
1. Vents (P. 4-15)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-32)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-27)
4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-36)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-50, P. 2-37)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
8. Shift lever (column) (if so equipped)
(P. 5-14)
9. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-30)
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-4)
11. Climate controls (P. 4-15, P. 4-24)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-50)
13. Glove box (P. 2-48)
14. Storage tray (P. 2-46)
15. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-59)
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0-6Illustrated table of contents

1. Vents (P. 4-15)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-32)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-27)
4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-36)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-50, P. 2-37)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
8. Shift lever (column) (if so equipped)
(P. 5-14)
9. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-30)
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-4)
11. Climate controls (P. 4-15, P. 4-24)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-50)
13. Glove box (P. 2-48)
14. Storage tray (P. 2-46)
15. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-59)
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2-2Instruments and controls

While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel slight vibration or hear the system working
when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this
is normal.
The VDC system will be disabled and the VDC
light will illuminate when the electronic locking
rear differential (E-lock) system switch (if so
equipped) is turned on and the E-lock system is
engaged. If the E-lock system disengages or the
switch is turned off, the VDC system will be
enabled and the VDC light will turn off.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-
tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.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 (if so
equipped)
● Some indicators and warnings
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (if
so equipped)
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Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators
1. Door open warning
2. Low fuel warning (if so equipped)
3. Low windshield-washer fluid warning4. Parking brake warning
5.
Cruise main switch indicator (if so equipped)
6. Cruise set switch indicator (if so equipped)
7. Transfer 4LO position indicator (
model)
8. 4WD shift indicator (
model)
9. Automatic transmission position indicator
10. Loose fuel cap warning
11. Check tire pressure warning
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Door open warning
This warning illuminates when a door has been
opened and the engine is running.
Low fuel warning
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches E (Empty) .There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E (Empty) .
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
This warning illuminates when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Windshield-washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
Parking brake warning
This warning illuminates when the parking brake
is set and the vehicle is driven.
Cruise main switch indicator (if so
equipped)
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 (if so
equipped)
This indicator illuminates while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system. If the
indicator blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate the cruise control system is not function-
ing properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
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 firststopped 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.
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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 . . ..................5-6
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
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-10
Ignition switch positions ........................ 5-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-11
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-11
Starting the engine ............................... 5-12
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-13
Engine protection mode ........................ 5-13
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-14
Parking brake .................................... 5-20
Cruise control (if so equipped) .....................5-20Precautions on cruise control
...................5-20
Cruise control operations .......................5-21
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-22
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-23
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-24
Using 4–wheel drive (4WD)
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-24
Transfer case shifting procedures . . .............5-26
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-31
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-32
Power steering ................................... 5-33
Brake system .................................... 5-33
Brake precautions ............................. 5-33
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-34
Brake assist .................................. 5-35
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system .............5-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-36
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-37
Rear sonar system (if so equipped) .................5-38
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-39
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-39
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-39

WARNING
●Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
● Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
● Do not use the shift lever in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.
● Do not leave children unattended in a
vehicle. They could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.
To engage:Firmly depress the parking brake.
To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
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1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. ON·OFF switch
●If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
light illuminates in the vehicle information
display then blinks to warn the driver. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
● If the SET indicator light blinks, push the
cruise control ON·OFF switch off and have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. ●
The SET indicator light may blink when the
cruise control ON·OFF switch is pushed ON
while pushing the ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch. To prop-
erly set the cruise control system, use the
following procedures.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
● When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
● In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
● On winding or hilly roads.
● On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) .
● In very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
ON·OFF switch on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the vehicle information display will illuminate. To set cruising speed,
accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The SET indicator light in the
vehicle information display will illuminate. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle
maintains the set speed.
● To pass another vehicle, depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following three methods:
● Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display goes
out.
● Tap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out.
● Push the ON·OFF switch off. Both the
CRUISE indicator light and SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display go out.
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