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*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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1 Vehicle Information Display2 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light3 Headlight and Turn Signal Switch4 Paddle Shifters*5 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch6 Vehicle Information Display
Menu Button
Steering Wheel Switches for
7 Audio*/Bluetooth
®/Vehicle
Information Display
8 Cruise Control9 Instrument Brightness Control*10 Trip Computer Reset Switch11 Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone
System Controls
12 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Off Switch*13 Trunk Opener Release Switch14 Warning Systems Switch15 Heated Steering Wheel Switch16 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column*17 Fuel-filler Door Release
18 Hood Release*19 Front Passenger Air Bag
Status Light*20 Control Panel Display Screen*21 Automatic Climate Controls22 USB Port/Aux Jack23 Power Outlet*
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
Text Messaging (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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RearView Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) ...................................... 2
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
.... 3
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
........... 3
Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
.......................... 4
SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic (if so equipped) .................................................................. 4
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert .....................................................5
Loose Fuel Cap ........................................................................\
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Fuel-filler Door ........................................................................\
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Clock Set/Adjustment ........................................................................\
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
NISSAN Intelligent Key® System ........................................................................\
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Trunk Lid Release ........................................................................\
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Power Seat Adjustments (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Outside Mirror Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Starting/Stopping the Engine ........................................................................\
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Headlight Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ........................................................................\
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Automatic Climate Controls (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) ............................................... 14
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/Aux Jack and iPod® Interface (if so equipped) ... 15
Cruise Control (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
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SYSTEM GUIDE
Vehicle Information Display ........................................................................\
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Vehicle Information Display Trip Computer Reset ........................................................................\
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NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ........................................................................\
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• System Operating Tips ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® System without Navigation (if so equipped) .................................................................... 19
Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Navigation System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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TAB LE OF CONTE NTS
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations.
• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while driving
so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat properly secured
in child restraints or seat belts according to their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (section 1)”\
,
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” and the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owne\
r’s Manual, Navigation System
Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com.
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TEXT MESSAGING* (if so equipped)
This system allows for sending and receiving text
messages through the vehicle’s interface.

Using predefined or custom messages, send a
text to a name or phone number stored in your
Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System.

Once enabled, the text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the control
panel display screen.

Text messages have the option of being read aloud.

Text messages are only displayed on the control panel if the vehicle speed is les\
s than
5 mph (8 km/h).

Many cellular phones may require special permission to enable text messaging. Check
the cellular phone’s screen during Bluetooth® menu for text messages to appear on
the touch-screen display. For more information and instructions, refer to your cellular
phone’s Owner’s Manual.

Text message integration requires that the cellular phone support Message Access
Profile (MAP) for both receiving and sending text messages. Some cellular phones
may not support all text messaging features. Please see www.nissanusa.com/
bluetooth for compatibility information as well as your device’s Owner’s Manual.
*Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech”. Some of the applications and features, such
as social networking and texting, may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using
these features.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” \
of
your Owner’s Manual.
NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
REARVIEW MONITOR WITH MOVING OBJECT DETECTION
(MOD) (if so equipped)
When the shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position, the front display will
automatically change to show the rear view area

1 directly behind the vehicle.

With the shift lever in the R (REVERSE)
position, press the CAMERA button

2 to
change the camera to the rear-wide view 3.

The colored lines on the display screen indicate
approximate distances to objects:
• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft (2 m) and 10 ft (3 m).
MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD) (if so equipped)

The MOD system helps inform the driver of moving objects in the
rear view or rear-wide view.

The system will operate when the shift lever is in the
R (REVERSE) position and the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
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If the MOD system detects moving objects, a
yellow frame

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image and a chime will sound.

When the following are displayed:
• Blue MOD icon

5; the system is active.
• Gray MOD icon; the system is not active.
• No MOD icon; the system is off. The indicator will also be off if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the settings menu in the vehicle informati\
on display.

The MOD system will not operate if the trunk is open.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The BSW system helps alert the driver of other
vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.

The system will operate when the vehicle is
driven at speeds of approximately 20 mph
(32 km/h) and above.

When the system detects a vehicle in the
detection zone, the blind spot indicator light
1, located near the outside mirror, will
illuminate. If the turn signal is then activated,
the system chimes twice and the blind spot
indicator light flashes to alert the driver. The blind
spot indicator light continues to flash until the
detected vehicle leaves the detection zone.

Push the warning systems switch
2 to
temporarily turn the system off. When the system
is off, the indicator light
3 on the switch is off.

The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning systems are de\
activated using
the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) (if so equipped)
The system helps alert the driver when the vehicle is traveling too close\
to either the
left or the right side of a traveling lane.

The system will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately
45 mph (70 km/h) and above.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL

Turn the headlight control switch to the

position 1 to turn on the front parking, tail, license
plate and instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to
the
position
2 to turn on the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM (if so equipped)

The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it is\
dark and off
when it is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you
turn the ignition off and all the doors are closed.

To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the AUTO
position
3 then push the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system,
turn the headlight control switch to the OFF, position 1 or
position
2.
HIGH BEAM SELECT

Push the headlight control switch forward
4 to

select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light
illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull
the headlight control switch back to the original
position to select the low beam. The
blue indicator will extinguish.

Pull and release the headlight control switch
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to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
It is important to make sure the NISSAN Intelligent
Key® is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).

Depress the brake pedal.
• If the brake pedal is not depressed, pushing the
ignition switch once enters the ACC mode.
• If the ignition is pushed a second time, the
vehicle will enter the ON mode.

Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position.

Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF

Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.

Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to turn the engine off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
A cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation*.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS

Press the button to interrupt the voice prompts
at any time and speak a command after the tone.

To use the system faster, you may speak the
second level commands with the main menu
command on the main menu. For example,
press the
button and after the tone say
“Call Redial”.

The “Help” command can be used to hear a list
of available commands at any time.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
g.
SYSTEM GUIDE
NISSANCONNECTSM MOBILE APPS (if so equipped)
Integrates popular smartphone apps and services into your vehicle.

The NissanConnect Mobile Apps companion app must be downloaded to your
smartphone, and you must be enrolled.
FOR SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION
• iPhone
®: Please connect over USB when using an iPhone® with NissanConnect
Mobile Apps.
• Android: Please connect over Bluetooth
® when using an Android device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
FOR SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION
• iPhone
®: Please connect over Bluetooth® when using an iPhone® with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
• Android: Please connect over Bluetooth
® when using an Android device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.

For more information on how to pair your phone and set up NissanConnect Mobile
Apps, visit: www.nissanusa.com/connect/support.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4) ”
of your Owner’s Manual.
Microphone
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY TRIP COMPUTER RESET
1. Press the button on the steering wheel until
you reach the trip computer mode 1.
2. Press the
button on the steering wheel again
for more than 1.5 seconds to reset average fuel
consumption, average speed, distance to empty
and journey time.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
g.
Reduce background noise as much as possible by closing windows and pointing
HVAC vents away from the ceiling.

Speak naturally without long pauses and without raising your voice.

When speaking phonebook names, please be aware some phones require the la\
st
name to be spoken before the first name. For example, “Michael Smith” may be
spoken as “Smith Michael”.

To cancel a Voice Recognition session, say “Exit” or press and hold the button.

To decrease or increase the volume of the voice prompts, push the volume \
control
switches
or
on the steering wheel or turn the VOL (volume) control knob on the
audio system while the system is responding.

Voice commands can be used to operate various Bluetooth® system features using the
NISSAN Voice Recognition system. See your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

If the Voice Recognition system does not recognize your voice commands, train th\
e
system using the Voice Adaptation Mode.

For more detailed information and instructions, refer to your cellular phone’s Owner’s
Manual and visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (if so equipped)
CONNECTING PROCEDURE WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (Type A) (if so equipped)
1. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
2. After the command, say “Connect Phone”.
3. The system will confirm your command. After the tone, say “Add Phone”, and then
follow the voice prompts to complete the connecting procedure from your \
handset.
• The connecting procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See your cellular
phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
CONNECTING PROCEDURE WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (Type B) (if so equipped)

The vehicle must be stationary when connecting
the phone.
1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel.
2. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select
“Bluetooth” and then press the ENTER button.
3. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select
“Add phone or Device” and then press the
ENTER button.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
the connecting procedure from your handset.
• The connecting procedure varies according to
each cellular phone. See your cellular phone’s
Owner’s Manual for details and also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
Bluetooth
Bass
Treble
Balance L
F
R R
Fade
Setting
LHA2257Setting Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Add phone or DeviceON
Delete Phone or Device
Replace phone
Select phone or Device
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SYSTEM GUIDE
PHONEBOOK SETUP

Depending on your cellular phone, the system may automatically download \
your cellular
phone’s entire phonebook to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® system.

If the phonebook does not download automatically, follow this procedure to manually
download entries:
1. Using the SETTING button and TUNE/SCROLL knob, change the “Phonebook
Download” setting to OFF.
2. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
3. After the tone, say “Phonebook”.
4. After the next tone, say “Transfer Entry”. The system acknowledges the command
and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset. The new contact phone
number will be transferred from the cellular phone to the vehicle.
MAKING A CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK
1. Press the

button.
2. After the tone, say “Call ” where is the name of a contact stored in
your phonebook.
3. The system will confirm the name. If correct, say “Yes”. Otherwise, say “No”.
. • Please note that some cellular phones require the name to be spoken in a\

format.
MAKING A CALL BY PHONE NUMBER
1. Press the

button.
2. After the tone, say “Call ”, or say “Call”.
3. The system will confirm the command. After the tone, say “Phone Number”.
4. The system will prompt you to speak the phone number. Say the 7-10 digit
phone number.
5. The system will confirm the phone number. If correct, say “Dial”. Otherwise,
say “Correction”.
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