Rotate the lever the opposite direction4to have
one sweep operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Press the button on the end of the lever
5to
operate the washer. The wiper will also operate
several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with windshield-washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based windshield-
washer fluid concentrates may perma-
nently stain the grille if spilled while
filling the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir. ●
Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pour-
ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.
To defrost the rear window glass, start the engine
and push the rear window defroster switch on.
The rear window defroster indicator light comes
on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2061
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
2-26Instruments and controls
Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, engage the
low beams, and push the lever forward until it
latches. The high beam lights come on and
the blue
indicator light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low beam.
For additional information, refer to “Head-
light control switch” in this section.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off. The low
beams need not be on for this to function.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
while the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the headlights will turn off after
a period of time.
After the headlights automatically turn off with the
headlight switch in the
orposition,
the headlights will illuminate again if the headlight
switch is moved to the OFF position and then
turned to the
orposition.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
The headlights automatically illuminate at a re-
duced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position. Turn the headlight switch to
the
orposition for full illumination
when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
LIC3060
2-28Instruments and controls
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch
off.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or
have an inability to feel pain in body parts
that contact the seat. Use of the seat
heater by such people could result in seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION
●The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
● Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
LIC2051LIC1543
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
2-30Instruments and controls
CAUTION
●Use power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
● Do not attempt to use this while driving.
● Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory, doing so
could significantly drain the battery of
your vehicle.
WARNING
The rear sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper back-
ing. Always turn and check that it is safe to
do so before backing up. Always back up
slowly.
The rear sonar system is active when the ignition
switch is placed to the ON position and the shift
lever is in R (Reverse) .
When sensors detect obstacles within 5.9 ft
(1.8 m) of the rear bumper, a beeping tone is
emitted. The rear sonar system can be disabled by push-
ing the OFF switch. When the system is disabled,
the indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
Push the switch again to enable the system. The
indicator light will go off.
The system will automatically reset the next time
the ignition switch is turned on.
For additional information, refer to “Rear sonar
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
LIC0471
REAR SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(if so equipped)
2-32Instruments and controls
WARNING
●The front sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper
driving.
● The rear sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper back-
ing. Always turn and check that it is safe
to do so before backing up. Always
back up slowly. The front sonar system:
● is active when the ignition is in the ON
position and the shift lever is in a forward
gear position.
● a beeping tone is emitted when the sensors
detect obstacles within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the
front bumper.
The rear sonar system: ● is active when the ignition is in the ON
position and the shift lever is in R (Reverse) .
● a beeping tone is emitted when the sensors
detect obstacles within 5.9 ft (1.8 m) of the
rear bumper.
The front and rear sonar system can be disabled
by pushing the OFF switch. When the system is
disabled, the indicator light on the switch will
illuminate. Push the switch again to enable the
system. The indicator light will go off.
The system will automatically reset the next time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “Front and rear
sonar system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual. Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy
trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driving the vehicle
in the tow mode with no trailer/load or light
trailer/light load will not cause any damage. How-
ever, fuel economy may be reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteristics may
feel unusual.
Push the tow mode switch to activate tow mode.
The
TOW indicator light will come on when tow
mode is selected. Push the tow mode switch
again to turn the tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically canceled when the
vehicle is in the off position.
LIC1182LIC2111
FRONT AND REAR SONAR SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH (if so equipped) TOW MODE SWITCH (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-33
UNDER-SEAT STORAGE
To open the drawer, lift up slightly and pull to
open. To remove the drawer, pull to the point of
resistance and lift up and pull.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the tray under the seat,
cargo in the trays should not exceed
20 pounds (9.08kg) .
SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if so
equipped)
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
WARNING
●Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to avoid obstructing the
driver’s view and to help prevent an
accident.
CAUTION
● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
● Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
Driver side only
LIC2067WIC0673
Instruments and controls2-39
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS (if so
equipped)
●All doors lock automatically when the vehicle
speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
● All doors unlock automatically when the ig-
nition is placed in the OFF position or when
the key is removed from the ignition switch.
CHILD SAFETY SLIDING DOOR
LOCK
The child safety lock helps prevent the sliding
door from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock lever is located on the edge
of the sliding door.
When the lever is in the unlock position, the door
can be opened from the outside or the inside.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
WARNING
● Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
● The remote keyless entry key fob trans-
mits radio waves when the buttons are
pushed. The FAA advises radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
remote keyless entry key fob while on
an airplane. Make sure the buttons are
not operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored for a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn on the
interior lights and activate the panic alarm by
using the key fob from outside the vehicle.
Some settings for the key fob, such as horn beep,
can be adjusted. For additional information, refer
to “Silencing the horn beep feature” in this sec-
tion.
LPD2050
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
3-8Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The key fob can operate at a maximum distance
of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle.
The effective distance depends upon the condi-
tions around the vehicle.
As many as five 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 33 ft (10 m) .
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 140°F (60°C) .
● 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.
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors.
4. Press the
button on the key fob. All
the doors lock. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.
LPD0209
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-9