1. Power windows (P. 2-41)
2. Windshield (P. 8-17)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-27)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-17)
5. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-13)
6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
7. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-28)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-29)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-36)
12. Mirrors (P. 3-23)
13. Door locks, Intelligent key system, keys,
request button (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2, 3-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Antenna (P. 4-37)
2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-28)
3. Interior trunk lid release, secondary
trunk release (P. 3-19, P. 3-19)
4. Trunk lid (P. 3-17)
5. Vehicle loading (P.9-12)
6. Exterior trunk lid release/request button
(P.3-12)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)
8. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-20, P. 9-27)
9. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-20)
10. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)
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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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Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or
OFF position or pushed to the OFF or LOCK
position with the Intelligent Key left in the Intelli-
gent Key port. Make sure the ignition switch is
pushed to the LOCK position, and take the Intel-
ligent Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if
the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.The vehicle information display
s1is located
under the speedometer to display Intelligent Key
operation information, maintenance
settings/warning, certain trip/fuel consumption
readings and outside temperature readings.
For details about the Intelligent Key operation see
“Intelligent Key system” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
When thebutton, located on the instru-
ment panel just behind the steering wheel is
pressed, the following modes will display on the
screen.
Engine start operation indicator!MPG!
MPG/MPH!Time/Miles!Range!Exterior
Temperature!Setting!Warning
Engine start operation indicator
This indicator appears when the ignition switch is
in the LOCK or ACC position with the selector
lever in the “P” position.
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Vehicle Information Display indicator
lights and warnings
1. Door ajar warning
2. Lock warning
3. Low fuel warning4. Low windshield washer fluid warning
5. No key warning
6. Parking brake indicator
7. Shift “P” warning8. Cruise main switch indicator
9. Cruise set switch indicator
10. Hybrid system operation indicator
11. EV mode indicator
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12. Intelligent key insertion indicator
13. Intelligent key removal indicator
14. Intelligent key battery discharge indicator
15. Steering lock release malfunction indicator
Door Ajar Warning
This warning appears when a door has been
opened. The door ajar warning also appears
when the trunk has been opened.
“LOCK” warning
This warning appears when the selector lever is
moved to the “P” position with the ignition switch
in the ACC position after the SHIFT “P” warning
appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF position,
perform the following procedure:
SHIFT “P” warning!(Move the selector lever
to “P”)!LOCK warning!(Push the ignition
switch!ignition switch position is turned to ON)
!LOCK warning!(Push the ignition switch
!ignition switch position is turned to LOCK)
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E(Empty) .There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty) .
Low windshield washer fluid warning light
This light comes on when the windshield washer
fluid is at a low level. Add windshield washer fluid
as necessary. See “Window washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
NO KEY warning
This warning appears following 2 conditions:
1. When the ignition switch is pushed and the
Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. If this indicator appears, you cannot
start the Hybrid System.
Check for the following causes and perform
the assigned remedies:
– The battery of the Intelligent Key carried
with you is discharged completely. Re-
place the battery with a new one.
– The Intelligent Key carried with you is not
registered to the system. Use the regis-
tered Intelligent Key.
– You do not have an Intelligent Key with
you. Carry an Intelligent Key with you.2. When the door is closed with the Intelligent
Key left outside the vehicle and the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
SHIFT “P” warning
This warning may appear during the following
conditions:
– the ignition switch is pushed to stop the Hy-
brid System with the selector lever in any
position except in the “P” position,
– the high voltage battery drops because the
transmission is in the “N” position,
– the driver’s door is opened with the shift se-
lector lever in “N”, “B” or “D”. .
If this warning appears while the ignition switch is
in the OFF position move the selector lever to the
“P” position or push the ignition switch to the ON
position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. See
“Intelligent Key system” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.
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Cruise main switch indicator light
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the Hybrid System is running, it may
indicate the cruise control system is not function-
ing properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Hybrid System operation indicator (ignition
switch in the LOCK or ACC position)
This indicator appears when the ignition switch is
in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with the
selector lever in the “P” position.
This indicator means that the Hybrid System will
start by pushing the push-button ignition switch
with the brake pedal depressed.
EV mode indicator
This indicator appears when the Hybrid System is
READY without the engine idling or when the
vehicle is driven without the gasoline engine run-
ning.Intelligent Key insertion indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port.
(For example, the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.)
If this indicator appears, insert the Intelligent Key
into the Intelligent Keys port in the correct direc-
tion. See “Push-button ignition switch” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.
Intelligent Key removal indicator
This indicator appears when the driver’s door is
opened with ignition switch in the OFF position
and the Intelligent Key placed in the Intelligent
Key port. A key reminder chime also sounds.
If this indicator appears, remove the Intelligent
Key from the Intelligent Key port and take it with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery with
a new one. See “Intelligent Key battery replace-
ment” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.Steering lock release malfunction indica-
tor
This indicator appears when the steering wheel
cannot be released from the LOCK position.
If this indicator appears, push the push-button
ignition switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and left.
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Your vehicle may have two types of security sys-
tems:
cVehicle security system
cNISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior orexterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your intelligent key in the
vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when unat-
tended. Be aware of your surroundings, and park
in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the intelligent key from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with the
intelligent key, door handle request switch,
power door lock switch or mechanical key.
For vehicles with navigation system, see
9Vehicle electronic systems9in the9Display
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems9section later in this manual. For
vehicles without navigation system, see9Si-lencing the horn beep feature9in the9Pre-
driving checks and adjustments9section
later in this manual.
4. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati-
cally shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
time period, the driver’s door is unlocked by
the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
trunk lid locked with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position. When
pushing the ignition switch to the ACC
or ON position, the system will be re-
leased.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
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