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“1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section
j4 Ignition knob warning (Intelligent Key
models)
The warning appears when the ignition knob is left
in the Acc or “OFF” position instead of completely
being turned to the LOCK position.
If this warning appears, turn the ignition knob to the
LOCK position.
When the ignition knob is in the ON position, a
buzzer will sound twice and the ignition knob warn-
ing shows when the ignition knob is turned to the
Acc or “OFF” position. This is to warn the driver that
the ignition knob is not in the LOCK position.
MT models:
Depress the ignition PUSH release button and turn
the ignition knob to the LOCK position.
AT or CVT models:
Make sure the gear selector lever is in the P (Park)
position and then turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position.
See “Ignition knob (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for further details.
CAUTION
The steering wheel can only be locked when
the ignition knob is in the LOCK position. Make
sure the ignition knob is in the LOCK position
before leaving the vehicle.
The emergency key can only be removed at
the LOCK position. Make sure the ignition
knob is in the LOCK position before removing
the emergency key.
See “Steering lock” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section for further details.
j5 Steering wheel lock warning
The warning appears when the ignition knob is
pressed, but not turned to the Acc or “OFF” posi-
tion within a short period. Move the steering wheel
to release the lock and turn the ignition knob to Acc
or ON. The warning will turn off in approximately 5
seconds.
See “Steering lock” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section for further details.
j6 Brake/Clutch warning (where fitted)
When starting your vehicle, it is necessary to oper-
ate the brake (CVT and AT models) or clutch pedal
(MT models).
For more information, see “Starting the engine” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
j7 Handbrake reminder
The reminder will come on if the handbrake is on
whilst the vehicle is being driven.
A buzzer will also sound.
j8 Intelligent Key detection warning
If the Intelligent Key is taken outside of the vehicle
ID recognition zone while the ignition knob is in the
Acc or ON position, the Intelligent Key detection
warning will be displayed and a buzzer will sound.
The Intelligent Key detection warning disappears
when the Intelligent Key is placed back in the pas-
senger compartment.
The message also appears when you try to start the
vehicle if the Intelligent Key is not detected within
the vehicle.
For more information, see “Integrated keyfob/re-
mote control system” in the “3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.
j9 Intelligent Key low battery warning
The Intelligent Key low battery warning may show if
a low battery voltage is detected when the ignition
knob is turned from “OFF” to the ON position.
For more information, see “Integrated keyfob/Intel-
ligent Key battery replacement” in the “8. Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section.
j10Intelligent Key system fault warning
CAUTION
If the Intelligent Key system fault warning comes
on, it may indicate a system malfunction. We rec-
ommend that you contact a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop for repair.
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Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop if these conditions occur.
j20Distance to maintenance alert
(where fitted)
This alert reminds when maintenance is due in the
shown distance. The alert is shown for 10 seconds
at ignition ON, when the distance to the next main-
tenance interval is below 5000 km (3100 Miles).
The message is shown until the steering wheel
switch
ji (where fitted) is pressed.
NOTE
Visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
before the maintenance due alertj19reaches
0 km (miles) to perform maintenance (oil
change).
The maintenance interval will reduce faster
with certain types of driving, especially at low
speeds in urban conditions.
j21Tyre change alert
You can set a distance for changing tyres. See
“[Maintenance]” later in this section
j22Maintenance alert
You can set a distance for a non specific mainte-
nance item. See “[Maintenance]” later in this sec-
tion
j23Low temperature warning
If, during driving, the temperature falls below 4ºC
this alert will appear to indicate low outside air tem-
perature. You can switch the low temperature warn-
ing [On] or [Off]. See “[Units]” later in this section
CAUTION
Even if the alert is not on, there is no guarantee
that the road is free of hazards caused by in-
clement weather.
NOTE
The outside air temperature sensor is located at
the front of the vehicle. At low speeds the sensor
can be affected by engine heat, heat reflected
from the road surface and exhaust from other
vehicles, these influences can cause the display
to be inaccurate. To compensate, the outside air
temperature display is designed to react slowly
to increasing temperatures, but quickly to falling
temperatures.
j24Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the empty
position. For more information, see “Fuel gauge”
earlier in this section.
j25Driver alert
This warning appears when the previously set time
for a break is reached. You can set the time for up
to 6 hours in the setting menu. (See “Settings menu”
later in this section.)
Stop/Start System (where fitted)
For more information, see “Stop/Start System
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion
j26Engine stop:
If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, the message is shown.
j27Auto start deactivation:
If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, and will not start automatically, the mes-
sage is shown.
j28System fault:
If the Stop/Start System is activated, but does not
operate correctly, the message is shown. Visit a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Activating or deactivating using the Stop/Start
System OFF switch:
Using the Stop/Start System OFF switch activates
or deactivates the Stop/Start System. This is shown
in the vehicle information display:
j29 :The Stop/Start System OFF switch is
pushed to the “ON” position.
j30 :The Stop/Start System OFF switch is pushed to
the “OFF” position.
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The CO2 savings and the engine stop time using
the Stop/Start System are kept in a submenu.
[Trip Saving]
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The CO2 savings and the engine stop time using
the Stop/Start System are kept in a submenu.
[Trip Saving]
View the estimated CO2 exhaust emissions pre-
vented since last reset.
It is possible to reset using the [Reset CO2]
submenu then push the
switch to set to zero.
NOTE
The [Trip Saving] value is the same informa-
tion that is displayed when the engine is auto-
matically stopped by the Stop/Start System.
[Total Saving]
View:
– The estimated CO2 exhaust emissions pre- vented.
– The time that the engine has been stopped by the Stop/Start System.
NOTE
The [Total Saving] values cannot be reset
and show accumulated Stop/Start System
information since the vehicle was built.
For more information, see “Stop/Start System
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion.
[Maintenance]
The maintenance intervals of the following remind-
ers can be set or reset:
[Service] for engine oil change service reminder
Select this submenu to view, or reset the dis-
tance driven information or to set an interval
(petrol models).
– View the distance driven information:
Select [Service].
– Set procedure (petrol models only
jA):
1) Select [Service].
2) Select the distance driven/interval informa- tion.
3) Turn the
switch and set the interval (mile-
age) accordingly. For interval (mileage) de-
tails, see the separately provided Warranty
Information and Maintenance booklet.
4) Short press the
switch to confirm the set
interval (mileage).
– Reset procedure after changing engine oil.
CAUTION
Do not perform the reset operation unless
the engine oil has been changed.
For Petrol models
jA:
1) Select [Service].
2) Select [Reset]. 3) Select [Confirm] to confirm the reset of the
distance driven information to zero.
For Diesel models
jB:
1) Select [Service].
2) Press the
switch for more than 2 sec-
onds, then release.
3) Select [Reset].
4) Select [Confirm] to confirm the reset proce- dure.
Alternatively while the oil service message is
displayed (where fitted):
After changing the engine oil: Turn the igni-
tion switch to ON and, while the oil service
message is displayed within 3 seconds, push
both the
andswitches at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
The display goes blank for 1 second; the de-
fault interval is then displayed; and finally the
display returns to normal.
[Tyre]
Select this submenu to set or reset the distance
for replacing tyres.
[Other]
Select this submenu and set or reset the dis-
tance for replacing or checking other items.
To return to the previous page of the setting mode,
select [Back].
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The windscreen wiper and washer can be operated
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Wiper operation
Move the lever up or down to operate the wiper at
the following speeds:
Lever positionUp
j4 — for a single sweep opera-
tion of the wiper. Lever position
j1:
Intermittent ()or AUTO.
AUTO (where fitted) operates the rain-sensing auto
wiper system. (See “Rain sensor (where fitted)” later
in this section.).
— The intermittent operation speed can be adjusted
by rotating the ring forward
jA (slower) or back-
wardjB (faster).
— The wiper operation speed will vary (where fit-
ted) in accordance with the vehicle speed. For ex-
ample, when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit-
tent operation speed will be faster.
Lever position Low (
)j2 – for continuous low
speed operation
Lever position High (
)j3 – for continuous high
speed operation
Washer operation
Pull the lever toward youj5 to operate the washer.
For every fifth operation of the wiper and washer,
the headlight washing system (where fitted) will be
activated to clean the headlights. The headlight
washing system is only activated while the headlight
switchisinthe
position. See “Headlight
cleaner (where fitted)” later in this section.
Wiper drip wipe system (where fitted):
The wiper will also operate once about 3 seconds
after the washer and wiper are operated. This op-
eration is to wipe washer fluid that has dripped on
the windscreen.
Rain sensor (where fitted)
The rain sensor is activated when the AUTO posi-
tionj1 of the wiper switch is selected.
The wiper will start to operate automatically at a suit-
able speed when rain is detected on the windscreen.
The sensitivity of the rain sensing system can be
adjusted by rotating the ring of the wiper switch for-
ward
jA – less sensitive, or backwardjB – more
sensitive.
NOTE
The rain sensor is only intended for use during
rain or precipitation. During other weather condi-
tions no harm will come to the rain sensor sys-
tem if left active (wiper switch set to AUTO), al-
though occasional unexpected activation of the
wipers may occur.
NIC1471
Intermittent (without rain sensor)
NIC1469
AUTO (with rain sensor)
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(where fitted)
The outside rear-view mirrors will be defogged when
the defogger switch is activated.
XENON HEADLIGHTS (where fitted)
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they produce
a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock,
never attempt to modify or disassemble. Al-
ways have your xenon headlights replaced at
an authorised NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
Xenon headlights provide considerably more
light than conventional headlights. If they are
not correctly aimed, they might temporarily
blind an oncoming driver or the driver ahead
of you and cause a serious accident. If head-
lights are not aimed correctly, immediately
take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop and have the headlights ad-
justed correctly.
When the xenon headlight is initially turned on, its
brightness or colour varies slightly. However, the
colour and brightness will soon stabilise.
The life of xenon headlights will be shortened by
frequent on-off operation. It is generally desir-
able not to turn off the headlights for short inter-
vals (for example, when the vehicle stops at a
traffic signal).
If the xenon headlight bulb is close to burning
out, the brightness will drastically decrease, the
light will start blinking, or the colour of the light will become reddish. If one or more of the above
signs occur, contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
NISSAN recommends you to consult the local regu-
lations concerning the use of lights.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to themposition:
j1 The front side, tail, number plate and instru- ment lights will come on. The indicator light
min the instrument panel will come on.
Turn the switch to the
mposition:
j2 The headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Never leave the light switch on for extended peri-
ods of time while the engine is not running.
NIC1302Z
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Even if the headlight switch is off, the headlight low
beam, front side, rear combination and number plate
lights will come on after starting the engine. How-
ever, you cannot change low beam to high beam
when the light switch is off.
When the light switch is turned to the
position,
the headlight low beam will turn off.
Autolight system (AUTO — where fitted)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be set
so they turn on and off automatically. When active,
the autolight system will:
Turn on the headlights, front side, tail, number
plate and instrument panel lights automatically
when it gets dark.
Turn off all the lights when it gets light. To activate the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position
j1.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
To disable the autolight system:
Turn the switch to the OFF,
orposition.
Headlight beam select
j
1 To select the high beam when in theposi-
tion, push the lever forward. The high beam
lights come on and the
indicator light
illuminates.
j2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam
(position).
j3Pulling the lever towards you will flash the
headlight high beam, even when the headlight
switch is off.
“Friendly Lighting”
The “Friendly Lighting” function is a convenience
facility. It allows you to provide lighting from the
vehicle after the ignition switch has been turned to
the LOCK position and the headlight switch is in the
OFF or AUTO (where fitted) position. Pulling the
headlight switch toward you once will activate the
headlight for approximately 30 seconds. After that
period of time, it will automatically switch off.
It is possible to pull the headlight switch up to four
times to increase the lighting period up to 2 minutes.
NOTE
The “Friendly Lighting” function can be cancelled
by switching the ignition switch to the Acc or ON
position again.
Battery save function
The battery save feature prevents your vehicle from
discharging the battery after you have left the exter-
nal lights, map lamps or room lamps on when exit-
ing the vehicle. This occurs when the ignition switch
or ignition knob is in the “OFF” or LOCK position.
NOTE
The next time the engine is started the external
lights, map lamps or room lamp will come on
again
NIC1303Z
NIC1304Z
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If the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position
but the external lights are accidentally left on, the
external lights will automatically be switched off as
soon as the driver’s door is opened.
It is possible to leave the external lights on perma-
nently by switching them back on using the head-
light switch while the ignition switch is still in the
LOCK or “OFF” position. In this case, the light re-
minder chime will sound when the driver’s door is
opened.
Battery save function for interior light:
The interior light will automatically be switched off
after approximately 15 minutes if it has been acci-
dentally left on.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCHLane change signal
Move the lever only part of the way up or downj1
to signal a lane change (right or left). The indicator
lights will flash three times before cancelling auto-
matically.
Direction indicator
Move the lever up or downj2 to indicate right or
left. When the turn is completed, the turn signal is
automatically cancelled.
FRONT FOG LIGHT (where fitted)
j
A Type A
jB Type B
The front fog lights should only be used when visibil-
ity is seriously reduced – generally, to less than 100
m (328 ft).
Turn the headlight switch to the
orposi-
NIC1384Z
NIC1307
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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Take care as the power outlet and plug may be
hot during or immediately after use.
CAUTION
This power outlet is not designed for use with
a cigarette lighter unit.
Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12
volt, 120 W (10 A) power draw. Do not use
double adaptors or more than one electrical
accessory.
Use this power outlet with the engine running
(do not use for extended periods of time with
the engine stopped or idling).
Avoid using when the air conditioner, head-
lights or rear window defogger are on.
When not in use, be sure that the cap is
closed. Do not allow water to come into con-
tact with the outlet.
Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be
sure to turn off the power switch of the elec-
trical accessory being used or the Acc power
of the vehicle.
Fully push the plug in sufficiently. If sufficient
contact is not made, the plug may overheat or
the internal temperature fuse may blow.
NIC1372Z
Front row
NIC1451
2nd row (7-seater)
POWER OUTLET
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