
CONTROLS
1. Fan speed control dial
2. Front window defroster button
3. Outside mirror defroster switch (if soequipped)
4. Air recirculation button
5. Temperature control dial
6. Max A/C button
7. Air flow control buttons
8. Air conditioner ON/OFF button
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air flow control buttons
The air flow control buttons allow you to select
the air flow outlets.
MAX A/C — Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling
(air conditioning) .
— Air flows from center and sidevents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from footoutlets.
— Air flows from defroster out-lets and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defrosteroutlets.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to adjust
the temperature of the outlet air. To lower the
temperature, turn the dial to the left. To increase
the temperature, turn the dial to the right.
Air recirculation button
ON position (Indicator light on)
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Press the
button to the ON position when:
● driving on a dusty road.
● to prevent traffic fumes from entering pas-
senger compartment.
● for maximum cooling when using the air con-
ditioner.
Type B (if so equipped)
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OFF position (Indicator light off)
Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart-
ment and distributed through the selected outlet.
Use the OFF position for normal heater or air
conditioner operation.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired position and press the
button to
turn on the air conditioner. To turn off the air
conditioner, press the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Rear window or outside mirror
defroster switch (if so equipped)
For additional information about the rear window
or outside mirror defroster switch, refer to “Rear
window or outside mirror defroster switch.” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost
outlets. 1. Press the
button to the OFF position
for normal heating. The indicator light on
the
button will go off.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and
center vents.
1. Press the
button to the OFF position.
The indicator light on the
button will
go off.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to
defrost/defog the windows.
1. Press the defrost/defog button
.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
● To quickly remove ice or fog from the win-
dows, turn the fan control dial to the highest
setting and the temperature control to the
full HOT position.
● When the
position is selected, the air
conditioner automatically turns on if the out-
side temperature is more than 36°F (2°C) .
This dehumidifies the air which helps defog
the windshield. The
mode automati-
cally turns off, allowing outside air to be
drawn into the passenger compartment to
further improve the defogging performance.
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1. Driver temperature control dial
2. A/C ON/OFF button
3. Front window defroster button
4. Fan speed control dial
5.
(system off) button
6. Outside mirror defroster button
7. Air recirculation button
8. Passenger temperature control dial
9. DUAL button
10. Air flow control buttons 11. AUTO button
WARNING
●
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation 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.
● Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
Type C (if so equipped)
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MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control dial
Turn the fan speed control dialleft or right
to manually control the fan speed or turn the
system on or off.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Push the air recirculation buttonto recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. Push the
AUTO button to return to automatic mode.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air conditioner is in DEF, floor, or
floor/defrost mode.
Fresh air intake (if so equipped)
Press thefresh air intake button to draw
outside air into the passenger compartment.
The
indicator light on the button will come
on.
Air flow control
Press the air flow control buttons to manually
control air flow and select 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.
— Air flows from defroster outlets.
To turn system off
Press the/OFF button.
Outside mirror defroster switch (if so
equipped)
For additional information about the outside mir-
ror defroster switch, refer to “Rear window or
outside mirror defroster switch” in the “Instru-
ments 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. The sunload sensor
1, located on the top center
of the instrument panel, helps the system main-
tain a constant temperature. Do not put anything
on or around this sensor.
LIC0515
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NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automatic payment device on the key
ring) , restart the engine using the following pro-
cedures:1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately 10 sec-
onds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices. ●
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake and clutch fluid (if so equipped) ,
and windshield-washer fluid as frequently as
possible, or at least whenever you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Check that all doors are closed.
● Position seat and adjust head
restraints/headrests.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten the seat belt and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the key is turned to the ON position. For
additional information, refer to
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Automatic transmission:
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) . P (Park) is recommended.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of
the other gear positions if the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position or
if the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift lever is in any of the driving
positions.
Manual transmission:
Move the shift lever to N (Neutral) . Depress
the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking
the engine.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by placing the ignition
switch in the START position. Release the
key when the engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-12Starting and driving

Pre-towing tips
●Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●
Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the
trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity low.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
● Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
●
Determine the overall height of the vehicle and
trailer so the required clearance is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
● When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels and
applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is in
4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is off. If
the
indicator light is flashing, or the
ATP light is ON, make sure the transmission
is in P (Park) (A/T) and turn the 4WD switch
to 2WD or 4H. Refer to “Automatic trans-
mission park warning light” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section and “Using four
wheel drive (4WD)” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
7. Turn off the engine.
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10 Index
4WDwarninglight...............2-17A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-36
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-70
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-77
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-84
Airbagwarninglight...........1-85,2-20
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-85, 2-20
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-24
Air conditioner service ...........4-34
Air conditioner specification label .....9-14
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-8
Heater and air conditioner
controls............4-15,4-21,4-32
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-34
Airflowcharts..............4-18,4-25
Alarm system (See vehicle security system). .2-24
Anchor point locations .............1-31
Antenna .....................4-71
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-35
Apps .......................4-71
Audible reminders ...............2-24
Audio system ..................4-34 AMradioreception.............4-35
Bluetooth®audio..............4-67
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-44, 4-49, 4-56
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-42
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-46,4-51
FMradioreception.............4-34
iPod® Player
.............4-61,4-63
iPod® player operation .......4-61,4-63
Radio ....................4-34
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-69
USB interface ............4-57,4-59
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-57,4-59
Autolight switch .................2-29
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-50
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-20
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-13
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-15
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
AUXjack.................4-45,4-57
B
Backbutton....................4-7
Battery ..................5-41,8-17
Chargewarninglight............2-16
Battery replacement Keyfob ...................8-30 Before starting the engine
...........5-12
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-20
Block heater Engine ....................5-42
Bluetooth® audio ................4-67
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system...............4-73,4-87,4-97
Boosterseats..................1-65
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-35
Brake fluid ..................8-15
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-33
Brake system ................5-34
Brakewarninglight.............2-16
Brakewearindicators........2-24,8-25
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-25
Brake fluid ....................8-15
Brakes ......................8-25
Brake system ..................5-34
Break-inschedule ...............5-22
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-15
Bulbreplacement................8-33
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants..9-2
Cargolightswitch ...............2-33
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-15

F
First aid kit .....................6-2
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Clutchfluid..................8-16
Engine coolant .................8-9
Engine oil ...................8-11
Power steering fluid .............8-15
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-13
Foglightswitch .................2-32
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-77
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-24
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-11
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-6
Fuel recommendation .............9-5
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-5,3-11
Fuel gauge .....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-25
Fusible links ...................8-27 G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-54,2-55,2-56,2-57,2-58
Gascap .....................3-11
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-8
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip computer .................2-9
Trip odometer .................2-4
Voltmeter....................2-8
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-42
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®.............4-73,4-87,4-97
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-28
Headlight control switch ............2-28
Headlights ....................8-31
Head restraints ..................1-9
Heated seats ...................2-33
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls.............4-15,4-21,4-32
Heater operation ........4-17,4-23,4-33
Hill descent control switch ...........2-35
Hill descent control system ...........5-39Hill start assist system
..............5-39
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver......2-54,2-55,2-56,2-57,2-58
Hoodrelease...................3-10
Horn .......................2-33
I
Ignition switch ..................5-10
Immobilizer system .........2-25,3-2,5-12
Important vehicle information label .......9-13
In-cabin microfilter ................8-22
Increasing
fuel economy .............5-24
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-14
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-15
Inside mirror ...................3-15
Instrument brightness control ..........2-31
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-31
Interior light ....................2-52
iPod®Player ............... 4-61, 4-63
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jumpseat .....................1-6
Jump starting ...............6-11,8-19
K
Key.........................3-2
10-3