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Power (if so equipped)
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors at the same time.
Turning the key toward the front
1of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key toward the rear
2of the vehicle
unlocks that door. From that position, returning
the key to neutral
3(where the key can only be
removed and inserted) and turning iit toward the
rear again within 5 seconds unlocks all doors
4.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
1, then close the
door.
To unlock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the unlock position
2.
If equipped, the door can also be opened without
a key by pulling the open lever.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch to the lock position
1. When locking
the door this way, be certain not to leave the key
inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch to the unlock position
2.
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Inside lock
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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS (if so
equipped)
All doors lock automatically when the vehicle
speed reaches 24 km/h (15 MPH) .
Unlocking any of the doors while driving will
disable the automatic door lock mechanism and
the unlocked door will not lock automatically
again until one of the following is performed:● Opening any door
● Placing the ignition switch in the OFF posi-
tion
The automatic lock and unlock functions
can be deactivated or activated indepen-
dently of each other. To deactivate or activate
the automatic door lock or unlock system, per-
form the following procedure:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of performing Step 2:
● To change AUTO UNLOCK settings:
push and hold the power door lock switch
to the
position (UNLOCK) for more
than 5 seconds. ●
To change AUTO LOCK settings: push
and hold the power door lock switch to
the
position (LOCK) for more
than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard warning lights will flash twice. When deactivated, the haz-
ard warning lights will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each
setting change.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the unlock position
2, the
door can be opened from the outside or the
inside.
When the lever is in the LOCK position
1,
the door can be opened only from the out-
side.
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the
interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by
using the key fob from outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The key fob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 10 m (33 ft) from the vehicle. The effective
distance depends on the conditions around the
vehicle.
As many as 5 key fobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional key fobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The key fob will not function when:● the battery is discharged.
● the distance between the vehicle and the
key fob is over 10 m (33 ft) .
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the key fob:
● Do not allow the key fob, which con-
tains electrical components, to come
into contact with water or salt water.
This could affect the system function.
● Do not drop the key fob.
● Do not strike the key fob sharply
against another object.
● Do not change or modify the key fob.
● Wetting may damage the key fob. If the
key fob gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.
● Do not place the key fob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 60°C (140°F) .
● Do not attach the key fob with a key
holder that contains a magnet.
● Do not place the key fob near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field,
such as a TV, audio equipment and per-
sonal computers. If a key fob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
ommends erasing the ID code of that key
fob. This will prevent the key fob from
unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle.
For information regarding the erasing
procedure, please contact a NISSAN
dealer.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking the doors
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button on the key
fob.
● All the doors will lock.
● The hazard indicator flashes once. NOTE:
An auto-relock function will operate after a
full or partial unlock, when no further user
action occurs. The relock will operate ap-
proximately 30 seconds after full or partial
unlock. The auto-relock function is can-
celled when any door is opened or the key
is inserted into the ignition.
Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCKbutton on the key fob.
● All doors unlock
● The hazard indicator flashes twice.
Auto relock
When thebutton on the key fob is
pressed, all doors will lock automatically within
30 seconds unless one of the following opera-
tions is performed:
● Any door is opened.
● A key is inserted into the ignition switch and
the switch is cycled from OFF to ON.
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Using the panic alarm (if so equipped)
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
key fob 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 key fob.
Using the interior light
Press thebutton on the key fob 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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1. Pull the hood lock release handle1located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
2in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
3.
4. Remove the support rod
4and insert it into
the slot
5. Hold the coated parts
Awhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts, as they may be
hot immediately after the engine has been
stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support rod to
its original position, lower the hood to approxi-
mately 30 cm (12 in) above the latch and release
it. This allows proper engagement of the hood
latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure 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.
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WARNING
The rear hatch must be closed securely
before driving. An open rear hatch could
allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn inside the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
OPENING THE REAR HATCH
To open the rear hatch, unlock it with one of the
following operations, then pull on the handle.● Push the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
● Unlock all doors using the key
A(if so
equipped) .
● Press the
button on the remote con-
troller once. For additional information, refer
to “Remote keyless entry system” in this
section. To close the rear hatch, push the rear hatch down
until it securely locks.
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OPENER OPERATION
The fuel-filler lid release is located below the
instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler lid, pull
the release. To lock, close the fuel-filler lid se-
curely.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
The fuel-filler cap is a detachable type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise
1to remove. To tighten,
turn the cap clockwise
2until clicks are heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.
WARNING
● Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the 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 emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light to come on.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
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