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1. Vents (P. 4-10)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-29)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/BluetoothThands-free
phone system (if so equipped)
(P. 4-44, P. 4-46, P. 4-61)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-43, P. 2-34)
6. Cruise control main/set switch
(P. 5-19)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-27)
8. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)
10. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-53)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)
12. Glove box (P. 2-41)
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
14. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-11, P. 4-18)
15. Shift selector (P. 5-11)
16. Audio system controls (if so equipped)/
Storage (if so equipped)
(P. 4-21, P.2-42)
17. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-27)
18. Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-17)
19. Hood release (P. 3-23)
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0-8Illustrated table of contents
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When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow
the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to
reduce forces against the chest.
If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner sys-
tem, the supplemental air bag warning
light
will not come on, will flash intermit-
tently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on
after the ignition switch has been placed in the
ON or START position. In this case, the preten-
sioner system may not function properly. They
must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle
to the nearest NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (located
on the sun visors)
2. SRS Air Bag Warning Label (located on
the door pillar)
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front-
impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag systems are
placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits of the supplemental front-impact
air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner
systems. The monitored circuits include the Air
bag Control Unit (ACU) , crash zone sensor, sat-
ellite sensors, occupant classification system,
front air bag modules, side air bag modules,
curtain air bag modules, pretensioners and all
related wiring.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and Odometer....................2-4
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Compass display (if so equipped)...................2-6
Compass display...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-10
Checking bulbs...............................2-10
Warning lights................................2-11
Indicator lights................................2-14
Audible reminders.............................2-16
Vehicle information display.........................2-17
How to use the vehicle information display.......2-17
Security systems.................................2-25
Vehicle security system.........................2-25
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-27
Switch operation..............................2-27
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-29Xenon headlights (if so equipped)...............2-29
Headlight control switch........................2-29
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-32
Instrument brightness control...................2-32
Turn signal switch.............................2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-33
Horn............................................2-34
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-34
Traction Control System (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-35
Power outlet.....................................2-36
Storage.........................................2-37
Map pockets..................................2-37
Seatback pockets (if so equipped)..............2-37
Storage pouch (if so equipped).................2-38
Sunglasses holder.............................2-38
Cup holders..................................2-40
Glove box....................................2-41
Console box..................................2-41
Storage box (if so equipped)....................2-42
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1. Vents (P. 4-10)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-29)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/BluetoothThands-free
phone system (if so equipped)
(P. 4-44, P. 4-46, P. 4-61)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-43, P. 2-34)
6. Cruise control main/set switch
(P. 5-19)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-27)
8. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)
10. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-53)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)
12. Glove box (P. 2-41)
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
14. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-11, P. 4-18)
15. Shift selector (P. 5-11)
16. Audio system controls (if so equipped)/
Storage (if so equipped)
(P. 4-21, P.2-42)
17. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-27)
18. Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-17)
19. Hood release (P. 3-23)
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20. Traction Control System (TCS) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-25)
Trunk opener (P. 3-23)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Intelligent Key port (P. 5-7)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Odometer/twin trip odometer
6. Twin trip odometer change button7. Vehicle information display
8. Instrument brightness control
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METERS AND GAUGES
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1. Speedometer
2. Change button
3. Odometer/twin trip odometer
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometers1indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h) .
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.
Changing the display:
Pushing the change button changes the display
as follows:
Trip
!Trip!Trip
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec-
ond resets the currently displayed trip odometer
to zero.
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) .The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
cIf the vehicle runs out of fuel,
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
the
light should turn off. If the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in
this section.This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, press the
button as described in the
chart below to activate various features of the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Push and hold
the
button for about:Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
5 secondsCompass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
9 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.
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COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
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Push thebutton for about 1 second when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to
toggle the compass display
s1on or off. The
display will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s
heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by
driving the vehicle in three complete circles at
less than 5 MPH (8 km/h) .You can also calibrate the compass by driving
your vehicle on your everyday route. The com-
pass will be calibrated once it has tracked three
complete circles.
COMPASS DISPLAY
Push thebutton when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The direction will be
displayed.
Zone variation change procedure
The difference between magnetic north and geo-
graphical north is known as variance. In some
areas, this difference can sometimes be great
enough to cause false compass readings. Follow
these instructions to set the variance for your
particular location if this happens:
1. Establish your location on the zone map.
Refer to the illustration. Record your zone
number.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Push the
button in for 5 seconds until
the current zone entry number is displayed.
4. Press the
button repeatedly until the
desired zone entry number is displayed.Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop
pressing the
button and the display will
show compass direction within a few seconds.
NOTE:
Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.
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