
Black plate (162,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 7/ 24
Audio main operationHead unit:
The radio has an FM diversity reception system,
which employs two antennas printed on the rear
window. This system automatically switches to
the antenna which is receiving less interference.
The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and
high frequency ranges automatically in both
radio reception and CD playback.
ON·OFF/Volume control:
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, and then push the ON·OFF/VOLUME
control knob while the system is off to call up the
mode (radio, CD or AUX) which was playing
immediately before the system was turned off.
While the system is on, pushing the ON·OFF/
VOLUME control knob turns the system off.
Turn the ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob to
adjust the volume.
AUDIO button:
Push the AUDIO button to change the selecting
mode as follows.
BASS?TREBLE?FADER?BALANCE?
SSV?BEEP?offPush the TUNE (
,
) or SEEK (
,
) button to adjust Bass and Treble to the
desired level. Use the TUNE or SEEK button
also to adjust Fader or Balance modes. Fader
adjusts the sound level between the front and
rear speakers and Balance adjusts the sound
between the right and left speakers.
To turn the beep sound off or on, push the TUNE
button until the desired mode is displayed. This
turns on or off the beep sound when audio
buttons are pushed.
To change the Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV)
mode to OFF, LOW, MID or HIGH, push the
TUNE button until the desired mode is dis-
played.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, push the AUDIO button repeatedly
until the radio or CD display reappears. Other-
wise, the radio or CD display will automatically
reappear after about 10 seconds.CLOCK button:
Push the CLOCK button to turn on or off the
CLOCK display.
See “CLOCK” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section for the detailed clock adjust-
ment operation.
DISPLAY CHANGE:
This button will work during FM or satellite radio
(if so equipped) and CD operation. Find the
detailed function in the description of each item.
Radio operation
RADIO (FM/AM/SAT) band select:
Pushing the RADIO button will change the band
as follows:
(Without satellite radio)
AM?FM?AM
(With satellite radio)
AM?FM?SAT (XM)?AM
When the RADIO button is pushed while the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the
radio will come on at the station last played.
The last station played will also come on when
the ON·OFF/VOL control knob is pushed to ON.
The satellite radio mode will be skipped unless
an optional satellite receiver and antenna are
installed and an XM
®satellite radio service
subscription is active. Satellite radio is not
available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If another audio source is playing when the
RADIO button is pushed, the compact disc will
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Black plate (168,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 7/ 24
SAA2102
ANTENNATo remove the antenna, hold the bottom of the
antenna and turn it counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn the antenna clock-
wise and tighten.
CAUTION
.To avoid damaging or deforming the
antenna,besuretoremovethe
antenna under the following condi-
tions.
— The vehicle enters an automatic
car wash.— The vehicle enters a garage with
a low ceiling.
— The vehicle is covered with a car
cover.
.Always properly tighten the antenna
rod during installation. Otherwise,
the antenna rod may break during
vehicle operation.When installing a car phone or a CB radio in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
precautions, otherwise the new equipment may
adversely affect the electronic control modules
and electronic control system harness.
WARNING
.A cellular telephone should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use
of cellular telephones while driving.
.If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recom-
mended. Exercise extreme caution
at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
.If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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Black plate (170,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 7/ 24
SAA1781
Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an owner
of a compatible Bluetooth
®enabled cellular
phone, you can set up the wireless connection
between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module. With Bluetooth®wireless tech-
nology, you can make or receive a hands-free
telephone call with your cellular phone in the
vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is paired to the in-
vehicle phone module, no other phone connect-
ing procedure is required. Your phone is
automatically connected with the in-vehicle
phone module when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position with the registered cellular
phone turned on and carried in the vehicle.You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth
®
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
.Set up the wireless connection between a
compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module before using the Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Phone System.
.Some Bluetooth
®enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle
phone module. Please visit www.nissanusa.
com/bluetooth for a recommended phonelist.
.You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:
— Your vehicle is outside of the cellular
service area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is
difficult to receive a cellular signal; such
as in a tunnel, in an underground parking
garage, near a tall building or in a
mountainous area.
— Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it
from being dialed.
.When the radio wave condition is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person’s voice
during a call.
.Immediately after the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, it may be
impossible to receive a call for a short
period of time.
.Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the in-
vehicle phone module to prevent tone quality
degradation and wireless connection dis-
ruption.
.While a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth
®wireless connection, the
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Black plate (181,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 7/ 24
SEND (
) button for the hands-free
phone system to enter the speaker adapta-
tion mode or press the PHONE END (
)
button to select a different language”.
5. Push the
button.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected
automatically. If both memory locations are
already in use, the system will prompt you to
overwrite one. Follow the instructions pro-
vided by the system.
7. When preparation is complete and you are
ready to begin, push the
button.
8. The SA mode will be explained. Follow the
instructions provided by the system.
9. When training is finished, the system will tell
you an adequate number of phrases have
been recorded.
10. The system will ask you to say your name.
Follow the instructions to register your
name.
11. The system will announce that speaker
adaptation has been completed and the
system is ready.
The SA mode will stop if:
.The
button is pushed for more than 5
seconds in SA mode..The vehicle is driven during SA mode.
.The ignition switch is turned to the OFF or
LOCK position.
Training phrasesDuring the SA mode, the system instructs you to
say the following phrases. (The system will
prompt you for each phrase.)
.phone book new entry
.dial three oh four two nine
.delete call back number
.setup pair phone
.memo pad play
.eight pause nine three two pause seven
.delete all entries
.call seven two four zero nine
.phone book delete entry
.memo pad record
.dial star two one seven oh
.Ye s
.No
.select ringtone
.dial eight five six nine two.Bluetooth on
.setup change priority
.call three one nine oh two
.nine seven pause pause three oh eight
.Cancel
.call back number
.call star two zero nine five
.delete phone
.dial eight three zero five one
.Home
.four three pause two nine pause zero
.delete redial number
.phone book list names
.call eight oh five four one
.Correction
.setup change ringtone
.dial seven four oh one eight
.setup main menu
.Delete
.dial nine seven two six six
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Black plate (16,1)
5 Starting and driving
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 3
Precautions when starting and driving..................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)......................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst.......................................... 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)............. 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover........................... 5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions...... 5-5
Off-road recovery........................................... 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss.................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving...................... 5-7
Driving safety precautions................................ 5-7
Ignition switch................................................... 5-9
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped)................ 5-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).......... 5-11
Steering lock............................................... 5-11
Key positions.............................................. 5-11
Before starting the engine.................................. 5-12
Starting the engine........................................... 5-12
Driving the vehicle............................................ 5-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).......... 5-13
Parking brake.................................................. 5-18
Cruise control................................................. 5-19
Precautions on cruise control.......................... 5-19Cruise control operations............................... 5-20
Break-in schedule............................................ 5-21
Increasing fuel economy.................................... 5-21
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped)................ 5-22
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations.... 5-22
AWD warning light....................................... 5-24
Parking/parking on hills...................................... 5-25
Electric power steering system............................ 5-26
Brake system.................................................. 5-26
Braking precautions...................................... 5-26
Parking brake break-in................................... 5-27
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)...................... 5-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system................. 5-28
Cold weather driving......................................... 5-30
Freeing a frozen door lock.............................. 5-30
Anti-freeze.................................................. 5-30
Battery...................................................... 5-30
Draining of coolant water............................... 5-30
Tire equipment............................................ 5-30
Special winter equipment............................... 5-30
Driving on snow or ice.................................. 5-30
Engine block heater (if so equipped)................. 5-31

Black plate (193,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 7/ 24
diately after driving in mud or water.
See “BRAKE SYSTEM” later in this
section for wet brakes.
.Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle
and it rolls forward, backward or
sideways, you could be injured.
.Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance information in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide”.
.Spinning the front wheels on slip-
pery surfaces may cause the AWD
warning light to flash and the AWD
system to automatically switch from
the AWD mode to the 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Be espe-
cially careful when towing a trailer.
(AWD models)
SSD0669
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM (if so
equipped)The Intelligent Key system can operate the
ignition switch without taking the key out from
your pocket or purse. The operating environment
and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key
system operation.
CAUTION
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehi-
cle.
.Never leave the Intelligent Key in-
side the vehicle when you leave thevehicle.
.If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be moved
from the LOCK position and if the
steering lock is engaged, the steer-
ing wheel cannot be moved. Charge
the battery as soon as possible. See
“JUMP STARTING” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section.IGNITION SWITCH
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Black plate (195,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 7/ 24
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
.When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, make sure that the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
.When removing the key from the ignition
switch (if it is inserted) , make sure that the
selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be turned to
the LOCK position:
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON
direction.
3. TurntheignitionswitchtotheLOCK
position.
4. Remove the key, if it is inserted in the ignition
switch.
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position. The selector lever can
be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON
position with the foot brake pedal depressed.The OFF position
*1
is between the LOCK and
ACC positions, although it is not marked on the
ignition switch.
STEERING LOCK
To lock steering wheel1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
2. Remove the key, if it is inserted in the ignition
switch.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn
clockwise from the straight up position.To unlock steering wheel1. Insert the key into the ignition switch, if
necessary.
2. Gently turn the ignition switch while rotating
the steering wheel slightly right and left.KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (0)Except for the Intelligent Key equipped
model:
The key can only be removed from the ignition
switch at this position.
The steering lock can only be locked at this
position.For the Intelligent Key equipped model:
PUSH OFF -
The steering lock can only be locked at this
position.
PUSH ON -
The ignition switch will be unlocked while
carrying the Intelligent Key.
OFF (1)The engine is turned off with the steering wheel
unlocked.ACC (2)The electrical accessory power activates without
the engine turned on.ON (3)The ignition system and the electrical accessory
power activate without the engine turned on.START (4)The engine starter activates and the engine will
start. The ignition switch, when released, will
automatically turn to the ON position.
CAUTION
As soon as the engine has started,
release the ignition switch immediately.
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 7/ 24
.Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
.Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
.Check that all windows and lights are clean.
.Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
.Lock all doors.
.Position seat and adjust head restraints.
.Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
.Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
.Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
(See “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section.)1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed so that it does not
operate unless the selector lever is in either
of the above positions.
3. Crank the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedalby turning the ignition
switch to START. Release the switch when
the engine starts. If the engine starts, but
fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
.If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold
it and then crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine
starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start
because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for 5 - 6
seconds. After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank
the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedalby turning the igni-
tion switch to START. Release the
ignition switch when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the ignition switch
off and wait 10 seconds before cranking
again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.
4.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
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