TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
When pushing the door
handle request switchThe front door beep sounds for approximately 2
seconds.The doors cannot be locked.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle and push the door
handle request switch.
When closing the doorsThe front door beep sounds for approximately 10
seconds.The ignition knob is not
turned to LOCK position.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
The key warning light in the instrument panel
blinks in red and the front door warning beep
sounds for approximately 3 seconds.The Intelligent Key is not in
the vehicle.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The front door beep sounds for approximately 3
seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key is left in
the vehicle.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle and close the door.
When opening the driver’s
doorA warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition knob is not in
LOCK position, or the me-
chanical key is inserted into
the ignition knob.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
Remove the mechanical key from the ignition knob.
When stopping the engine The P position warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in red.The selector lever is not in the
P (Park) position.Make sure that the selector lever is in the P (Park) position and
turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
When turning the ignition
knobThe warning chime sounds The ignition knob is not
turned to LOCK.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
When starting the engine The key warning light in the instrument panel
blinks in green.The battery charge is low. Replace the battery with a new one. See “Battery replacement” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
When turning the ignition
switchA warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is not
turned to the LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
A warning chime sounds continuously and the
Intelligent Key lock warning light blinks.
When pushing the ignition
switchThe Intelligent Key system warning light in the
instrument panel illuminates red.The Intelligent Key is not in
the vehicle.If the Intelligent Key system warning light illuminates red even
while you are carrying the Intelligent Key, the battery is completely
discharged. Replace the battery with a new one. See “Battery re-
placement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the
car locked, with the rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides
a means of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi-
nated release handle until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk compart-
ment on the interior of the trunk lid.
OPENER OPERATION
The fuel-filler door release is located on the driv-
er’s door. To open the fuel-filler door, push the
release. To lock, close the fuel-filler door se-
curely.
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cTighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates be-
cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information, see the
“Malfunction indicator light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
earlier in this manual.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for proper
steering operation and comfort. The driv-
er’s air bag inflates with great force. If you
are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
sideways or out of position in any way, you
are at greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the air bag if you are up
against it when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far away as
practical from the steering wheel. Always
use the seat belts.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Tilt operation
Push the switchs1to adjust the steering wheel
up or down
s2to the desired position.
Entry/Exit function
The automatic drive positioner system will make
the steering wheel move up automatically when
the driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position. This lets the driver
get into and out of the seat more easily. The
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steering wheel moves back into position when
the driver’s door is closed and the ignition switch
is pushed.
For more information, see “Automatic drive posi-
tioner” later in this section.
Telescopic operation
Push the switchs1to adjust the steering wheel
forward or backward
s2to the desired position.
MANUAL OPERATION
Tilt operation
Pull the lock levers1forward and adjust the
steering wheel up or down
s2to the desired
position.
Push the lock lever back to lock the steering
wheel in place.
Telescopic operation
Push the lock levers3down and adjust the
steering wheel forward or backward
s4to the
desired position.
Pull the lock lever up firmly to lock the steering
wheel in place.
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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 storage function will
be canceled and must be restarted before a
stored memory position can be set again.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the memory storage function. You
can also restart the memory storage function
using the following procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
Once the memory storage function has been
restarted, you can store a memory position.
See “Memory storage function” earlier in this
section.
Selecting the memorized position
Set the CVT selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion, 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, steering column, 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
and automatic operation steering column (if so
equipped) will automatically move when the CVT
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 and the
steering wheel will move up when the driver’s
door is opened and the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position.The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to
previous position when the driver’s door is closed
and the ignition switch is pushed
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-
celed. See “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio
and phone systems” section of this manual.
Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart
the entry/exit function using the following proce-
dure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
The entry/exit function should now work properly.
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) .
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4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner,
audio and phone systems
Control panel buttons — with monochrome screen....4-2
How to use the TRIP INFO button................4-3
Clock.........................................4-5
How to use the AUDIO button
(for control panel)..............................4-5
Door warning..................................4-6
Control panel buttons — with navigation system.......4-6
How to use the joystick and ENTER button........4-7
How to use the BACK button....................4-7
Setting up the start-up screen...................4-7
How to use the TRIP button.....................4-7
How to use the SETTING button................4-11
button..................................4-18
Ventilators.......................................4-18
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)..............4-19
Automatic operation...........................4-20
Manual operation..............................4-20
Operating tips.................................4-21
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-22
Audio system....................................4-22Radio........................................4-22
FM radio reception............................4-22
AM radio reception............................4-23
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-23
Audio operation precautions....................4-23
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (Type A)/CD changer (Type B)............4-29
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer......................................4-36
CD care and cleaning..........................4-41
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-42
Antenna......................................4-42
Car phone or CB radio............................4-43
BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped)..................................4-43
Using the system..............................4-45
Control buttons...............................4-47
Getting started................................4-47
List of voice commands........................4-49
Speaker adaptation (SA) mode..................4-54
Troubleshooting guide.........................4-55
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Adjust driver seat when exiting vehicle:
With this option ON, the driver’s seat automati-
cally moves back and returns to the original po-
sition for ease of exit and entry.
Lift steering column when exiting vehicle:
With this option ON, the steering column auto-
matically tilts up and returns to the original posi-
tion for ease of exit and entry.
Selective door unlock:Select to change
which doors will unlock first during an unlocking
operation:
Only the driver’s doorÃ!All the doorsKeyless remote response — horn:Select to
turn on or turn off the horn chirp mode used when
the LOCK button on the Intelligent Key is
pressed.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the Intelligent Key, the
display screen will not show the current
mode. Use the Intelligent Key to return to
the previous mode and re-enable the dis-
play screen control.Keyless remote response — lights:Select to
turn on or turn off the hazard indicator flash mode
used when the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key is pressed.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the Intelligent Key, the
mode will not be changed with the display.
Use the Intelligent Key to return to the
previous mode and re-enable the display
control.
Auto re-lock time:Select to set the length of
time before doors automatically re-lock.
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Sensitivity of automatic headlights:Select
to change the sensitivity setting of the automatic
headlights:
cLower: less sensitive, automatic headlights
will take longer to come on when the head-
light sensor senses less ambient light.
cHigher: more sensitive, automatic headlights
will come on quicker when the headlight
sensor senses less ambient light.
Automatic headlights off delay:Select to
change the setting for the length of time the
automatic headlights remain on after exiting the
vehicle.
Speed dependent wiper:Select to turn on or
turn off the driving speed dependent intermittent
wiper function.
Intelligent Key lock response — sound:Se-
lect to change the sound of the Intelligent Key
mode used when a request switch is pushed to
lock the doors.
Select to turn off all sounds made when a request
switch is pushed to lock the doors, by selecting
the “OFF” key using the joystick.Intelligent Key unlock response — beep
sound:Select to turn on or turn off the sound of
the Intelligent Key mode used when a request
switch is pushed to unlock the doors.
Intelligent Key lock/unlock function:Select
to turn on or turn off the door lock and unlock
modes used when a request switch is pushed.
Return all settings to default:Select to
change all VEHICLE ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS
to their default settings.
System settings
Select the “System Settings” key by using the
joystick and pressing the ENTER button. The
SYSTEM SETTINGS screen will be displayed.
Language/unit
The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when
selecting the “Language/Unit” key and pressing
the ENTER button.
Language: English or French
Unit: US — mile, °F, MPG
Metric — km, °C, L/100 km
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