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Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometers2is displayed
when the ignition key is in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.Changing the display:
For vehicles equipped with twin trip odometer,
pushing the change button
s3changes the dis-
play as follows:
ODO (odometer)!Trip
!Trip!
ODO
For vehicles equipped with trip computer, push-
ing the change button
s3changes the display as
follows:
Trip
!Trip!Outside air tempera-
ture!Distance to Empty!Average fuel con-
sumption!Average speed!Journey time!
Trip
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec-
ond resets the trip odometer to zero.
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The display of the trip computer is situated in the
speedometer display. When the ignition is turned
to ON, the display scrolls all the modes of the trip
computer and then shows the mode chosen be-
fore the ignition switch was turned OFF.
When the ignition switch is turned to ON, modes
of the trip computer can be selected by pushing
the trip computer change button. The following
modes can be selected:
Outside air temperature (ICY-°F or °C)
The outside air temperature is displayed in °F or °C.
The outside air temperature mode includes a low
temperature warning feature: below 37°F (3°C) ,
the outside air temperature mode is automatically
selected and ICY will illuminate in order to draw
the driver’s attention. Press the change button to
toggle to the next mode, if desired. The ICY
indicator will remain illuminated as long as the
temperature remains below 39°F (4°C) .
The ambient temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected
by road or engine heat, wind directions and other
driving conditions. The display may differ from the
Twin trip odometer
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actual ambient temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.
Distance to empty (dte—mile or km)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly be-
ing calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the
fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature: when the fuel level is low, the dte mode is
automatically selected and the digits blink in or-
der to draw the driver’s attention. Press the
change button if you wish to return to the mode
that was selected before the warning occurred.
The dte mark (dte) will remain blinking until the
vehicle is refueled.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to (----) .
NOTE:
c
If the amount of fuel added while the
ignition switch is OFF is small, the display
just before the ignition switch is turned
OFF may continue to be displayed.
cWhen driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
Average fuel consumption (Mpg or
l/100km)
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pressing the change button
for more than approximately 1 second. The dis-
play is updated every 30 seconds. At about the
first 1/3 miles (500 m) after a reset, the display
shows (----) .
Average speed (MPH or km/h)
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since last reset. Resetting is done
by pressing the change button for more than
approximately 1 second. The display is updated
every 30 seconds. The first 30 seconds after a
reset, the display shows (----) .
Journey time
The journey time mode shows the time since the
last reset. The displayed time can be reset by
pressing the change button for more than ap-
proximately 1 second.
NOTE:
If a low temperature warning and low range
warning occur simultaneously, other dis-
play modes switch automatically to the
outside temperature display.
TACHOMETER (if so equipped)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into
the red zone
s1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
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ELECTRIC SUNROOF
This sunroof only operates with the ignition
switch in the ON position.
NOTE:
If the battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, the sunroof may not operate cor-
rectly, and must be reset.
From any sunroof position (full open, partially
open, closed, partially vented and vented) , push
and hold the button in the forward position until
the sunroof vents in the full-up position. This
resets the sunroof motor memory and now the
sunroof will operate correctly.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN. The sunroof will stop
when the switch is released or when the sunroof
is fully open.
To close the sunroof, push and hold the switch
toward UP/CLOSE. The sunroof will stop when
the switch is released or when the sunroof is fully
closed.
Tilting the sunroof
Close the sunroof by pushing and holding the
switch toward UP/CLOSE. Release the switch,
then push and hold the UP/CLOSE switch to tilt
the sunroof up. The sunroof will stop when the
switch is released or when the sunroof reaches
the maximum tilt position.
To tilt the sunroof down, push and hold the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN. The sunroof will stop
when the switch is release or when the sunroof is
fully closed.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend 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-
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11. FF button
12. MIX (random play) button
13. REW button
14. FF APS button
15. RPT button
16. REW APS button
17. PRESET A·B·C select button
18. CD·C (CD, CD Changer, AUX) button
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so
equipped)
ON·OFF/VOL control knob
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position,
then push the ON·OFF/VOL control knob. If you
listen to the radio with the engine not running,
turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio
or CD) that was playing immediately before the
system was turned off resumes playing.
When no CD is loaded, the radio comes on.
Pushing the ON·OFF/VOL control knob again
turns the system off.
Turn the ON·OFF/VOL control knob to the right
to increase volume or to the left to decrease
volumeMUTE button:
To mute the audio sound, push the MUTE button.
To release the mute, push the button again.
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4. Press the CLOCK button again to exit the
clock set mode and store the time setting.
Clock priority mode
In this mode the clock is shown in the display. If
any radio or CD functions are activated, the radio
or CD display illuminates for 10 seconds then
returns to the clock mode.
NOTE:
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT band select
Push the RADIO button to change from AM to
FM and SAT (Satellite) (if so equipped) recep-
tion.
No Satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” will be displayed when the SAT band option
is selected unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna were factory installed and an XMTor
Sirius™ satellite radio service subscription is ac-
tive. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.
The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio automatically changes
from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE/SEEK buttons
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driv-
ing so full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
Push the
orbutton for less than 0.5
seconds for manual tuning.
SEEK tuning
Push the
orbutton for more than
1.5 seconds to seek through the frequencies.
SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequen-
cies, or high to low frequencies depending on
which button is pushed, and stops at the next
broadcasting station. Once the highest broad-
casting station is reached, the radio continues in
the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting sta-
tion.
SCAN button
Push the SCAN tuning button. SCAN illuminates
in the display. SCAN tuning begins from low to
high frequencies. SCAN tuning stops at each
broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the
button again during this 5 second period stops
SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that
station.Station memory operation
Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets,
capable of storing any combination of AM, FM
and SAT stations.
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Press the PRESET ABC button to change be-
tween the presets:
A!B!C
The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate
which set of presets is active.
To store a radio station in a preset:
1. Select the desired preset by pressing PRE-
SET ABC.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Push the desired station select button for
more than 2 seconds. For example, in the
illustrations, ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.
4. When the indicator illuminates in the display
and the sound resumes, memorizing is com-
plete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio
fuse opens, the radio memory is canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Compact disc (CD) player operation
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position,
and carefully insert the compact disc into the slotwith the label side up. The compact disc is auto-
matically pulled into the slot and starts to play.
If the radio is already operating, it automatically
turns off and the compact disc begins to play.
CAUTION
Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
CD·C button
When the CD·C button is pushed with a compact
disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns
off and the compact disc starts to play.
Press the CD·C button to play a compatible
device such as an MP-3 Player when it is plugged
into the AUX in jack.
FF (Fast Forward) , REW
(Rewind) buttons
When the
orbutton is pushed while
the compact disc is playing, the compact disc
plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding
or rewinding. When the button is released, the
compact disc returns to normal play speed.
APS (Automatic Pro-
gram Search) FF, APS
REW
When the
button is pushed while the com-
pact disc is playing, the selection following the
present one starts to play from the beginning.
Push the
button several times to skip sev-
eral selections. Each time the button is pushed,
the CD advances one selection. (When the last
selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first
selection is played.)
When the
button is pushed, the selection
being played returns to the beginning. Push
the
button several times to skip back sev-
eral selections. Each time the button is pushed,
the CD moves back one selection.
Repeat button
When the
button is pushed while the com-
pact disc is playing, the play pattern changes as
follows:
1:The current selection is repeated.
Normal(no symbol): All selections are played in
sequence.
When a new compact disc is inserted, the
play pattern automatically changes to the
“Normal” play pattern.
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Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged, the shift selector lever
may not be moved from the P (Park) position even
with the brake pedal depressed and the shift
selector lever button pushed.
To move the shift selector lever, release the shift
lock and push the shift selector lever button. The
shift selector lever can be moved to N (Neutral) .
However, the steering wheel will be locked un-
less the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion.
To release the shift lock, complete the following
procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover
sA.
4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock
slot, and push down
sB.
5. Push the shift selector lever button
sCand
move the shift selector lever to N (Neutral)
position
sDwhile holding down the shift
lock.
6. Turn the key to the ON position to unlock the
steering wheel. Now the vehicle may be
moved to the desired location.If the shift selector lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park) , have a NISSAN dealer check the auto-
matic transmission system as soon as possible.
Accelerator downshift
— in D position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel-
erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis-
sion down into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed.
Overdrive switch
Each time your vehicle is started, the transmis-
sion is automatically “reset” to overdrive ON.
ON: With the engine running and the
shift selector lever in the D (Drive)
position, the transmission upshifts
into Overdrive as vehicle speed
increases.
Overdrive does not engage until the engine
has reached operating temperature.
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cThe vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed,use one of the
following three methods.
cPush the CANCEL button; the SET indicator
light in the instrument panel goes out.
cTap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out.
cTurn the main switch off. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and SET indicator light in the
instrument panel go out.
The cruise control is automatically canceled and
the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if:
cyou depress the brake pedal while pushing
the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch.
The preset speed is deleted from memory.
cthe vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
cyou depress the clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) , or move the shift selector lever to N
(Neutral) (automatic transmission) .
To reset at a faster cruising speed,use one
of the following three methods.cDepress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the SET/COAST switch.
cPush and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you de-
sire, release the switch.
cPush and release the ACCEL/RES switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed in-
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h) .
To reset at a slower cruising speed,use one
of the following three methods.
cLightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.
cPush and hold the SET/COAST switch. Re-
lease the switch when the vehicle slows to
the desired speed.
cPush and release the SET/COAST switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed de-
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h) .
To resume the preset speed,push and re-
lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle re-
turns to the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h) .CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ,
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and en-
sure the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in short-
ened engine life and reduced engine
performance.
cAvoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
cDo not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
cAvoid quick starts.
cAvoid hard braking as much as possible.
cDo not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) . Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.
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