Black plate (7,1)
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)...
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.... 0-2
Hardtop models ...
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CrossCabriolet models ...
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Exterior front ...
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....... 0-4
Hardtop models ...
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CrossCabriolet models ...
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Exterior rear ...
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........ 0-6
Hardtop models ...
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CrossCabriolet models ...
...................................................... 0-7 Passenger compartment
...
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Hardtop models ...
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CrossCabriolet models ...
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Cockpit ...
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............. 0-10
Instrument panel ...
.................................................................... 0-12
Meters and gauges ...
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Engine compartment ...
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VQ35DE engine ...
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Warning and indicator lights ...
.............................................. 0-15
Condition:
Black plate (19,1)
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GUID-8035B36E-5604-4EA6-AA6B-CA8C0BC1732D
JVO0043X
1. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-40)
2. Tachometer (P.2-7)
3. Speedometer (P.2-6)
4. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
5. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11)
6. Trip computer switch (P.2-25)
7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-20)— Trip computer (P.2-40)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)/Continu- ously Variable Transmission (CVT) position
indicator (P.2-17)
10. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-6)
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METERS AND GAUGES
Condition:
Black plate (21,1)
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GUID-353409D4-8EDC-4D72-921B-F87CF9A54D49
Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)* 2-12
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-12
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
light (orange)*
2-13
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-14
Intelligent Key warning light 2-14
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) light (orange)*
2-14
Low tire pressure warning light 2-14
Master warning light
2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-16Indicator
light Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (AWD models)* 2-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
light (green)*
2-17
Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) position indicator
light2-17
Cruise indicator light
2-17
Exterior light indicator2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-17
High beam indicator light 2-17
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
light (green)*2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
2-18
Overdrive off indicator light 2-19
Soft top indicator light (Cross-
Cabriolet models)*2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19
*: if so equipped
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Condition:
Black plate (85,1)
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit...
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................ 2-3
Instrument panel ...
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2-4
Meters and gauges ...
................................................................... 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ...
............................................ 2-6
Tachometer ...
........................................................................\
... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
................................ 2-7
Fuel gauge ...
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.... 2-8
Compass (if so equipped) ...
...................................................... 2-8
Zone variation change procedure ...
................................ 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...
............ 2-11
Checking bulbs ...
................................................................. 2-12
Warning lights ...
................................................................... 2-12
Indicator lights ...
................................................................... 2-17
Audible reminders ...
............................................................ 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
.......................................... 2-20
Operational indicators ...
..................................................... 2-21
Maintenance indicators ...
................................................... 2-24
Trip computer ...
.................................................................... 2-25
Security systems ...
.................................................................... 2-29
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ...
................... 2-30
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
.......................... 2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
............................... 2-32
Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if so equipped) ...
..... 2-34
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(Hardtop models) ...
................................................................... 2-35 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch
...
....... 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ...
....................................... 2-37
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) ...
............................ 2-37
Headlight switch ...
............................................................ 2-37
Turn signal switch ...
.......................................................... 2-40
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...
.............................. 2-41
Horn ...
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.................. 2-41
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ...
......................... 2-41
Heated seats (if so equipped) ...
........................................... 2-42
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ...
...................... 2-43
Clock ...
........................................................................\
................ 2-44
Models with color display ...
............................................ 2-44
Models without color display ...
...................................... 2-44
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...
................. 2-44
Power outlet ...
........................................................................\
.... 2-45
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) ...
.............. 2-46
Storage ...
........................................................................\
............ 2-47
Cup holders ...
..................................................................... 2-47
Sunglasses holder (Hardtop models) ...
....................... 2-48
Glove box ...
........................................................................\
. 2-49
Console box ...
.................................................................... 2-49
Storage box (if so equipped) ...
...................................... 2-50
Cargo floor box (if so equipped for
Hardtop models) ...
............................................................ 2-50
Luggage side box (Hardtop models) ...
........................ 2-51
Condition:
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Black plate (89,1)
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GUID-A68BAE6F-B6C6-458C-9E0C-28DA5D3B2890
JVO0043X
1. Instrument brightness control switch
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Warning/indicator lights
6. Trip computer switch
7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display— Trip computer
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
9. Odometer/twin trip odometer/Continuously Vari- able Transmission (CVT) position indicator
10. RESET switch for trip odometer
The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position. This is not a malfunction.
Instruments and controls2-5
METERS AND GAUGES
Condition:
Black plate (95,1)
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GUID-6AC4475F-D514-4474-861E-A33DFE4DFCFD
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*Low tire pressure warning lightExterior light indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightMaster warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Seat belt warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) light (orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightLane Departure Warning (LDW) light
(green)*
Brake warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
(AWD models)Overdrive off indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightBlind Spot Warning (BSW) light (green)*Soft top indicator light (CrossCabriolet
models)
Intelligent Key warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) light (or-
ange)*Cruise indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Condition:
Black plate (96,1)
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2-12Instruments and controls
CHECKING BULBSGUID-B5546604-D327-4511-B24A-C4F4615F5F1FWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,,
,,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the dot matrix crystal display on the
speedometer. (See “Dot matrix liquid crystal
display” later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTSGUID-39AE13E8-806F-40A7-8C69-3AF4A1790761
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
GUID-2C7F9D36-036A-4856-8580-AE4D2A3CACAAThe light comes on when the ignition switch is
pushed to ON. It turns off soon after the engine
is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the diameter
of the front and the rear wheels are different, the
warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. (See “All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)
CAUTION
. If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks
when you are driving:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a
second):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. The driving
mode will change to 2WD to
prevent the AWD system from malfunctioning. If the warning
light turns off, you can drive
again.
— blinks slowly (about once every 2 seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. Check that
all tire sizes are the same, tire
pressure is correct and tires are
not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after
the above operations, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
GUID-06CAAC80-C465-4A21-9EB7-C024333BA100When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
Condition:
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is still driveable. For additional information, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTSGUID-BDD7DC61-68C7-435D-8B71-5F80E875AAAB
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (AWD models)
GUID-B333F845-9EFA-4E8B-A367-0BBBFF6CDC04This light illuminates when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, and turns off within 1
second.
When selecting the LOCK mode while the
engine is running, this light will illuminate. (See
“All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) light
(green; if so equipped)
GUID-8A539306-30AB-427D-B362-AEEB01FC0854The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) light (green) will
illuminate when the BSW system is turned on.
The light turns off when the system is turned off.
(See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW) systems” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
NOTE:
This light is common with the Blind Spot
Warning (BSW) light (orange) . (See “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) light” earlier in this
section.)
Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) position indicator light
GUID-0130F932-2380-4325-91F5-49DD5E3D8B5FWhen the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the automatic
selector shift position. (See “Continuously Vari-
able Transmission (CVT)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
Cruise indicator lightGUID-C4011DB6-8909-4DF3-8C75-17ED51FCED58
Cruise main switch indicator:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off when
the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator light illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational. (See
“Cruise control” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)
Cruise malfunction:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See
“Cruise control” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)
Exterior light indicatorGUID-31C3710D-82FC-41EC-AE8C-69D56A05CEF7This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO (if so equipped) ,
orposition and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, tail lights, license plate
lights or headlights are on. The indicator turns
off when these lights are turned off.
Front passenger air bag status lightGUID-1AD6EFB7-D318-4868-99B0-D18664F33C71The front passenger air bag status light
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light opera-
tion, see “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
of this manual.
High beam indicator lightGUID-4EECC9D2-4C62-4418-9FA3-CF0C228A1386This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
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Condition: