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WARNING:
. The supplemental side-impactairbags and
supplemental curtainside-impact airbags
ordinarily willnotinflate inthe event ofa
front impact, rearimpact, rollover, orlower
severity sidecollision. Alwaysweartheseat
belts tohelp reduce therisk orseverity of
injury inaccidents.
. The seat belts andthesupplemental side-
impact airbags andsupplemental curtain
side-impact airbags aremost effective when
you aresitting wellback andupright inthe
seat. Thesupplemental side-impactairbags
and supplemental curtainside-impact air
bags inflate withgreat force. Ifyou and your
passengers areunrestrained, leaningfor-
ward, sitting sideways, orout ofposition in
any way, youand your passengers areat
greater riskofinjury ordeath inan accident.
. Donot allow anyone toplace theirhands,
legs, orface near thesupplemental side-
impact airbags andsupplemental curtain
side-impact airbags onthe sides ofthe
seatback ofthe front seats ornear theside
roof rails. Donot allow anyone sittinginthe
front seats orrear outboard seatstoextend
their hands outofthe windows orlean
against thedoors. Someexamples ofdan-
gerous ridingpositions areshown inthe
illustrations.
. When sitting inthe rear seats, donot hold
onto theseatback ofthe front seats. Ifthe
supplemental side-impactairbags andsup-
plemental curtainside-impact airbags in-
flate, youmay beseriously injured.Be
especially carefulwithchildren, whoshould always
beproperly restrained.
. Donot use seat covers onthe front seat-
backs. Theymayinterfere withthesupple-
mental side-impact airbag inflations.
Pre-tensioner seatbeltsystem (ifequipped)
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The pre-tensioner systemmayactivate withthe
supplemental airbag system incertain typesof
collisions. Working withtheseat beltretractor and
anchor, ithelps tighten theseat belttheinstant the
vehicle becomes involvedincertain typesofcollisions,
helping torestrain frontseatoccupants. (SeeªPre-
tensioner seatbeltsystemº (P.1-26) .)
Air bag warning label
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W arning labelsaboutthesupplemental airbag system
are placed inthe vehicle asshown inthe illustration.
SRS airbag:
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The warning label
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is located onthe surface ofthe
driver's and/orpassenger's sunvisor. SRS
front-impact passengerairbag :
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The warning label
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(if equipped) islocated onthe
side ofthe passenger's sideinstrument panel.
This label warns younottofitarear-facing child
restraint systemonthe front passenger seatassuch a
restraint systemusedinthis position couldcause
serious injurytothe infant incase ofair bag
deployment duringacollision.
In vehicles equipped withafront-impact passengerair
bag system, usearear-facing childrestraint system
only onthe rear seats. ªExtreme Hazard!Donot use a
rearward facingchildrestraint onaseat protected by
an airbag infront ofit!"
When installing achild restraint systeminyour vehicle,
always followthechild restraint systemmanufacturer's
instructions forinstallation.
For additional information, seeªChild restraintsº (P.1-
12) .
SRS airbag warning light
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The SRS airbag warning light, displaying
in the
instrument panel,monitors thecircuits forthe airbag
systems, pre-tensioners andallrelated wiring.
When theignition switchisin the ªONº ,the SRS air
Safety Ðseats, seatbelts andsupplementa lrestraint system
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VEHICLE INFORMATIONDISPLA Y
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When theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº
position, thevehicle information displayshowsthe
following information:
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T rip computer
ЪT ripcomputerº (P.2-8)
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Outside airtemperature
ЪOutside airtemperatureº (P.2-8)
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Odometer/T wintripodometer
ЪOdometer/T wintripodometerº (P.2-10)
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)position
indicator (ifequipped)
ЪContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicatorº (P.2-8)
Outside airtemperature
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The outside airtemperature isdisplayed in8C.
When theoutside airtemperature becomes38C
(378F) orlower, theoutside airtemperature display
blinks togive awarning.
The display willstop blinking after1minute orwhen
the outside airtemperature becomes48C(398F) or
above.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator (ifequipped)
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The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)position
indicator indicates theshift lever position whenthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position.
T rip computer
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The switch forthe trip computer islocated onthe left
side ofthe steering wheel.
When theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº
position, modesofthe trip computer canbeselected
by pushing the
switch
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.
Each timethe
switch
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is pushed, thedisplay
will change asfollows:
Eco Pedal guide(ifequipped) ?Average fuel
consumption (graphanddigit) ?Average fuel
consumption (digit)?Average vehiclespeed?
Distance toempty (dte)?(TRIP A? TRIP B)?
Eco Pedal guide(ifequipped) Eco
Pedal guide(ifequipped) :
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Use theEco Pedal guide
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for improving fuel
economy .
When theEco Pedal guidebarisin the green range, it
indicates thatthevehicle isdriven withinrangeof
economy drive.
If the Eco Pedal guidebarisout ofgreen range, it
indicates thattheaccelerator pedalisdepressed over
the range ofeconomy drive.
The Eco Pedal guidebarisnot displayed whenthe
cruise control system (ifequipped) isoperating.
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Average fuelconsumption (km/lorl/100km) :
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The average fuelconsumption modeprovides the
current andaverage fuelconsumption graphically
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The location
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also shows theaverage consumption.
The average fuelconsumption modeshows the
average fuelconsumption sincethelast reset. Reset-
ting isdone bypushing the
switch
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for longer
than 1second.
The display isupdated every30seconds. Atabout the
first 500 m(1/3 miles) afterareset, thedisplay shows
ª---º andthedigit
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is not displayed. Average
vehiclespeed(km/h) :
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The average vehiclespeedmodeshows theaverage
vehicle speed
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since thelast reset. Resetting is
done bypushing the
switch
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for longer than1
second. Thedisplay isupdated every30seconds. The
first 30seconds afterareset, thedisplay showsªÐк.
Distance toempty (dteÐkm) :
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The distance toempty (dte)mode provides youwith an
estimation ofthe distance
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that canbedriven
before refueling. Thedteisconstantly beingcalcu-
lated, based onthe amount offuel inthe fuel tank and
the actual fuelconsumption.
The display isupdated every30seconds. The
dtemode includes alow range warning feature:
when thefuel level islow ,the dte mode isautomatically
selected andthedigits blinkinorder todraw the
driver's attention. Pushthe
switch
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to return
to the mode thatwas selected beforethewarning
occurred.
When thefuel level drops evenlower, thedte display
will change toª----º .
. Ifthe amount offuel added issmall, the
display justbefore theignition switchis
turned offmay continue tobe displayed.
. When driving uphillorrounding curves,the
fuel inthe tank shifts, whichmaymomenta-
rily change thedisplay.
Resetting displays:
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Push the
switch
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for longer than3seconds.
The display ofaverage fuelconsumption, average
vehicle speedandtripodometer (TRIPBonly) willbe
reset atthe same time.
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CAUTION:
Do not continue drivingifthe alternator beltis
loose, broken ormissing.
Door open warning light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
door open warning lightilluminates ifany ofthe doors
are open ornot closed securely .
Electric powersteering warninglight
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
electric powersteering warninglightilluminates. After
starting theengine, theelectric powersteering warning
light turns off.This indicates theelectric power
steering systemisoperational.
If the electric powersteering warninglightilluminates
while theengine isrunning, itmay indicate theelectric
power steering systemisnot functioning properlyand
may need servicing. Havetheelectric powersteering
system checked byaNISSAN dealer.
When theelectric powersteering warninglight
illuminates withtheengine running, thepower assist
to the steering willcease operation butyou willstill
have control ofthe vehicle. Atthis time, greater
steering effortsarerequired tooperate thesteering
wheel, especially insharp turnsandatlow speeds.
(See ªElectric powersteering systemº(P.5-22) .)
Engine oilpressure warninglight
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
engine oilpressure warninglightilluminates. After
starting theengine, theengine oilpressure warning
light turns off.This indicates thattheoilpressure
sensors inthe engine areoperational.
If the engine oilpressure warninglightilluminates while
the engine isrunning, itmay indicate thattheengine oil
pressure islow .
Stop thevehicle safelyassoon aspossible. Stopthe
engine immediately andcallaNISSAN dealer.
CAUTION:
. Running theengine withtheengine oil
pressure warninglightilluminated could
cause serious damage tothe engine.
. The engine oilpressure warninglightisnot
designed toindicate alow oillevel. Theoil
level should bechecked usingthedipstick.
(See ªEngine oilº(P.8-9) .)
Intelligent Key system warning light(if
equipped)
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After theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position,
this light comes onfor about 2seconds andthen turns
off.
This light illuminates orblinks asfollows:
. The light blinks inyellow whenthedoor isclosed
with theIntelligent Key left outside thevehicle and
the ignition switchinthe ªACCº orªONº position.
Make surethattheIntelligent Key isinside the
vehicle. .
The light blinks ingreen whentheIntelligent Key
battery isrunning outofpower. Replace the
battery withanew one. (See ªBatteryº (P.8-18) .)
. The light illuminates inyellow whenitwarns ofa
malfunction withtheelectrical steeringlock
system orthe Intelligent Key system.
If the warning lightilluminates inyellow whilethe
engine isstopped, itmay beimpossible tofree the
steering lockortostart theengine. Ifthe light comes
on while theengine isrunning, youcan drive the
vehicle. However inthese cases, contact aNISSAN
dealer forrepair assoon aspossible.
Low fuelwarning light
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The lowfuel warning lightilluminates whenthefuel
level inthe tank isgetting low.Refuel assoon asitis
convenient, preferablybeforethefuel gauge reaches 0
(empty) .
There willbeasmall reserve offuel remaining in
the tank when thefuel gauge reaches 0(empty) .
Low washer fluidwarning light(if
equipped)
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This light comes onwhen thewasher tankfluid isat a
low level. Addwasher fluidasnecessary .(See
ªWindow washerfluidº(P.8-17) .)
P position selecting warninglight(if
equipped)
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The warning lightblinks inred when theignition switch
is pushed tostop theengine withtheshift lever inany
position excepttheªPº (Park) position.
If this warning appears, movetheshift lever tothe ªPº
(Park) position orpush theignition switchtothe ªONº
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Locking passengers' windows:
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When thelock button
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is pushed in,the
passengers' windowscannotbeoperated.
T o cancel thepassengers' windowslock,push thelock
button
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again torelease thepassengers' window
lock.
Passenger's windowswitch
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The passenger's switchcancontrol itscorresponding
window .
When thepassengers' windowslockbutton onthe
driver's switchispushed in,the passenger's switch
cannot beoperated.
Automatic function
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The automatic functionisavailable forthe switch that
has an
mark onitssurface.
The automatic functionenablesawindow tofully open
or close without holding theswitch downorup.
T o fully open thewindow ,push thepower window
switch downtothe second detentandrelease the
switch. To fully close thewindow ,pull thepower
window switchuptothe second detentandrelease
the switch. Theswitch doesnothave tobe held during
window operation.
T o stop thewindow open/close operationduringthe
automatic function,pushdown orpull upthe switch in
opposite directions.
Auto-reverse function:
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WARNING:
There isasmall distance justbefore theclosed
position whichcannot bedetected. Makesure
that allpassengers havetheirhands, etc.inside
the vehicle beforeclosing thewindows.
The auto-reverse functionenablesawindow to
automatically reversewhensomething iscaught inthe
window asitis closing bythe automatic function.
When thecontrol unitdetects anobstacle, thewindow
will belowered immediately .
Depending onthe environment ordriving conditions,
the auto-reverse functionmayactivate ifan impact or
load similar tosomething beingcaught inthe window
occurs.
If the window doesnotclose automatically
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If the power window automatic function(closingonly)
does notoperate properly,perform thefollowing
procedure toinitialize thepower window system.
1. Place theignition switchinthe ªONº position.
2. Close thedoor.
3. Open thewindow completely byoperating the
power window switch.
4. Pullthepower window switchandhold itto close
the window ,and then holdtheswitch morethan3
seconds afterthewindow isclosed completely .
5. Release thepower window switch.Operate the
window bythe automatic functiontoconfirm the
initialization iscomplete.
If the power window automatic functiondoesnot
operate properly afterperforming theprocedure above,
have yourvehicle checked byaNISSAN dealer.
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CUP HOLDERS
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WARNING:
The driver mustnotremove orinsert cupsinto
the cup holder whiledriving sothat fullattention
may begiven tovehicle operation.
CAUTION:
Avoid abrupt starting andbraking especially
when thecup holder isbeing usedtoprevent
spilling thecontents. Ifthe contents arehot, they
could scaldyouoryour passengers.
Front
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T o open thecup holder, slidethelid
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.
T o close thecup holder, slidethelid
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.
Rear (ifequipped)
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Soft bottle holders
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Soft bottle holders arelocated onthe front andrear
doors.
CAUTION:
. Do not use bottle holder forany other
objects thatcould bethrown aboutinthe
vehicle andpossibly injurepeople during
sudden braking oran accident. .
Do not use bottle holder foropen liquid
containers.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
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CAUTION:
. Do not use foranything otherthansun-
glasses.
. Donot leave sunglasses inthe sunglasses
holder whileparking indirect sunlight. The
heat maydamage thesunglasses.
T o open thesunglasses holder,pushthebutton
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.
T o close, pushtheholder upuntil thelock latches.
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Pre-d riving checks andadjustments
L OCKING WITHINSIDE LOCK KNOB
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CAUTION:
When locking thedoors usingtheinside lock
knob, besure nottoleave thekey inthe vehicle.
T o lock thefront doors, pushtheinside lockknob to
the lock position
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, and then close thedoor while
pulling thedoor handle.
T o lock therear doors, pushtheinside lockknob tothe
lock position
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and then close thedoor.
T o unlock, pulltheinside lockknob tothe unlock
position
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L OCKING WITHPOWER DOORLOCK
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CAUTION:
When locking thedoors usingthepower door
lock switch, besure nottoleave thekey inthe
vehicle.
T o lock thedoors, pushthepower doorlockswitch to
the lock position
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with thedriver's dooropen, then
close thedoor while pulling thedoor handle. Alldoors
including theback doorwilllock.
T o unlock, pushthepower doorlockswitch tothe
unlock position
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.
Lockout protection
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The power doorlockswitch willnotlock thedoors
under thefollowing conditions:
Model without Intelligent Keysystem:
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. When thekey isin the ignition switchandthe
driver's doorisopen.
. When anydoor except forthe driver's dooris
open. Model
withIntelligent Keysystem:
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. When theIntelligent Key isleft inside ofthe vehicle
and driver's doorisopen.
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSING DOORLOCK
MECHANISM (ifequipped)
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All doors willbelocked automatically whenthevehicle
speed reaches 10km/h (6MPH) .Once thelock has
been unlocked, whiledriving, thevehicle speed
sensing doorlockmechanism willnot lock thedoor
again unless oneofthe following isperformed.
. Opening anydoors.
. Placing theignition switchinthe ªLOCKº position.
T o activate ordeactivate vehiclespeed
sensing doorlockmechanism
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T o activate ordeactivate thedoor lockmechanism,
perform thefollowing procedures.
1. Place theignition switchinthe ªONº position.
2. Within 20seconds, pushandhold thepower door
lock switch tothe ªLOCKº position for5seconds.
3. Thehazard indicator lightwillflash asfollows ifthe
switching operationissuccessful:
. Twice Ðactivated
. Once Ðdeactivated
AUT ODOOR LOCK RELEASING ME-
CHANISM (ifequipped)
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All doors willbeunlocked automatically whenthe
following conditions:
. When theignition switchismoved fromªONº to
ªOFFº position (ModelwithInteligent Key system) .
. When thekey isremoved fromtheignition switch
(Model without Inteligent Key system) .
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T o activate ordeactivate autodoor lock
releasing mechanism
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T o activate ordeactivate theauto door lockreleasing
mechanism, performthefollowing procedures.
1. Place theignition switchinthe ªONº position.
2. Within 20seconds, pushandhold thepower door
lock switch tothe ªUNL OCKº position for5
seconds.
3. Thehazard indicator lightwillflash asfollows ifthe
switching operationissuccessful:
. Twice Ðactivated
. Once Ðdeactivated
IMP ACT SENSING DOORLOCK RELEAS-
ING MECHANISM (ifequipped)
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All doors willbeunlocked automatically whenthe
impact sensors senseanimpact whiletheignition
switch isin the ªONº position.
CHILD SAFETY REARDOOR LOCK
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The child safety reardoor locks helpprevent reardoors
from being opened accidentally ,especially whensmall
children areinthe vehicle.
When thelevers areinthe lock position
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, the child safety
reardoor locks engage andtherear doors can
only beopened bythe outside doorhandles.
T o disengage, movethelevers tothe unlock position
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.
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The remote keyless entrysystem canoperate alldoor
locks (including theback door) using theremote
controller. Theremote controller canoperate ata
distance ofapproximately 1m (3.3 ft)away fromthe
vehicle. Theoperating distancedepends uponthe
conditions aroundthevehicle.
As many as5remote controllers canbeused withone
vehicle. Forinformation aboutthepurchase anduseof
additional remotecontrollers, contactaNISSAN deal-
er.
The remote controller willnotfunction underthe
following conditions:
. When thedistance between theremote controller
and vehicle ismore thanapproximately 1m (3.3
ft) .
. When theremote controller batteryisdischarged.
. When thekey isin the ignition switch.
CAUTION:
. When locking thedoors usingtheremote
controller, besure nottoleave thekey inthe
vehicle.
. Donot allow theremote controller, which
contains electrical components, tocome
into contact withwater orsalt water. This
could affect thesystem function.
. Donot drop theremote controller.
. Donot strike theremote controller sharply
against another object.
. Ifthe outside temperature isbelow