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Black plate (122,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
.All doors unlock automatically when the key
is removed from the ignition switch (models
without Intelligent Key system) .
The automatic unlock function can be
deactivated or activated.
To deactivate or activate the automatic door
unlock system, perform the following procedure.
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Within 20 seconds of performing step 2. .Push and hold the power door lock
switch to the
(UNLOCK) position
for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard warning lights will flash twice. When deactivated, the
hazard warning lights will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each
setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system is
deactivated, the doors do not unlock when the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. To unlock
the door manually, use the inside lock knob or
the power door lock switch (driver’s or front
passenger’s side) .
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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCKChild safety rear door locks help prevent the rear
doors from being opened accidentally, espe-
cially when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position*1, the rear doors can be opened only
from the outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock
position
*2. It is possible to lock/unlock all doors (including
the back door) , and activate the panic alarm by
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle.
(The effective distance depends upon the
conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the pur-
chase and use of additional keyfobs, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
The keyfob will not function:
.
When the keyfob is not within the opera-
tional range.
. When the doors are open or not closed
securely.
. When the key is in the ignition switch.
. When the battery is discharged.
WARNING
The remote keyless entry keyfob trans-
mits radio waves when the buttons are
pushed. The FAA advises that the radio
waves may affect aircraft navigation
and communication systems. Do not
operate the keyfob while on an air-REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
remains open.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
. When the LOCK
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a
reminder that the doors are already locked.
. Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button
*2
on the
keyfob.
. The driver’s door unlocks.
. The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
2. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
5 seconds.
. All the doors and the back door unlock.
. The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK
button.
. Opening any door (including the back door) .
. Placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button
*3
on the
keyfob for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when: .It has run for 25 seconds, or
. Any of the buttons on the keyfob is
pushed. (Note: the PANIC button must
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCKbutton
*2
is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If the horn chirp is not necessary, you can switch
to hazard indicator only mode by following the
switching procedure. In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button
is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates.
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Black plate (130,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
Locking doors1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF positionand carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (dri- ver’s or front passenger’s)
*A
or the back
door request switch
*B
while carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and the back door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the request switch while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the request switch while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock with the request switch when the Intelligent Key is left inside the
vehicle. However, when an Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle, doors can be locked with
another registered Intelligent Key.
Unlocking doors1. Push the door handle request switch
*A
or
the back door request switch
*B
while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you. 2. The hazard indicator flashes once and out-
side chime sounds once. The corresponding
door or the back door will unlock.
3. Push the request switch again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and out- side chime sounds once again. All the doors
and the back door will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch while
the doors are locked.
. Opening any door.
. Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMWhen all the following conditions are met for 60
minutes, the battery saver system will cut off the
power supply to prevent battery discharge.
. The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
. All doors are closed, and
. The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
WARNING LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE
REMINDERSTo help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning light illuminates or blinks.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
light illuminates or blinks, be sure to check the
vehicle and Intelligent Key.
See “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” later in
this section and “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
Intelligent Key system warning light:P position selecting warning light:
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*1
LOCK
button
*2
UNLOCK
button
*3
PANIC
button
When you lock or unlock the doors, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” later in this section.Locking doors1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF positionand carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
3. Close all the doors.*2
4. Push the LOCK
button
*1
on the Intelligent Key.
5. All the doors and the back door will lock.
6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door is open.
Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button
*2
on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once. All the doors and the back door will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button
while the doors are locked.
. Opening any door (including the back door) . .
Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button is pushed, all doors will be locked
automatically after another 1 minute.
Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button
*3
on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when: .It has run for 25 seconds, or
. Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key
is pushed. (Note: the PANIC button
must be pushed for more than 1
second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCKbutton
*2
is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
WARNING
.Always be sure the back door has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the back door
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into the
vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS (car-
bon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the back door.
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To open the back door, unlock it and pull the
handle.
The back door can be unlocked by:
— pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
keyfob or the Intelligent Key (if so equipped)
twice.
— pushing the back door request switch (if so equipped) .
— pushing the power door lock switch to the unlock position.
— inserting the key into the driver’s door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of the
vehicle twice.
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CAUTION
Do not step or place heavy objects on
the back door opening (over the rear
combination lights) . Doing so could
cause damage to the rear combination
lights and/or personal injury.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
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Manual anti-glare typeThe night position
*1
will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position*2
when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
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OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.Adjusting outside mirrorsThe outside mirror control switch is located at
the lower part of the instrument panel. The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Move the switch right
*1
or left
*2
to select
the right or left side mirror, then adjust*3
using
the control switch.
Defrosting outside mirrors (if so
equipped)The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear
window defroster swi tch is operated. (See
“REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.)Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATIONWhen the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch
position will change as follows:
.Push center once to change to ACC.
. Push center two times to change to ON.
. Push center three times to change to OFF.
. Push center four times to return to ACC.
. Open or close any door to return to LOCK
during the OFF position.
The indicator light
*A
on the ignition switch illuminates when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.
The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft
steering lock device.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/6 to the right or left from
the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, push the
ignition switch to the OFF position. To
unlock the steering wheel, push the igni-
tion switch.
If the ignition switch position does not
change from LOCK when pushing the
ignition switch, turn the steering wheel
right and left, then push the ignition switch
again.
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the push-button ignition switch position
cannot be moved from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the meter. (See “WARNING/
INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMIN-
DERS” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.)
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park)
position.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Open the door. The ignition switch will change to the LOCK position.
The selector lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while carrying the
Intelligent Key.ACC (Accessories)This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
.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 switch is placed in the ON
position. (See “WA RNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
MODELS WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY
SYSTEM1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models:
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.
Manual Transmission (MT) models:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully to
the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by 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 engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by 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 -
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