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DVD operation keys:
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DVD operation keys:
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button again.
DVD operation keys:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the DVD is playing without the operation
screen being shown, you may use the touch
screen to select items from the displayed video.
You may also use the multifunction controller to
select an item from the displayed video. When
the operation screen is being shown, use the
multifunction controller or touch screen to select
an item from the displayed menus.
PAUSE:
Select the “
” key to pause the DVD. To
resume playing the DVD, use the “PLAY” key.
PLAY:
Select the “
” key to start playing the DVD,
for example, after pausing the DVD.
STOP:
Select the “
” key to stop playing the DVD.
/Next/Previous Chapter:
Select the “
” or “” key to skip the
chapter(s) of the disc forward/backward. The
chapters will advance/go back the number of
times this key is selected.
/Commercial Skip:
This function is only for DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR.
Select the “
” or “” key to skip forward or
backwards by the set amount as defined in the
DVD Settings menu.
Top Menu:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the “Top Menu” key is selected in the
screen while a DVD is being played, the top
menu specific to each disc will be displayed. For
details, see the instructions on the disc.
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Example
DVD settingsGUID-F4107316-1247-49EB-AB7E-B2CBAEA44EADSelect the “Settings” key to adjust the following
settings.
Key (DVD-VIDEO):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Keys for the DVD menu operation are displayed.
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Operation keys:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To operate the USB memory, select the desired
key displayed on the operation screen using the
multi-function controller.
Pause
Select the “
” key to pause the movie file. To
resume playing the movie file, select the “
”
key.
Play
Select the “
” key to start playing a movie file,
for example, after pausing a movie file.
STOP
Select the “
” key to stop playing a movie file.
Skip (Next chapter)
Select the “
” key to skip the chapter(s) of
the disc forward. The chapters will advance the
number of times the ENTER button is pushed.
Skip (Previous chapter)
Select the “
” key to skip the chapter(s) of
the disc backward. The chapters will go back
the number of times the “
” key is selected. List:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Select the “List” key on the movie file operation
screen to display the file list.
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Example
Settings:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Select the “Settings” key to adjust the following
settings.
.
Audio File Playback
Switch to the audio playback mode. This
item is displayed only when the USB
memory contains the audio files.
. Play Mode
Select the “Normal” or “1 Track Repeat” play
mode.
. 10 Key Search
Select the “10 Key Search” key to open the
number entry screen.
Input the number to be searched and select
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WARNING
.Use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use a phone while driving,
exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
. If you find yourself unable to devote
full attention to vehicle operation
while talking on the phone, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
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1. Volume control switch −/+
2. PHONE SEND
button
3. PHONE END
button
4. Microphone
Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a
compatible Bluetooth®enabled cellular phone,
you can set up the wireless connection between
your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone
module. With Bluetooth
®wireless technology,
you can make or receive a hands-free telephone
call in your vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is connected to the in-
vehicle phone module, no other phone connect-
ing procedure is required. Your phone is automatically connected with the in-vehicle
phone module when the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position with the connected
cellular phone turned on and carried in the
vehicle.
You can connect up to 5 different Bluetooth
®
cellular phones in the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
. Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth
®
functions share the same frequency band
(2.4 GHz) . Using the Bluetooth®and the
wireless LAN functions at the same time may
Bluetooth®HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM (models without
navigation system) (if so equipped)
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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) .
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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
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GUID-C6B42399-76C7-4110-95FB-5AA51B59B2C1.Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head restraints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P.2-9) .)GUID-24615BF4-CF94-4B41-80B7-9F4B04D434581. Apply the parking brake.
2.Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the selector lever is in either of the above
positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully to
the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal (AT model) or the
clutch pedal (MT model) and push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON
position to start cranking the engine.
After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by
pushing the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal by
depressing the brake pedal and pushing
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to OFF and wait 10 seconds before
cranking again, otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
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moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
When racing the engine up to 4,500 rpm or
more under no load condition, the engine
will enter the fuel cut mode.
5. To stop the engine, shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position (AT model) or move the
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (MT
model) , and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.GUID-2DBB6E0D-787C-4E16-9533-54825F393E31AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONGUID-44A7F2F5-1444-41C4-9EF8-1D2267C233FC
7 speed automatic transmissionGUID-DE467D04-BB98-45D5-9DCB-A280A259805CThe automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission con-
trol module to produce maximum efficiency and
smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the recom-
mended operating procedures for this transmis-
sion. Follow these procedures for maximum
vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicleGUID-67677EEB-3223-4DF6-B000-5CFB88C5BE34After starting the engine, fully depress the foot
brake pedal and push the selector lever button
before shifting the selector lever to the R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) , D (Drive) or Manual shift
mode position. Be sure the vehicle is fully
stopped before attempting to shift the selector
lever.
This automatic transmission model is de-
signed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch position is ON.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of the
other gear positions if the ignition switch
is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
push the selector lever button to shift into a
driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
.Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) D
(Drive) , or manual shift mode. Al-
ways depress the brake pedal until
shifting is completed. Failure to do
so could cause you to lose control
and have an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.
. Never shift to P (Park) or R (Re-
verse) while vehicle is moving for-
ward. Never shift to P (Park) or D
(Drive) while vehicle is moving rear-
ward. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.
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CAUTION
.When stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle
by depressing the accelerator pedal.
The foot brake should be used for
this purpose.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
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Selector lever
To move the selector lever,
: Push the button while depressing the
brake pedal.
: Push the button.
: Just move the selector lever.
ShiftingGUID-436DC4CE-14A8-453C-8967-D27DF19A47A6After starting the engine, fully depress the brake
pedal and shift the selector lever from P (Park)
to R (Reverse), N (Neutral) , D (Drive) or Manual
shift mode position.
Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R
(Reverse). All other positions can be selected
without pushing the button.
WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the selector
lever is in any position while the engine
is not running. Failure to do so could
cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly
or roll away and result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) position.
P (Park) position:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use this selector position when the vehicle is
parked or when starting the engine. Make sure
the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the selector
lever button pushed in to move the selec-
tor lever from the N (Neutral) position or
any drive position to the P (Park) position.
Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill,
apply the parking brake first, then move the
selector lever to the P (Park) position.
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CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle
is completely stopped.
R (Reverse):
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CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle
is completely stopped.
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CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle
is completely stopped.
R (Reverse):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use this position to back up. Always be sure the
vehicle is completely stopped before selecting
the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal
must be depressed and the selector lever
button pushed in to move the selector
lever from the P (Park) position, the N
(Neutral) position or any drive position to
the R (Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to the N (Neutral) position and restart a
stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use this position for all normal forward driving.
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Paddle shifter
Manual shift modeGUID-BF257B8C-2841-4D6A-8C84-0DA787428B8DWhen the selector lever is in the manual shift
gate, the transmission is ready for the manual
shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected
manually by moving the selector lever up or
down, or pulling the right-side or left-side
paddle shifter.
When shifting up, move the selector lever to the
+ (up) side or pull the right-side paddle shifter
(+)
*A. The transmission shifts to the higher
range.
When shifting down, move the selector lever to
the −(down) side or pull the left-side paddle
shifter (−)
*B. The transmission shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode, return
the selector lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter while in the D
(Drive) position, the transmission will shift to the
upper or lower range temporarily. The transmis-
sion will automatically return to the D (Drive)
position after a short period of time. If you want
to return to the D (Drive) position manually, pull
and hold the paddle shifter for about 1.5
seconds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the transmission position indicator
in the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
1M?
/
2M?
/3M?
/ 4M?
/5M?
/6M?
/ 7M
7M(7th):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use this position for all normal forward driving at
highway speeds.
6
M(6th) and 5M(5th):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use these positions when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving down
long slopes.