Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the
button on the
keyfob forlonger than 0.5 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 25 seconds, or
cany button is pushed on the keyfob.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the keyfob.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep and lamp flash
feature with the keyfob, the display screen
(if so equipped) will not show the current
mode and cannot be used to change the
mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre-
vious mode and re-enable the display
screen control.To deactivate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds.
The hazard warning lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds
once more.
The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
Using the interior lights
Push thebutton on the keyfob once to turn
on the interior lights.
For additional information, refer to “Interior lights”
in the “Instruments and controls” section earlier in
this manual.
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Push and hold
the
button for about:Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 secondCompass/outside temperature dis-
play toggles on/off (if so equipped)
5 secondsOutside temperature display toggles
between °C and °F (if so equipped)
8 secondsAutomatic anti-glare/indicator light
toggles on/off
11 secondsCompass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings (if
so equipped)
13 secondsCompass enters calibration mode (if
so equipped)
For more information about the compass and
outside mirror features (if so equipped) , refer to
“Compass and outside temperature display” in
the “Instruments and controls” section.Type B
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
thebutton. The indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the
button again. The indicator light will
turn on.
For information on HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver operation, see “HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.For information on the compass and outside tem-
perature display, see “Compass and outside
temperature display” in the “Instrument and con-
trols” section of this manual.
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2. While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-
onds, press the
button on the keyfob.
The indicator light will blink. After the indica-
tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that
memory setting.
With the key removed from the ignition switch,
press the
button on the keyfob. The driv-
er’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and out-
side mirrors will move to the memorized position.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is saved to the
memory switch, the keyfob automatically
re-links.
Confirming memory storage
cTurn 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 indica-
tor light will stay on for approximately 5 sec-
onds.
cIf the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, 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 previ-
ous procedure.
Selecting the memorized position
Set the automatic transmission selector lever to
the P (Park) position, then:
cWithin 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully
for at least 1 second, or
cTurn the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for
at least 1 second.
The driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals,
and outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light blinking, and then
the light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
will automatically move when the automatic
transmission 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:
cWhen the key is removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened.
cWhen the driver’s door is opened with the
ignition key turned to LOCK.
cWhen the ignition key is turned from ACC to
LOCK with the driver’s door open.
The driver’s seat will return to the previous posi-
tion:
cWhen the key is inserted into the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is closed.
cWhen the driver’s door is closed with the key
turned to LOCK.
cWhen the key is turned from ACC to ON
while the automatic transmission selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-
celed. For vehicles with navigation system, see
“Vehicle electronic systems” in the “Display
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio sys-
tems” section of this manual. For vehicles without
navigation system, see your NISSAN dealer.
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SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
cWhen the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) .
cWhen any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.
cWhen the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
cWhen the memory switch (1 or 2) is not
pushed and held for at least 1 second.
cWhen the seat has been already moved to
the memorized position.
cWhen no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
cWhen the automatic transmission selector
lever is moved from P (Park) to any other
position.
cWhen the driver’s door remains open more
than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is
not in the ON position.The automatic drive positioner system can be
adjusted and canceled. For vehicles with naviga-
tion system, see “Vehicle electronic systems” in
the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section of this manual. For ve-
hicles without navigation system, see your
NISSAN dealer.
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4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner
and audio systems
Control panel buttons (if so equipped)...............4-2
Names of the components.......................4-3
How to use joystick and “ENTER” button..........4-3
How to use “PREV” button......................4-3
Setting up the start-up screen...................4-3
How to use the “TRIP” button....................4-4
How to use the “SETTING” button................4-7
Setting the display (Audio or HVAC display):......4-7
button..................................4-12
Ventilators.......................................4-12
Heater and air conditioner (manual).................4-13
Controls......................................4-14
Heater operation..............................4-15
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped)........4-16
Air flow charts.................................4-17
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................4-21
Automatic operation...........................4-21
Manual operation..............................4-22
Rear control button............................4-23
Operating tips.................................4-23
Rear seat air conditioner..........................4-24
Controls......................................4-24
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-24Audio system....................................4-25
Radio........................................4-25
FM radio reception............................4-25
AM radio reception............................4-25
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-25
Audio operation precautions....................4-26
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
(if so equipped)...............................4-31
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer......................................4-35
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
changer (if so equipped).......................4-41
CD care and cleaning..........................4-46
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)...............................4-46
Antenna......................................4-47
NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES)
(if so equipped)..................................4-47
Digital video disc (DVD) player controls..........4-48
Remote control................................4-49
Flip-down screen..............................4-49
Playing a digital video disc (DVD)...............4-51
Care and maintenance.........................4-54
How to handle the DVD........................4-54
Car phone or CB radio............................4-57
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WARNING
cPositioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
cDo not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
cDo not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
cIn case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.Reference symbols:
“ENTER”button — This is a button on the con-
trol panel.
“Display”key — This is a select key on the
screen. By selecting this key you can proceed to
the next function.
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NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS
1.brightness control button (P. 4-12)
2. PREV (previous) button (P. 4-3)
3. Joystick and ENTER push button (P. 4-3)
4. SETTING button (P. 4-7)
5. TRIP drive computer button (P. 4-4)
6. DEST button*
7. ROUTE button*
8. MAP button*
9. GUIDE VOICE button*
10.
zoom out button*
11.
zoom in button*
*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
HOW TO USE JOYSTICK AND
“ENTER” BUTTON
Choose an item on the display using the joystick
and push the“ENTER”button for operation.
HOW TO USE “PREV” BUTTON
This button has two functions.
cGo back to the previous display (cancel) .
If you touch“PREV”button during setup, the
setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.
cFinish setup.
If you touch this button after the setup is com-
pleted, the setup will start over, and the display
will return to the climate control or audio mode
and Navigation screen.
SETTING UP THE START-UP
SCREEN
When you turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, the
SYSTEM START-UP warning is displayed on the
screen. Read the warning and select the “I
AGREE” (English) or “ENTER” (Français) key
then push the“ENTER”button.
If you do not push the“ENTER”button, the
Navigation system will not proceed to the next
step display.If you do not touch a button or screen key for
more than 1 minute on the START-UP screen, the
screen will change to the map display screen
automatically.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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HOW TO USE THE “TRIP” BUTTON
When the“TRIP”button is pushed, the following
modes will display on the screen.
Warning message (if there are any)!TRIP 1
(Elapsed Time, Driving Distance, Average
Speed)!TRIP 2!FUEL ECONOMY (Average
Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty)!MAINTE-
NANCE (Engine Oil, Tire Rotation and Tire Pres-
sure — if so equipped)!Display.
Trip 1, trip 2 and fuel economy items
To reset the TRIP 1, TRIP 2 and FUEL
ECONOMY, select the“RESET”key using the
joystick and push the“ENTER”button or push
the“TRIP”button for more than approximately
1.5 seconds.
Maintenance items
You can set the engine oil and the tire rotation
interval.
To display the setting of the maintenance interval,
select the“Engine Oil”or“Tire Rotation”key
using the joystick and push the“ENTER”button.
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