2012 NISSAN NOTE AC system

NOTE
4-40Heater and air conditioner, and audio system

5Starting and drivingStarting 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
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models)................ 5-4
To help prevent damage ..................................... 5-4
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ........... 5-4
Diesel particulate filter (where fitted) ........................ 5-5
Care when driving ................................................... 5-5
Engine cold start period ...................................... 5-5
Loading luggage ................................................. 5-5
Driving on wet roads ........................................... 5-5
Driving under winter conditions ........................... 5-5
Ignition switch.......................................................... 5-6
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission ....................................... 5-6
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-7
Key positions ...................................................... 5-7
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-7
Ignition knob (where fitted)....................................... 5-7
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-8
Automatic transmission ....................................... 5-8
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-8
Ignition knob position .......................................... 5-8
Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery
situation .............................................................. 5-9
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-9
Starting the engine................................................... 5-10
Driving ..................................................................... 5-11
Driving with manual transmission......................... 5-11Driving with automatic transmission..................... 5-12
Speed limiter ........................................................... 5-15
Speed limiter operations ..................................... 5-16
Cruise control system .............................................. 5-18
Precautions on cruise control system .................. 5-19
Cruise control system operations ........................ 5-19
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor (where fitted) .................. 5-22
Parking .................................................................... 5-22
Trailer towing ........................................................... 5-24
Operating precautions ........................................ 5-24
Tyre pressure ..................................................... 5-25
Safety chains ...................................................... 5-25
Trailer brakes...................................................... 5-25
Trailer detection (where fitted) ............................ 5-25
Installation of coupling device ............................. 5-25
Vehicle security........................................................ 5-26
Power steering system............................................. 5-27
Brake system ........................................................... 5-27
Brake precautions .............................................. 5-27
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).......................... 5-28
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system
(where fitted) ........................................................... 5-29
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) OFF
switch................................................................. 5-30
Cold weather driving................................................ 5-31
Battery ............................................................... 5-31
Engine coolant .................................................... 5-31
Tyre equipment ................................................... 5-31
Special winter equipment.................................... 5-32
Corrosion protection ........................................... 5-32

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) Manual air conditioner equipped models:
Move the air intake lever to the
posi-
tion.
Automatic air conditioner equipped mod-
els: Switch on the outside air mode.
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
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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.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.
THREE-WAY CATALYST (Petrol
engine models)TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
(Diesel engine models)
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2. Turn the key slightly in the ON direction.
3. Turn the key towards the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
1. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn clockwise
from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently turn the key while rotating the steering
wheel slightly right and left.
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The ignition key can only be removed when in this
position.
The steering lock can only be locked in this position.
“OFF” (1)
The engine is turned off without locking the steering
wheel.
Acc (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories, such
as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and elec-
trical accessories.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
As soon as the engine has started, release the key
immediately. It will return to the ON position.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
The NISSAN Anti Theft System (NATS)* will stop
the engine if someone tries to start the engine with-
out using the registered NATS key.
* Immobilizer
If you failed to start the engine using the NATS Key,
turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position, wait for
5 seconds and turn the key to the START position
again to start the engine.
For additional information, see “Security system” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.A.MT models
B.AT models
1.OFF
2.PUSH release button
WARNING
Never turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position
while driving as the steering wheel will lock. This
may cause the driver to lose control of the ve-
hicle and could result in serious damage to the
vehicle or personal injury.
The ignition knob includes an anti-theft steering lock
device.
There is an “OFF” position between the LOCK and
Acc positions, although it is not shown on the lock
cylinder. When the ignition knob is in the “OFF”
position, the steering wheel is not locked.
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IGNITION KNOB (where fitted)
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CAUTION
•Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
•Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the ve-
hicle when you leave the vehicle.
•If the Intelligent Key is too far away from the
driver, the vehicle may not start.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The ignition lock is designed so that the knob can
ONLY be turned to the LOCK position when the
PUSH release button has first been depressed.
NOTE
•The ignition knob warning light () blinks
and the buzzer sounds twice when the igni-
tion knob is turned to the “OFF” position. De-
press the PUSH release button
j2 , then turn
the ignition knob to the LOCK position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section for further details regarding
the functionality of the ignition knob warning
light.
•When the emergency key is being used, the
PUSH release buttonj2 must be depressed
in order to turn the ignition knob to the LOCK
position although the ignition knob warning
light (
) will not blink and the buzzer will not
sound.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The ignition knob is designed so that it cannot be
turned to the LOCK position until the selector lever
is moved to the P (Park) position. The selector lever
can only be moved from the P (Park) position when
the ignition knob is in the ON position and the
footbrake pedal is depressed.
NOTE
The ignition knob warning light (
) blinks and a
buzzer sounds twice when the ignition knob is
turned to the “OFF” position. Make sure that the
selector lever is in the P (Park) position, then turn
the ignition knob to the LOCK position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section for
further details regarding the functionality of the
ignition knob warning light.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
In the LOCK position, turn the steering wheel 1/6 of
a turn from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
Depress the brake pedal, push the ignition knob and
turn it towards the Acc position while gently rotating
the steering wheel right or left.
IGNITION KNOB POSITION
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The steering lock can be only be locked from this
position.
“OFF” (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking the
steering wheel.
Acc (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories, such
as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
As soon as the engine has started, release the knob
immediately. It will return to the ON position.
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EMERGENCY KEY – INTELLIGENT
KEY DEAD BATTERY SITUATION
1.Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
2.Remove the Intelligent Key cap as illustrated.
3.Unfold the key
jA.4.Remove the ignition knob key slot cap with a
suitable tool.
5.Insert the emergency key
jA into the ignition
knob as illustrated.
6.Proceed with the emergency key as described
in “Ignition switch” earlier in this section.OnAT models, when the ignition knob cannot be
turned to the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1.Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
2.Remove the Intelligent Key cap as illustrated.
3.Unfold the key
jA.
4.Remove the ignition knob key slot cap with a
suitable tool.
5.Insert the emergency key
jA into the ignition
knob as illustrated.
6.Move the selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
7.Turn the emergency key slightly in the ON
direction.
8.Turn the emergency key to the LOCK position.
9.Remove the emergency key.
If the key is removed from the ignition knob, the
selector lever cannot be moved from P (Park).The
selector lever can only be moved from the P
(Park) position when the ignition knob is in the
ON position and the footbrake pedal is
depressed.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
The NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) * will stop
the engine if someone tries to start the engine with-
out the registered Intelligent Key.
* Immobilizer
If you failed to start the engine using the NATS Intel-
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ligent Key, turn the ignition knob to the LOCK posi-
tion, wait for 5 seconds and turn the knob to the
START position again to start the engine.
For additional information, see “Security system” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.1. Apply the handbrake.
2.Manual transmission models:
Move the gear lever to N (Neutral) position, and
depress the clutch pedal to the floor while start-
ing the engine.
Automatic transmission models:
Depress the brake pedal and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. (P
position is preferred).
NOTE
The starter is designed not to operate if the
selector lever is out of the P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) position.
3. Models without Intelligent Key:
Rotate the steering wheel left to right to release
the ignition lock whilst turning the ignition switch
to the ON position.
Models with Intelligent key:
•MT models – keep the clutch pedal
depressed and/or depress the brake pedal
then:
•AT – depress the brake pedal then:
1) Push the ignition knob.
2) Rotate the steering wheel left to right to
release the ignition lock whilst turning the
ignition knob to the ON position.CAUTION
•Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
•If the Intelligent Key is too far away from
the driver, the vehicle may not start.
4. For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow
indicator light
goes out.
5. Start the engine with your foot on the brake pedal,
not on the accelerator pedal, by turning the
ignition switch to START.
6. Release the ignition switch when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
For petrol engine models:
•If the engine is very hard to start for example
in extremely cold or hot weather, or when
restarting, Proceed as follows:
a. Depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it
and then start the engine.
b. Release the ignition switch and the accel-
erator pedal when the engine starts.
•If the engine is very hard to start because it is
flooded. Proceed as follows:
a. Depress the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and hold it.
b. Start the engine for 5-6 seconds and stop.
After starting the engine, release the ac-
celerator pedal.
STARTING THE ENGINE
5-10Starting and driving