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Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)* 2-10Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-11Brake warning light
2-11Charge warning light2-12Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-12Intelligent Key warning light 2-12Low tire pressure warning light 2-12Master warning light
2-14Seat belt warning light 2-14Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-14Indicator
light Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (AWD models)* 2-14Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) position indicator
light2-15Cruise indicator light
2-15Front passenger air bag status
light 2-15High beam indicator light 2-15Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-15Overdrive off indicator light 2-16Slip indicator light
2-16Small light indicator lights 2-16Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-16Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
2-16
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Instrument panel................................................ 2-2
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-4
Speedometer and odometer ............................. 2-5
Tachometer ................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ................................................... 2-7
Compass (if so equipped) .................................... 2-7
Zone variation change procedure ....................... 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ....... 2-10
Checking bulbs ........................................... 2-10
Warning lights ............................................. 2-10
Indicator lights ............................................. 2-14
Audible reminders ........................................ 2-16
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ............................ 2-17
Indicators for operation .................................. 2-18
Indicators for maintenance .............................. 2-20
Trip computer .............................................. 2-21
Security systems .............................................. 2-25
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ............ 2-25
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................. 2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 2-28
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ........................................... 2-29
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................. 2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ..... 2-31Headlight and turn signal switch
.......................... 2-32
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) .................... 2-32
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-32
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-35
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...................... 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-36
Horn ............................................................. 2-36
Heated seats (if so equipped) ............................. 2-37
Clock ............................................................ 2-38
Models without color display ........................... 2-38
Models with color display ............................... 2-38
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........... 2-39
Power outlet ................................................... 2-39
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) .......... 2-40
Storage ......................................................... 2-41
Cup holders ................................................ 2-41
Sunglasses holder ........................................ 2-42
Glove box .................................................. 2-43
Console box ............................................... 2-43
Storage box (if so equipped) .......................... 2-44
Cargo floor box ........................................... 2-45
Luggage side box ......................................... 2-45
Cargo cover (if so equipped) .......................... 2-45
Luggage hooks ............................................ 2-46
Roof rack (if so equipped) .............................. 2-47
Coat hooks ................................................. 2-48
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*
Low tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Master warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning light
Overdrive off indicator light
Brake warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Slip indicator light
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
(AWD models)*
Small light indicator light
Charge warning light
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key warning light
Front passenger air bag status light*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the dot matrix crystal display on the
speedometer. (See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID
CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
The light comes on when the ignition switch is
pushed to ON. It turns off soon after the engine
is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the diameter
of the front and the rear wheels are different, the
warning light will either remain illuminated or
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damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h) .
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and/or CVT system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Overdrive off indicator light
The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when
the overdrive off mode is selected.
For additional information, see ““CONTINU-
OUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Slip indicator light
This light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting
the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.
Small light indicator light
The light comes on when the front park, side
marker, tail and license plate lights are on.
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
When the VDC off indicator light and slip
indicator light come on with the VDC system
turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact
that the VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operat-
ing, for example the VDC system may not be
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “VEHICLE DYNAMIC
CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeA chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHOperating the power door lock switch will lock
or unlock all the doors. The switches are located
on the driver’s and front passenger’s door
armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the lock position
*1
with the driver’s
or front passenger’s door open, then close the
door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle.
To unlock the doors, push the power door lock switch to the unlock position
*2.
Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver or front
passenger) is moved to the lock position with
the Intelligent Key in the port and any door open,
all doors will lock and unlock automatically. With
the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle (not in the
Intelligent Key port) and any door open, all doors
will unlock automatically and a chime will sound
after the door is closed.
These functions help to prevent the Intelligent
Key from being accidentally locked inside the
vehicle.AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS.
All doors will be locked automatically when
the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24
km/h) .
. All doors will be unlocked automatically
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position.
The automatic lock and unlock functions
can be deactivated or activated indepen-
dently of each other.
To deactivate or activate the automatic lock or
unlock system, perform the following procedure:
1. Close all doors. 2. Pushtheignitionswitchtothe“ON”
position.
3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of performing step 2:
.To change AUTO UNLOCK settings:
push and hold the power door lock
switch to the
position (UNLOCK)
for more than 5 seconds.
. To change AUTO LOCK settings: push
and hold the power door lock switch to
the
position (LOCK) for more than
5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting
change.
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When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch
*A
or the lift gate
request switch
*B
within the range of opera-
tion.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the lift
gate, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn
(or the outside chime) will sound as a confirma-
tion. For details, see “Setting hazard indicator
and horn mode” later in this section.
Locking doors1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch
*A
or
lift gate request switch
*B
while carrying
the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and the lift gate will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*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. *3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch with the Intelligent
Key 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 lift gate request switch
*B
once while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once. The corre-
sponding door or the lift gate will unlock.
3. Push the request switch again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once again. All the
doors and the lift gate 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. If during this 1-minute time
period, the request switch is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch Inserting the Intelligent Key into the Intelligent
Key port
Power lift gate open (if so equipped)1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the power lift gate opener switch
*C.
3. The lift gate will unlock and automatically open.
4. The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the outside chime sounds.
To close the lift gate, push the power lift gate
button on the key, or power lift gate switch on
the instrument panel or lower part of the lift gate.
(See “LIFT GATE” in the “3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.)
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 horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
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twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates. Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCK
DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twice HAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - once
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch) HAZARD -
twice HAZARD - none
Remote keyless entry system (Using
or
button) HAZARD -
twice
HAZARD - none
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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.
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