
Black plate (91,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3676
Distance to empty (dte — mls or km)The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly
being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is
displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to “——”.
.If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch ispushed to the OFF position may continue to
be displayed.
.When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
SIC3677
Outside air temperature (ICY —8For8C)The outside air temperature is displayed in8For
8C in the range of 22 to 1408F( 30 to 608C) .
The outside air temperature mode includes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air
temperature is below 378F(38C) , the warning is
displayed on the screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected
by road or engine heat, wind directions and
other driving conditions. The display may differ
from the actual outside temperature or the
temperature displayed on various signs or bill-
boards.
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Black plate (92,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3678
SettingSetting cannot be made while driving. A
message “Setting can only be operated
when stopped” is also displayed on the dot
matrix crystal display.
The
switch
*A
and
switch
*B
are
used in the setting mode to select and decide a
menu.
SKIP:
Push the
switch
*A
to move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switch
*B
to select other menus.ALERT:
Alert menu can be set to notify the following
items.
.TIME TO REST
Select this submenu to specify when the
“TIME TO REST” indicator activates.
.ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
MAINTENANCE:
The maintenance intervals of the following items
can be set or reset for the reminders.
.ENGINE OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
.OIL FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
.TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires..OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset the
distance for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
OPTIONS:
The 3 option menus can be set to your
preference.
.LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English or
French for display.
.UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the unit from
MPG or l/100 km.
.DIAL EFFECTS
Select this menu to set the dial effects
described below to on or off.
— The indicator needles sweep in the
meters and the ring illumination will be
brightened gradually when the engine is
started.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
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Black plate (93,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3679
Warning checkTo see if there are any of the following warnings
and corresponding details, select this menu.
.No key warning
.Low fuel warning
.Low washer fluid warning
.Parking brake release warning
.Door/lift gate open warningSKIP:
Push the
switch
*A
to move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switch
*B
to select other menus.
DETAIL:
This item is available only when a warning is
displayed.
Select this menu to see the details of warnings.
SIC2133
Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:
.Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
.NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so
equipped)The vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or lift gate when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when aSECURITY SYSTEMS
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Black plate (106,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3650
The seats are warmed by built-in heaters. The
switches located on the center console and rear
doors (if so equipped for rear seats) can be
operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
*1
For high heat, push the HI (High) side of
the switch.
*2
For low heat, push the LO (Low) side of
the switch.
The indicator light in the switch
*3
will
illuminate when low is selected.3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to
the level position. Make sure the indicator
light goes off.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
SIC3649
MODELS WITHOUT COLOR DISPLAYThe digital clock (in the audio unit) displays the
time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.Adjusting the time1. Push and hold the CLOCK button
*1
for
more than 2 seconds until the display shows
“Hour Adjust”.
2. Turn the AUDIO knob
*2
to adjust hours.
3. Push the CLOCK button*1
or AUDIO
knob
*2
to enter. The display will show
“Minute Adjust”.
4. Turn the AUDIO knob
*2
to adjust minutes.
CLOCK
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Black plate (107,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
5. Push the CLOCK button
*1
or AUDIO
knob
*2
to enter.
The display will return to the regular clock
display after 10 seconds.
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
MODELS WITH COLOR DISPLAYFor adjusting the time, see “Clock settings” in
the “4. Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.
SIC1881
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “VEHICLE
DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.)
SIC3587
Center console
SIC3651
Cargo area
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCHPOWER OUTLET
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Black plate (143,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMWhen all the following conditions are met for 60
minutes, the battery saver system will cut off the
power supply to prevent battery discharge.
.The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
.All doors are closed, and
.The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.WARNING SIGNALSTo help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning displays in the dot matrix
liquid crystal display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
displays, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.
See “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” later in
this section and “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYS-
TAL DISPLAY” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
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Black plate (144,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible cause Action to take
When pushing the ignition switch
to stop the engineThe SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the inside warning chime sounds con-
tinuously.The selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.Shift the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicleThe inside warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The Intelligent Key is in the key port.Remove the Intelligent Key from the key
port.
When closing the door after get-
ting out of the vehicleThe NO KEY warning appears on the display,
the outside chime sounds 3 times and the
inside warning chime sounds for approximately
3 seconds.The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the outside chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the selector lever is not in
the P (Park) position.Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to LOCKThe outside chime sounds for approximately 3
seconds and all the doors unlock.The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the door handle
request switch to lock the doorThe outside chime sounds for approximately 2
seconds.The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
The door handle request switch is
pushed before the door is closed.Push the door handle request switch after
the door is closed.
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Black plate (13,1)
4 Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 23
Safety note....................................................... 4-2
Center multi-function control panel
(models with color display screen)......................... 4-2
How to use multi-function controller................... 4-4
How to use touch screen
(models with navigation system)........................ 4-4
Start-up screen (models with navigation system) . . . 4-6
Start menu................................................... 4-6
How to select menus on the screen................... 4-7
Vehicle information and settings............................. 4-8
How to use STATUS button.............................. 4-8
How to use brightness control and display ON/
OFF button................................................... 4-8
How to use INFO button.................................. 4-8
How to use SETTING button.......................... 4-12
Rearview monitor (if so equipped)........................ 4-19
How to read the displayed lines....................... 4-20
How to park with predicted course lines............ 4-20
Difference between predicted and actual
distances................................................... 4-22
How to adjust the screen............................... 4-24
Operating tips............................................. 4-24
Ventilators...................................................... 4-25
Heater and air conditioner.................................. 4-26
Automatic operation...................................... 4-28
Manual operation......................................... 4-29
To turn the system off................................... 4-30Operating tips............................................. 4-30
In-cabin microfilter........................................ 4-30
Servicing air conditioner................................ 4-30
Audio system.................................................. 4-31
Audio operation precautions........................... 4-31
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer..................................................... 4-39
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer..................................................... 4-44
CompactFlash (CF) player operation
(models with navigation system)...................... 4-49
iPod
®player operation (if so equipped).............. 4-51
Music box hard drive
(models with navigation system)...................... 4-52
CD/CF (CompactFlash) care and cleaning......... 4-59
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio
(if so equipped)........................................... 4-60
Antenna..................................................... 4-61
NISSAN Mobile Entertainment System (MES)
(if so equipped)............................................... 4-62
DVD player operation precautions.................... 4-63
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) system
components............................................... 4-64
Remote controller and headphones battery
replacement................................................ 4-67
Before operating the DVD entertainment
system....................................................... 4-68