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CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
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 color display screen.
See “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner, au-
dio and phone 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. During that 5 minutes:
cif all doors are closed, the headlights remain
on for 45 seconds, then turn off.
cif another door is opened, then the 5 minute
timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
,orposition.
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Be sure you do not put anything on top of
the autolight sensor
s1located on top of
the instrument panel. The autolight sensor
controls the autolight; if it is covered, the
autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out
and the headlights will illuminate. If this
occurs while parked with the engine off
and the key in the ON position, your vehi-
cle’s battery could become discharged.Headlight beam select
s1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
s2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
s3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is turned OFF while the
headlight switch is in theorposi-
tion, the headlights will turn off after 5 minutes.After the headlights automatically turn off with the
headlight switch in the
orposition,
the headlights will illuminate again for 5 minutes if
the headlight switch is moved to the OFF position
and then turned to the
orposition.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a re-
duced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to theposition for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is turned off.
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The rear sonar system can be disabled by push-
ing the OFF switch. When the system is disabled,
the indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
The system will automatically reset the next time
the ignition switch is turned on.
See “Rear sonar system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
The power outlets located in the 1st and 2nd
rows are powered only when the ignition key is in
the ACC or ON position.
The power outlet located in the cargo area is
powered directly by the vehicle’s battery.
Open the cap to use a power outlet.
CAUTION
cThe outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
cThis power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
cUse power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
1st row
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AUTOMATIC MOONROOF
The moonroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The automatic
moonroof 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
passenger’s door is opened during this period of
about 45 seconds, power to the moonroof is
canceled.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open the moonroof, push the switch to-
ward the open position
s3.To fully close the moonroof, push the switch
toward the close position
s4.
To open or close the moonroof part way, push the
switch in any direction
s5while the roof is sliding
open or closed to stop it in the desired position.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt the moonroof up, push the tilt switch to-
ward the up position
s1. When the moonroof is
open, it will automatically close and then tilt up.
To tilt the moonroof down, push the tilt switch
toward the down position
s2.
Resetting the moonroof sliding switch
The sliding switch will become inoperable after
the battery terminal is disconnected, the electri-
cal supply interrupted and/or some abnormality
detected. Use the following reset procedure to
return moonroof operation to normal.
1. If the moonroof lid is open, push the tilting
switch repeatedly toward the down position
s2to fully close the lid.
2. Push and hold the tilting switch for more
than 2 seconds toward the down position
s2to reestablish the lid’s home position.
The moonroof should now operate normally.
Auto reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the moonroof)
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto-
matic operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the moonroof.
When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof
will immediately open backward.
When tilting down:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im-
mediately tilt up.
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cThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the power door lock switch while all doors
are closed and the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
cThe driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
cThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The interior lights will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated when:
cThe driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key, or the power door lock switch.
cThe ignition switch is turned ON.
The lights will turn off automatically after 30 min-
utes while doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.NOTE:
The footwell and door step lights illuminate
when the driver and passenger doors are
open regardless of the lights on demand
switch position. These lights will turn off
automatically after 30 minutes while doors
are open to prevent the battery from be-
coming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
The rear seating positions have personal lights
located on the headliner or on the overhead con-
sole. There is also a light above the cargo area on
the overhead trim.
To operate a personal light located on the head-
liner (Type A) , push the light.
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The personal lights on the overhead console
(Type B) can be swiveled 360 degrees. To turn on
the light, press the button. Press the button again
to turn off the light.The cargo light on the overhead trim (Type C) has
a three-position switch. To operate, push the
light.
On: The light is illuminated
Normal: The light illuminates when any door is
opened or unlocked by the keyfob. The light turns
off after 30 seconds or when all doors are closed.
Off: The light does not illluminate, regardless of
door position or lock status.To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
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USING THE MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH
FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR
(if so equipped)
The main ON/OFF switch is located in the over-
head console.
Push the switch ON to enable the door pillar
switches and the power assist feature. An indica-
tor light will illuminate when the switch is in the
ON position.
Push the switch OFF to disable the door pillar
switches and the power assist feature. An indica-
tor light will illuminate when the switch is in the
OFF position.When the switch is in the OFF position, the
sliding door can still be opened with the keyfob or
overhead console switch. The sliding door can
also be opened manually with the inside or out-
side handle.
NOTE:
If the child safety lock is in the lock posi-
tion, the door pillar switch will not operate
the sliding door regardless of the main
ON/OFF switch position.
OPERATING THE POWER SLIDING
DOOR (if so equipped)
NOTE:
To open, close or reverse a power sliding
door, the ignition switch must be OFF, or, if
the ignition switch is ON, the shift selector
lever must be in P (Park) . Also, the power
sliding doors will not operate if battery
voltage is low.
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CHILD SAFETY SLIDING DOOR
LOCK
The child safety lock helps prevent the sliding
door from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the sliding doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside,
by the overhead console switch or using
the keyfob.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn on the
interior lights and puddle lamps (if so equipped) ,
and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob
from outside the vehicle.
Some settings for the keyfob, such as horn beep,
can be adjusted. For vehicles with monochrome
screen, refer to “Silencing the horn beep feature”
later in this section. For vehicles with color
screen, refer to “Vehicle electronic systems” in
the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio
and phone systems” section later in this manual.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.
As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The keyfob will not function when:
cthe battery is discharged
cthe distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m)
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
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