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*1
LOCK button
*2
UNLOCK button
*3
Power lift gate button
(if so equipped)
*4
PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEMWhen you lock or unlock the doors or the lift
gate, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn
(or the outside chime) will sound as a confirma-
tion. For details, see “Setting hazard indicator
and horn mode” later in this section.Locking doors1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position. Make sure you carry the key
with you.*1
2. Close all the doors and lift gate.*2
3. Push the LOCK
button
*1.
4. All the doors and the lift gate will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock while the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
*2: Doors will not lock while any door is open.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button
*2
once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All
the doors and the lift gate will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK button while
the doors are locked. If during this 1-minute time
period, the UNLOCK button is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
.Opening any door
.Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windowsTo open the windows, push the door UNLOCK
button
*2
forabout 3 secondsafter the
door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Windows cannot be closed using the button on
the key.The door windows can be opened or closed by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock. (See
“DOORS” earlier in this section.)
Opening/closing lift gate (if so equipped)1. Push the power lift gate button
*3
for more than 1 second.
2. The lift gate will automatically open.
The hazard indicator flashes 5 times and the
outside chime sounds for approximately 3
seconds.
To close the lift gate, push the power lift gate
button
*3.
The lift gate will automatically close.
If the button*3
is pushed while the lift
gate is being opened or closed, the lift gate will
reverse.
The power lift gate button
*3
cannot be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you can activate the alarm according to the
following procedure to call attention.
1. Push the PANIC
button
*4
formore
than 1 second.
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2. The theft warning alarm will sound and the
headlights will flash for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops under either of the
following conditions.
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.Any of the buttons is pushed. (Note: the
panic button should be pushed for more
than 1 second.)Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCKbutton
*2
is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates.Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -twiceHAZARD -once
OUTSIDE CHIME -once
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button)HAZARD -twice
HORN -onceHAZARD -once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twiceHAZARD - none
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button)HAZARD -twice
HAZARD - none
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Switching procedure:
Push the LOCK
*1
and UNLOCK
*2
buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds
to switch the mode from one to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handle
*1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2
up at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood down and make sure it locks into
place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
.If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
HOOD
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WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
.Do not drive with the lift gate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “EXHAUST GAS (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
.Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
.Always be sure that hands and feet
are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the lift gate.
SPA2438
OPERATING MANUAL LIFT GATETo open the lift gate, unlock it and push the
opener switch
*A
. Pull up the lift gate to open.
The lift gate can be unlocked by:
.pushing the unlock button
on the key
twice.
.pushing the lift gate request switch (if so
equipped) .
.pushing the door handle request switch
twice (if so equipped) .
.pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position..inserting the mechanical key into the driver’s
door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of
the vehicle twice.
To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely
locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFT GATE (if so
equipped)To operate the power lift gate, the selector lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
The power lift gate will not operate if the battery
voltage is low.
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Power openWhen the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate will
fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
.pushing the lift gate opener switch
*B
.pushing the power lift gate button
*C
on
the key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.
NOTE:
The lift gate can be opened by the power
lift gate switch
*A
or the lift gate button
*C
even if the lift gate is locked.
The lift gate will individually unlock and
open. Once the lift gate is closed, its lock
will align to the vehicle’s lock or unlock
status.
Power closeWhen the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*D
on
the lower part of the lift gate
.pushing the lift gate release button
*C
onthe key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
Reverse functionThe power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
.pushing the lift gate switch
*D
on the lower
part of the lift gate
.pushing the lift gate button
*C
on
the key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button
*C
on the key
cannot be operated when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
Auto reverse functionThe auto-reverse function enables the lift gate to
automatically reverse when something is caught
in the lift gate as it is opening or closing. When
the control unit detects an obstacle, the lift gate
will reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gatemotion will stop and the drive motor will
disengage. The lift gate will enter the manual
mode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immediately
before the closed position that cannot
be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers keep their hands, etc., clear from
the lift gate opening before closing the
lift gate.Manual modeIf power operation is not available, the lift gate
can be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if multiple obstacles have been
detected in a single power cycle or if the battery
voltage is low. When the power lift gate main
switch is in the OFF position, the lift gate can be
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pinching, keep hands and fingers
away from lift gate opening.
.Do not let children operate the lift
gate.
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LIFT GATE RELEASEIf the lift gate cannot be opened due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover inside of the lift gate with
a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever toward the direction
*A
as
illustrated to open the lift gate.
Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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OPENING FUEL-FILLER DOORTo open the fuel-filler door, push the opener
switch located below the instrument panel. To
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SPA2442
The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*A
while refueling.
WARNING
.Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose control
of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent.
.Do not adjust the steering wheel
any closer to you than is necessary
for proper steering operation and
comfort. The driver’s air bag inflates
with great force. If you are unrest-
rained, leaning forward, sitting side-
ways 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.
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MANUAL OPERATION
Tilt or telescopic operationPull the lock lever
*1
down and adjust the
steering wheel forward or rearward to the
desired position.
Push the lock lever up securely to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Pull the lock lever
*2
and adjust the steering
wheel up or down to the desired position.
Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel
in place.
TILTING TELESCOPIC STEERING
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ELECTRIC OPERATION
Tilt or telescopic operationMove the lever to adjust the steering wheel up or
down, forward or rearward to the desired
position.
Entry/Exit function operation (if so
equipped):
The automatic drive positioner system will make
the steering wheel move up automatically when
the driver’s door is opened with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position. This lets the driver
get into and out of the seat more easily.
For more information, see “AUTOMATIC DRIVEPOSITIONER” later in this section.
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