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SIC3511
MAP LIGHTSPush the light lens to turn the map light on or off.
SIC3512
The map light control switch has three positions:
ON
*1, DOOR
*2
and OFF
*3.
The light
*4
(if so equipped) will illuminate
when the headlight switch is turned to the
or
position.
ON positionWhen the switch is in the ON position
*1, the
map lights will illuminate.
DOOR positionWhen the switch is in the DOOR position
*2,
the map lights will illuminate under the following
conditions:
. ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. doors are unlocked by pushing the unlock
button
(on the keyfob or Intelligent Key)
or the request switch (Intelligent Key system
equipped model) , with the ignition switch in
the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
OFF positionWhen the switch is in the OFF position
*3, the
map lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
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SIC3513
CEILING LIGHTThe ceiling light switch has three positions: ON,
DOOR and OFF.ON positionWhen the switch is in the ON position
*1, the
ceiling light will illuminate.
DOOR positionWhen the switch is in the DOOR position
*2,
the ceiling light will illuminate under the following
conditions:
. ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds. .
doors are unlocked by pushing the unlock
button
(on the keyfob or Intelligent Key)
or the request switch (Intelligent Key system
equipped model) , with the ignition switch in
the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The light will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
OFF positionWhen the switch is in the OFF position
*3, the
ceiling light will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
SIC2064
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS (if so
equipped)
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SPA2037
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 lift gate) , 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- plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the unit
is stored during a flight.
CAUTION
The following conditions or occur-
rences will damage the keyfob.
.
Do not allow the keyfob to become
wet.
. Do not drop the keyfob.
. Do not strike the keyfob sharply
against another object.
. Do not place the keyfob for an
extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140 8F (60 8C) .
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
keyfob. This will prevent the keyfob
from unauthorized use to unlock the
vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, please contact a
NISSAN dealer.
If the indicator light on the keyfob does not
illuminate when pushing the buttons, the keyfob
battery may be discharged.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
3-6
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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For information regarding the replacement of a
battery, see “BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
SPA2416
*1
LOCK button
*2
UNLOCK button
*3
PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button
*1
on the
keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock. All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button is pushed even though a door 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 lift gate 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.
. Any door or lift gate is opened.
. The ignition switch is turned to the ON
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCKTo prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.ANTI-FREEZEIn the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F(0 8C) ,
check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see “EN-
GINE COOLING SYSTEM” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.BATTERYIf the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. For additional information,
see “BATTERY” in the “8. Maintenance and do-
it-yourself” section.DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERIf the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
TIRE EQUIPMENTSUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide
superior performance on dry pavement. How-
ever, the performance of these tires will be
substantially reduced in snowy and icy condi-
tions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy
roads, NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.
Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
Tire chains may be used. For details, see “TIRE
CHAINS” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.All-Wheel Drive (AWD) modelIf you install snow tires, they must also be the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern
on all four wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTIt is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-
drifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
.Wet ice (32 8F, 0 8C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick
and very hard to drive on. The
vehicle will have much less traction
or “grip” under these conditions. Try
to avoid driving on wet ice until the
road is salted or sanded.
. Whatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shifting too fast, the drive wheels
COLD WEATHER DRIVING5-30
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Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-6
QR25DE engine ............................................ 8-6
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ........................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-8
Engine oil ......................................................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ............................ 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ........ 8-11
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-11
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-12
Battery .......................................................... 8-13
Jump starting .............................................. 8-14
Drive belts ...................................................... 8-14
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ................................... 8-15 Air cleaner
...................................................... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades .................................... 8-16
Cleaning .................................................... 8-16
Replacing ................................................... 8-17
Rear window wiper blade ................................... 8-18
Brakes ........................................................... 8-18
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-18
Brake pad wear indicators .............................. 8-18
Fuses ............................................................ 8-19
Engine compartment ..................................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-20
Battery replacement .......................................... 8-21
Keyfob ....................................................... 8-21
Intelligent Key battery .................................... 8-22
Lights ............................................................ 8-24
Headlights .................................................. 8-25
Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-26
Wheels and tires .............................................. 8-29
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-29
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-33
Types of tires .............................................. 8-35
Tire chains .................................................. 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ............................. 8-37
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CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to
swallow the battery and removed parts.
SDI2134
KEYFOBReplace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
1. Remove the screw.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of thecorner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect
the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery:
CR1620 or equivalent
.Do not touch the internal circuit and
electric terminals as doing so could
cause a malfunction.
. Hold the battery by the edges. Holding
the battery across the contact points will
seriously deplete the storage capacity.
. Make sure that the +side faces the
bottom case.
4. Close the lid securely and install the screw.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
See a NISSAN dealer if you need any assistance
for replacement.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Cana-
da.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-27
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-46
Aiming control, Headlights ........................ 2-27
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-46
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-47
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ......... 1-50
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-53
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-53, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-2
Air conditioner service ........................... 4-5
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............... 4-5, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................... 4-5
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ..................... 2-20
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................. 5-22
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ............. 2-12
Antenna ............................................. 4-24
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-27
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light . . . 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ........................ 7-5 Audible reminders
................................. 2-18
Audio operation precautions ........................ 4-6
Audio system ......................................... 4-6
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-23
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ............... 4-20
Automatic door locks ................................ 3-5
Average fuel consumption ........................... 2-7
Average speed ....................................... 2-8
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................... 3-23
Battery .............................................. 8-13
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key .......... 8-22
Battery replacement, Keyfob .................. 8-21
Battery saver system .......................... 2-26
Keyfob battery replacement ................... 8-21
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-12
Belts (See drive belts) ............................. 8-14
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System .......... 4-25
Booster seats ...................................... 1-36
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-27
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-11
Brake system ................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-18
Warning light ................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-21
Brightness control, Instrument panel ............. 2-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ...................... 2-11
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-24 C
Cabin air filter ........................................ 4-5
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-24
Cargo cover ........................................ 2-37
Cargo light ......................................... 2-47
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
CD care and cleaning ............................. 4-22
Ceiling light ......................................... 2-46
Child restraints ..................................... 1-21
Booster seats .................................. 1-36
Installation using LATCH ...................... 1-26
Installation using the seat belts ............... 1-30
LATCH system ................................. 1-23
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-21
Top tether strap ................................ 1-24
Child safety ......................................... 1-13
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ....................... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-5
Clock ............................................... 2-32
Coat hooks ......................................... 2-39
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-30
Command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ..................................... 4-31
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-20
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ................................ 4-15
Compass ............................................. 2-8
Console box ........................................ 2-36
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