
Releasing the trunk lid
Press thebutton on the keyfob for longer
than 0.5 seconds to open the trunk lid. The trunk
release button on the keyfob will not operate
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the
button on the
keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm will stay on for a period of time.
The panic alarm stops when: ● it has run for a period of time, or
● any button is
● pressed on the keyfob.
Using the interior light
Press thebutton on the keyfob once to
turn on the interior lights.
For additional information, refer to “Interior light”
in the “Instruments and controls” section in this
manual.
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Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-9

NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or
your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
●When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the rear parcel shelf.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on or
under the spare tire area.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch
1.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch
1
again within 60 seconds to unlock all doors.
If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door. All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within
1 minute after pushing the request switch.
● Opening any door.
● Pushing the ignition switch.
The interior light timer illuminates for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.
The interior light can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following operations. ● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
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The interior light illuminates for a period of time
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.
The light can be turned off without waiting by
performing one of the following operations:● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
Releasing the trunk lid
Press thebutton for longer than 0.5 sec-
onds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release
button will not operate when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a
period of time.
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MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Press the fan control buttonsto manually
control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Press theair recirculation button to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting
mode or the
front defrosting and foot out-
let mode.
Fresh air intake
Press thefresh air intake button to draw
outside air into the passenger compartment.
The
indicator light on the button will come
on.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the in-
take air, press the
air recirculation button.
To return to the automatic control mode, press and hold the
air recirculation button or
press and hold the
fresh air intake button
for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights (both air
recirculation and fresh air intake buttons) will
flash twice, and then the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and footoutlets.
To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch
For more information about the rear window and
outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch,
see “Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
4-26Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant ........................8-8
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-11
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-12
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-12
Battery .......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system .....................8-15
Drive belt ........................................ 8-16
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-16Air cleaner
....................................... 8-17
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-18
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-18
Cleaning ..................................... 8-18
Replacing .................................... 8-19
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-23
Battery replacement .............................. 8-25
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........8-27
Lights ........................................... 8-28
Headlights .................................... 8-28
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-29
Exterior
and interior lights ....................... 8-30
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-32
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-32
Tire labeling ................................... 8-36
Types of tires .................................. 8-38
Tire chains .................................... 8-39
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-39

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.*
Headlight assembly* Low 55H11
High 65H9
Turn 28WY28/8W
Park ——
Side marker 3.8194
Front fog light* (if so equipped) 55H11
Front map lights* ——
Room light 8AL19
Trunk light 3.4158
High-mounted stop light* Inside ——
Spoiler (if so equipped) ——
Rear combination light* Turn signal light 21WY21W
Stop/Tail ——
Backup (reversing) 16W16W
Rear side marker ——
License plate light* 5W5W
* Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
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1. Map light
2. Interior light
3. Door mirror turn signal light
4. Headlight assembly
5. Fog light (if so equipped)
6. High-mount stop light
7. Trunk light
8. License plate light
9. Rear combination light
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb replacement
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or
cover.
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Chimes, audible reminders...........2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock.......................4-38 (models without navigation system) ....4-38
Clockset.....................4-38
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-12
Cold weather driving ...............5-33
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-39,4-44,4-50
Consolebox...................2-37
Consolelight...................2-45
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-16 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Transmission shift selector lock release . .5-18
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-65
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-16,4-25
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-24
Cupholders................2-36,2-37
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-49 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-28
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-25
Dimensionsandweights ............9-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-29
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-4
Door open warning light .............2-14
Drive belt .....................8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-33
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Driving with manual transmission ......5-19
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-27
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-19
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Block heater .................5-35
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge
.....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-14
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-12
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine ..........5-14,5-15
Enterbutton....................4-4
Eventdatarecorders ..............9-21
E
xhaustgas(Carbonmonoxide).........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-35
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-12
Foglightswitch .................2-29
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-44
Front seats .....................1-2
10-2