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1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-26)
2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-20)
3. Trunk lid (P. 3-18)
4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
5. Exterior trunk lid release/request button
(P. 3-13)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-21, P. 9-3)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-21)
9. Child safety locks (P. 3-6)
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theses for operating details.
WII0156
EXTERIOR REAR
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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.
WII0126
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) .
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Thigh extension (driver’s side only, if
so equipped)
Pull up and hold the lever to extend the front
portion to the desired position.
FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so
equipped)Interior trunk access
For models without a rear center console, the
trunk can be accessed from the passenger side
of the rear seat for loading and unloading, as
shown.
1Push down on the button on the rear parcel
shelf.
2Fold down the passenger side seatback.
WARNING
●Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
●Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
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●When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
●Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, reach
through the opening and pull on the strap
1
located behind the seat.
The rear seats can be locked using the mechani-
cal key to prevent unauthorized access.
Secondary trunk lid release (if so
equipped)
For models with a rear center console, the trunk
can be accessed through the access panel be-
tween the rear seats, as shown.
●Fold down the center arm rest.
●Insert the mechanical key into the trunk com-
partment access lid lock. Fold down the
trunk compartment access lid. For more in-
formation on the mechanical key, see
“Nissan Intelligent Key™” in the Pre-driving
checks and adjustments chapter.
●Pull the rear seat trunk release handle
1.
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Windows........................................2-41
Power windows...............................2-41
Moonroof (if so equipped).........................2-44
Automatic moonroof...........................2-44
Dual Panel Moonroof (if so equipped)...............2-45
Automatic moonroof...........................2-45
Rear Control Cancel Switch (if so equipped)........2-47
Rear power sun shade (if so equipped).............2-48
Interior light......................................2-48
Console light..................................2-49
Personal lights...................................2-50
Front.........................................2-50Rear.........................................2-50
Trunk light.......................................2-51
HomeLinkuniversal transceiver (if so equipped).....2-51
Programming HomeLink.......................2-52
Programming HomeLinkfor Canadian
customers....................................2-53
Operating the HomeLinkuniversal
transceiver....................................2-53
Programming trouble-diagnosis.................2-53
Clearing the programmed information............2-53
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkbutton......2-54
If your vehicle is stolen.........................2-54
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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) .
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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
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Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators
1. Door and trunk open warning
2. Push warning
3. Low fuel warning4. Low windshield washer fluid warning
5. No key warning
6. Parking brake warning
7. Shift P warning
8. Engine start operation indicator9. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indicator
10. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indicator
11. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery discharge
indicator
12. Steering lock release malfunction indicator
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