s door and fuel-filler door unlock
The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
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 Intelli-
gent Key again within 5 seconds.
All doors unlock.
Lift gate unlocks.
The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK button
B.
any door is open
the ignition switch is pushed
the mechanical key or the valet key is inserted
into the ignition switch
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 Intelligent Key.
Opening and closing front windows:
To open the windows, push the UNLOCK
button
B
forabout 3 secondsor turn the
driver’s door key lock with the metal key to
the rear of the vehicle forabout 2 seconds
after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK but-
ton
Bor turn the key to the neutral position.To close the front windows, turn the driver’s
door key lock to the front of the vehicle for
about 2 secondsafter the door is locked.
To stop closing, turn the key to the neutral
position.
The door windows will open or close while
turning the metal key. See “Doors” earlier in this
section.
Using the panic alarm:
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC button
C
on the Intelligent
Key forlonger than 0.5 secondswith the
metal key removed from the ignition switch or
the ignition switch not pushed in.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
It has run for 25 seconds, or
Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are
pushed.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handle
1
located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Move the lever
2
at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate
simultaneously.
Push the opener switch and pull up the lift
gate to open.
WARNING
Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “Precau-
tions when starting and driving”
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CAUTION
Do not store the main sun visor be-
fore storing the extension sun visor.
Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing down
the main sun visor
1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main
sun visor from the center mount and swing it
to the side
2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
3from the
main sun visor
4
to block further glare.
INSIDE MIRRORWhile holding the inside rearview mirror, adjust
the mirror angles until the desired position is
achieved.
The adjusting lever
1
can be operated when
the glare from the headlights of the vehicle
behind you obstructs your vision at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clar-
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Tire pressure information (if so
equipped)Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen
indicates that the pressure is being measured.
After a few driving trips, the pressure for each
tire will be displayed randomly.
The order of tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the actual
order of the tire position.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the
heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling condition
and the temperature.
In case of low tire pressure, a message (FLATTIRE or CHECK ALL TIRE) is displayed on the
screen:
FLAT TIRE — low tire pressure.
WARNING
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, tire pressure will
not be indicated, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash. Contact your
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible
for tire replacement and/or system
resetting.
Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
HOW TO USE “SETTING” BUTTONThe SETTINGS screen will appear when the
“SETTING” button is pushed.
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order of the tire position.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the
heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling condition
and the temperature.
In case of low tire pressure, a message is
displayed on the screen:
FLAT TIRE — low tire air pressure.
WARNING
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, tire pressure will
not be indicated, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash. Contact your
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible
for tire replacement and/or system
resetting.
Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.* — Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE THE “SETTING”
BUTTONThe SETTINGS screen will appear when the
“SETTING” button is pushed.
“Display” settingsThe DISPLAY SETTINGS screen will appear
when selecting the “Display” key and pushing
the “ENTER” button.
Brightness/Contrast/Map Background:
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the
screen, select the “Brightness/Contrast/Map
Background” key and push the “ENTER” button.
Then you can adjust the brightness to Darker or
Brighter, the contrast to Lower or Higher using
the joystick.
The Map Background is related to the navigation
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Selecting the time zone
1. Select the “Select Time Zone” key.
The TIME ZONE screen will appear.
2. Select one of the following zones depending
on the current location.
“Pacific” zone
“Mountain” zone
“Central” zone
“Eastern” zone
“Atlantic” zone“Newfoundland” zone
After selection, the CLOCK SETTINGS screen
will appear.
The GPS time (manual time) corresponding to
the selected zone will be displayed.
“Pacific” zone has been set as the initial (default)
setting.
Beep setting:
When Beep setting is on (indicator light on), a
beep will sound if any audio button is pushed.
“DAY/NIGHT” BUTTONTo change the display brightness, push the
“DAY/NIGHT” button. Pushing the button again
will change the display to DAY or NIGHT dis-
play. Then, adjust the brightness moving the
joystick right or left.
If no operation is done within 10 seconds, or if
the “BACK” button is pushed, the display will
return to the previous display.When the selector lever is shifted into the R
(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows
view to the rear of the vehicle.
The system is designed as an aid to the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to help avoid
damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect
small objects below the bumper and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or on the
ground.
WARNING
The rear view camera is a conve-
nience but it is not a substitute for
proper backing. Always turn and
check that it is safe to do so before
backing up. Always back up slowly.
Objects viewed in the rear view moni-
tor differ from actual distance be-
cause a wide-angle lens is used. Ob-
jects in the rear view monitor will
appear visually opposite like ones
viewed in the inside and outside mir-
rors.
Make sure that the lift gate is se-
curely closed when backing up.
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WARNING
The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals. Do not leave children or
adults who would normally require
the assistance of others in your ve-
hicle. Unattended pets should also
not be left alone.
Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
Positioning of the heater and/or air
conditioner controls should not be
done while driving so that full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle
operation.
Start the engine and operate the controls toactivate the air conditioner.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)This mode may be normally used all year round
as the system automatically works to keep a
constant temperature. Air flow distribution and
fan speed are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will be
displayed.)
2. Turn the temperature set dial to the left or
right to set the desired temperature.
Adjust the temperature set dial to about 75°F
(24°C) for normal operation.
The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
3. You can individually set driver and front pas-
senger side temperature using each tem-
perature control knob. When the DUAL but-
ton is pushed or passenger side temperature
control knobis turned, the DUAL indicator
will come on. To turn off the passenger side
temperature control, push the DUAL button.
Heating (A/C OFF)The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Push the A/C button. (A/C OFF will be
displayed and A/C indicator will turn off.)
2. Turn the temperature set dial to the left or
right to set the desired temperature.
The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
Not recommended if windows fog up.Dehumidified defrosting or defogging1. Push the
FRONT defroster button on.
(The indicator light on the button will come
on.)
2. Turn the temperature set dial to the left or
right to set the desired temperature.
To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the fan speed control knobto
right and set to the maximum position.
As soon as possible after the windshield is
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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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