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doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
Opening rear hatch/trunk lidGUID-DD1389EA-F161-4A66-96EF-1ABE815F1D4DTo open only the rear hatch/trunk lid, perform the
following procedure.
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the rear hatch/trunk lid opener switch
*C.
3. The rear hatch/trunk lid will open.
Lockout protection:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout protec-
tion is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
When the trunk lid is closed with the Intelligent
Key inside the trunk, the outside buzzer will
sound and all doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid
will unlock.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMGUID-CC26EF10-9B6E-4BF2-B213-956554CC0AD4When all the following conditions are met for a
period of time, the battery saver system will cut
off the power supply to prevent battery dis-
charge.
. The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
. All doors are closed, and .
The selector lever is in the P (Park) position
(Automatic Transmission models) .
WARNING SIGNALSGUID-BFE8098C-1B85-4FA6-89E9-FA8F78ECD996To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning displays in the vehicle
information display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
displays, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-12) and
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-17) .
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GUID-B310DCCB-1E81-4F7B-9230-227EF09F77F0
WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-filler
door, activate the panic alarm and open the
windows by pushing the buttons on the Intelli-
gent Key from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key can operate at a distance of approximately
33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the
purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys,
contact a NISSAN dealer. The lock and unlock buttons on the Intelligent
Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent Key and
the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m) .
. the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure the
doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons, approach
the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the door.
SPA2252B
1. LOCK button
2. UNLOCK button
3. PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
GUID-7BE27539-23A5-4825-B4E1-6A2B2DA42903When you lock or unlock the doors and rear
hatch/trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” (P.3-14) .
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
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3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2580
SECONDARY REAR HATCH RELEASEGUID-602F9333-DBA2-416F-9216-F59E3F30D66CThe secondary rear hatch release mechanism
allows opening the rear hatch in the event of
discharged battery or emergency.
The release handle is located under the cargo
room floor. To open the rear hatch from the
passenger compartment, perform the following
procedure.
1. Remove the cargo floor mat.
2. Find the rear hatch release handle
*1as
shown in the illustration.
3. Free the release handle that is fixed with velcro. 4. Firmly pull the release handle until the rear
hatch releases.
GUID-0B8CB1E3-32A0-4C4F-9206-081EAB74BCDF
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monox-
ide)” (P.5-2) of this manual.
. Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent
them from playing and becoming
locked in the trunk where they could
be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk closed, when
not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.
TRUNK LID (Roadster models)
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3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2682
Releasing inside the trunkGUID-8FEF608C-6B1D-4EEE-AAF4-4EBED87D0E7DTo open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handle
*Auntil the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle
*Ais located inside the trunk
compartment as illustrated.
SPA2683
SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASEGUID-EDCBF6BE-C6E2-4A7D-A0F1-EB91AA919D02The secondary trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening the trunk lid in the event of
discharged battery or emergency.
1. Open the rear parcel box.
2. Remove the cap
*1with a suitable tool*2.
3. Insert the key into the key cylinder and turn it counterclockwise. The trunk lid will open.
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4-56Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
.UPDATING (When the satellite radio sub-
scription is not active)
SCAN tuning:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stop at each broad-
casting station/channel for 5 seconds. Pushing
the button again during this 5 seconds period
will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station/channel.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station/channel.
*1to*6Station memory operations:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C40712 stations/channels can be set for the FM band
(6 each for FM1 and FM2) , 18 for SiriusXM
Satellite Radio (6 each for XM1, XM2 and XM3)
and 6 stations can be set for the AM band.
1. Choose the radio band using the radio band
select button.
2. Tune to the desired station/channel using the SEEK/TRACK, SCAN button or the
radio TUNE knob.
3. Push and hold the desired station preset button
*1to*6until the radio mutes.
4. The station indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete. 5.
Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be erased. In that
case, reset the desired stations/channels.
List (AM and FM radio):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the “List” key on the display is selected
while the FM or AM radio is being played, the
preset station list will be displayed.
If 1 of the 6 preset stations listed is touched and
held, the current station will be stored as the
new preset.
Menu (SiriusXM Satellite Radio):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while the SiriusXM Satellite Radio is being
played, the menu list will be displayed.
The following items are available.
. Preset List
Displays the preset channel list. If 1 of the 6
preset stations listed is touched and held,
the current station will be stored as the new
preset.
. Customize Channel List
Selects specific channels to skip while using
the TUNE, SEEK/CATEGORY or Menu-
Categories feature. .
Favorite Artists & Songs
Stores the current artist or song that is being
played. Touch the “Alert” key to be reminded
when the stored artist or song is playing on a
station while listening to SiriusXM Satellite
Radio.
. Categories
Selecting a category will go to the first
channel in that category as defined by
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
. Direct Tune
Inputs the channel number by using a
keypad.Compact Disc (CD) player operationGUID-D7FD0CC5-89C9-4B76-8ACF-67B1FDDD829EPush the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and insert the Compact Disc (CD) into
the slot with the label side facing up. The CD will
be guided automatically into the slot and start
playing.
After loading the CD, the number of tracks on
the CD and the play time will appear on the
display.
If the radio is already operating, it will auto-
matically turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the CD
was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will
start the CD.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
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DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) PLAYER
OPERATION (models with navigation
system)
GUID-82774B38-2258-41EC-BF88-9AEAC2F227BC
PrecautionsGUID-4C92CCF2-5340-432C-85EC-DBA0ABDB5119Start 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 settingsGUID-CA2E812E-F0A1-449F-AEDD-621D95ADEB54To 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.
SAA2497
Playing a DVDGUID-63904578-6EAD-49D4-BC6B-331E53FCE42D
DISC·AUX button:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the DVD
drive while watching the images.
Push the DISC·AUX button on the instrument
panel and turn the display to the DVD mode.
When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed
automatically.
The operation screen will be turned on when the
DISC·AUX button located on the instrument
panel is pushed while a DVD is being played,
and it will turn off automatically after a period of
time. To turn it on again, push the DISC·AUX
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...
................................ 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
...................................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst ...
.............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...
.................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
......................................... 5-6
Off-road recovery ...
................................................................ 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ...
...................................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...
................................. 5-7
Push-button ignition switch ...
.................................................... 5-8
Operating range for engine start function ...
.................... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch operation ...
........................... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch positions ...
............................ 5-9
Emergency engine shut off ...
............................................ 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...
.................................. 5-10
Before starting the engine ...
................................................... 5-11
Starting the engine ...
................................................................ 5-11
Driving the vehicle ...
................................................................. 5-12
Automatic transmission ...
................................................... 5-12
Manual Transmission ...
....................................................... 5-16
Parking brake ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-21
Cruise control ...
........................................................................\
. 5-21
Precautions on cruise control ...
....................................... 5-21
Cruise control operations ...
............................................... 5-22 Break-in schedule
...
................................................................. 5-23
Increasing fuel economy ...
...................................................... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills ...
........................................................ 5-24
Power steering ...
....................................................................... 5-25
Brake system ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-25
Braking precautions ...
...................................................... 5-25
Parking brake break-in ...
.................................................. 5-26
Brake assist ...
........................................................................\
.... 5-26
Brake assist ...
..................................................................... 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................... 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...
......................... 5-28
Performance dampers (NISMO models) ...
........................ 5-30
Cold weather driving ...
............................................................ 5-31
Freeing a frozen door lock ...
........................................... 5-31
Antifreeze ...
........................................................................\
. 5-31
Battery ...
........................................................................\
....... 5-31
Draining of coolant water ...
............................................. 5-31
Tire equipment ...
................................................................ 5-31
Special winter equipment ...
............................................ 5-31
Driving on snow or ice ...
................................................. 5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ...
....................... 5-32
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5-8Starting and driving
GUID-48C15251-DE29-4EB1-B510-12D60FD674E2
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead
to a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever to
the P (Park) position (for automatic transmission
model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for manual transmission model) .
SSD0825
OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
GUID-E3761290-3562-47BA-97AC-7FE5E35CBB7CThe Intelligent Key can only be used for starting
the engine when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range
*1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent Key
system’s operating range becomes narrower
and may not function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine. .
The cargo/trunk room area is not included in
the operating range but the Intelligent Key
may function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, rear parcel shelf, inside
the glove box or door pocket, the Intelligent
Key may not function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent
Key may function.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH