Black plate (180,1)
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GUID-4E386DA4-547C-4A5A-BC6A-9C85B5A124D5
SPA2872
Interior/exterior view1. Soft top indicator light (on the combinationmeter)
2. Soft top operating switch
3. Top lock hole
4. Soft top
5. Rear parcel shelf
6. Skylight glass
7. Rear window
8. Top storage lid
9. Trunk lid
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOPGUID-B5A72515-20E3-4BF7-986E-50FBF5D603CEThe soft top of this vehicle is electrically
operated. You can fully open or close the top
only by pressing the operating switch located on
the center console.
Only operate the soft top operating switch under
all of the following conditions:
. When the trunk is closed.
. When the vehicle is stopped.
. When the engine is running or when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
. When the luggage cover is pulled out and
hooked so that the roof storage area is
separated from the trunk.
(See “Luggage cover (CrossCabriolet mod-
els)” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section) .
. When the selector lever is in a position other
than the R (Reverse) position.
CAUTION
Always keep the engine running while
operating the soft top. The top will also
operate when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, but run the engine to
prevent a discharged battery.
SOFT TOP (CrossCabriolet models)
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JVP0045X
WARNING
.Never install a cover or film (for
example window tint) on the sky-
light glass. This may cause the dual
pop-up roll bars to operate impro-
perly and could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a
rollover. (see “Dual pop-up roll bar
system (CrossCabriolet models)” in
the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system”
section.)
CAUTION
.Do not operate the top when the
temperature is below 328F (08C) .
This may result in damage to the
top material or operating system.
. Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the top, and dry the
surface of the top completely before
opening it.
. Do not open the top when it is wet
or damp. This may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on
the top material.
. Be sure to turn off the rear window
defroster switch. Never turn it on
while the top is being operated or
fully opened. The heat may damage
the top material.
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CAUTION
.Do not place any objects between
the top cloth and the structure.
Doing so could interfere with top
operation and cause damage to the
top operating system or the objects.
. Do not place anything on the top,
rear parcel shelf, inner flaps and
trunk lid. Even small items may
interfere with the top operation
and could cause damage to the top
or the vehicle body.
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Black plate (185,1)
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CAUTION
.Keep all parts of the top linkage
clear of obstructions, or the top
latch may not be securely locked.
. Do not place anything in the top
storage area. Cargo that contacts
the top could damage the top and/
or the vehicle body. See Caution
label
*Battached in the trunk. NOTE:
.
In case of low battery or low tempera-
ture, the top may temporarily stop
moving during the operation. This func-
tions to protect the top control me-
chanism, and it is not a malfunction.
. The top operation may be automati-
cally stopped to protect the system
under the following conditions:
—Immediately after the engine is
started.
— If the top or power windows are
operated repeatedly in a short per-
iod of time.
— If the top is left partially open for a
long period of time before the top is
fully opened.
Wait for approximately 5 minutes be-
fore operating the top again.
LUGGAGE COVERGUID-B26A5118-9345-47A5-9852-69A71FF769ABThe soft top can be operated only when the
trunk is separated by the luggage cover. The
luggage cover must be pulled out and hung on
the hooks or the top will not operate.
(See “Luggage cover (CrossCabriolet models)”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section) .
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SOFT TOP INDICATOR LIGHTGUID-AC0A62DC-CB4D-48FD-9A3A-3C2535153F4EThe soft top indicator light in the instrument
panel shows the conditions of top operation.
The light illuminates when the soft top is being
operated or if it is stopped before reaching the
fully opened or closed position. When the top is
fully opened or closed, the light will turn off.
The light blinks while the soft top is not fully
opened or closed under the following condi-
tions:
. When the vehicle is driven.
. When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
Only drive the vehicle when the soft top is in the
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fully opened or fully closed position.
When the soft top is operating, and any of the
following conditions occur, the top will stop
operating.
.When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
. When the vehicle moves at a speed of 3
MPH (5 km/h) or more.
. When the battery voltage is extremely low.
. When the temperature of the soft top
system becomes extremely high.
Release the soft top operating switch, and push
the switch again to move the top to the fully
opened or closed position. The soft top indicator
light will turn off when the top operation is
completely finished.
If the soft top indicator light illuminates with the
ignition switch ON (whether the top is operated
or not, and when the top is engaged) , it may
indicate the top operating system is not
functioning properly. Have your vehicle checked
by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.AUTOMATIC WINDOW LOWERINGGUID-53158076-5049-419E-B46E-60FF9661FC5CWhen the soft top operating switch is pressed,
the power windows will automatically be low-
ered completely. The windows do not rise
automatically after the top operation is com-
pleted. Use the power window switches to raise
them.
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OPENING THE TOPGUID-A212C8E0-E684-4914-9C6A-29123B5D454E1. Start the engine.
2. Push OPEN on the soft top operating switch and hold it until the top is fully opened.
.The soft top indicator light will illuminatewhile the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the opening movement will
finish and the indicator light turns off.)
.Windows will automatically be fullyopened.
3. Release the switch when the top is fully opened. (The indicator light turns off.)
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NOTE:
If you release the switch and press it again
while the top is being opened, the top will
slightly move to the closing direction, then
start moving to the opening direction
again. The top is designed to move in this
way. It is not a malfunction.
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CLOSING THE TOPGUID-DAD80567-3F61-4CBF-86B1-D92B657E227A1. Start the engine.
2. Push CLOSE on the soft top operatingswitch and hold it until the top is fully closed.
.The soft top indicator light will illuminatewhile the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the closing movement will
finish.)
.Windows will automatically be fullyopened.
3. Release the switch when the top is fully closed. (The indicator light will turn off.)
OPENING THE TOP USING THE IN-
TELLIGENT KEY
GUID-49044D36-3539-45EB-A570-6E07681CB5C9The soft top can be opened using the door
handle request switch.
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IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR
CLOSE ELECTRICALLY
GUID-17B75AAD-7BCD-4553-9A36-FB3FA5E49CAFIf you cannot operate the soft top with the
operating switch, first check whether all the
following operating conditions are met.
.Vehicle is stopped
. Ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when
operating the top.)
. The trunk is closed
. The selector lever is in a position other than
the R (Reverse) position
. The luggage cover is pulled out and hooked
so that the roof storage area is separated
from the trunk.
If the top still does not move under the above
conditions or has any system malfunction, see a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. When you
must close the top by yourself, in the event of
emergency or when an immediate dealer service
is not available, close the top manually accord-
ing to the procedures shown in this section.
When closing the soft top manually:
. Move the vehicle to a safe place, away from
traffic.
. Two people should perform this procedure,
as some of the top parts are extremely
heavy.
The top cannot be opened manually.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the top partially
opened.
. If the top cannot be operated prop-
erly, see a NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible to have your vehicle
checked.
CAUTION
The storage lid is extremely heavy. The
storage lid should be manually opened
or closed by two people.
1. Open the trunk lid. In the event of a
discharged battery, the secondary trunk
release mechanism should be operated.
(See “Trunk lid (CrossCabriolet models)”
earlier in this section.)
2. Open the top storage lid.JVP0036X
a. Remove the trunk light*1.
b. Remove the lower trim clips
*3and
remove the upper and lower trim pieces
*2.
c. Remove the two luggage cover hooks
*4
on the left and right side of the trunk.
Then disconnect the connector
*5on
the left side luggage cover hook.
d. Remove the clips
*6behind the luggage
cover hooks.
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Black plate (196,1)
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.A protective clear tape is applied to the top
storage lid painted surface where the soft
top contacts the surface. When the top is
fully closed, the tape may transmit some
light, visible from the inside of the vehicle.
This does not affect the water and air
tightness of the seal.
. The inner surface of the trunk and top
storage lids may show a fibrous, or marbled
pattern. This is the normal appearance of the
material used in these parts.
GUID-58F03607-9C0E-45A3-A739-6F6533CBE06D
SPA2441
OPENING FUEL-FILLER DOORGUID-C2164B1B-2157-4717-902B-A3E94EF3F4D7To open the fuel-filler door, push the opener
switch located below the instrument panel. To
lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.
FUEL-FILLER CAPGUID-45E9B200-5266-43FB-B114-5A04EF6FA26A
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on.
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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.Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-
cle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container
in the vehicle or trailer. Static elec-
tricity can cause an explosion of
flammable liquid, vapor or gas in
any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when
filling portable fuel containers:
— Always place the container on
the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage. .
Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten the fuel-filler
cap until a single click is heard.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator light (MIL) to
illuminate. If the
light illumi-
nates because the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, tighten or install
the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off
after a few driving trips. If the
light does not turn off after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected by a NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
. The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will
appear if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the message to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the
fuel-filler cap properly after the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears
may cause the
Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
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To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*A
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel- filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.
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