2013 NISSAN X-TRAIL Owner´s Manual


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OPENING HOOD
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1. Pull thehood lockrelease handle
*
1
located
below theinstrument paneluntilthehood springs
up.
2. Locate thelever
*
2
in between thehood and
grille, andpush thelever sideways withyour
fingertips.
3. Raise thehood.
4. Remove thesupport rodand insert itinto theslot
*
3
.
Hold thecoated parts
*
A
when removing or
resetting thesupport rod.Avoid directcontact
with themetal parts, asthey maybehot
immediately aftertheengine hasbeen stopped.
CL OSING HOOD
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1. While supporting thehood, return thesupport rod
to its original position.
2. Slowly lowerthehood toabout 20to30 cm (8to
12 in)above thehood lock,thenletitdrop.
3. Make sureitis securely latched.
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WARNING:
. Always besure theback doorhasbeen
closed securely toprevent itfrom opening
while driving.
. Donot drive withtheback dooropen. This
could allowdangerous exhaustgasestobe
drawn intothevehicle. SeeªPrecautions
when starting anddrivingº (P.5-3) forex-
haust gas.
. Donot leave children unattended insidethe
vehicle. Theycould unknowingly activate
switches orcontrols. Unattended children
could become involved inserious accidents.
. Always besure thathands andfeet areclear
of the door frame toavoid injury while
closing theback door.
OPERA TINGMANUAL BACKDOOR
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T o open theback door, unlock itand push theopener
switch
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A
. Pull upthe back doortoopen.
The back doorcanbeunlocked by:
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DOOR
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. pushing theªUNL OCKº
button onthe key.
. pushing theback doorrequest switch(if
equipped) .
. pushing thedoor handle request switch(if
equipped) .
. pushing thepower doorlockswitch tothe unlock
position.
T o close theback door, pulldown untilitsecurely
locks.
OPERA TINGPOWER BACKDOOR (if
equipped)
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T o operate thepower backdoor, theshift lever must be
in the P(Park) position.
The power backdoorwillnotoperate ifthe battery
voltage islow .
P ower backdoormain switch
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T ype A
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1
P ower open (hands-free operation)
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2
P ower open/close (switchoperation)
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3
Manual operation
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T ype B
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1
P ower open/close (switchoperation)
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2
Manual operation
The power backdooroperation canbeturned onoroff
with thepower backdoormain switch onthe
instrument panel.
When thepower doormain switch ispushed tothe
ªOFFº position
*
3
(T ype A)or
*
2
(T ype B),power
operation isavailable byusing thepower backdoor
button onthe Intelligent Key .
P ower open (switch operation)
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Power backdoorswitch ÐInstrument panel
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Back dooropener switch
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Power backdoorbutton - Key
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Power backdoorswitch ÐBack door
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fully open automatically by:
. pushing thepower backdoorswitch
*
A
on the
instrument panelformore than1second
. pushing theback dooropener switch
*
B
. pushing thepower backdoorbutton
*
C
on the
key formore than1second
The hazard flashes 4times andtheoutside chime
sounds whentheback doorstarts opening.
NO TE:
The back doorcanbeopened bythe power back
door switch
*
A
or the power backdoorbutton
*
C
even ifthe back doorislocked. The
back doorcanbeunlocked andopened inde-
pendently ofthe other doors, evenwhen theyare
locked.
P ower open (hands-free operation)
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When theback doorisfully closed, theback doorwill
fully open automatically byhands-free operation.
1. Carry theIntelligent Key .
2. Put your hand orluggage nearthehands-free
sensor
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E
, as illustrated, forabout 1second. 3.
Theback doorwillunlock andautomatically open.
The back doorwillopen regardless ofthe lock status.
The hands-free sensorwillnotfunction underthe
following conditions:
. When theIntelligent Key isnot carried withyou.
. When theback doorisopen.
. When automatic operationofthe back dooris
being performed.
The hazard flashes 4times andtheoutside chime
sounds whentheback doorstarts opening.
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NO TE:
. The back doorcannot beclosed automati-
cally byusing thehands-free sensor
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E
.
. All doors willlock while thehands-free
sensor isbeing used.
. Ifdirt attaches tothe surface ofthe hands-
free sensor, thesensor maynotfunction.
Wipe thesensor usingaclean cloth.
. Ifwater issplashed tothe area around the
hands-free sensor,itmay cause amalfunc-
tion. .
The operating range
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of the hands-free
sensor iswithin 80mm (3.1in)ofthe center
of the sensor.
CAUTION:
. The back doormayopen evenifsomething
other thanyourhand orluggage entersthe
operating rangeofthe hands-free sensor
when theIntelligent Keyiscarried withyou.
. Even ifthe Intelligent Keyiscarried withyou,
the back doorcannot beopened when
something suchasleather glovesabsorb
the light isput tothe hands-free sensor.
. The back doormaynotopen, ifthe head-
lights, sunlight oranother lightsource
shines directly onthe sensor, oran acces-
sory such asaframe isattached tothe
license plate,evenifyour hand orluggage
enters theoperating rangeofthe hands-free
sensor whentheIntelligent Keyiscarried
with you.
. When washing, waxingormaintaining your
vehicle, placingorreplacing thebody cover,
or splashing watertothe area around the
hands-free sensor,placethepower back
door main switch tothe
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2
position or
*
3
position.
. The hands-free sensordetects objects by
infrared light.Never movethesensor. Ifthe
location ofthe sensor, angleofthe sensor or
direction oflight irradiation change,itmay
lead tonon-operation, incorrectdetection or
other operating malfunctions.
. Ifthe automatic open/close operationis
performed consecutively, thesafety mode
activates andtheoperation cannotbeper-
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formed foracertain periodoftime. Inthis
case, waitforawhile andthen perform the
operation.
P ower close
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When theback doorisfully opened, theback doorwill
fully close automatically by:
. pushing thepower backdoorswitch
*
A
on the
instrument panel
. pushing thepower backdoorswitch
*
D
on the
lower partofthe back door
. pushing thepower backdoorbutton
*
C
on the
key formore than1second
The hazard flashes 4times andtheoutside chime
sounds whentheback doorstarts closing.
Reverse function
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The power backdoorwillreverse immediately ifone of
the following actionsisperformed duringpoweropen
or power close.
. pushing thepower backdoorswitch
*
A
on the
instrument panel
. pushing thepower backdoorswitch
*
D
on the
lower partofthe back door
. pushing thepower backdoorbutton
*
C
on the key.
The outside chimesounds whentheback doorstarts
to reverse.
Auto reverse function
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The auto-reverse functionenablestheback doorto
automatically reversewhensomething iscaught inthe
back doorasitis opening orclosing. Whenthecontrol
unit detects anobstacle, theback doorwillreverse and
return tothe fullopen orfull close position.
If asecond obstacle isdetected, theback doormotion
will stop. Theback doorwillenter themanual mode.
A pinch sensor ismounted oneach sideofthe back
door. Ifan obstacle isdetected bythe pinch sensor
during powerclose,theback doorwillreverse and
return tothe fullopen position immediately .
NO TE:
If the pinch sensor isdamaged orremoved, the
power closefunction willnotoperate.
WARNING:
There isasmall distance immediately beforethe
closed position thatcannot bedetected. Make
sure thatallpassengers keeptheirhands, etc.,
clear fromtheback dooropening beforeclosing
the back door.
Manual mode
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If power operation isnot available, theback doorcan
be operated manually.Power operation maynotbe
available ifmultiple obstacles havebeen detected ina
single power cycleorifthe battery voltage islow .
When thepower backdoormain switch isin the OFF
position, theback doorcanbeopened manually by
pushing theback dooropener switch.Ifthe power
back dooropener switchispushed duringpoweropen
or close, thepower operation willbecanceled andthe
back doorcanbeoperated manually.
AUT OCL OSURE (ifequipped)
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If the back doorispulled downtoapartly open
position, theback doorwillpull itself tothe closed
position.
Do not apply excessive forcewhen theauto
closure isoperating. Excessiveforceapplied
may cause themechanism tomalfunction.
CAUTION:
. The back doorwillautomatically closefrom
a partly openposition. To avoid pinching,
keep hands andfingers awayfromback
door opening.
. Donot letchildren operatetheback door.
BACK DOOR RELEASE LEVER
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If the back doorcannot beopened withthepower door
lock switch duetoadischarged battery,follow these
steps.
1. Fold therear seats down. SeeªSeatsº (P.1-2) .
2. Insert asuitable toolinthe access opening. Move
the release levertothe right. Theback doorwillbe
unlatched.
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3. Push theback dooruptoopen.
Contact aNISSAN dealerassoon aspossible for
repair.
GARAGE MODESYSTEM
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The back doorcanbeset toopen toaspecific height
by performing thefollowing:
1. Open theback doorusing therequest switchor
the Intelligent Key .
2. Pull theback doordown tothe desired position
and hold theback door(theback doorwillhave
some resistance whenbeing manually adjusted) .
3. While holding theback doorinposition, pressand
hold theback doorswitch
*
D
located onthe
back doorforapproximately 3seconds oruntil 2
beeps areheard.
The back doorwillopen tothe selected position
setting. To change theposition ofthe back door,
repeat steps1-3forsetting theposition ofthe back
door.
CAUTION:
Do not setthe height ofthe back doorbelow
approximately 1/3ofthe way tothe floor using
garage mode.Evenifyou setthe height below
approximately 1/3ofthe way tothe floor, the
height willautomatically beset toapproximately
1/3 ofthe way tothe floor.
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WARNING:
. Fuel isextremely flammable andhighly
explosive undercertain conditions. You
could beburned orseriously injuredifit is
misused ormishandled. Alwaysstopthe
engine anddonot smoke orallow open
flames orsparks nearthevehicle when
refueling.
. Fuel maybeunder pressure. Turn thecap a
half ofaturn, andwait forany ªhissingº
sound tostop toprevent fuelfrom spraying
out and possibly causingpersonal injury.
Then remove thecap.
. Use only anoriginal equipment typefuel
filler capasareplacement. Ithas abuilt-in
safety valveneeded forproper operation of
the fuel system andemission controlsys-
tem. Anincorrect capcanresult inaserious
malfunction andpossible injury.
OPENING FUELFILLER LID
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T o open thefuel filler lid,pull thefuel filler lidrelease
handle.
FUEL FILLER CAP
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The fuelfiller capisaratcheting type.Turn thecap
counterclockwise
*
1
to remove. Tightenthecap
clockwise
*
2
until ratchet clicks,morethantwice,
after refueling.
Put thefuel filler caponthe cap holder
*
A
while
refueling.
CAUTION:
If fuel isspilled onthe vehicle body,flushitaway
with water toavoid paintdamage.
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WARNING:
Never adjust thesteering wheelwhiledriving so
that fullattention maybegiven tovehicle
operation.
Pull thelock lever
*
1
down andadjust thesteering
wheel up,down, forward orrearward tothe desired
position. Pushthelock lever upsecurely tolock the
steering wheelinplace.
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WARNING:
Adjust theposition ofall mirrors beforedriving.
Do not adjust themirror positions whiledriving
so that fullattention maybegiven tovehicle
operation.
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
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While holding theinside rearview mirror,adjustthe
mirror angles untilthedesired position isachieved.
Manual anti-glare type
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Pull theadjusting lever
*
1
when theglare fromthe
headlights ofthe vehicle behindyouobstructs your
vision atnight.
Push theadjusting lever
*
2
during theday forthe best
rearward visibility.
Automatic anti-glaretype
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The inside rearview mirrorisdesigned sothat it
automatically changesreflection according tothe
intensity ofthe headlights ofthe vehicle following you.
The anti-glare systemwillbeautomatically turnedon
when youplace theignition switchinthe ªONº
position.
When thesystem isturned on,the indicator light
*
B
will illuminate andexcessive glarefromtheheadlights
of the vehicle behindyouwillbereduced.
Push
the
switch
*
A
for 3seconds tomake the
inside rearview mirroroperate normally andthe
indicator lightwillturn off.Push the
switch again
for 3seconds toturn thesystem on.
Do not hang anyobjects onthe mirror orapply
glass cleaner. Doingsowill reduce thesensitiv-
ity ofthe sensor
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C
, resulting inimproper
operation.
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OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS
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WARNING:
. Never touchtheoutside rearview mirrors
while theyareinmotion. Doingsomay pinch
your fingers ordamage themirror.
. Never drivethevehicle withtheoutside
rearview mirrorsfolded.Thisreduces rear
view visibility andmay lead toan accident.
. Objects viewedinthe outside mirrorare
closer thantheyappear (ifequipped) .
. The picture dimensions anddistance inthe
outside mirrorsarenot real.
Adjusting
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The outside rearview mirrorremote controloperates
when theignition switchisin the ªACCº orªONº
position.
1. Turn theswitch toselect theleftorright mirror
*
1
.
2. Adjust eachmirror bypushing theswitch untilthe
desired position isachieved
*
2
.
Defogging (ifequipped)
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The outside rearview mirrorswillbeheated whenthe
rear window defogger switchisoperated.
Folding
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Remote controltype:
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The outside rearview mirrorremote controloperates
when theignition switchisin the ªACCº orªONº
position.
The outside rearview mirrorsautomatically foldwhen
the outside rearview mirrorfolding switchispushed in.
T o unfold, pushtothe switch again.
CAUTION:
Continuously performingthefold/unfold opera-
tion ofthe outside rearview mirrormaycause
the switch tostop theoperation. Manual
controltype:
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Fold theoutside rearview mirrorbypushing ittoward
the rear ofthe vehicle.
V ANITY MIRROR
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T o use thefront vanity mirror, pulldown thesun visor
and pullupthe cover.
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WARNING:
. Never drivethevehicle withtheparking
brake applied. Thebrake willoverheat and
fail tooperate andwilllead toan accident.
. Never release theparking brakefromout-
side thevehicle. Ifthe vehicle moves, itwill
be impossible topush thefoot brake pedal
and willlead toan accident.
. Never usetheshift lever inplace ofthe
parking brake.Whenparking, besure the
parking brakeisfully applied.
. Never leavechildren oradults whowould
normally requirethesupport ofothers alone
in your vehicle. Theycould unknowingly
release theparking brakeandinadvertently
become involved inaserious accident.
PEDAL TYPE
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T o apply theparking brake,firmlydepress theparking
brake pedal
*
1
.
T o release theparking brake,depress andhold thefoot
brake
*
2
and then fullydepress andrelease the
parking brakepedal
*
1
. Before
driving, besure thatthebrake warning lighthas
turned off.
SWIT CHTYPE (models withelectronic
parking brakesystem)
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The electronic parkingbrakecanbeapplied or
released automatically orby operating theparking
brake switch.
Automatic operation
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The electronic parkingbrakeisautomatically applied
when theengine isturned offwith theignition switch
(for MTmodel) .
The electronic parkingbrakeisautomatically released
as soon asthe vehicle startswhiletheaccelerator
pedal isdepressed.
For CVT model, thedriver's seatbeltneeds tobe
fastened.
WARNING:
. The electronic parkingbrakewillnotbe
automatically appliedifthe engine is
stopped withoutusingtheignition switch
(for example, byengine stalling) . .
Before leaving thevehicle, movetheshift
lever tothe ª1º(1st) orªRº (Reverse) position
(for MTmodel) orªPº (Park) position (CVT
model) andcheck thattheelectronic parking
brake warning light
is illuminated to
confirm thattheelectronic parkingbrakeis
applied. Theelectronic parkingbrakewarn-
ing light willremain onfor aperiod oftime
after thedriver's doorislocked.
CAUTION:
When parking inan area where theoutside
temperature isbelow 08C (32 8F),do not apply
the parking braketoprevent itfrom freezing.
For safe parking, placetheshift lever inthe ª1º
(1st) orªRº(Reverse) position(forMTmodel) or
ªPº (Park) position (CVTmodel) andsecurely
block thewheels.
NO TE:
. To keep theelectronic parkingbrakere-
leased aftertheengine isturned off,place
the ignition switchinthe ªOFFº position,
depress thebrake pedalandpush down the
parking brakeswitch before opening the
driver's door.
. Ifamalfunction occursinthe electric park-
ing brake system (forexample, dueto
battery discharge) ,contact aNISSAN dealer.
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