1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-5)
2. Moonroof (P. 2-44)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-24)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-48)
5. HomeLink(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
6. Interior mirrors (P. 3-25)
7. Glove box (P. 2-39)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-38)
9. Console box (P. 2-39)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
11. Rear seat (P. 1-5)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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24. Rear control cancel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
25. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-35)
26. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-27)
27. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
28. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-20)
* Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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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................................2-10
Indicator lights................................2-14
Audible reminders.............................2-16
Vehicle information display.........................2-16
How to use the vehicle information display.......2-17
Security systems.................................2-23
Vehicle security system.........................2-23
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-25
Switch operation..............................2-25
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-26
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-27Xenon headlights (if so equipped)...............2-27
Headlight control switch........................2-28
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-30
Instrument brightness control...................2-31
Turn signal switch.............................2-31
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-32
Horn............................................2-32
Climate control seat switch (if so equipped).........2-33
Heated seats (if so equipped)......................2-34
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).............2-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch.........2-35
Power outlet.....................................2-36
Storage.........................................2-36
Map pockets..................................2-36
Seatback pockets.............................2-37
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)..............2-37
Cup holders..................................2-38
Glove box....................................2-39
Console box..................................2-39
Grocery hooks................................2-40
Cargo nets (if so equipped).....................2-40
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24. Rear control cancel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
25. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-35)
26. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-27)
27. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
28. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-20)
* Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Warning/indicator lights
4. Fuel gauge
5. Odometer/twin trip odometer
6. Trip odometer change button7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
8. Vehicle information display
LIC1381
METERS AND GAUGES
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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 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
●If 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.
●For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in
this section.This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates the heading direction of the vehicle.
With the ignition placed in the ON position, press
the
button as described in the charts be-
low 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
8 secondsCompass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
10 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.
LIC1385
COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
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NOTE:
You can turn on or turn off the driving
speed dependent intermittent wiper func-
tion for vehicles with navigation system.
Refer to “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner, au-
dio and phone systems” section later in this
manual.
2Low — continuous low speed operation
3High — continuous high speed operation
Push the lever up
4to have one sweep opera-
tion of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
●Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
●Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
●Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
●Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concen-
trate and water.To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine and
push the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch 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.
Type A
LIC1387
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key™........................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
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-6
Automatic door locks . . .........................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ . . .........................3-7
Operating range................................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution...................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ Operation..............3-10
How to use the remote keyless entry
function......................................3-13
Warning signals...............................3-16
Troubleshooting guide.........................3-16
Hood...........................................3-18
Trunk lid.........................................3-18Opener operation..............................3-19
Secondary trunk lid release (if so equipped)......3-20
Interior trunk lid release........................3-20
Fuel-filler door...................................3-21
Opening the fuel-filler door.....................3-21
Fuel-filler cap.................................3-21
Tilt/telescopic steering............................3-22
Automatic operation (if so equipped).............3-23
Manual operation (if so equipped)...............3-23
Sun visors.......................................3-24
Vanity mirrors.................................3-25
Mirrors..........................................3-25
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.............3-25
Outside mirrors...............................3-27
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-28
Memory storage function . . .....................3-29
Entry/exit function.............................3-30
System operation..............................3-31
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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
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims during night time conditions and ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare
feature is activated when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
Type A
The indicator light2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, press the
button as described:
●To turn off the anti-glare feature, push
the
button. The indicator light will turn
off.
●To turn on the anti-glare feature, push
the
button again. The indicator light
will turn on.
WPD0324
Type A
WPD0446
MIRRORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25
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