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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for
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 engine is off.
This will discharge the 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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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.
TACHOMETER
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.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
s1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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cIf the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury. Check
the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light OFF.
If the light stays on after adjusting the
tire pressure and driving over 16 mph,
have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer. If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as possible.
cWhen 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 for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.cReplacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
cThe TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
cIf the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) , the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
cBe sure to install the specified size of
tires to the 4 wheels correctly.
Master warning light
This light comes on when various vehicle infor-
mation display warnings appear.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
push-button ignition switch is pushed to the ON
or START position and remains illuminated until
the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same
time, the chime sounds for about 6 seconds
unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the system does not activate the warn-
ing light for the front passenger.
Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety-Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
When the ignition switch is pushed to ONor
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air
bag , curtain side-impact air bags , and pre-
tensioner seat belt systems need servicing and
your vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer:
cThe supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
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Alert mode
The alert mode allows you to set alerts notifying
of time to rest or icy conditions.
The time to rest alert lets you know when you
have been traveling for a long time and may need
a break.
The icy alert notifies you that icy driving condi-
tions may exist.Reset mode
The reset mode can be selected in any screen
that allows for preferences to be programmed.
Once the screen is selected, you have the option
to reset their selected distances or time to a new
setting.Maintenance mode
The maintenance mode allows you to set alerts
for the reminding of maintenance intervals for the
following:
cengine oil
coil filter
ctires
cother.
To set a desired interval by pushing
to the
highlight the maintenance field and press.
The reset mode will open up and allow you to
enter the desired distance.
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Display mode
The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when
selecting the “Language/Unit” key and
pressing
.
Language: English or French
Unit: US — mile, °F, MPG
Metric — km, °C, L/100 km
You can select the language and unit using
the
button and pressing.
The settings are automatically saved when you
exit the menu by pressing the BACK button or
any other mode button.Warning mode
The warning mode can be selected to view any
warnings that may be present. Once the screen is
selected you have the option of skipping the
warning or viewing it in detail.
Warnings can be present for issues such as an
open door or low fuel. For more information about
potential warnings see “Vehicle Information Dis-
play indicator lights and warnings” later in this
chapter.Fuel Economy mode
The fuel economy mode can be selected to dis-
play the average fuel economy since the last
reset.
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Average speed mode
The average speed mode can be selected how to
display the average miles per gallon and miles per
hour since the last reset.Range mode
The range mode can be selected to give you an
estimation of the distance that can be driven
before refueling. The range is constantly calcu-
lated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank
and the actual fuel consumption.Exterior Temperature mode
The exterior temperature mode can be selected
to provide you with the temperature outside of
your vehicle.
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Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically. The
autolight system can:
cTurn on the headlights, front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights au-
tomatically when it is dark.
cTurn off all the lights when it is light.
cKeep all the lights on for 45 seconds after
you turn the key to OFF and all doors are
closed.NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff is adjust-
able for vehicles with navigation system.
See “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section later in this manual.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi-
tion
s1.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF and a
door is opened and left open, the headlights
remain ON for 5 minutes. If another door is
opened during the 5 minutes, then the 5 minute
timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
,orposition.
Type C
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AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The automatic sun-
roof is operational for about 45 seconds, even if
the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF
position. If the driver’s door or the front passen-
ger’s door is opened during this period of about
45 seconds, power to the sunroof is canceled.
Sliding the sunroof
To fully open the sunroof, push the switch
toward
s1.
To fully close the sunroof, push the switch
toward
s2.To open or close the sunroof part way, push the
switch in any direction while the sunroof is sliding
to stop it in the desired position.
Tilting the sunroof
Close the sunroof by pushing the switch
toward
s2. Release the switch, then push
the switch toward
s2again to tilt the sun-
roof up.
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch
toward
s1.
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.
Restarting the sunroof switch
The sunroof switch may not operate properly and
need to be restarted if any of the following con-
ditions have occurred:
cthe battery terminal has been disconnected,
cthe sunroof has been manually moved,
cthe sunroof motor has been removed and
reinstalled after the sunroof has been repo-
sitioned or adjusted,
cthe sunroof glass panel has been adjusted
or changed, or
cthe electrical supply interrupted and/or
some malfunction has been detected.
Use the following reset procedure to return sun-
roof operation to normal.
1. Press
, until it stops and then release
the switch.
2. Push and hold
. The sunroof panel will
begin to move in about 10 seconds.
3. Continue to hold
while the panel
moves in a jogging motion to the full tilt
position. When the panel reaches the full tilt
position it will back up a little and stop.
4. Release
.
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