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When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect
it.
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) PLAYER
OPERATION (models with navigation
system)
Precautions
Start the engine when using the DVD entertain-
ment system.
Movies will not be shown on the front display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to
reduce driver distraction. Audio is available
when a movie is played. To view movies in the
front display, stop the vehicle in a safe location,
move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
and apply the parking brake.
WARNING
.The driver must not attempt to
operate the DVD system or wear
the headphones while the vehicle is
in motion so that full attention may
be given to vehicle operation. .
Do not attempt to modify the system
to display a movie on the front
screen while the vehicle is being
driven. Doing so may distract the
driver and may cause a collision and
serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION
.Only operate the DVD while the
vehicle engine is running. Operating
the DVD for extended periods of
time with the engine OFF can dis-
charge the vehicle battery.
. Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled
liquids may cause the system to
malfunction.
. While playing VIDEO-CD media, this
DVD player does not guarantee
complete functionality of all VI-
DEO-CD formats.
Display settings
To adjust the front display mode, push the
SETTING button while the DVD is being played,
select the “Others” key and then select the
“Display” key.
To adjust the display ON/OFF, brightness, tint,
color and contrast, select the “Display Adjust-
ment” key and then select each key.
Then you can adjust each item using the multi-
function controller. After changes have been
made push the BACK button to save the setting.

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iPod®PLAYER OPERATION (models
with navigation system)
Connecting iPod
®
Open the console lid and connect the iPod®
cable to the USB connector. If compatible, the
battery of the iPod®is charged while the
connection to the vehicle.
Depending on the version of the iPod
®, the
display on the iPod®shows a NISSAN or
Accessory Attached screen when the connec-
tion is completed. When the iPod
®is connected
to the vehicle, the iPod®music library can only
be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
*iPod
®is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are available:
.
Fifth generation iPod®(version 1.2.3 or
later)
. iPod Classic
®(version 1.1.1 or later)
. First generation iPod touch®(version 2.0.0
or later)
. Second generation iPod touch
®(version
1.2.3 or later)
. First generation iPod nano
®(version 1.3.1 or
later)
. Second generation iPod nano
®(version
1.1.3 or later)
. Third generation iPod nano
®(version 1.1 or
later)
. Fourth generation iPod nano
®(version 1.0.2
or later)
Make sure that the iPod
®version is updated.
Audio main operation
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position. Then, push the DISC·AUX button
repeatedly to switch to the iPod
®mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod®
was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will
start the iPod®.
DISC·AUX button:
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the
system off and the iPod
®connected, the system
will turn on. If another audio source is playing
and the iPod
®is connected, push the DISC·AUX
button repeatedly until the center display
changes to the iPod
®mode.
Interface:
The interface for iPod
®operation shown on the
vehicle center display is similar to the iPod®
interface. Use the multi-function controller and
the ENTER or BACK button to play the iPod®
with your favorite settings.
The following items can be chosen from the
menu list screen. For further information about
each item, see the iPod
®Owner’s Manual.
. Now Playing
. Playlists

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Recording CDs
1. Operate the audio system to play a CD. Forthe details of playing CDs, see “Compact
Disc (CD) player operation” (P.4-54).
2. Select the “Start REC” key.
NOTE:
. The system starts playing and record-
ing the 1st track on the CD when the
“Start REC” key is selected.
. The recording process can be stopped
at any time. All tracks that were played
before the CD was stopped are stored.
. Individual tracks can be deleted from
the hard drive after the CD is recorded.
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If the title information of the track being recorded
is stored either in the hard drive or in the CD, the
title is automatically displayed on the screen. For
title acquisition from the hard drive, music
recognition technology and related data are
provided by Gracenote
®.
If a track is not recorded successfully due to
skipping sounds, the
mark is displayed
behind the track number.
The “Music Box
®” hard drive cannot perform
recording under the following conditions.
. There is not enough space in the hard drive
. The number of albums reaches the maximum
of 500. .
The number of tracks reaches the maximum
of 3,000.
Automatic recording:
If the “Automatic Recording” function is turned
to ON, recording starts when a CD is inserted.
(See “Music Box
®settings” (P.4-73).)
Stopping recording:
To stop the recording, select the “Stop REC”
key button by touching the screen or using the
multi-function controller.
If the CD is ejected, the audio system is turned
off or the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, the recording also stops.

for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trade-
marks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo
are trademarks of Gracenote.
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS (models with
navigation system)
The auxiliary input jacks are located in the center
console. NTSC/PAL compatible devices such
as video games, camcorders and portable video
players can be connected to the auxiliary jacks.
Compatible audio devices, such as some MP3
players, can also be connected to the system
through the auxiliary jacks.
The auxiliary jacks are color coded for identifica-
tion purposes.
.Yellow - video input
. White - left channel audio input .
Red - right channel audio input
Before connecting a device to a jack, turn off the
power of the portable device.
With a compatible device connected to the
jacks, push the DISC·AUX button repeatedly
until the display switches to the AUX mode. The
output from the device will be played through
the monitor and audio system.
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Audio Commands:
CommandAction
Music Box (if so equipped) Turns on the “Music Box” hard drive audio system.
CD Starts to play a CD.
FM Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played.
AM Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played.
XM Turns to the XM Satellite Radio band, selecting the channel last played.
USB Turns on the USB memory.
Bluetooth Audio Turns on the Bluetooth
®audio player.
AUX Turns on the AUX.

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-33
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-33
Front passenger air bag and status light....... 1-35
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-38
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-38
Air bag warning labels............................................... 1-40
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-41, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation.................................... 4-24
Air conditioner service ........................................ 4-30
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations....................... 4-30, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-30
Air deflectors................................................................ 9-16
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)........................................................... 2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................................... 5-7
Antenna.......................................................................... 4-79
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light..... 2-10
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-5
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions.................................... 4-31
Audio system................................................................ 4-31 Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-77 Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ............................................ 4-49
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-32
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ..................................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) ..................................... 4-28
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows)..................................................... 2-46
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF).................. 8-13
Door locks................................................................. 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission................ 5-12
AUX (Auxiliary) button.................................... 4-46, 4-51
Auxiliary input jacks .................................................... 4-75
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-6
B
Battery............................................................................ 8-16 Battery saver system........................................... 2-34
Intelligent Key........................................................ 8-25
Variable voltage control system........................ 8-18
Before starting the engine........................................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts)............................................... 8-18
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system)............................. 4-81
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ....................... 4-91
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ..................................... 4-63
Booster seats............................................................... 1-24
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-14
Brake fluid.............................................................. 8-14
Brake system......................................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Warning light......................................................... 2-10 Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control......................................................... 4-7 Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-7
Instrument panel................................................... 2-34
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-10
Bulb replacement........................................................ 8-27
C
Cabin air filter............................................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-80
Cargo cover.................................................................. 2-43
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning .............. 4-76
Center multi-function control panel
(models with navigation system)............................... 4-3
Child restraints............................................................. 1-18 Booster seats........................................................ 1-24
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-18
Top tether strap.................................................... 1-19
Child safety................................................................... 1-15
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-16
Seat belt warning light and chime................... 2-13
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior............................ 7-2, 7-5
Clock..................................................................... 2-8, 2-25
Clutch fluid.................................................................... 8-14
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-31
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system)............................................................... 4-49
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system)................................................... 4-45, 4-54
Compact spare tire..................................................... 8-40

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Console box ................................................................. 2-42
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant................................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level.......................... 8-10
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-8
Cover, Cargo cover.................................................... 2-43
Cruise control............................................................... 5-21
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-40
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ............................ 5-30
Daytime running light system................................... 2-34
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch........................................................... 2-31
Dimensions ................................................................... 9-10
Drive belts..................................................................... 8-18
Driving Cold weather driving........................................... 5-31
Driving with automatic transmission................ 5-12
Driving with manual transmission..................... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
DVD player operation................................................. 4-56
E
Economy, Fuel.............................................................. 5-23
Elapsed time................................................................. 2-23
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ........................... 6-8
Emission control information label.......................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine................................. 5-11
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-23 Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant................................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level.......................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off................................ 5-10
Engine block heater............................................. 5-32
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-8
Engine cooling system........................................... 8-9
Engine oil................................................................ 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator...................... 2-21
Engine oil temperature gauge.............................. 2-8
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-6
Engine serial number........................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ....................... 2-18
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ......................................... 2-19
If your vehicle overheats..................................... 6-16
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR)................................... 9-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)................................ 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)..... 2-35
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-2 Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................. 6-8 Flat towing .................................................................... 9-20
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF).................. 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-14
Brake fluid.............................................................. 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Engine coolant......................................................... 8-9
Engine oil................................................................ 8-11
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-15
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player.... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without navigation system) ...... 4-47
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (models with navigation system) ................ 4-52
Fog light switch........................................................... 2-35
Front manual seat adjustment.................................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light.............. 1-35
Front power seat adjustment ..................................... 1-2
Front seat, Front seat adjustment............................. 1-2
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Fuel economy........................................................ 5-23
Fuel economy information (display).................... 4-9
Fuel octane rating ................................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation............................................. 9-4
Fuel-filler cap......................................................... 3-34
Fuel-filler door....................................................... 3-34
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-7
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-35
Fuses.............................................................................. 8-22
Fusible links.................................................................. 8-23

G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver.................................................. 2-49
Gas cap......................................................................... 3-34
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Fuel gauge................................................................ 2-7
Odometer.................................................................. 2-6
Speedometer............................................................ 2-6
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-6
Trip computer........................................................ 2-22
General maintenance ................................................... 8-3
Glove box...................................................................... 2-41
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system)............................. 4-81
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ....................... 4-91
Hatch, Rear hatch....................................................... 3-16
Hazard warning flasher switch................................. 2-35
Head restraints .............................................................. 1-5
Headlights Bulb replacement................................................. 8-29
Headlight switch................................................... 2-32
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-31
Heated seats................................................................ 2-36
Heater Engine block heater............................................. 5-32
Heater and air conditioner operation.............. 4-24
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ........................... 2-49
Hood release................................................................ 3-16
Horn................................................................................ 2-36
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ........................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models............................. 5-16
Immobilizer system...................................................... 2-28
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-30
Indicator lights.............................................................. 2-14
INFO button.................................................................... 4-8
Inside mirror.................................................................. 3-37
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......................... 9-23
Instrument brightness control .................................. 2-34
Instrument panel............................................................ 2-4
Instrument pocket ....................................................... 2-40
Intelligent Key................................................................. 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator............ 2-19
Intelligent Key removal indicator.............................. 2-18
Intelligent Key system .................................................. 3-6 Battery replacement ............................................ 8-25
Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-11
Key operating range ............................................... 3-8
Key operation ........................................................... 3-9
Warning signals.................................................... 3-11
Interior light control switch ....................................... 2-47
Interior light replacement........................................... 8-29
Interior lights................................................................. 2-46
Interior trunk lid release............................................. 3-19
iPod
®player operation............................................... 4-68
J
Jump starting................................................................ 6-14
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system)................................................................ 3-13
Keys.................................................................................. 3-2 For Intelligent Key system..................................... 3-6
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels........................................ 1-40
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-13
Emission control information label................... 9-12
Engine serial number........................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-32, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................. 9-11
License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-14
Light Air bag warning light........................................... 1-41
Bulb replacement................................................. 8-27
Cargo area courtesy light .................................. 2-48
Cargo light............................................................. 2-48
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-35
Headlight switch................................................... 2-32
Headlights bulb replacement............................ 8-29
Indicator lights....................................................... 2-14
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-47
Interior lights.......................................................... 2-46
Map lights .............................................................. 2-46
Replacement.......................................................... 8-27
Trunk light............................................................... 2-49
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-48
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-10
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-31
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