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25. Audio system (P.4-33)— Clock* (P.2-40)
26. Heated seat switch* (P.2-38)
27. Selector lever (P.5-14)
28. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-50)
29. Power outlet (P.2-41)
30. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch* (P.5-21)
31. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch (P.2-32)
32. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-28) or Audio system (P.4-33)
33. Glove box (P.2-45)
*: if so equipped
**: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) .
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1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbag modules
4. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)
5. Occupant classification system control unit 6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bags
7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag inflators
8. Seat belt pretensioners
9. Satellite sensors
10. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS-
TEM (front seats)This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN
Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and
front passenger seats. This system is designed
to meet certification requirements under U.S.
regulations. It is also permitted in Canada.
However, all of the information, cautions
and warnings in this manual still apply and
must be followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel; the
passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is
mounted in the instrument panel above the glove
box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in
higher severity frontal collisions, although they
may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher severity
frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain
frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is
not always an indication of proper front air bag
operation.
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has
dual stage air bag inflators. The system monitors
information from the crash zone sensor, satellite
sensor, Air bag Control Unit (ACU) , seat belt
buckle sensors and occupant classification
sensor (pattern sensor) . Inflator operation is
based on the severity of a collision and seat belt
usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the
occupant classification sensor is also monitored.
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2 Instruments and controls
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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 ............................................. 2-15
Audible reminders ........................................ 2-17
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ............................ 2-17
Indicators for operation .................................. 2-18
Indicators for maintenance .............................. 2-21
Trip computer .............................................. 2-21
Security systems .............................................. 2-26
Vehicle Security System (if so equipped) ........... 2-26
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................. 2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 2-28
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ........................................... 2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................. 2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ..... 2-32Headlight and turn signal switch
.......................... 2-33
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) .................... 2-33
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-33
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-36
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...................... 2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-37
Horn ............................................................. 2-37
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ................. 2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) ............................. 2-38
Clock ............................................................ 2-40
Models with color display ............................... 2-40
Models without color display ........................... 2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........... 2-41
Power outlet ................................................... 2-41
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) .......... 2-42
Storage ......................................................... 2-43
Cup holders ................................................ 2-43
Sunglasses holder ........................................ 2-44
Glove box .................................................. 2-45
Console box ............................................... 2-45
Storage box (if so equipped) .......................... 2-46
Cargo floor box ........................................... 2-47
Luggage side box ......................................... 2-47
Cargo cover (if so equipped) .......................... 2-47
Luggage hooks ............................................ 2-48
Roof rack (if so equipped) .............................. 2-49

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29. Power outlet
30. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch*
31. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch
32. Heater/air conditioner control or Audio system
33. Glove box
*: if so equipped
**: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’sManual (if so equipped) .
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GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
*1.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
*2/unlock
*3
the glove box, use the
mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see “KEYS” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
SIC3654
Front
CONSOLE BOXWhen the lever
*A
(driver’s seat side) is pulled,
the upper case is available for storing some
small items. When the lever
*B
(front passen-
ger’s seat side) is pulled, the bottom case is
available for storing some larger ones.
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MECHANICAL KEYTo remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob at the back of the key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the key until the lock knob returns to the lock
position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors and glove box, if they are equipped with a
key cylinder.
See “DOORS” later in this section and “STO-
RAGE” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the key.VALET HAND-OFFWhen you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself after removing the
mechanical key to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedures
below.
1. Remove the mechanical key from the In-telligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your pocket or bag.
Insert the mechanical key into the Intelligent
Key when you retrieve your vehicle.
For glove box lock, see “STORAGE” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section.
WARNING
. Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
. Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.DOORS
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Operating range for engine start functionThe Intelligent Key functions can only be used
for starting the engine when the Intelligent Key is
within the specified operating range
*1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent Key
system’s operating range becomes narrower
and may not function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine. .
The cargo area is not included in the
operating range, but the Intelligent Key may
function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, inside the glove box or
door pocket, the Intelligent Key may not
function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent
Key may function.
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTSItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight High/Low beams (Xenon)* 35D2S
High beam (Halogen) 65HB3
Low beam (Halogen) 55H11
Front turn signal/park light* 27/81157NA
Front turn signal light** 21WY21W
Front park light** 5WY5W
Front fog light (if so equipped) 35H8
Front side marker 5WY5W
Rear combination light* turn signal 21WY21W
stop/tail LED—
side marker 5W5W
back-up 16W16W
License plate light* 5T10
Front map light 8—
Rear personal light 8—
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) 2—
Step light* 8—
High-mounted stop light* LED—
Cargo light 8—
Glove box light* 3.4—
Mood light* LED
—*: See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
**: Xenon headlight model
NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at a
NISSAN dealer for the latest information about parts.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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