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CAUTION
Do not load large amounts of water in
open containers (aquariums or buckets)
into the vehicle. If the water spills onto the
high voltage battery, it may cause a short
circuit and damage the battery.
CAUTION
Do not allow any liquid to get on or in the
air vent. It may cause a short circuit and
damage the high voltage battery.
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-10
or
Brake warning light
(red)2-10
Charge warning
light2-11
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-12
Electric power
steering warning
light2-11
Electronically con-
trolled brake warn-
ing light (yellow)2-11
High temperature
warning light (red)2-12
Warning
lightName Page
High voltage battery
warning light2-12
Hybrid system warn-
ing light2-12
Intelligent Key sys-
tem warning light2-12
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Master warning light 2-14
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-14
Supplemental air
bag warning light1-49
Vehicle dynamic
control warning light2-15
Indicator
lightName Page
Electronically Con-
trolled Continuously
Variable Transmis-
sion (eCVT) position
indicator light2-15
Front passenger air
bag status light2-15
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-15
Low temperature
indicator light (blue)2-15
Malfunction indica-
tor light (MIL)2-15
Ready operation
indicator light
(green)2-16
Security indicator
light2-26
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT – DRIVER’S SEAT
Operating tips
cThe power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
cDo not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the Hybrid System
is not in the READY mode. This will dis-
charge the vehicle battery.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seatbelt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section) . Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
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2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Power meter...................................2-4
High voltage battery status meter.................2-4
Fuel gauge....................................2-5
Compass display (if so equipped)...................2-5
Compass display...............................2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights................................2-10
Indicator lights................................2-15
Audible reminders.............................2-16
Vehicle Information Display........................2-17
How to use the Vehicle Information Display.......2-17
Security systems.................................2-25
Vehicle security system.........................2-25
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-27
Switch operation..............................2-27
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-28
Headlight control switch........................2-28Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-31
Instrument brightness control...................2-31
Turn signal switch.............................2-32
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-32
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-32
Horn............................................2-33
Heated seats (if so equipped)......................2-33
Power outlet.....................................2-34
Storage.........................................2-35
Map pockets..................................2-35
Seatback pockets.............................2-36
Sunglasses holder.............................2-36
Cup holders..................................2-37
Glove box....................................2-37
Console box..................................2-38
Covered storage box...........................2-39
Grocery hooks (if so equipped).................2-39
Cargo net (if so equipped)......................2-40
Windows........................................2-41
Power windows...............................2-41
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-43
Automatic sunroof.............................2-43
Interior light......................................2-45
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1. Power meter
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. High voltage battery status meter
5. Odometer/twin trip odometer/trip com-
puter6. Vehicle Information Display
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h) .
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is 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.
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METERS AND GAUGES
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Changing the display:
For vehicles equipped with trip computer, push-
ing the change button changes the display as
follows:
Trip
!Trip!Trip
For vehicles with navigation system, refer to
“How to use the ’trip’ button” in the “Display
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio sys-
tems” section later in this manual.
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec-
ond resets the trip odometer to zero.
POWER METER
The power meter indicates the total amount of
power in the Hybrid System. In the start position,
s1, the READY light illuminates and the vehicle
can be started and driven.
When the power meter is in the
s1range, the
Hybrid System is being charged.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUS
METER
The gauge indicates the amount of power that is
left in the high voltage battery. The ideal battery
charge is within the normal range
s1when the
gauge needle points within the zone shown in the
illustration.
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition key is turned to OFF.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) .The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
If the low fuel warning appears on the ve-
hicle information display indicator while
driving with the low fuel level, refill the fuel
tank immediately and start the hybrid sys-
tem. Do not drive the vehicle if the fuel tank
is empty. The engine will not be able to
start to recharge the high voltage battery
and the high voltage battery will become
discharged.
CAUTION
cIf the vehicle runs out of fuel,
the
malfunction indicator light
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
the
light should turn off. If the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information, see “Mal-
function indicator light (MIL)” later in
this section.This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the
button as described in the chart below
to activate various features of the automatic anti-
glare rearview mirror.
Push and hold
the
button for about:Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
5 secondsCompass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
9 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightHybrid System warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
orBrake warning light (Red)Intelligent Key system warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Charge warning lightLow tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)Low temperature indicator light (Blue)
Engine oil pressure warning lightMaster warning lightMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
Electric power steering warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeReady operation indicator light (Green)
Electronically controlled brake warning light
(Yellow)Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
High temperature warning light (Red)Vehicle dynamic control warning lightSlip indicator light
High voltage battery warning lightElectronically controlled Continuously Variable
Transmission (eCVT) position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the Hybrid System. The following
lights will come on:
,or,,,,
,,.
The following lights come on when the ignition switch
is pushed ON before the READY light comes on
indicating the Hybrid System is activated:
or,,,.The following light comes on briefly and then
goes off:
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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