1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the shift lever is in either of the above
positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully to
the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal (AT model) or the
clutch pedal (MT model) and push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal or the clutch pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON
position to start cranking the engine.
After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by
pushing the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal by
depressing the brake pedal and pushing
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to OFF and wait 10 seconds before
cranking again, otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
When racing the engine up to 4,500 rpm or
more under no load condition, the engine
will enter the fuel cut mode.
5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever to the P (Park) position (AT model) or move the
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (MT
model) , and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Starting and driving5-11
STARTING THE ENGINE
5-12Starting and driving
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7 speed automatic transmission
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission con-
trol module to produce maximum efficiency and
smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the recom-
mended operating procedures for this transmis-
sion. Follow these procedures for maximum
vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
After starting the engine, fully depress the foot
brake pedal and push the shift lever button
before shifting the shift lever to the R (Reverse) ,
N (Neutral) , D (Drive) or Manual shift mode
position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped
before attempting to shift the shift lever.
This automatic transmission model is de-
signed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch position is ON.
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
pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
push the shift lever button to shift into a
driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
.Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) D
(Drive) , or manual shift mode. Al-
ways depress the brake pedal until
shifting is completed. Failure to do
so could cause you to lose control
and have an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.
. Never shift to P (Park) or R (Re-
verse) while vehicle is moving for-
ward. Never shift to P (Park) or D
(Drive) while vehicle is moving rear-
ward. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.
CAUTION
.Except in an emergency, do not shift
to the N (Neutral) position while
driving. Coasting with the transmis-
sion in the N (Neutral) position may
cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.
. When stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle
by depressing the accelerator pedal.
The foot brake should be used for
this purpose.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
SSD0827Shift lever
To move the shift lever,
: Push the button while depressing thebrake pedal.
: Push the button.
: Just move the shift lever.
Shifting
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake
pedal and shift the shift lever from P (Park) to R
(Reverse) , N (Neutral) , D (Drive) or Manual shift
mode position.
Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R
(Reverse) . All other positions can be selected
without pushing the button.
WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the shift lever
is in any position while the engine is
not running. Failure to do so could
cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly
or roll away and result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) position.
P (Park) position:
Use this position when the vehicle is parked or
when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle
is completely stopped. The brake pedal must
be depressed and the shift lever button
pushed in to move the shift lever from the
N (Neutral) position or any drive position to
the P (Park) position. Apply the parking brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake
first, then move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.
CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle
is completely stopped.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Always be sure the
vehicle is completely stopped before selecting
the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal
must be depressed and the shift lever
button pushed in to move the shift lever
from the P (Park) position, the N (Neutral)
position or any drive position to the R
(Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to the N (Neutral) position and restart a
stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
Starting and driving5-13
5-16Starting and driving
SSD0829
Shift lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
shift lever may not be moved from the P (Park)
position even with the brake pedal depressed
and the shift lever button pushed.
To move the shift lever, perform the following
procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCKposition.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover
*Ausing a
suitable tool. 4. Push down the shift lock
*Busing a
suitable tool as illustrated.
5. Push the shift lever button
*Cand move the
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
*Dwhile holding down the shift lock.
Now the vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) ,
have a NISSAN dealer check the automatic
transmission system as soon as possible.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNING
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
. Do not over-rev the engine when
shifting to a lower gear. This may
cause a loss of control or engine
damage.
CAUTION
.Do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal while driving. This may da-
mage the clutch. .
Fully depress the clutch pedal be-
fore shifting to help prevent trans-
mission damage.
. Stop your vehicle completely before
shifting into R (Reverse) .
. When the vehicle is stopped with
the engine running (for example, at
a stop light) , shift to N (Neutral) and
release the clutch pedal with the
foot brake applied.
10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-27
Active noise control ................................................... 5-34
Active sound control .................................................. 5-34
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-35
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-35
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-37
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-40
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-40
Air bag warning labels .............................................. 1-42
Air bag warning light ..................................... 1-42, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ................................... 4-24
Air conditioner service ....................................... 4-29
Air conditioner specification label ................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...................... 4-29, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-29
Air deflectors ............................................................... 9-17
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) .......................................................... 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving ......................................... 5-7
Antenna ......................................................................... 4-73
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-27
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-5
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-17
Audio operation precautions ................................... 4-30
Audio system ............................................................... 4-30 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................ 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................ 4-52
Steering wheel audio controls ......................... 4-72
Autolight system ......................................................... 2-34
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ..................................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) .................................... 4-27
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) .................................................... 2-47
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Door locks ................................................................ 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-12
Auxiliary input jacks .................................................... 4-70
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-5
B
Battery ........................................................................... 8-15 Battery saver system .......................................... 2-35
Intelligent Key ....................................................... 8-24
Variable voltage control system ....................... 8-17
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-10
Belts (See drive belts) .............................................. 8-18
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ............................ 4-75
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...................... 4-86
Bluetooth
Šstreaming audio ..................................... 4-62
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-26
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-27
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................ 8-13
Brake fluid ............................................................. 8-13
Brake system ........................................................ 5-26 Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Warning light ........................................................ 2-11
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control ........................................................ 4-7 Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-7
Instrument panel .................................................. 2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-11
Bulb replacement ....................................................... 8-26
C
Cabin air filter .............................................................. 4-29
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-74
Cargo cover ................................................................. 2-44
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .................. 5-3
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning .......... 4-71
Center multi-function control panel (models with
navigation system) ....................................................... 4-3
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-19 Booster seats ....................................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-19
Top tether strap ................................................... 1-20
Child safety .................................................................. 1-16
Chimes Audible reminders ............................................... 2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..................................... 8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior ........................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock .................................................................... 2-9, 2-26
Clutch fluid ................................................................... 8-13
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ................................................. 5-32
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) .............................................................. 4-54
Compact spare tire .................................................... 8-39