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JVH0742X
USB interface
Connecting a device to the USB port:
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect, or operate
the USB device while driving. Doing so
can be a distraction. If distracted you
could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
.Do not force the USB device into the
USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port
may damage the port. Make sure
that the USB device is connected
correctly into the USB port.
. Do not grab the USB port cover (if
so equipped) when pulling the USB
device out of the port. This could
damage the port and the cover.
. Do not leave the USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled unin-
tentionally. Pulling the cable may
damage the port
Refer to your device manufacturer’s owner
information regarding the proper use and care
of the device.
The USB port is located on the lower center of
the instrument panel. Insert the USB device into
the port.
When a compatible storage device is plugged
into the port, compatible audio files on the
storage device can be played through the
vehicle’s audio system. Audio file operation:
AUX button:
Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC
position and push the AUX button to switch to
the USB input mode. If another audio source is
playing and a USB memory device is inserted,
push the AUX button until the center display
changes to the USB memory mode.
If the system has been turned off while the USB
memory was playing, push the ON·OFF button
to restart the USB memory.

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Play information:
Information about the audio files being played is
shown on the display screen of the vehicle’s
audio system. Touch “Browse” to display the list
of categories that can be used to narrow the
search. Touch the name of a song on the screen
to begin playing that song.
Seek button:
Push the
button while an audio file on the
USB device is playing to return to the beginning
of the current track. Push the
button several
times to skip backward several tracks.
Push the
button while an audio file on the
USB device is playing to advance one track. Push the
button several times to skip
forward several tracks. If the last track in a folder
on the USB device is skipped, the first track of
the next folder is played.
Random and repeat play mode:
While files on a USB device are playing, the play
pattern can be altered so that songs are
repeated or played randomly.
. Random:
Touch the “Random” key to apply a random
play pattern to the USB device. To cancel
Random mode, touch the “Random” key
again.
. Repeat:
Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat
play pattern to the USB device. To cancel
Repeat mode, touch the “Repeat” key again.
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iPod®player operation (if so equipped)
Connecting iPod®:
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate
the USB device while driving. Doing so
can be a distraction. If distracted you
could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious injury.
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This vehicle is equipped with Smartphone
Integration technology. This allows many com-
patible Smartphone applications to be displayed
and easily controlled through the vehicle’s
touchscreen.
NOTE:
A compatible smartphone and registration
is required to use mobile applications or to
access connected features of certain vehi-
cle applications.
REGISTERING WITH NISSANCON-
NECTTMAPP
To use the Smartphone Integration feature, it is
necessary for the user to register. In order to
register, visit the NissanConnect
TMwebsite,
www.nissanusa.com/connect/ and sign up or
create an account through the prompts on the
NissanConnect
TMApp. Once registered, down-
load the NissanConnectTMApp from your
compatible phone’s application download
source and then log into the application. If you
already have an account created through the
App, please log in.
CONNECT PHONE
To use this feature, a compatible smartphone
must be connected via Bluetooth®or USB to the
vehicle. For more information on connecting your
phone, see “Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System (Type B)” (P.4-85) .
NOTE:
. For Apple iPhones, NissanConnect
TM
Apps REQUIRES the phone to be
plugged in via USB.
. For Android phones, NissanConnect
TM
Apps REQUIRES the phone to be
paired via Bluetooth.
APPLICATION DOWNLOAD
Once connected, the NissanConnectTMApp will
search your phone to determine which compa-
tible applications are currently installed. The
user will then choose which apps they want to
bring into their vehicle from the list of apps
within the “Manage My Apps” section of the
NissanConnect
TMApp on their smartphone.
The vehicle will then download the in-vehicle
interface for each of these compatible applica-
tions. Once downloaded, the user can access
their selected smartphone applications through
the vehicle touchscreen. For more information
on application availability see www.nissanusa.
com/connect/ When installing a car phone or a CB radio in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the following
precautions, otherwise the new equipment may
adversely affect the electronic control modules
and electronic control system harness.
WARNING
.
A cellular phone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation. Some jurisdictions prohi-
bit the use of cellular phones while
driving.
. If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recom-
mended. Exercise extreme caution
at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
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NISSANCONNECTTMAPP
SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION (if so
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CAUTION
.Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.
. Keep the antenna wire more than 8
in (20 cm) away from the electronic
control system harness. Do not
route the antenna wire next to any
harness.
. Adjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the man-
ufacturer.
. Connect the ground wire from the
CB radio chassis to the body.
. For details, consult a NISSAN deal-
er.
WARNING
.Use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use a phone while driving,
exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
. If you find yourself unable to devote
full attention to vehicle operation
while talking on the phone, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
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1. Volume control switch −/+
2. PHONE SENDbutton
3. PHONE ENDbutton
4. Microphone
Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a
compatible Bluetooth®enabled cellular phone,
you can set up the wireless connection between
your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone
module. With Bluetooth
®wireless technology,
you can make or receive a hands-free telephone
call in your vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is connected to the in-
vehicle phone module, no other phone connect-
ing procedure is required. Your phone is
Bluetooth®HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM (Type A)

WARNING
.Use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use a phone while driving,
exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
talking on the phone, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle.
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle bat-
tery, use a phone after starting the
engine.
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1. Volume control switch −/+
2. PHONE SENDbutton
3. PHONE ENDbutton
4. Microphone
The phonebutton is located on the control
panel can also use to control the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. (See “Control panel
buttons — color screen (Type B)” (P.4-10) .)
Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a
compatible Bluetooth®enabled cellular phone,
you can set up the wireless connection between
your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone
module. With Bluetooth
®wireless technology,
you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone in the vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is connected to the in-
vehicle phone module, no other phone connect-
ing procedure is required. Your phone is
automatically connected with the in-vehicle
phone module when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position with the connected
cellular phone turned on and carried in the
vehicle.
You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth
®
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.
NISSAN Voice Recognition system supports the
phone commands, so dialing a phone number
using your voice is possible. For more details,
see “NISSAN voice recognition system” (P.4-
92).
Before using the Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
. Set up the wireless connection between a
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone
module before using the hands-free phone
system.
. Some Bluetooth
®enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle
phone module. Please visit www.nissanusa.
com/bluetooth for a recommended phone
list and connecting.
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Bluetooth®HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM (Type B)

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2. Select one of the following options to makea call:
. “Phonebook”: Select the name from an entry
stored in the vehicle phonebook.
. “Call Lists”: Select the name from the
incoming, outgoing or missed.
. “Redial”: Dial the last outgoing call from the
vehicle.
. “
”: Input the phone number manually
using a keypad displayed on the screen. For
information on how to use the touch-screen,
see “How to use touch screen” (P.4-10) .
RECEIVING A CALL
When a call is placed to the connected phone,
the display will change to phone mode.
To accept the incoming call, either:
. Push the
button on the steering wheel.
. Touch the green phone icon on the screen.
To reject the incoming call, either:
To reject the incoming call, either:
. Push the
button on the steering wheel,
or
. Touch the red phone icon on the screen.
DURING A CALL
While a call is active, the following options are
available on the screen:
.“Handset”
Select this option to switch control of the
phone call over to the handset.
. “Mute Mic.”
Select this option to mute the microphone.
Select again to unmute the microphone.
. Red phone (
) icon
Select to end the phone call.
ENDING A CALL
To end a phone call, select the red phone ()
icon on the screen or push thebutton on
the steering wheel.
TEXT MESSAGING
WARNING
. Laws in some jurisdictions may
restrict the use of some of the
applications and features, such as
social networking and texting.
. Laws in some jurisdictions may
restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech”.
Check local regulations before
using this feature. .
Use the text messaging feature after
stopping your vehicle in a safe
location. If you have to use the
feature while driving, exercise ex-
treme caution at all times so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using the text messaging feature,
pull off the road to a safe location
and stop your vehicle.
The system allows for the sending and receiving
of text messages through the vehicle interface.
Sending a text message
1. Push thebutton on the steering wheel.
2. Say “Phone” after the tone.
3. Say “Send Text” after the tone.
4. The system will provide a list of available commands in order to determine the reci-
pient of the text message. Choose from the
following:
.To (a name).Enter Number.Missed Calls

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-3Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...................................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst .............................................................. 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ......................................... 5-7
Off-road recovery ................................................................ 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................................. 5-8
Driving safety precautions ................................................. 5-8
Ignition switch (models without Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
..... 5-10 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................ 5-11
Manual Transmission (MT) ............................................. 5-11
Key positions ..................................................................... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch (models with Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
..... 5-12
Operating range for engine start function ................. 5-12
Push-button ignition switch operation ........................ 5-13
Push-button ignition switch positions ......................... 5-14
Emergency engine shut off ............................................ 5-14
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................. 5-14
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-15
Starting the engine ................................................................ 5-15
Models without Intelligent Key system ....................... 5-15
Models with Intelligent Key system ............................. 5-16 Driving the vehicle ................................................................. 5-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............. 5-17
Manual Transmission (MT) ........................................... 5-23
Integrated control system (if so equipped) .................... 5-25 Drive mode ...................................................................... 5-25
Parking brake ........................................................................\
.. 5-29
Cruise control ........................................................................\
. 5-30 Precautions on cruise control ..................................... 5-30
Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-30
Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-31
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ................................................... 5-32
Increasing fuel economy ...................................................... 5-33
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ........................ 5-33
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) mode
switch operations ........................................................... 5-33
AWD warning light ........................................................ 5-35
Parking/parking on hills ........................................................ 5-37
Electric power steering system ......................................... 5-38
Brake system ........................................................................\
.. 5-39 Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-39
Brake assist ........................................................................\
.... 5-40 Brake assist ..................................................................... 5-40
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......................... 5-41
Cold weather driving ............................................................ 5-43

WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.
. Keep the lift gate closed while
driving, otherwise exhaust gases
could be drawn into the passenger
compartment. If you must drive with
the lift gate open, follow these
precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation to off
and the fan control to high to circulate the air.
. If electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the lift gate or
the body, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
. If a special body, camper or other
equipment is added for recreational
or other usage, follow the manufac-
turer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle. (Some recreational vehicle
appliances such as stoves, refrig-
erators, heaters, etc. may also gen-
erate carbon monoxide.)
. The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident invol- ving damage to the exhaust
Starting and driving5-3
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING