
1. Vents (P. 4-28)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-34)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-81, P. 4-108)
4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-37)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-55, P. 2-38)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-32, P. 2-33)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
10. Display screen/Display screen with
navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P.4-4, P. 4-10)
11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-10)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-33)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-55)
14. Glove box (P. 2-47)
15. Hazard lights (P. 6-2)
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1. Vents (P. 4-28)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-34)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-81, P. 4-108)
4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-37)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-55, P. 2-38)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-32, P. 2-33)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
10. Display screen/Display screen with
navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P.4-4, P. 4-10)
11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-10)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-33)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-55)
14. Glove box (P. 2-47)
15. Hazard lights (P. 6-2)
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2-2Instruments and controls

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightCruise set switch indicator light
Automatic Transmission check warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightNISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Security indicator light
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSide light and headlight indicator light
(if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
4WD warning light (model)Front passenger air bag status lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
(if so equipped)
Low fuel warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-12Instruments and controls

Cruise main switch indicatorlight
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Cruise control” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Cruise set switch indicatorlight
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out
of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle
has at least 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the
engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle
is not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Readiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Tech-
nical and consumer information” section of this
manual. Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
● MIL on steady — An emission control system
malfunction has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning appears in the vehicle information
display. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or miss-
ing, 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
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
● MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
detected which may damage the emission
control system. To reduce or avoid emission
control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
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NISSAN Intelligent Key® door buzzer
(if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one
of the following improper operations is found.● The ignition switch is not returned to the
LOCK position when locking the doors.
● The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle
when locking the doors.
● The Intelligent Key is taken outside the ve-
hicle when operating the vehicle.
● Any doors are not closed securely when
locking the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. For additional
information, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in
the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion. The vehicle information display
1is located to
the left of the speedometer. It displays such items
as:
● Automatic transmission position indicator
● Cruise control system information
● Intelligent Key operation information (if so
equipped)
● Other information
For additional information about the Intelligent
Key, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
Press the vehicle information display INFO but-
ton
1located on the instrument panel to toggle
through the following modes:
● Fuel economy
● Driving averages
● Current trip information
● Range
● Outside temperature
● Settings
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Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators
1. Door and liftgate open warning
2. Lock warning (NISSAN Intelligent Key®model) 3. Low fuel warning
4. Low windshield-washer fluid warning
5. No key warning (NISSAN Intelligent Key®
model)
6. Parking brake warning 7. Shift P warning (NISSAN Intelligent Key®
model)
8. Cruise main switch indicator
9. Cruise set switch indicator
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Cruise main switch indicator
This indicator illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The indicator turns off
when the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge indicator (NISSAN Intelligent Key®
model)
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information, refer
to “Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Transfer 4LO position indicator (
model)
This indicator illuminates when the 4WD shift
switch is set in the 4LO position with the ignition
switch placed in the ON position.If the 4WD shift switch is set in the 4LO position
and the indicator blinks, stop the vehicle, drive
slowly forward and the indicator will turn on.
When you shift between 4H and 4LO, stop the
vehicle, move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position, then depress and turn the 4WD shift
switch to 4LO or 4H.
The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the
switch while driving.
You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch
between 4H and 4LO unless you have first
stopped the vehicle and moved the shift lever to
N (Neutral) . Make sure the transfer 4LO position
indicator illuminates when you shift the 4WD shift
switch to 4LO.
The indicator may blink while shifting from
one drive mode to the other.
4WD shift indicator (
model)
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi-
cator will illuminate the position selected by the
4WD shift switch.
The 4WD shift indicator may blink while
shifting from one drive mode to the other.
Automatic transmission position indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator shows the shift lever posi- tion. For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle is refu-
eled. For additional information, refer to “Fuel-
filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual.
Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
Outside temperature indicator
This displays the temperature reading outside the
vehicle at the present time.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ....................................5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-5
Off-road recovery ...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-7
Driving safety precautions .......................5-7
Ignition switch .....................................5-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........5-9
Ignition switch positions ........................ 5-10
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-11
Key positions ................................. 5-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-12
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-13
Starting the engine ............................... 5-13
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-14
Engine protection mode ........................ 5-14
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-15
Parking brake .................................... 5-19Cruise control
.................................... 5-20
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-20
Cruise control operations .......................5-20
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-21
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-22
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-23
Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-23
Transfer case shifting procedures . . .............5-24
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-30
Power steering ................................... 5-31
Brake system .................................... 5-31
Brake precautions ............................. 5-31
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-32
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-33
Rear sonar system (if so equipped) .................5-35
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) .......5-36
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-37
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-37
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-37
Battery ....................................... 5-37
Draining of coolant water .......................5-38
Tire equipment ................................ 5-38