Black plate (12,1)
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0-6Illustrated table of contents
GUID-B18D921D-58BF-4EF2-ABA7-71D7C369DE14
SSI0769
1. Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-25)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch— Headlight (P.2-35)
— Turn signal light (P.2-38)
— Fog light* (P.2-38)
3. Steering wheel — Electric power steering system (P.5-37) — Horn (P.2-38)
— Driver’s supplemental air bag (P.1-35)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-32)
5. Selector lever or shift lever — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(P.5-17)
— Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-22) 6. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P.5-40)
8. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) switch* (P.5-32)
9. Tilting steering wheel lever (P.3-24)
10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control (P.4-47)
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System con-
trol (P.4-49)
11. Ignition switch (models without Intelligent Key system) (P.5-10)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-29)
13. Heated seat switch* (P.2-39)
*: if so equipped
COCKPIT
Condition:
Black plate (16,1)
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0-10Illustrated table of contents
GUID-56F49709-8C97-4624-BC9E-EFFB2D8B65F4
Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (yellow) (AWD model) 2-13
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-13
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light2-14
Door open warning light 2-14
Electric power steering warning
light 2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light
2-14
Intelligent Key system warning
light*2-14
Low fuel warning light
2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Low washer fluid warning light* 2-16
P position selecting warning
light* 2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-17Warning
light Name
Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-17
Indicator light Name Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) indica-
tor light (green) (AWD model) 2-17
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) -V indi-
cator light (green) (AWD model)
2-17
Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) indicator light*2-17
Cruise indicator light
2-18
Engine start operation indicator
light* 2-18
Exterior light indicator
2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-18
High beam indicator light 2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-18
Security indicator light
2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Condition:
Black plate (69,1)
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GUID-3FDA5A2B-0FD2-4B28-A467-442E14E466B3
SSI0769
1. Outside mirror remote control switch
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch— Headlight
— Turn signal light
— Fog light*
3. Steering wheel — Electric power steering system — Horn
— Driver’s supplemental air bag
4. Wiper and washer switch
5. Selector lever or shift lever — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
— Manual Transmission (MT)
6. Fuse box cover 7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
8. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) switch*
9. Tilting steering wheel lever
10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System con-
trol
11. Ignition switch (models without Intelligent Key system)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches
13. Heated seat switch*
*: if so equipped
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT
Condition:
Black plate (78,1)
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2-12Instruments and controls
GUID-0AD04023-03AE-4553-915A-04F0D33BD0B8
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
model)*Low fuel warning lightCruise indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightEngine start operation indicator light*
Low washer fluid warning light*Exterior light indicator
Brake warning lightP position selecting warning light*Front passenger air bag status light
Seat belt warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Door open warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSecurity indicator light
Electric power steering warning lightAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) indicator light (AWD
model)*Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) -V indicator light
(AWD model)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key system warning light*Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
indicator light**: if so equipped
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Condition:
Black plate (80,1)
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2-14Instruments and controls
.Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning lightGUID-DAF8C1DB-0D65-48DD-A5B2-B2111E95A603If the light illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning lightGUID-F110CD39-C8B9-4AB9-A2C5-D73957A7EAD7This light illuminates when any of the doors and/
or lift gate are not closed securely while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Electric power steering warning
light
GUID-EC26B3D5-0AAE-463D-BE20-5E9CDE7BC487When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the electric power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the electric
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering system is
operational.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist to the steering will cease operation but
you will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp
turns and at low speeds.
See “Electric power steering system” (P.5-37) .
Engine oil pressure warning lightGUID-F56193A3-64A7-4AB4-A970-38C6EC751913This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or illuminates during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” (P.8-8).)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Key system warning light
(if so equipped)
GUID-85270370-A7A5-4880-859A-F992DBFE71BDAfter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off.
Condition:
Black plate (117,1)
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys...
........................................................................\
...................... 3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys ...
................... 3-2
Intelligent Keys (if so equipped) ...
..................................... 3-3
Doors ...
........................................................................\
.................... 3-4
Locking with key ...
.................................................................. 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ...
.......................................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ...
............................ 3-6
Automatic door locks ...
......................................................... 3-6
Child safety rear door lock ...
............................................... 3-7
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) ...
................. 3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system ...
..................... 3-8
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) ...
............................ 3-11
Intelligent Key operating range ...
..................................... 3-13
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...
..................................... 3-13
Intelligent Key operation ...
................................................. 3-14
Battery saver system ...
....................................................... 3-15 Warning lights and audible reminders
...
...................... 3-15
Troubleshooting guide ...
.................................................. 3-16
How to use remote keyless entry function ...
.............. 3-17
Hood ...
........................................................................\
................. 3-20
Lift gate ...
........................................................................\
............ 3-21
Fuel-filler door ...
........................................................................\
3-21
Opening the fuel-filler door ...
......................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler cap ...
.................................................................. 3-22
Tilt steering column ...
.............................................................. 3-24
Tilt operation ...
................................................................... 3-24
Sun visors ...
........................................................................\
........ 3-24
Mirrors ...
........................................................................\
............. 3-25
Inside mirror ...
..................................................................... 3-25
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................... 3-25
Vanity mirror ...
..................................................................... 3-27
Condition:
Black plate (207,1)
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...
................................ 5-3
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
...................................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst ...
.............................................................. 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...
.................... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
......................................... 5-7
Off-road recovery ...
................................................................ 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ...
...................................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...
................................. 5-8
Driving safety precautions ...
................................................. 5-8
Ignition switch (models without Intelligent
Key system) ...
........................................................................\
..... 5-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
................ 5-11
Manual Transmission (MT) ...
............................................. 5-11
Key positions ...
..................................................................... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch (models with Intelligent
Key system) ...
........................................................................\
..... 5-12
Operating range for engine start function ...
................. 5-12
Push-button ignition switch operation ...
........................ 5-13
Push-button ignition switch positions ...
......................... 5-14
Emergency engine shut off ...
............................................ 5-14
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...
.................................. 5-14
Before starting the engine ...
................................................... 5-15
Starting the engine ...
................................................................ 5-15
Models without Intelligent Key system ...
....................... 5-15
Models with Intelligent Key system ...
............................. 5-16 Driving the vehicle
...
................................................................. 5-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
............. 5-17
Manual Transmission (MT) ...
........................................... 5-22
Integrated control system (if so equipped) ...
.................... 5-24
Drive mode ...
...................................................................... 5-24
Parking brake ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-28
Cruise control ...
........................................................................\
. 5-29
Precautions on cruise control ...
..................................... 5-29
Cruise control operations ...
............................................ 5-30
Break-in schedule ...
................................................................. 5-30
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ...
................................................... 5-31
Increasing fuel economy ...
...................................................... 5-32
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ...
........................ 5-32
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) mode
switch operations ...
........................................................... 5-32
AWD warning light ...
........................................................ 5-34
Parking/parking on hills ...
........................................................ 5-36
Electric power steering system ...
......................................... 5-37
Brake system ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-38
Braking precautions ...
...................................................... 5-38
Brake assist ...
........................................................................\
.... 5-39
Brake assist ...
..................................................................... 5-39
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................... 5-39
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...
......................... 5-40
Condition:
Black plate (243,1)
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4.Models with Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
Models without Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position and remove the key.
GUID-FCEF4119-86A5-4E02-81F1-220A1BD67BD0
WARNING
.If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
. When the electric power steering
warning light illuminates with the
engine running, the power assist for
the steering will cease operation.
You will still have control of the
vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate.
The electric power steering system is designed
to provide power assist while driving to operate
the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent
overheating of the electric power steering
system and protect it from getting damaged.
While the power assist is reduced, steering
wheel operation will become heavy. When the
temperature of the electric power steering
system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that could cause the electric
power steering system to overheat.
You may hear a sound when the steering wheel
is operated quickly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering system
checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See “Electric
power steering warning light” (P.2-14) .)
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist for the steering will cease operation. You
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
greater steering effort is needed, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
Starting and driving5-37
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
Condition: