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WARNING
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the
windshield of oncoming vehicle, the
driver of these vehicles may have
difficulty driving because of the bright-
ness. Use the headlight aiming control
switch to lower the light axis. See
“XENON HEADLIGHTS” earlier in this
section for additional information.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to theposition for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
SIC3585
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Pushing the control switch
*Aonce will change
the brightness to the night mode.
Pushing the control switch
*Bonce will change
the brightness to the day mode.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, push the control switches. Pushing the
upper switch
*Awill brighten the lights. When
the brightness reaches the maximum level, a
beep will sound. The lower switch
*Bdims the
lights. Repeatedly pushing the lower switch will
turn the lights off and a beep will sound.
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SIC3671
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
*1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
*2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the switch
to theposition. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
SIC2574
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
WARNING
.If stopping for an emergency, be
sure to move the vehicle well off the
road.
.Do not use the hazard warning
flashers while moving on the high-
way unless unusual circumstances
force you to drive so slowly that
your vehicle might become a hazard
to other traffic.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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.Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are
on.
The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
SIC3586
To sound the horn, push the pad area*Aof the
steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
.Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.
.Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
.Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
.Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately
with a dry cloth.
.When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
.If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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SIC3650
The seats are warmed by built-in heaters. The
switches located on the center console and rear
doors (if so equipped for rear seats) can be
operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
*1For high heat, push the HI (High) side of
the switch.
*2For low heat, push the LO (Low) side of
the switch.
The indicator light in the switch
*3will
illuminate when low is selected.3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to
the level position. Make sure the indicator
light goes off.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
SIC3649
MODELS WITHOUT COLOR DISPLAY
The digital clock (in the audio unit) displays the
time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
Adjusting the time
1. Push and hold the CLOCK button*1for
more than 2 seconds until the display shows
“Hour Adjust”.
2. Turn the AUDIO knob
*2to adjust hours.
3. Push the CLOCK button
*1or AUDIO
knob
*2to enter. The display will show
“Minute Adjust”.
4. Turn the AUDIO knob
*2to adjust minutes.
CLOCK
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5. Push the CLOCK button*1or AUDIO
knob
*2to enter.
The display will return to the regular clock
display after 10 seconds.
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
MODELS WITH COLOR DISPLAY
For adjusting the time, see “Clock settings” in
the “4. Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.
SIC1881
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “VEHICLE
DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.)
SIC3587Center console
SIC3651Cargo area
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCHPOWER OUTLET
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SIC3652Console box — Type A
SIC3653Console box — Type B
To use the power outlet, pull the cover as
illustrated.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
.Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
.Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
.Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
.This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
.Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
.Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
.When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water tocontact the outlet.
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SIC3588
To open the ashtray lid, push the lid down and
release it
*1.
To empty the ashtray, pull out
*2.
The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way
*3, then release
it. When the lighter is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
CAUTION
.The cigarette lighter socket is a
power source for the cigarette light-
er element only. The use of the
cigarette lighter socket as a power
source for any other accessory is
not recommended.
.Do not use any other power outlet
for an accessory lighter.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
.Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used
to prevent spilling the drink. If the
liquid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
.Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAY (if so equipped)STORAGE
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SIC3118FrontTo open the cup holder, push the lid*1.
To remove the inner tray for cleaning, pull it up as
illustrated
*2.
SIC3042RearPull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
SIC3589
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to prevent an accident.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
*1.
CAUTION
.Do not use for anything other than
glasses.
.Do not leave glasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in
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