
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 (98,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
SIC3678
SettingSetting cannot be made while driving. A
message “Setting can only be operated
when stopped” is also displayed on the dot
matrix crystal display.
The
switch
*A
and
switch
*B
are
used in the setting mode to select and decide a
menu.
SKIP:
Push the
switch
*A
to move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switch
*B
to select other menus. ALERT:
Alert menu can be set to notify the following
items.
.
TIME TO REST
Select this submenu to specify when the
“TIME TO REST” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
MAINTENANCE:
The maintenance intervals of the following items
can be set or reset for the reminders.
. ENGINE OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. OIL FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. .
OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset the
distance for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
OPTIONS:
The 3 option menus can be set to your
preference.
. LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English or
French for display.
. UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the unit from
MPG or l/100 km.
. DIAL EFFECTS
Select this menu to set the dial effects
described below to on or off.
— The indicator needles sweep in the meters and the ring illumination will be
brightened gradually when the engine is
started.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
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Black plate (99,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
SIC3679
Warning checkTo see if there are any of the following warnings
and corresponding details, select this menu.
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/lift gate open warning SKIP:
Push the
switch
*A
to move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switch
*B
to select other menus.
DETAIL:
This item is available only when a warning is
displayed.
Select this menu to see the details of warnings.
SIC2133
Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:
. Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
. NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so
equipped)The vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or lift gate when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when aSECURITY SYSTEMS
Instruments and controls
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Black plate (112,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch tothe 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 DISPLAYThe digital clock (in the audio unit) displays the
time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.Adjusting the time1. Push and hold the CLOCK button
*1
for
more than 2 seconds until the display shows
“Hour Adjust”.
2. Turn the AUDIO knob
*2
to adjust hours.
3. Push the CLOCK button*1
or AUDIO
knob
*2
to enter. The display will show
“Minute Adjust”.
4. Turn the AUDIO knob
*2
to adjust minutes. 5. Push the CLOCK button
*1
or AUDIO
knob
*2
to 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 DISPLAYFor adjusting the time, see “Clock settings” in
the “4. Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.
CLOCK
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Instruments and controls

Black plate (147,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
Switching procedure:
Push the LOCK
*1
and UNLOCK
*2
buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds
to switch the mode from one to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
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 SIGNALSTo 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 displays in the dot matrix
liquid crystal display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
displays, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.
See “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” later in
this section and “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYS-
TAL DISPLAY” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-13

Black plate (148,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition switch
to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the inside warning chime sounds con-
tinuously. The selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Shift the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
When shifting the selector lever
to the P (Park) position. The inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The Intelligent Key is in the Intelligent
Key port. Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli-
gent Key port.
When closing the door after get-
ting out of the vehicle The NO KEY warning appears on the display,
the outside chime sounds 3 times and the
inside warning chime sounds for a few
seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the outside chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the selector lever is not in
the P (Park) position.Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few seconds
and all the doors unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the request switch
or the LOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few seconds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely.
Close the door securely.
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Black plate (13,1)
4 Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio,phone and voice recognition systems
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
Safety note ....................................................... 4-2
Center multi-function control panel
(models with color display screen) ......................... 4-2
How to use multi-function controller ................... 4-4
How to use touch screen
(models with navigation system) ........................ 4-4
Start-up screen (models with navigation system) . . . 4-6
Start menu (models with navigation system) ......... 4-6
How to select menus on the screen ................... 4-7
Vehicle information and settings ............................. 4-8
How to use STATUS button .............................. 4-8
How to use brightness control and display ON/
OFF button ................................................... 4-8
How to use INFO button. ................................. 4-8
How to use SETTING button .......................... 4-12
Rearview monitor (if so equipped) ........................ 4-19
How to read the displayed lines ....................... 4-20
How to park with predicted course lines ............ 4-20
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ................................................... 4-22
How to adjust the screen ............................... 4-24
Operating tips ............................................. 4-24
Ventilators ...................................................... 4-25
Heater and air conditioner .................................. 4-26
Automatic operation ...................................... 4-28
Manual operation ......................................... 4-29
To turn the system ON/OFF ........................... 4-30 Operating tips
............................................. 4-30
In-cabin microfilter ........................................ 4-30
Servicing air conditioner ................................ 4-30
Audio system .................................................. 4-31
Audio operation precautions ........................... 4-31
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ..................................................... 4-39
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ..................................................... 4-44
CompactFlash (CF) player operation
(models with navigation system) ...................... 4-49
iPod
®player operation (if so equipped) .............. 4-51
“MUSIC BOX” hard-disk drive
(models with navigation system) ...................... 4-52
CD/CF (CompactFlash) care and cleaning ......... 4-59
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio ........ 4-61
Antenna ..................................................... 4-62
NISSAN Mobile Entertainment System (MES)
(if so equipped) ............................................... 4-63
DVD player operation precautions .................... 4-63
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) system
components ................................................ 4-64
Remote controller and headphones battery
replacement ................................................ 4-68
Before operating the DVD entertainment
system ....................................................... 4-68
Playing a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) ............... 4-69

Black plate (170,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
WARNING
.Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electric shock.
. Do not use this system if you notice
any abnormality, such as a frozen
screen or lack of sound. Continued
use of the system may result in
accident, fire or electric shock.
. In case you notice any foreign
object in the system hardware, spill
liquid on it, or notice smoke or smell
coming from it, stop using the
system immediately and contact
your nearest NISSAN dealer. Ignor-
ing such conditions may lead to
accidents, fire, or electric shock.
. Park the vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake to view
the images on the front center dis-
play screen using devices connected
to the auxiliary input jacks.
Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
48F( 208 C) and above 158 8F(70 8C)].
Operating this system under these condi-
tions may result in system malfunctions.
SAA1845
With navigation system
1. “
STATUS
” status display button (P.4-8)
2, 6, 7, 8, 9. For navigation system control buttons (Refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
3. Multi-function controller (P.4-4)
4. “
PHONE
” Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem button (P.4-75)
5. “
OFF
” brightness control and display ON/
OFF button (P.4-8)
10. “
INFO
” vehicle and navigation information button
(P.4-8)
11. “
SETTING
” button (P.4-12)
SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROL PANEL (models with
color display screen)4-2
Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems