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operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “Brake system” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
orBrake warning lightS35-D-110201-FAC4FDDE-38CB-4A48-8813-E0FC7230DB1AThis light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light illuminates when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light illuminates while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluidas necessary. (See “Brake fluid” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
.
Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
. 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 lightS35-D-110201-B5291C9A-3089-486D-840B-2926E436A0BEIf 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.
Electric power steering warning
light
S35-D-110201-88542F69-8229-41AA-9C73-2BE953D6B595When 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.
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WARNING
.If the light does not illuminate with
the ignition switch turned ON, have
the vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
. If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Driving with un-
der-inflated tires may permanently
damage the tires and increase the
likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low
tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light stays on after adjusting the
tire pressure and driving over 16
MPH (25 km/h) , have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h) , the TPMS may not operate
correctly.
. Be sure to install the specified size
of tires to the front and rear.
Master warning lightS35-D-110201-B0903750-6B3F-4490-9C34-E79202140256When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
following are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display.
.Intelligent Key detection warning (if so
equipped)
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning (if so equipped)
. Parking brake release warning
. Door open warning
. Lift gate open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
. Setting menu operation warning
. Intelligent Key system fault warning (if so
equipped)
See “Vehicle information display” later in this
section.
Seat belt warning lightS35-D-110201-DFCBA132-B95A-44A5-9B3E-E0FBB8D293E7The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound
for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt
is securely fastened.

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Overdrive off indicator lightS35-D-110201-DB3484E2-4E19-4E8D-8653-05337ABAC493The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when
the overdrive off mode is selected.
For additional information, see “Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Security indicator lightS35-D-110201-96187D83-25D7-49DD-B539-C22AB5E56EECThe light blinks when the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the ignition switch is in the
ON position. For additional information, see
“Security systems” later in this section.
SPORT mode indicator lightGUID-A5B1431D-85F0-4BB0-8D0D-7C6EA87C77F8The SPORT mode indicator light illuminates
when the SPORT mode is turned “ON”.
(See“Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section
for the use of the SPORT mode switch.)
Turn signals/hazard indicator lightsS35-D-110201-B4A3944F-23DC-4EA1-8175-E073999D4DFCThe light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
S35-D-110201-0A999065-0D3C-4D64-8EDF-469349E59659The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system and traction
control system are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERSS35-D-110201-EBE34375-E958-4BE7-B4B9-6966B8417588
Key reminder chimeS35-D-110201-AB668DF3-6A09-4AA0-AD8E-4FAC9B4D0267The key reminder chime sounds if the driver’s
side door is opened while the key is left in the
ignition switch and the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. Remove the key
and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chimeS35-D-110201-C3CB04AA-B814-4136-9596-954368CA7654The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the light switch
in the
orposition, and the ignition
switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Brake pad wear warningS35-D-110201-1563C518-8031-4E59-8C17-F598AED67549The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Parking brake reminder chimeS35-D-110201-A0CEFDAA-E25A-4EB3-B94E-E27ED0243C7BThe parking brake reminder chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.
Seat belt warning chimeS35-D-110201-B111E09A-3135-472D-8E70-13DED4C26584The seat belt warning chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
Intelligent Key door buzzer (if so
equipped)
GUID-B22CE9E1-E8C5-48F1-98CA-8261AC0807CCWhen the chime or buzzer sounds from inside
and outside the vehicle, check for the following:
. The ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position.
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check tire pressure warning turns off after a
period of time. (See “Low tire pressure warning
light” earlier in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
5. Low washer fluid warning (if so
equipped)
GUID-90E15ADB-F0B0-4D80-8356-99653A9D81D1This light illuminates when the washer fluid is at
a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary. (See
“Window washer fluid” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.)
When the
switch is pushed, the low washer
fluid warning turns off (if so equipped) .
6. SHIFT “P” warning (if so equipped)GUID-58C85533-5532-497D-A5F9-10BA63C390BBThis warning appears when the ignition switch is
turned to stop the engine with the selector lever
in any position except the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“Intelligent Key system” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.)
7. Parking brake release warningGUID-FD53AB45-3AC7-4816-8C9B-02CE195475FCThis warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
8. Intelligent Key detection warning (if so
equipped)
GUID-90F98116-CBBF-42F7-9888-C0FC896EBDE2This warning appears in either of the following
conditions.
No key inside the vehicle:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The warning appears when the ignition switch is
turned from the LOCK position and the Intelli-
gent Key cannot be recognized by the system.
You cannot start the engine with an unregistered
key. Use the registered Intelligent Key.
See “Intelligent Key system” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section for
more details.
9. Intelligent key battery discharge in-
dicator (if so equipped)
GUID-CAFFE8FC-6DF5-4295-88C7-5F990638E820This indicator appears when the Intelligent key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery with
a new one. (See “Battery replacement” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
10. Intelligent Key system fault warning
(if so equipped)
GUID-A07A76FA-0B98-4D91-A83E-2BA58990F079
CAUTION
If the Intelligent Key system fault warn-
ing comes on, it may indicate a system
malfunction. Contact a NISSAN dealer
for repair.
For more information, see “Intelligent Key
system” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
11. Setting menu operation warningGUID-A8A654A3-3FED-4E7E-8D4D-5F2ADBF361F9The warning appears when you try to operate
the setting menu while driving. The setting menu
can only be entered when the vehicle is
stationary.
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Battery saver systemGUID-C87E6811-F73E-43C4-B263-0CDDFD967519.When the headlight switch is in theor
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off within a period of time after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position.
. When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
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Headlight aiming control (if so equipped)S35-D-110201-1FB40E63-F262-4574-B0B3-682A946243B6Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may
directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle
ahead or the windshield of the oncoming
vehicle. The light axis can be lowered with the
operation of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling with no heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
WARNING
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the
windshield of oncoming vehicle, the
driver of these vehicles may have
difficulty driving because of the bright-
ness. Use the headlight aiming control
switch to lower the light axis. See
“Xenon headlights” earlier in this sec-
tion for additional information.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
GUID-10297789-CB0E-4316-8D06-E96C4D5A3D58The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the head-
light switch to the
position for full illumina-
tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
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Connect PhoneS35-D-110201-DAF56654-BA68-4C50-89BF-A865A302EB6FNOTE:
Add Phone command is not available
when the vehicle is moving.
JI0202
Use the Connect Phone commands to manage
the phones connecting to the vehicle or to
enable the Bluetooth
®function on the vehicle.
“Add Phone”
*A
Use the Add Phone command to add a phone to
the vehicle. See “Connecting procedure” earlier
in this section for more information.
“Select Phone”
*B
Use the Select Phone command to select from a
list of phones connected to the vehicle. The
system will list the names assigned to each
phone and then prompt you for the phone you
wish to select. Only one phone can be active at
a time. “Delete Phone”
*C
Use the Delete Phone command to delete a
phone that is connected to the vehicle. The
system will list the names assigned to each
phone and then prompt you for the phone you
wish to delete. Deleting a phone from the vehicle
will also delete that phonebook for that phone.
“Bluetooth Off”
*D
Use the Bluetooth Off command to prevent a
wireless connection to your phone.
“Replace phone”
*E
This can be used to reconnect a new phone with
the vehicle you have changed your cellular
phone.
SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODES35-D-110201-6F97B5D3-401C-46AD-9389-BD952ABFFFE3Speaker Adaptation allows up to two out-of
dialect users to train the system to improve
recognition accuracy. By repeating a number of
commands, the users can create a voice model
of their own voice that is stored in the system.
The system is capable of storing a different
speaker adaptation model for each connected
phone.
Training procedureS35-D-110201-4BFA4231-662E-46CF-B928-4A1945741EA81. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet
outdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine
running, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in Park.
3. Push and hold the
button for more than
5 seconds.
4. The system announces: “Push the PHONE SEND (
) button for the hands-free
phone system to enter the speaker adapta-
tion mode or push the PHONE END (
)
button to select a different language.”
5. Push the
button.
For information on selecting a different
language, see “Choosing a language” earlier
in this section.
6. If the connected phone is already in use, the system will prompt you to overwrite. Follow
the instructions provided by the system.
7. When preparation is complete and you are ready to begin, push the
button.
8. The SA mode will be explained. Follow the instructions provided by the system.
9. When training is finished, the system will tell you an adequate number of phrases have
been recorded.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...
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Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
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Three-way catalyst ...
.............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...
.................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
......................................... 5-6
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ...
.......... 5-6
Off-road recovery ...
................................................................ 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ...
...................................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...
................................. 5-7
Driving safety precautions ...
................................................. 5-8
Ignition switch ...
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. 5-10
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) ...
...................... 5-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
................ 5-12
Key positions ...
..................................................................... 5-12
Before starting the engine ...
................................................... 5-13
Starting the engine ...
................................................................ 5-13
Driving the vehicle ...
................................................................. 5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
................ 5-14
Parking brake ...
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.. 5-19
Cruise control ...
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. 5-19
Precautions on cruise control ...
....................................... 5-19
Cruise control operations ...
............................................... 5-20 Break-in schedule
...
................................................................. 5-21
Increasing fuel economy ...
...................................................... 5-21
Sonar system (if so equipped) ...
.......................................... 5-22
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ...
........................ 5-23
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations ...
..... 5-23
AWD warning light ...
........................................................ 5-25
Parking/parking on hills ...
........................................................ 5-26
Electric power steering system ...
......................................... 5-27
Brake system ...
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.. 5-27
Braking precautions ...
...................................................... 5-27
Parking brake break-in ...
.................................................. 5-28
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................... 5-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...
......................... 5-29
Cold weather driving ...
............................................................ 5-31
Freeing a frozen door lock ...
........................................... 5-31
Anti-freeze ...
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5-31
Battery ...
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....... 5-31
Draining of coolant water ...
............................................. 5-31
Tire equipment ...
................................................................ 5-31
Special winter equipment ...
............................................ 5-32
Driving on snow or ice ...
................................................. 5-32
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ...
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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
GUID-8CC33DA4-1AF0-4342-B809-19CE1354D01B
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering
maneuvers, because these driving practices
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
As with any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,
particularly if the loss of control causes the
vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all
times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(including prescription or over-the-counter
drugs which may cause drowsiness) . Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in the “Seat
belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers to do
so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers.
In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
S35-D-110201-200796C5-D538-48BF-A739-570F1F9B79A1Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than pas-
senger cars to make them capable of performing
in a variety of on-pavement and off-road
applications. This gives them a higher center of
gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of
higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
However, they are not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional passenger
cars any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover. Seat belts help
reduce the risk of injury in collisions and
rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or
improperly belted person is significantly more
likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions”
later in this section.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERYGUID-8AE1A9CD-5285-4296-880C-280D2FA43FBAIf the right side or left side wheels leave the road
surface, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accel- erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle back onto the road surface until
vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires return to the
road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the
appropriate driving lane.