Black plate (97,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
SIC3676
Distance to empty (dte — mls or km)The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly
being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is
displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to “——”.
.If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position may continue to
be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
SIC3677
Outside air temperature (ICY — 8For 8C)The outside air temperature is displayed in 8For
8 C in the range of 22 to 1408F( 30 to 60 8C) .
The outside air temperature mode includes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air
temperature is below 37 8F(3 8C) , the warning is
displayed on the screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected
by road or engine heat, wind directions and
other driving conditions. The display may differ
from the actual outside temperature or the
temperature displayed on various signs or bill-
boards.
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Black plate (103,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
SIC4015
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:*1
Intermittent — intermittent operation can be
adjusted by turning the knob toward
*A
(Slower) or
*B
(Faster) .
For models with the rain-sensing auto wiper
system, see “RAIN-SENSING AUTO WI-
PER SYSTEM” later in this section.
*2
Low — continuous low speed operation
*3
High — continuous high speed operation
Push the lever up
*4
to have one sweep
operation of the wiper. Pull the lever toward you
*5
to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.
SIC4017
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYS-
TEM (if so equipped)The rain-sensing auto wiper system can auto-
matically turn on the wipers and adjust the wiper
speed depending on the rainfall and the vehicle
speed by using the rain sensor located on the
upper part of the windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system, push
the lever down to the AUTO position
*1. The
wiper will sweep once while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted
by turning the knob toward the front
*2
(High)
or toward the rear
*3
(Low) .
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Black plate (104,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
.High — High sensitive operation
. Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system off,
push up the lever to the OFF position, or pull
down the lever to the LO or HI position.
CAUTION
Do not touch the rain sensor and
around it when the wiper switch is in
the INT position and the ignition switch
is in the ON position. The wipers may
operate unexpectedly and cause to an
injury or a wiper damage.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers are in-
tended for use during rain. If the switch
is left in the INT position, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly when dirt,
fingerprints, oil film or insects are stuck
on or around the sensor. The wipers
may also operate when exhaust gas or
moisture affect the rain sensor.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers may not
operate if rain does not hit the rain
sensor even if it is raining.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear window
glass and obscure your vision. Warm
the rear window with the defroster
before you wash the rear window.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate and water.
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that is
on and around the wiper arms. In approxi-
mately 1 minute, turn the switch on again
to operate the wiper.REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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Instruments and controls
Black plate (107,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
SIC3669
Autolight system (if so equipped)The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
or
position. The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to
180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Auto Headlights Off Delay” in the “4. Monitor,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.
SAA0642A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*A
located on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
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Black plate (155,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
Power openWhen the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate will
fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
. pushing the lift gate opener switch
*B
.pushing the power lift gate button
*C
on
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.
NOTE:
The lift gate can be opened by the power
lift gate switch
*A
or the lift gate button
*C
even if the lift gate is locked.
The lift gate will individually unlock and
open. Once the lift gate is closed, its lock
will align to the vehicle’s lock or unlock
status.
Power closeWhen the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
. pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
. pushing the power lift gate switch
*D
on
the lower part of the lift gate
. pushing the lift gate release button
*C
on the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
Reverse functionThe power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
. pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
. pushing the lift gate switch
*D
on the lower
part of the lift gate
. pushing the lift gate button
*C
on
the Intelligent Key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button
*C
on the
Intelligent Key cannot be operated when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Auto reverse functionThe auto-reverse function enables the lift gate to
automatically reverse when something is caught
in the lift gate as it is opening or closing. When
the control unit detects an obstacle, the lift gate
will reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gate motion will stop and the drive motor will
disengage. The lift gate will enter the manual
mode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immediately
before the closed position that cannot
be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers keep their hands, etc., clear from
the lift gate opening before closing the
lift gate.Manual modeIf power operation is not available, the lift gate
can be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if multiple obstacles have been
detected in a single power cycle or if the battery
voltage is low. When the power lift gate main
switch is in the OFF position, the lift gate can be
opened manually by pushing the lift gate opener
switch. If the power lift gate opener switch isPre-driving checks and adjustments
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Black plate (162,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
SPA2422A
Type A
SPA2450
Type B
Automatic anti-glare typeThe inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
*A
will illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced.
Type A: Push the
switch
*B
to make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally and the
indicator light will turn off. Push the
switch
again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the “* ” switch
*C
to make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally. The
indicator light will turn off. Push the “I” switch
*D
to turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*E
or apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper opera-
tion.
For the compass (if so equipped) operation, see
“COMPASS” in the “2. Instruments and con-
trols” section. For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver opera-
tion, see “HomeLink®UNIVERSAL TRANSCEI-
VER” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
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Black plate (198,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
TO TURN THE SYSTEM ON/OFFPush the “OFF” or “ON·OFF” button when the
heater and air conditioner is off. The system will
turn on with the settings that were used
immediately before the system was turned off.
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OPERATING TIPSThe sunload sensor
*A
on the instrument panel
helps maintain a constant temperature. Do not
put anything on or around this sensor.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTERThe air conditioning system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in the NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide. To replace the filter, contact a
NISSAN dealer. The filter should be replaced if air flow is
extremely decreased or when windows fog
up easily when operating heater or air
conditioning system.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONERThe air conditioning system in your NISSAN is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not
harm the earth’s ozone layer. However,
special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your NISSAN air con-
ditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubri-
cants will cause severe damage to your air
conditioning system. (See “CAPACITIES AND
RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the
“9. Technical and consumer information” section
for air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations.)
Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service your
environmentally friendly air conditioning system.
WARNING
The system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. To avoid personal injury,
any air conditioner service should be
done only by an experienced technician
with the proper equipment.
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Black plate (294,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.Additional information.The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
. The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) . Also, this system may not detect
a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a
flat tire while driving) .
. The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
. Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in
low ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.
For additional information, see “Low tire pres- sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MON-
ITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.
WARNING
.
If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If the light still illuminates
while driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible. (See “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section for changing a
flat tire.)
. When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
. Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors.
CAUTION
.The TPMS may not function properly
when the wheels are equipped with
tire chains or the wheels are buried
in snow.
. Do not place metalized film or any
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