
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are
programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent
Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle
system may respond differently than expected.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
When pushing the ignition switch to stop
the engineThe SHIFT P warning appears on the dis-
play and the inside warning chime sounds
continuously.The shift selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.Move the shift 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
position.
When closing the door after getting 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
position.
The NO KEY warning appears on the dis-
play and the outside chime sounds
continuously.The ignition switch is in the ACC position
and the shift selector lever is not in the P
(Park) position.Move the shift 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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Type A
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
thebutton as described:
cTo turn off the anti-glare feature, push
the
button. The indicator light will turn
off.
cTo turn on the anti-glare feature, push
the
button again. The indicator light
will turn on.Do not hang objects over the sensor
s1or apply
glass cleaner to the sensors. Doing so will reduce
the sensitivity of the sensors, resulting in im-
proper operation.
The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-
matic anti-glare feature is operating.
For more information about the
s2compass and
compass features (if so equipped) , refer to
“Compass display” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section.
Type B
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
thebutton as described:
cTo turn off the automatic anti-glare feature,
press the
button. The indicator light
will turn off.
cTo turn on the automatic anti-glare feature,
press the
button again. The indicator
light will turn on.
Type A
LPD0446
Type B
LPD0447
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Do not hang objects over the sensors1or apply
glass cleaner to the sensors. Doing so will reduce
the sensitivity of the sensors, resulting in im-
proper operation.
The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-
matic anti-glare feature is operating.
For information on HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver operation, see “HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
For information on the
s2compass and compass
features, see “Compass display” in the “Instru-
ment and controls” section of this manual.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Rotate the round switch
s1to select the right or
left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired po-
sition pushing the round switch.
WARNING
cObjects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
cDo not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
LPD0418
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be canceled and must be restarted before a
stored memory position can be set again.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the memory storage function. You
can also restart the memory storage function
using the following procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
Once the memory storage function has been
restarted, you can store a memory position.
See “Memory storage function” earlier in this
section.
Selecting the memorized position
Set the shift selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion, then:
cWithin 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or
cTurn the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2) .
The driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals,
and outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light blinking, and then
the light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
will automatically move when the shift selector
lever is in the P (Park) position. This allows the
driver to get into and out of the driver’s seat more
easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward:
cWhen the key is removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened.
cWhen the driver’s door is opened with the
ignition key turned to LOCK.
cWhen the ignition key is turned from ACC to
LOCK with the driver’s door open.
The driver’s seat will return to the previous posi-
tion:
cWhen the key is inserted into the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is closed.
cWhen the driver’s door is closed with the key
turned to LOCK.
cWhen the key is turned from ACC to ON
while the shift selector lever is in the P (Park)
position.
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-
celed. For vehicles with navigation system, see
“Comfort & convenience settings” in the “Display
screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phonesystems” section of this manual. For vehicles
without navigation system, see your NISSAN
dealer.
Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart
the entry/exit function using the following proce-
dure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
The entry/exit function should now work properly.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
cWhen the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7 km/h).
cWhen any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.
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cWhen the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
cWhen the seat has been already moved to
the memorized position.
cWhen no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
cWhen the shift selector lever is moved from
P (Park) to any other position.
cWhen the driver’s door remains open more
than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is
not in the ON position.
The automatic drive positioner system can be
adjusted and canceled. For vehicles with naviga-
tion system, see “Comfort & convenience set-
tings” in the “Display screen, heater, air condi-
tioner, audio and phone systems” section of this
manual. For vehicles without navigation system,
see your NISSAN dealer.
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Control panel buttons — color screen without
Navigation System.................................4-2
How to use the NISSAN controller...............4-3
How to select menus on the screen..............4-4
How to use the STATUS button..................4-4
How to use the INFO button.....................4-4
How to use the SETTING button.................4-9
OFF button.............................4-16
Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System (if so equipped).................4-16
How to use the NISSAN controller..............4-17
How to use the touch screen...................4-17
Start-up screen...............................4-19
How to select menus on the screen.............4-19
How to use the STATUS button.................4-20
How to use the INFO button....................4-20
How to use the SETTING button................4-25
OFF button.............................4-32
Rearview monitor (if so equipped)..................4-32
How to read the displayed lines.................4-33
Adjusting the screen...........................4-33
Operating tips.................................4-34
Vents...........................................4-35Heater and air conditioner (automatic)..............4-36
Automatic operation...........................4-36
Manual operation..............................4-37
Operating tips.................................4-37
Rear seat air conditioner..........................4-38
Controls......................................4-39
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-39
Audio system....................................4-39
Radio........................................4-39
FM radio reception............................4-40
AM radio reception............................4-40
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-40
Audio operation precautions....................4-41
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped).......................4-47
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (if so equipped).........................4-55
CompactFlash™ (CF) player operation
(if so equipped)...............................4-60
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system
(if so equipped)...............................4-62
CD/CF (CompactFlash™) care and cleaning......4-71
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-73
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WARNING
cPositioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
cDo not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
cDo not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
cIn case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
1. NISSAN controller (P. 4-3)
2. STATUS button (P. 4-4)
3. + (brightness control) button
4.
OFF brightness control button
(P. 4-16)5. INFO button (P. 4-4)
6. – (brightness control) button
7. SETTING button (P. 4-9)
8. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-3)
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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS —
COLOR SCREEN WITHOUT
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and the
engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
ENTER button — This is a button on the control
panel.
“Display” key — This is a select key on the screen.
By selecting this key, you can proceed to the next
function.
HOW TO USE THE NISSAN
CONTROLLER
Use the NISSAN controller to choose an item on
the display screen. Select an item on the display
using the main directional buttons
s2or the
center dial
s3. Then press the ENTER buttons1
to select the item or perform the action.
The BACK button
s4button has two functions:
cGo back to the previous display (cancel) .
If you press the BACK button
s4during setup,
the setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.cFinish setup.
In some screens pressing the BACK button
s4
accepts the changes made during setup.
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