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horn operates.Hazard indicator and horn mode:
Operation
DOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch or lift gate request switch HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twiceHAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - once
Pushing
orbutton HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
Operation DOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch or lift gate request switch HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Pushing
orbutton HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime)
operation, push the LOCK
*1and UN-
LOCK
*2buttons on the Intelligent Key
simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is set, the
hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn mode is
set, the hazard indicator flashes once and
the horn chirps once.
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WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
SPA2798
When opening the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle
*1located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
*2in between the hood
and grille, and pull the lever up with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
*3.
4. Remove the support rod
*4and insert it
into the slot
*5.
Hold the coated part
*Awhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct
contact with the metal parts, as they may
be hot immediately after the engine has been stopped.
When closing the hood:
1. While supporting the hood, return the
support rod to its original position.
2. Slowly lower the hood to about 8 to 12 in (20 to 30 cm) above the hood lock, then let
it drop.
3. Make sure it is securely latched.
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HOOD
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WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the lift gate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monox-
ide)” (P.5-3) of this manual.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the lift gate.
SPA2799
To open the lift gate, unlock it and push the lift
gate opener switch
*A. Pull up the lift gate to
open.
The lift gate can be unlocked by:
. pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
keyfob or the Intelligent Key (if so equipped)
twice.
. pushing the lift gate request switch with the
Intelligent Key carried with you (if so
equipped) .
. pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
. inserting the key into the driver’s door key
cylinder and turning it to the rear of the
vehicle twice. The NISMO models have the following unique
parts on the front, side and rear of the vehicle.
.
Front bumper (P.6-14)
. Daytime running light (P.2-37, P.8-26,
P.8-28)
. Side sill extensions
. Rear spoiler (P.7-3)
LIFT GATE FRONT SIDE AND REAR UNIQUE
PARTS (NISMO models)
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CAUTION
Do not place your foot on or step on the
front bumper. Also, do not step on the
side sill extensions when getting in or
out of the vehicle. Doing so may result
in damage to the front bumper and side
sill extensions.
SPA2336
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, pull the release
handle located below the instrument panel. To
lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.
SPA2800
FUEL-FILLER CAP
To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise
*1to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*Awhile refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel- filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise
*2until a
single click is heard.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-
cle. .
Do not fill a portable fuel container
in the vehicle or trailer. Static elec-
tricity can cause an explosion of
flammable liquid, vapor or gas in
any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when
filling portable fuel containers:
— Always place the container on
the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten until the
fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tight-
en the fuel-filler cap properly may cause the
malfunction indicator
light (MIL) to illuminate. If the
light illuminates because the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
light
should turn off after a few driving
trips. If the
light does not turn
off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by a NISSAN deal-
er.
For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
(P.2-18) .
. The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
message will be displayed if the
fuel-filler cap is not properly tigh-
tened. It may take a few driving trips
for the message to be displayed.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly after the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning message is displayed may
cause the
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) to illuminate.
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SPA2809
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message is
displayed on the vehicle information display
when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly
after the vehicle has been refueled. It may take a
few driving trips for the message to be
displayed. To turn off the warning message, do
the following procedure:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap aspreviously described as soon as possible.
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.
3. Push the trip computer mode switch
*Afor
about 1 second to turn off the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning message after tightening the fuel cap.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
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SPA2808
TILT OPERATION
Push the lock lever down*1and adjust the
steering wheel up or down
*2to the desired
position.
Pull the lock lever up
*3securely to lock the
steering wheel in place.
SIC3451
CAUTION
. Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the extension sun
visor.
. Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and
swing it to the side
*2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
*3from
the main sun visor to block from further
glare.
SUN VISORS
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SPA2447
INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the angle of the inside mirror to the
desired position.
SPA2143
The night position*1will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
*2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
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MIRRORS