“Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system)”
in the “1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section.
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the handbrake and the
footbrake systems.
Handbrake indicator:
The light comes on when the handbrake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning:
The light warns of a low brake fluid level in the brake
power assist unit. If the light comes on while the
engine is running and the handbrake is not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as
much as necessary. See “Brake and clutch fluid”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.
WARNING
If the level is below the MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake sys-
tem has been checked at a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct:
Have the warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
WARNING
•Driving your vehicle could be dangerous.
Therefore have it towed to the nearest
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
•Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level could in-
crease your stopping distance and require
greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, it
may indicate that the charging system is malfunc-
tioning. Turn the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light
remains on, see a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the belt is loose, bro-
ken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are not
closed securely while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Engine coolant temperature
warning light
The engine coolant temperature varies with the out-
side air temperature and driving condition.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-tion, the engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminates for a few seconds and then goes off.
This means the system is operational.
The engine coolant temperature warning light illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature reaches
an excessively high temperature of approximately
105 °C (221 °F).
CAUTION
•If the engine coolant temperature warning
light comes on, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible and contact a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
•When towing a trailer or driving uphill, reduce
the vehicle speed as soon as safely possible
to decrease the engine coolant temperature.
•If the engine overheats, continued operation
of the vehicle may seriously damage the en-
gine. See “Engine overheat” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section for immediate action
required.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine
is hot. Otherwise, there is a danger of being
scalded by the coolant that is likely to erupt from
the filler.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers, comes on during normal driving, or
stays on once the engine is started, pull off the road
2-8Instruments and controls
ward you once will activate the headlight for ap-
proximately 30 seconds. After that period of time, it
will automatically switch off.
It is possible to pull the headlight switch up to four
times to increase the lighting period up to 2 minutes.
NOTE
The “Friendly Lighting” function can be cancelled
by switching the ignition switch to the Acc or ON
position again.
Battery save function
The battery save feature prevents your vehicle from
discharging the battery after you have left the exter-
nal lights, map lamps or room lamps on (combina-
tion switch in the
orposition) when exiting
the vehicle. This occurs when the ignition switch or
ignition knob is in the “OFF” or LOCK position.
NOTE
The next time the engine is started the external
lights, map lamps or room lamp will come on
again
Battery save function for external lights:
If the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position
but the external lights are accidentally left on, the
external lights will automatically be switched off as
soon as the driver’s door is opened.
It is possible to leave the external lights on perma-
nently by switching them back on using the head-
light switch while the ignition switch is still in theLOCK or “OFF” position. In this case, the light re-
minder chime will sound when the driver’s door is
opened.
Battery save function for interior light:
The interior light will automatically be switched off
after approximately 15 minutes if it has been acci-
dentally left on.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Lane change signal
To signal a lane change, move the lever up or downj1 to the point where lights begin flashing.
Direction indicator
Move the lever up or downj2 to indicate right or
left. When the turn is completed, the turn signal is
automatically cancelled.
FRONT FOG LIGHT (where fitted)
The front fog lights should only be used when visibil-
ity is seriously reduced – generally, to less than 100
m (328 ft).
Turn the headlight switch to the
orposi-
tion and turn the fog light switch to thepositionj1 . The front fog lights and indicator light will come
on. For additional information, see “Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders” earlier in this sec-
tion.
To turn the front fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position.NIC1071Z
NIC1058Z
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-17
VEHICLE DEAD BATTERY –
LEFT-HAND SIDE DOOR HANDLE
The left-hand side door can be locked or unlocked
with the door key/emergency key when the vehi-
cle’s battery is dead.
To lock the door with the key/emergency
key
1. If necessary, carefully remove the protection capjA (where fitted) on the left-hand side door
handle by inserting the key/emergency key in the
cap’s base slot and pry it off.
2. To lock the door
j1 , insert the key/emergency
key in the left-hand side door handle key cylinder
and turn it towards the front of the vehicle
jF.
To unlock the door
j2 , turn the key/emergency
key towards the rear of the vehicle.
The left-hand side door handle can only be locked
from the outside by using the key/emergency key
when the door is closed.See “Ignition knob (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for access to the Intelligent sys-
tem emergency key.
CAUTION
The alarm system will be triggered when the door
is opened using the key/emergency key (NISSAN
alarm equipped models). To stop the alarm, turn
the ignition key/emergency key to the ON posi-
tion.
Initialising the system after vehicle
battery loading or replacement
After recharging or replacing the battery, you should
release (initialise) the system by:
•Inserting the key/emergency key into the ignition
switch and then turning it to the ON position.
•Unlocking the vehicle using the integrated key-
fob.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
CAUTION
When locking the door with the power door lock
switch, be sure not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.
Central door lock equipped models
Operating the power door lock switch located on
the centre console will lockj1 or unlockj2 all
doors when the driver’s door is closed (the indica-
tor light
j3 comes on when all doors are locked).
However, a chime will sound and the doors will not
lock if the power door lock switch is pressed when
a passenger door is open, even if the driver’s door
is closed.
NOTE
•It is also possible to open the driver’s door,
move the power door lock switch to the lock
j1 position and close the door to lock all doors
unless the key is in the ignition or the Intelli-
gent Key (where fitted) is left inside the ve-
hicle.
•If the integrated Intelligent Keyfob lock button
(where fitted) is pressed inside the vehicle, all
doors lock, the power door lock indicator light
j3 comes on and the power door unlock side
of the switchj2 cannot be activated (central
door lock equipped models and Super Lock
equipped models). To unlock, press the inte-
grated Intelligent Keyfob unlock button. How-
ever, note that if the door is manually opened
from inside after having pressed the Keyfob
NPA927Z
NPA868Z
Centre console
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-7
COOLING
Controls Settings
j1 Air flow control dialm
j2 Air intake leverNormal
coolingm
Maximum
coolingm
j3 Temperature dial COLD
j4Air conditioner button
(where fitted)ON
j5 Fan speed control dial MAX
Air conditioner filter (where fitted)
The air conditioning system is equipped with a filter
which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure
the air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. For filter replace-
ment, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
The filter should be replaced if the airflow is ex-
tremely reduced or when the windows fog up
easily during air conditioning system operation.
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioning system (where fitted) in your
NISSAN vehicle is charged with an environmentally
friendly refrigerant.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAMThis refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your vehicle’s air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage to the air conditioning system. See
“Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations (where fitted)” in the “9. Techni-
cal information” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop will be able
to service the air conditioning system.
NAA1061
Cooling
Heater and air conditioner, and audio system4-7
•If the coolant temperature warning light comes
on, turn the air conditioner off. For additional
information, see “Engine overheat” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section.
•If the engine coolant reaches an extremely high
temperature, the air conditioning system will au-
tomatically turn off. This may happen for example
if the engine runs at idle speed for a long time on
a hot day.
The sensor
j1 on the fascia helps the system to
maintain a constant temperature inside the cabin.
Do not put anything on or around this sensor.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioning system is equipped with a filter
which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure
air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. To replace the fil-
ter, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow isextremely reduced or when the windows get fog
up easily during air conditioning system opera-
tion.
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle
is charged with an environmentally friendly refriger-
ant.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your vehicle’s air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage to the air conditioning system. See
“Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations (where fitted)” in the “9. Techni-
cal information” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop will be able
to service the environmentally “friendly” air condi-
tioning system.The audio system operates when the ignition switch
is in the Acc or ON position. If you want to listen to
the radio or CD while the engine is not running, turn
the ignition switch to the Acc position.Do not use
for an extended period of time with the engine
stopped.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not adjust the audio system while driving so
that full attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
Radio
•Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ-
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
are normally caused by these external influences.
•Using a mobile phone in or near the vehicle may
influence radio reception quality.
•Use the antenna for the best reception.
Compact Disc (CD) player
•During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this oc-
curs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate
the player completely.
•The player may skip while driving on rough roads.
NAA901Z
AUDIO SYSTEM
4-10Heater and air conditioner, and audio system
•Never lean over the battery while jump-start-
ing.
•Never allow battery fluid to come into contact
with eyes, skin, clothes or the vehicle’s
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a corrosive
sulphuric acid which can cause severe burns.
If the fluid comes into contact with anything,
immediately flush the contacted area with
plenty of water.
•Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
•The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts.
Use of an incorrectly rated battery will dam-
age your vehicle.
•Never attempt to jump-start a frozen battery.
It could explode and cause serious injury.
1. Prepare vehicle
jA with the booster battery for
the vehiclejB being jump-started.
CAUTION
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the handbrake.
3. Shift the gear lever (MT models) into the N (Neu-
tral) position [AT models, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position].
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems
(headlights, hazard lights etc,).
5. Ensure that the ignition switch of the vehicle be-
ing jump-started is in the LOCK position.6. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
7. Remove the vent caps (where fitted) on the bat-
tery and cover the battery with an old cloth.
8. Connect the jump leads in the sequence (
j1→j2→j3→j4 ) as illustrated.
CAUTION
•Always connect positivej+ to positivej+
and negativej- to body ground (for ex-
ample, engine lift bracket, etc.) – not to
the battery’s negative
j-.
•An incorrect connection could damage the
charging system.
•Be sure that the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine compart-
ment.
•Be careful not to allow contact between
the positive jump lead connector and the
vehicle or the negative lead during con-
nection and disconnection.
9. Start the engine of the other vehicle
jA and let it
run for a few minutes. Keep the engine speed at
about 2,000 rpm.
10. Start the engine of your vehicle
jB in the nor-
mal way.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged formore than 10 seconds. If the engine does not
start immediately, turn the ignition switch to
“OFF” and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
11. After starting the engine of your vehicle, care-
fully disconnect the negative lead and then the
positive lead (
j4→j3→j2→j1).
12. Remove and dispose of the cloth that was used
to cover the vent holes as it may be contami-
nated with corrosive acid.
13. Install the vent caps (where fitted).
14. Close the bonnet.
6-10In case of emergency