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.To remove frost from the outside surface of
the windshield quickly, turn the temperature
control dial to the maximum hot position and
the fan speed control
dial to maximum
(IIII) position.
. When the
position is selected, the air
conditioner will automatically turn on. This
will dehumidify the air and help to defog the
windows. The A/C indicator light will illumi-
nate when the air conditioner automatically
turns on. The air conditioner and A/C
indicator light will remain on in all flow
control modes until the A/C button is
pressed or the fan control dial is turned to
off.
Bi-level heating:
This mode directs cool air from the side and
center vents and warm air from the foot outlets.
When the temperature control dial is turned to
the maximum hot or cool position, the air
between the ventilators and the foot outlets is
the same temperature.
1. Push the air recirculation
button to
switch to the outside air circulation mode.
(The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Heating and defogging:
This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windows.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
When the
position is selected, the air
conditioner will automatically turn on. This will
dehumidify the air and help to defog the
windows. The A/C indicator light will illuminate
when the air conditioner automatically turns on.
The air conditioner and A/C indicator light will
remain on in all flow control modes until the A/C
button is pressed or the fan control dial is turned
to off.
Air conditioner operationThe air conditioner system should be operated
for approximately 10 minutes at least once a
month. This helps prevent damage to the air
conditioner system due to the lack of lubrication. Cooling:
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the air recirculation
button to
switch to the outside air circulation mode.
(The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the
cool (left) position.
. For quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the air recirculation
button to switch to the air recirculation
mode. (The indicator light turns on.) Be sure
to push the air recirculation button to the
OFF position for normal cooling.
. A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
Dehumidified heating:
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the
air.
1. Push the air recirculation
button to
switch to the outside air circulation mode.
(The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the
hot (right) position.
Dehumidified defogging:
This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify the air.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. When the
position is selected, the air
conditioner will automatically turn on. This will
dehumidify the air and help to defog the
windows. The A/C indicator light will illuminate
when the air conditioner automatically turns on.
The air conditioner and A/C indicator light will
remain on in all flow control modes until the A/C
button is pressed or the fan control dial is turned
to off.
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off.)
3. Push the temperature control
,
button to set the desired temperature. The
temperature range is between 60 8F (18 8C)
and 90 8F (32 8C) .
. Do not set the temperature lower than
the outside air temperature. Doing so
may cause the temperature to not be
controlled properly.
. If the windows fog up, use dehumidified
heating instead of the A/C off heating.
Dehumidified defrosting/defogging:
1. Push the front defroster
button. (The
indicator light will illuminate.)
2. Turn the temperature control
,
button to set the desired temperature.
. To remove moisture or fog on the front
window quickly, set the temperature to
the high temperature and the fan speed
to their maximum level.
. After the windshield is cleared, push the
front defroster
button again. (The
indicator light will turn off.)
. When the front defroster
button is
pushed, the air conditioner will auto-
matically turn on to defog the wind-
shield. The outside air circulation mode will be selected to improve the defog-
ging performance.
Manual operationThe manual mode can be used to control the
heater and air conditioner to your desired
settings.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, push
the OFF button.
Fan speed control:
Turn the fan speed control
,
dial to
adjust the fan speed.
Air flow control:
Push the MODE button to change the air flow
mode.
— Air flows from the center and side ventilators.— Air flows from the center and sideventilators and foot outlets.— Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.— Air flows from the defroster outlets andfoot outlets.
Temperature control:
Push the temperature control
,
button
to set the desired temperature. The temperature range is between 608
F (188C)
and 90 8F (32 8C) .
Air recirculation:
Push the air recirculation
button to change
the air circulation mode. When the indicator light
illuminates, the flowing air is recirculated inside
the vehicle.
Outside air circulation:
Push the outside air circulation
button to
change the air circulation mode. When the
indicator light illuminates, the flowing air is
drawn from outside the vehicle.
Automatic air intake control:
To set the automatic control mode, perform one
of the following operations.
. When the outside air circulation mode is on,
push and hold the outside air circulation
button for more than 1.5 seconds.
. When the air recirculation mode is on, push
and hold the air recirculation
button for
more than 1.5 seconds.
When setting the automatic control mode, both
indicator lights will blink twice indicating that the
system is in the automatic control mode.
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SDI2497
1. Front turn signal light
2. Headlight (high-beam/low-beam)
3. Front side marker/park light
4. Map light (if so equipped)
5. Ceiling light
6. Front fog light (if so equipped)
7. Side turn signal light
8. High-mounted stop light
9. License plate light
10. Rear combination light (stop/tail/turn signal/back-up light)
11. Cargo light (if so equipped)
12. Rear side marker light
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
HEADLIGHTSFog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is
not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.ReplacingHalogen headlight model:
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb.
CAUTION
.Do not leave the bulb out of the
headlight reflector for a long period
of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
entering the headlight body may
affect bulb performance.
. High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
. Only touch the base when handling
the bulb. Never touch the glass
envelope. Touching the glass envel-
ope could significantly affect bulb
life and/or headlight performance. .
Aiming is not necessary after repla-
cing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
Use the same number and wattage as originally
installed as shown in the chart.
SDI2396
Disconnect the battery negative cable before
replacing bulbs.
1. Remove the connector
*A
and the back
cover
*B.
2. Unlock the retaining spring
*C, and then
remove the bulb.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTSItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight high/low beams (Halogen) 60/55HB2
Front turn signal light* 21PY21W
Front fog light (if so equipped)* 35H8
Front side marker/park light* 5W5W
Side turn signal light* 5WY5W
Rear combination light*
turn signal 21PY21W
stop/tail 21/5W21/5W
back-up 18W16W
Rear side marker light* 5W5W
License plate light* 5W5W
Map light (if so equipped) 5—
High-mounted stop light* 18W16W
Ceiling light 8—
Cargo light (if so equipped) 8
—
*: See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest information about parts.
SDI2306
: REMOVE: INSTALL
Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C, D or E.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens
and/or cover.
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Black plate (2,1)
10-2CoolantCapacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-7
Cruise control ...................................... 5-20
Cup holders ........................................ 2-31
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ........ 5-7, 5-14
D
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-25
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................ 2-23
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-8
Door open warning light ........................... 2-11
Drive belt ........................................... 8-15
Driving Cold weather driving .......................... 5-29
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 5-7, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ........ 5-8, 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-23
Electric power steering system ................... 5-25
Electric power steering warning light ............ 2-12
Emission control information label ................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine .................... 5-12
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-22 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . 9-2
Changing engine coolant
........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Engine block heater ........................... 5-30
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-6
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-7
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
Engine specifications ............................ 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-11
Starting the engine ............................ 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ........... 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-27
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .......................................... 9-18
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-5
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid ......................... 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11 Engine coolant
................................... 8-7
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-25
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-35
Fog light switch .................................... 2-27
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-51
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ................... 1-9
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Distance to empty ............................... 2-8
Fuel economy .................................. 5-23
Fuel octane rating ................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation ............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ................................... 3-24
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-24
Gauge ............................................ 2-7
Fuses ............................................... 8-20
Fusible links ........................................ 8-21
G
Gas cap ............................................ 3-24
Gauge ................................................ 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................... 2-7
Odometer ......................................... 2-5
Speedometer ..................................... 2-5
Tachometer ....................................... 2-6
Trip computer .................................... 2-8
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Black plate (3,1)
General maintenance................................ 8-2
Glove box. .......................................... 2-33
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth
®.......... 4-44
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 2-27
Head restraints ....................................... 1-6
Headlights Bulb replacement .............................. 8-26
Headlight switch ............................... 2-23
Heater Engine block heater ........................... 5-30
Heater and air conditioner operation ........... 4-6
Hood release ....................................... 3-21
Hook Luggage hook .................................. 2-34
Utility hooks .................................... 2-35
Horn ................................................ 2-28
I
Ignition switch (with Intelligent Key system) .................... 5-9
(without Intelligent Key system) ................. 5-7
Key positions ..................................... 5-8
Immobilizer system ................................. 2-19
In-cabin microfilter ................................. 4-12
Indicator lights ..................................... 2-15
Inside mirror ........................................ 3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ................ 9-21
Instrument brightness control ..................... 2-26
Instrument panel ..................................... 2-3
Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-10
Intelligent Key system warning light .......... 2-12Key operating range
........................... 3-12
Key operation .................................. 3-13
P position selecting warning light ............ 2-14
Remote keyless operation ..................... 3-17
Interior light replacement .......................... 8-27
Interior lights ....................................... 2-38
iPod
®connecting .................................. 4-33
iPod®player operation ............................. 4-39
ISOFIX child restraint .............................. 1-24
J
Jump starting ......................................... 6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) ............. 3-6
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .................. 3-17
Keys................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system ..................... 3-10
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ......................... 1-57
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Emission control information label ............ 9-10
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ....... 9-9
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-30, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............. 9-8
LATCH system ..................................... 1-24
License plate, Installing front license plate. ...... 9-11Light
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-57
Bulb replacement .............................. 8-25
Cargo light ..................................... 2-40
Ceiling light ..................................... 2-39
Fog light switch ................................ 2-27
Headlight switch ............................... 2-23
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-26
Indicator lights ................................. 2-15
Interior lights ................................... 2-38
Map lights ...................................... 2-38
Replacement ................................... 8-25
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-27
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information) ................. 9-14
Lock Automatic door locks ............................ 3-5
Back door lock ................................. 3-22
Door locks ........................................ 3-4
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Low fuel warning light ............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
Luggage hooks ..................................... 2-34
M
Maintenance Battery .......................................... 8-13
General maintenance ...................... 8-2, 8-2
Inside the vehicle ................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
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