
2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-4
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-5
Tachometer....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-6
Fuel gauge....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge.......................2-8
Voltmeter......................................2-8
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.........................................2-9
Compass display (if so equipped)...................2-9
Compass display..............................2-10
Zone variation change procedure................2-11
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-13
Checking bulbs...............................2-13
Warning lights................................2-13
Indicator lights................................2-18
Audible reminders.............................2-20
Vehicle Information Display........................2-21
How to use the Vehicle Information Display.......2-21
Security systems.................................2-27
Vehicle security system.........................2-27
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-29Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-30
Switch operation..............................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.....2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-32
Headlight control switch........................2-32
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-34
Instrument brightness control...................2-35
Turn signal switch.............................2-35
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-36
Horn............................................2-36
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-37
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).............2-37
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch...........2-38
Front and rear sonar system off switch..............2-38
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)..................2-39
Power outlet.....................................2-40
Storage.........................................2-41
Instrument panel storage trays..................2-41
Console box..................................2-41
Glove box....................................2-43
Sunglasses holder.............................2-43
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
This gauge indicates the temperature of the au-
tomatic transmission fluid. The automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is in the normal range
s1when the gauge needle points within the zone
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
cThis gauge is not designed to indicate
low automatic transmission fluid level.
Use the dipstick to check the fluid level.
(See “5-speed automatic transmission
fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.)
cIf the gauge indicates automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. Have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer. Contin-
ued operation of the vehicle may seri-
ously damage the transmission.This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates heading direction of vehicle.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the
orbutton as described in the
charts below to activate various features of the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Type A
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
8 secondsAutomatic anti-glare/indicator light
toggles on/off
11 secondsCompass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
13 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
Type B
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
8 secondsCompass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
10 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
WIC1247
COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
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For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.
COMPASS DISPLAY
Push theorbutton for about 1 sec-
ond when the ignition key is in the ON position to
toggle the outside temperature and compass
direction 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.
Type A
WIC0904
Type B
LIC0583
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To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors:
Start the engine and push the rear window de-
froster switch. The rear window defroster indica-
tor light on the display screen comes on. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
s1When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
s2When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
LIC1173
Type A
WIC1250
Type B
WIC1186
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Intelligent keys (if so equipped)..................3-2
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys..........3-3
Doors............................................3-4
Locking with key................................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch.............3-5
Vehicle speed sensing door lock mechanism......3-6
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-7
Remote keyless entry system.......................3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-8
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped)..............3-11
Operating range...............................3-12
Door locks/unlocks precaution..................3-13
Intelligent Key operation........................3-13
How to use the remote keyless entry
function......................................3-16
Warning signals...............................3-19
Troubleshooting guide.........................3-20
Hood...........................................3-21
Lift gate.........................................3-21Operating the manual lift gate...................3-22
Operating the power lift gate
(if so equipped)...............................3-22
Cancel switch.................................3-24
Lift gate release...............................3-25
Glass hatch......................................3-26
Fuel-filler door...................................3-26
Fuel-filler cap.................................3-26
Steering wheel...................................3-28
Tilt operation..................................3-28
Pedal position adjustment.........................3-28
Sun visors.......................................3-28
Vanity mirrors.................................3-29
Mirrors..........................................3-29
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)...............................3-29
Outside mirrors...............................3-31
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-32
Memory storage function.......................3-33
Entry/exit function.............................3-34
System operation..............................3-34
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s1To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
s2To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.
s3To block glare from the side and front, swing
down the sub-sun visor.
s4Slide the extension sun visor in or out as
needed.
CAUTION
cDo not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
cDo not pull the extension sun visor forc-
edly downward.
VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity
mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is
open.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims according to the intensity of the head-
lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature operates is activated when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-
matic anti-glare feature is operating.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
s1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.LPD0257
MIRRORS
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Power folding outside mirrors
CAUTION
Do not manually fold the power folding
mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can
damage the mirrors.
Press the switch to open or close the mirrors.
Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if
so equipped)
The outside mirrors will automatically dim during
nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the
headlights of trailing vehicles. The automatic anti-
glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when
starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate
when the automatic anti-glare feature is operat-
ing.
To turn off the anti-glare feature, push the
button on the rearview mirror. The indicator light
will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again, push
the
button on the rearview mirror. The in-
dicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rear-
view mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” earlier in this section.
Heated mirrors
The outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instrument and
controls” section of this manual.The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
cMemory storage function
cEntry/exit function
LPD0196
AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
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NOTE:
To adjust the fog light vertical aim: Access
the aiming screw from underneath the front
bumper. The aiming screw is located on the
bottom of the fog light housing. Turn the
screw clockwise to raise the pattern. Turn
the screw counterclockwise to lower the
pattern.EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Headlight assembly*
High 60/65 HB3/9005
Low 51/55 HB4/9006
Park/Turn 8/27 3457K
Sidemarker 3.8 194
Side turn signal light* (if so equipped) (LED) —
Front fog light 27 881
Puddle lamp 13 906
Room/map lights 8 –
Personal lights 6 WXW52
Footwell* 3.4 158
Glove box light* 3.4 158
Vanity mirror light 1.8 –
Step light 3.8 194
Cargo light 8 AL67
High-mounted stop light* — —
Rear combination light
Tail/Stop 7/27 3157K
Backup (reversing) 16 921LF
Turn 27 3156K
License plate light 5 168
* See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
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