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[Phone Book] then press .
3. Scroll down through the list, select the appropri- ate contact name (highlighted), and press
.
4. A following screen will show the number to be dialled. If correct, press again to dial
the number.
If the contact has more numbers assigned for
(home),(mobile), or(office), scroll,
and select the appropriate number to dial.
Alternatively, the quick search mode can be used as
follows:
1. Press
j6>.
2. Turn the dial for the first alpha-
betic or numerical letter of the contact name.
Once highlighted, press to select the
letter.
3. The display will show the corresponding contact name(s). Where necessary, use the
MENU> dial again to scroll further for the appro-
priate contact name to call.
4. A following screen will show the number to be dialled. If correct, press again to dial
the number. Manually dialling a phone number:
WARNING
Park the vehicle in a safe location, and apply the
handbrake before making a call.
To dial a phone number manually use the audio sys-
tem display (virtual keyboard pad) as follows:
1. Press <
>, and turn the dial to
highlight [Call Number].
2. Press to select [Call Number].
3. Turn the dial to scroll along, and
select each number of the phone number. Once
highlighted, press after each number
selection.
To delete the last number entered scroll to the
[←] (Backspace) symbol, and once highlighted
press . The last number will be de-
leted. Pressing repeatedly will delete
each subsequent number. 4. After entering the last number, scroll to the [
]
symbol, and press ,orpress<>to
dial the number.
Call Lists:
A number from the dialled, received, or missed call
lists can also be used to make a call.
Dialled call
Use the dialled call mode to make a call which is
based on the list of outgoing (dialled) calls.
Received call
Use the received call mode to make a call which
is based on the list of received calls.
Missed call
Use the missed call mode to make a call which
is based on the list of missed calls.
1. Press <
>, and select [Call Lists].
2. Turn the dial to scroll to an item,
and press to select it.
3. Scroll to the preferred phone number then press ,orpress<
>to dial the number.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Receiving a call
When receiving an incoming call, the display will
show the caller’s phone number (or a notification
message that the caller’s phone number cannot be
shown):
Answer the call by pressing<>briefly, or press
.
End the call, after the conversation, by:
– Pressing <
>briefly again.
– Pressing when the [
] symbol is
highlighted.
If [
] is not highlighted, turn the
MENU> dial to [], and press .
Reject the call by pressing <>with a long press
or select [] from the incoming call screen.
During a call:
During a call, by scrolling and pressing ,
you can select the following options:
[#123] — Use this item to enter numbers during
a call. For example, if directed by an automated
phone system to dial an extension number the
system will send the tone associated with the
selected number.
[] — Use this item (the transfer handset com-
mand) to transfer the call from the audio system
to your mobile phone.
To transfer the call back to hands-free via the
audio system select [
].
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
(where fitted)
j
A Telephone button
jB Volume control buttons
The hands-free mode can be operated using the
steering wheel switches.
Volume control buttons
The volume control buttons allow you to adjust the
volume of the speakers by pressing the <+>or<
—> button.
Telephone button
The phone <> button allows you to:
Accept an incoming call by pressing <>once.
Reject an incoming call by pressing <>for
more than 2 seconds during the incoming call.
End an active call by pressing the <>button
once.
Redial the last outgoing call by pressing the <>
button for more than 2 seconds.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5Starting and driving
Starting and driving
Running-in schedule ................................................ 5-2
Before starting the engine ........................................ 5-2
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-3
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ......................... 5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ......... 5-4
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models)................ 5-4 To help prevent damage ..................................... 5-4
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ........... 5-5
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (where fitted) ............. 5-5 Regeneration restrictions .................................... 5-5
If regeneration fails ............................................. 5-5
Care when driving ................................................... 5-6 Engine cold start period ...................................... 5-6
Loading luggage ................................................. 5-6
Driving on wet roads ........................................... 5-6
Driving under winter conditions ........................... 5-6
Ignition switch.......................................................... 5-6 Manual transmission ........................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission or Continuously
variable transmission........................................... 5-7
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-7
Key positions ...................................................... 5-7
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-7
Ignition knob (where fitted)....................................... 5-8 Manual transmission ........................................... 5-8
Automatic transmission or Continuously
variable transmission........................................... 5-9
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-9
Ignition knob position .......................................... 5-9 Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery
situation .............................................................. 5-10
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-10
Starting the engine................................................... 5-11
Driving the vehicle.................................................... 5-12 Driving with manual transmission......................... 5-12
Driving with automatic transmission or with
continuously variable transmission (Models
with manual shift) ................................................ 5-14
Driving with Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) (Models without manual shift) ............ 5-17
Stop/Start System (where fitted) .............................. 5-21 Normal operation ................................................ 5-21
Precautions ........................................................ 5-22
Stop/Start System OFF switch ........................... 5-23
Environmental savings ........................................ 5-23
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor (where fitted) .................. 5-24
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)..................... 5-24 4WD mode operations........................................ 5-25
4WD shift tips .................................................... 5-25
4WD Warning light ............................................. 5-26
4WD Mode indicator lights ................................. 5-27
Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ................. 5-27
Cruise control (where fitted) .................................... 5-29 Precautions on cruise control .............................. 5-29
Cruise control system operations ........................ 5-30
Speed limiter ........................................................... 5-31 Speed limiter operations ..................................... 5-32
Parking .................................................................... 5-33
Trailer towing ........................................................... 5-35
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Operating precautions ........................................ 5-35
Tyre pressure ..................................................... 5-36
Safety chains ...................................................... 5-36
Trailer brakes...................................................... 5-36
Trailer detection (where fitted) ............................ 5-36
Installation of coupling device ............................. 5-36
Vehicle security........................................................ 5-38
Power steering system............................................. 5-38
Brake system ........................................................... 5-39 Brake precautions .............................................. 5-39
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).......................... 5-39 Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system
(where fitted) ........................................................... 5-40
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) OFF
switch................................................................. 5-42
Cold weather driving................................................ 5-42 Battery ............................................................... 5-43
Engine coolant .................................................... 5-43
Tyre equipment ................................................... 5-43
Special winter equipment.................................... 5-43
Corrosion protection ........................................... 5-43
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles), follow these
recommendations for the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow the
recommendations may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.
Avoid driving for long periods at a constant
speed, either fast or slow.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500
miles).
NOTE
Models with K9K diesel engine will achieve top
performance only after approximately 5,000 km
(3,000 miles).
WARNING
The driving characteristics of your vehicle can be
changed remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer couplings, roof racks, etc.).
Your driving style and speed have to be adjusted
accordingly. Especially when carrying heavy
loads, your speed must be reduced adequately.
Make sure the area around the vehicle is free of
obstacles.
Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake and clutch fluid, and window washer fluid
as frequently as possible, at least whenever you
refuel.
Visually inspect tyres for their appearance and
condition. Also check the tyre pressure for
proper inflation.
Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section should be checked peri-
odically.
Check that all windows and light lenses are
clean.
Check that all doors are closed.
Position the seat and adjust the head restraints.
Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
Check the operation of the warning/indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
Do not place hard or heavy objects on the dash-
board or rear parcel shelf in order to prevent
injury in the event of a sudden stop.
RUNNING-IN SCHEDULE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-2Starting and driving
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING
Do not leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left
alone. They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly
become high enough to cause severe or pos-
sibly fatal injuries to people or animals.
To prevent luggage or packages from sliding
forward during braking, do not stack anything
in the cargo area higher than the seatbacks.
Secure all cargo with ropes or straps to pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting.
Failure to follow proper seating instructions
see “Seats” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion, could result in serious personal injury in
an accident or sudden stop.
EXHAUST GAS (Carbon Monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain
colourless and odourless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas and can
cause unconsciousness or death.
If you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing the vehicle, drive with all windows fully
open and have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
Do not run the engine in closed spaces, such
as a garage, for any longer than is absolutely
necessary.
Do not park the vehicle with the engine run-
ning for any extended length of time.
Keep the back door closed while driving, oth-
erwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you must drive in
this way for some reason, take the following
steps:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the air recirculation mode (
)tothe
“OFF” position.
3) Set the fan speed control to the maximum position to circulate the air.
If electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass to a trailer through the seal of the
body, follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations to prevent carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle.
When a vehicle has been stopped in an open
area with its engine running for any significant
length of time, turn the fan on to force outside
air into the vehicle.
The exhaust system and body should be in-
spected by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop whenever:
– the vehicle is raised for service.
– you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-ing into the passenger compartment.
– you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
– you have had an accident involving dam- age to the exhaust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
Starting and driving5-3
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than passenger
cars to make them capable of performing in a wide
variety of on-pavement and off-road applications.
This gives them a higher centre of gravity than ordi-
nary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance
is a better view of the road, allowing you to antici-
pate problems. However, they are not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-
wheel drive (2WD) vehicles any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. If possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt manoeuvres, particularly at high
speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover accident an
unbelted person is significantly more likely to be
injured than a person who is wearing a seat belt.NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
The three-way catalyst is an emission control device
installed in the exhaust system. In the converter,
exhaust gases are burned at high temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
CAUTION
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are
very hot. While the engine is running, keep
people or flammable materials away from the
exhaust pipe.
Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry grass, waste pa-
per or rags, as they may burn easily.
When parking, ensure that people or flam-
mable materials are kept away from the ex-
haust pipe.
TO HELP PREVENT DAMAGE
CAUTION
Use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY, specifically
the recommended type. For details, see “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in
the “9. Technical information” section.
Do not use leaded petrol. Leaded petrol will
seriously damage three-way catalyst.
Deposits from leaded petrol will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help
reduce exhaust pollutants.
Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys-
tems can cause over-rich fuel flow into the
converter, causing it to overheat.
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level.
Running out of fuel could cause the engine to
misfire, damaging the three-way catalyst.
Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or
if noticeable loss of performance or other un-
usual operating conditions are detected. Have
the vehicle inspected promptly by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
Do not race the engine while warming it up.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the
engine.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS THREE-WAY CATALYST (Petrol
engine models)
5-4Starting and driving
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrica-
tion and cooling of its rotating components. The tur-
bocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds
and it can reach an extremely high temperature. It is
essential to maintain a flow of clean oil through the
turbocharger system. A sudden interruption to the
oil supply may cause a malfunction in the turbo-
charger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the fol-
lowing maintenance procedure:
CAUTION
Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged
diesel engine as prescribed. See the sepa-
rately provided Warranty Information & Main-
tenance Booklet for additional information.
Use only the recommended engine oil. See
“Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
If the engine has been operating at high rpm
for an extended period of time, let it idle for a
few minutes prior to shutdown.
Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm im-
mediately after starting it.
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself with exhaust
gases.
Do not park the vehicle over flammable mate-
rials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags,
as they may burn easily.
If the vehicle continues to be driven at a low
speed with the DPF warning light illuminated,
the fail-safe will limit engine revolutions and/
or torque. In this case, the engine oil must be
replaced and the process of burning accumu-
lated particulate matter must be carried out
by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Service regeneration is a maintenance item
and is not covered by the NISSAN warranty.
Use engine oil for DPF equipped models. For
details, see “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
CAUTION
The DPF becomes extremely hot after burning
particulate matter.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
Some diesel engine models are fitted with a Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF), which is a device that re-
moves carbon (soot) from the exhaust gas. To oper-
ate effectively, the DPF system must routinely con-
duct a cleaning operation, called regeneration, that burns-off the accumulated carbon. This regenera-
tion process is normally automatic and not visible to
the driver.
REGENERATION RESTRICTIONS
Driving conditions such as frequent short journeys
or stop/start driving can result in excessive build up
of carbon in the filter. When this happens the DPF
warning light
will illuminate (and a message
will appear in the vehicle information display, see
“Vehicle information display” later in this section) to
inform you that the vehicle must be driven in a par-
ticular manner to begin regeneration.
When the DPF warning light is illuminated, provided
that legal and safety conditions allow, the vehicle
should be driven at a speed of over 60 km/h (37.5
MPH) until the DPF warning light turns off. This pro-
cess can take up to 30 minutes to complete.
IF REGENERATION FAILS
Failure to react to the DPF warning lightmay
lead to saturation of the DPF system. If this hap-
pens, the Malfunction Indicator (MI)
will also
illuminate to indicate that a Service Regeneration by
a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop is required.
The engine speed may also be limited to 3,000 rpm
to protect the DPF system.
NOTE
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
to perform a forced regeneration.
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
(Diesel engine models) DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
(DPF) (where fitted)
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