
VEHICLE DEAD BATTERY –
LEFT-HAND SIDE DOOR HANDLE
The left-hand side door can be locked or unlocked
with the door key/emergency key when the vehi-
cle’s battery is dead.
To lock the door with the key/emergency
key
1. If necessary, carefully remove the protection capjA (where fitted) on the left-hand side door
handle by inserting the key/emergency key in the
cap’s base slot and pry it off.
2. To lock the door
j1 , insert the key/emergency
key in the left-hand side door handle key cylinder
and turn it towards the front of the vehicle
jF.
To unlock the door
j2 , turn the key/emergency
key towards the rear of the vehicle.
The left-hand side door handle can only be locked
from the outside by using the key/emergency key
when the door is closed.See “Ignition knob (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for access to the Intelligent sys-
tem emergency key.
CAUTION
The alarm system will be triggered when the door
is opened using the key/emergency key (NISSAN
alarm equipped models). To stop the alarm, turn
the ignition key/emergency key to the ON posi-
tion.
Initialising the system after vehicle
battery loading or replacement
After recharging or replacing the battery, you should
release (initialise) the system by:
•Inserting the key/emergency key into the ignition
switch and then turning it to the ON position.
•Unlocking the vehicle using the integrated key-
fob.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
CAUTION
When locking the door with the power door lock
switch, be sure not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.
Central door lock equipped models
Operating the power door lock switch located on
the centre console will lockj1 or unlockj2 all
doors when the driver’s door is closed (the indica-
tor light
j3 comes on when all doors are locked).
However, a chime will sound and the doors will not
lock if the power door lock switch is pressed when
a passenger door is open, even if the driver’s door
is closed.
NOTE
•It is also possible to open the driver’s door,
move the power door lock switch to the lock
j1 position and close the door to lock all doors
unless the key is in the ignition or the Intelli-
gent Key (where fitted) is left inside the ve-
hicle.
•If the integrated Intelligent Keyfob lock button
(where fitted) is pressed inside the vehicle, all
doors lock, the power door lock indicator light
j3 comes on and the power door unlock side
of the switchj2 cannot be activated (central
door lock equipped models and Super Lock
equipped models). To unlock, press the inte-
grated Intelligent Keyfob unlock button. How-
ever, note that if the door is manually opened
from inside after having pressed the Keyfob
NPA927Z
NPA868Z
Centre console
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FUEL FILLER LID OPENER LEVER
A.LHD models
B.RHD models
To open the fuel filler lid, pull up the opener lever
j1 . To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Tighten the
cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder
j1 while
refuelling.
WARNING
•Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explo-
sive under certain conditions. Always stop the
engine and do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks near the vehicle when refuelling.
•Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap half
a turn and wait for any hissing sound to stop,
in order to prevent fuel from spraying out and
causing possible personal injury.
•Use only a NISSAN fuel filler cap or exact
equivalent as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper operation of
the fuel system and emission control system.
An incorrect cap can result in a serious mal-
function and possible injury.
CAUTION
If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away
with water to avoid paint damage.To apply:Pull the lever up
j1.
To release:Pull the lever up slightly, push the but-
ton
j2 and lower completely.
Before driving, check that the brake warning light
goes out. For additional information, see “Warn-
ing/indicator lights and audible reminders” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
NOTE
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with-
out releasing the handbrake.
NPA1013
NPA876Z
NPA728Z
FUEL FILLER LID HANDBRAKE LEVER
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WARNING
Never put anything on the rear parcel shelf, no
matter how small. Any object on it could cause
an injury in an accident or when the brakes are
applied suddenly.
CAUTION
The rear parcel shelf flap provides a hide-awayfacility to the luggage compartment whether the
rear seat is at its rearmost position or not. Do not
store objects onto the rear parcel shelf flap as it
may impair the sliding operation of the rear seat.
REAR PARCEL SHELF REMOVAL
1. Slide the rear bench seat forward through the
back door opening. See “Rear seat” in the
“1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section for further details.
2. Detach the flap from the rear seat back fasteners
j1 by carefully pulling the edge rearward.
3. Detach the ropes either side of the back door.
4. With the parcel shelf in horizontal position, pull
rearward until it stops
j2.
5. Lift the parcel shelf up and twist horizontally, then
remove through the back door opening.
CAUTION
Make sure the rear parcel shelf is carefully stored
when not in use in order to prevent any damage.
REAR PARCEL SHELF
INSTALLATION
1. Ensure the rear seat is in the forward position.
See “Rear seat” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for further details.
2. Twist and lower the parcel shelf onto its horizon-
tal side supports.3. With the parcel shelf in its rearmost position,
push forward until it “clicks” into place
j2.
4. Attach the ropes to each corresponding side of
the back door.
5. Attach the flap edges to the rear seat back fas-
teners
j1.
NPA731Z
REAR PARCEL SHELF
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SIDE VENTS
The direction of the air flow can be adjusted byjA
opening,jB closing orjC adjusting.
CENTRE VENTS
The direction of the airflow can be adjustedjAand
the vents can be opened or closedjB.
: This symbol indicates that the vents are
closed.
: This symbol indicates that the vents are open.
WARNING
•The heater and air conditioner operate only
when the engine is running.
•Never leave children or adults who would nor-
mally require the support of others alone in
the vehicle. Pets should not be left alone ei-
ther. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently
become involved in a serious accident and
injure themselves. On hot, sunny days, tem-
peratures in a closed vehicle could quickly
become high enough to cause severe or pos-
sibly fatal injuries to people or animals.
•Do not use the recirculation mode for long
periods as it may cause the interior air to be-
come stale and the windows to fog up.
•Do not adjust the heating and air conditioning
controls while driving so that full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
NOTE
•Condensation forms inside the air condition-
ing unit when the air conditioner is running,
and is safely discharged underneath your ve-
hicle.
•Traces of water on the ground are therefore
normal.
NAA883Z
NAA884Z
VENTS HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
OPERATION
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COOLING
Controls Settings
j1 Air flow control dialm
j2 Air intake leverNormal
coolingm
Maximum
coolingm
j3 Temperature dial COLD
j4Air conditioner button
(where fitted)ON
j5 Fan speed control dial MAX
Air conditioner filter (where fitted)
The air conditioning system is equipped with a filter
which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure
the air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. For filter replace-
ment, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
The filter should be replaced if the airflow is ex-
tremely reduced or when the windows fog up
easily during air conditioning system operation.
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioning system (where fitted) in your
NISSAN vehicle is charged with an environmentally
friendly refrigerant.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAMThis refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your vehicle’s air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage to the air conditioning system. See
“Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations (where fitted)” in the “9. Techni-
cal information” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop will be able
to service the air conditioning system.
NAA1061
Cooling
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•If the coolant temperature warning light comes
on, turn the air conditioner off. For additional
information, see “Engine overheat” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section.
•If the engine coolant reaches an extremely high
temperature, the air conditioning system will au-
tomatically turn off. This may happen for example
if the engine runs at idle speed for a long time on
a hot day.
The sensor
j1 on the fascia helps the system to
maintain a constant temperature inside the cabin.
Do not put anything on or around this sensor.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioning system is equipped with a filter
which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure
air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. To replace the fil-
ter, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow isextremely reduced or when the windows get fog
up easily during air conditioning system opera-
tion.
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle
is charged with an environmentally friendly refriger-
ant.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your vehicle’s air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage to the air conditioning system. See
“Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations (where fitted)” in the “9. Techni-
cal information” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop will be able
to service the environmentally “friendly” air condi-
tioning system.The audio system operates when the ignition switch
is in the Acc or ON position. If you want to listen to
the radio or CD while the engine is not running, turn
the ignition switch to the Acc position.Do not use
for an extended period of time with the engine
stopped.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not adjust the audio system while driving so
that full attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
Radio
•Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ-
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
are normally caused by these external influences.
•Using a mobile phone in or near the vehicle may
influence radio reception quality.
•Use the antenna for the best reception.
Compact Disc (CD) player
•During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this oc-
curs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate
the player completely.
•The player may skip while driving on rough roads.
NAA901Z
AUDIO SYSTEM
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![NISSAN NOTE 2012 Owners Manual Unlocking the unit
If the battery supply to the vehicle is interrupted, the
audio unit will lock.
When the power is restored and the unit switched
on, the display will show [Radio Code:] and it will b NISSAN NOTE 2012 Owners Manual Unlocking the unit
If the battery supply to the vehicle is interrupted, the
audio unit will lock.
When the power is restored and the unit switched
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Unlocking the unit
If the battery supply to the vehicle is interrupted, the
audio unit will lock.
When the power is restored and the unit switched
on, the display will show [Radio Code:] and it will be
unlocked when the codes have been entered cor-
rectly.
Unlocking procedure:
Read this section very carefully. It is important
that the instructions are followed precisely.
To unlock the audio unit, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the Acc or ON posi-
tion.
2. [Radio Code:] is displayed along with four nu-
merical zero digits.
3. Press preset button <
j1 > the number of times
corresponding with the first digit of the radio
code.For example, if the radio code is 5169: for the
first digit, “5”, press the preset button <
j1 > five
times.
4. The second, third, and fourth digits of the radio
code must be entered, in the same way, only
now using preset buttons <
j2>,
For example, press <
j2 > once,
and
5. Press with a long press preset button <
j6>to
confirm the code. If you entered the code cor-
rectly the unit will switch on.
6. If the code is entered incorrectly a notification
message ([INCORRECT PIN]) and the number
of attempts left ([REMAINING TRIES: XX]) will
be shown.
After reading the message, press the
button to return to the entry screen and enter the
correct radio code.
– If the wrong code is entered after the third
attempt, the audio unit will lock for 60 min-
utes. The display will show a count down timer
from 60 to 0 (minutes). After 60 minutes enter
the correct radio code.
– If the wrong code is entered after eight sets
of three entries, the audio unit will lock per-
manently. Contact a NISSAN dealer for fur-
ther details.
AUDIO MAIN OPERATION
The audio unit operates when the ignition switch is
in Acc or ON position.
mPower ON/OFF button
Press the<>button to switch on the audio unit.
If the audio unit was switched off using the ignition
switch, it can also be switched on with the ignition
switch. The source that was playing immediately
before the unit was switched off will resume playing
and the volume will be set to the previous volume
level.
The audio unit can be switched off by pressing
<
>, or by turning the ignition switch to the “OFF”
or LOCK position.
mVolume (VOL) level control
Turn the
adjust the volume level.
The audio unit is equipped with a speed control vol-
ume function, this means that the audio system au-
tomatically adjusts the volume level in relation to
vehicle speed. For details, see “SPD VOL (Speed
volume) control” later in this section.
Mute button
Press the<>button to mute the sound and
[MUTE] appears in the display. To cancel the mode,
use any of the following options:
– Press<
>again.
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![NISSAN NOTE 2012 Owners Manual •Inserting a CD recorded with MP3/WMA files,
the audio unit will automatically detect and
[MP3CD] will be indicated.
•An error notification message will be
displayed when inserting a wrong disc ty NISSAN NOTE 2012 Owners Manual •Inserting a CD recorded with MP3/WMA files,
the audio unit will automatically detect and
[MP3CD] will be indicated.
•An error notification message will be
displayed when inserting a wrong disc ty](/manual-img/5/56792/w960_56792-111.png)
•Inserting a CD recorded with MP3/WMA files,
the audio unit will automatically detect and
[MP3CD] will be indicated.
•An error notification message will be
displayed when inserting a wrong disc type
(e.g. DVD), or the player cannot read the CD
disc. Eject the disc and insert another disc.
CD button
Press the
CD. Playing starts from the track that was being
played when the CD play mode was switched off.
Audio main operation
List view:
While the track is being played, press either the
>button to display the available
tracks in a listed view mode. To select a track from
the list, or a track to start listening from, turn the
Quick search:
In the list view mode, quick search can be per-
formed to find a track from the list.
Push the
of the track title then press
a list of the available tracks will be displayed. Select,
and press
Fast Forward (Cue), Fast
Reverse (Review) buttons:
When the<
>(Cue) or<>(Review) button
is pressed continuously, the track will be played at
high speed. When the button is released, the track
will be played at normal playing speed.
Track up/down buttons:
Pressing the <
>or<> button once, the
track will be skipped forward to the next track or
backward to the beginning of the current played
track. Press the<
>or<>button more than
once to skip through the tracks.
Folder browsing:
If the recorded media contains folders with music
files, pressing the<
>or<>button will play
in sequence the tracks of each folder.
To select a preferred folder:
1. Press the
>button and a list
of tracks in the current folder is displayed.
2. Press the<
>button.
3. Turn the
folder.
4. Press
turn the
If the current selected folder contains sub folders,
press
folders will be displayed. Turn the
lect. Select the [Root] folder item when songs are
recorded additionally in the root folder.
To return to the previous folder screen, press
<
>.
Repeat button:
Push the<
/j1>button and the current track
will be played continuously.
button:
Push the<
/j2>button and all the tracks will
be played in a random order.
<
/j5 > button:
While a CD with recorded music information tags
(CD-text/ID3–text tags) is being played, the title of
the played track is displayed. If the title information
is not provided then [Track] is displayed.
When the<
/j5>button is pressed repeat-
edly, further information about the track can be dis-
played along with the track title as follows:
CD:
Track time→Artist name→Track title→Album
title→Track time
CD with MP3/WMA:
Track time→Artist name→Album title→Folder
name→Track time
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