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LEFT -HAND DRIVE(LHD)MODELS
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1. Instrument brightnesscontrolswitch(P.2-7)
2. Outside rearview mirrorcontrol switch(P.3-18)
3. Headlight, foglight* andturn signal switch
Ð Headlight (P.2-17)
Ð Turn signal (P.2-19)
Ð Fog light* (P.2-19)
4. Steering wheel
Ð Electric powersteering system(P.5-22) Ð
Horn (P.2-22)
Ð Driver's supplemental front-impactairbag
(P .1-18)
5. Wiper andwasher switch(P.2-20)
6. Shiftlever
Ð Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(P .5-9)
Ð Manual Transmission (MT)(P.5-13) 7.
Fuseboxcover (P.8-22)
8. Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)OFFswitch*
(P .5-14)
9. Tilting/telescopic steeringwheellever(P.3-17)
10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls(leftside) Ð
switch (odometer andtripcomputer)
(P .2-10)
Ð Audio system* (P.4-28)
Ð Bluetooth


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Instrume ntsand controls
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LEFT -HAND DRIVE(LHD)MODELS
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JVC0480X
1. Instrument brightnesscontrolswitch
2. Outside rearview mirrorcontrol switch
3. Headlight, foglight* andturn signal switch
Ð Headlight
Ð Turn signal
Ð Fog light*
4. Steering wheel
Ð Electric powersteering system Ð
Horn
Ð Driver's supplemental front-impactairbag
5. Wiper andwasher switch
6. Shiftlever
Ð Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ð Manual Transmission (MT)
7. Fuseboxcover 8.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)OFFswitch*
9. Tilting/telescopic steeringwheellever
10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls(leftside)
Ð
switch (odometer andtripcomputer)
Ð Audio system*
Ð Bluetooth


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Instrument sand controls
position.
An inside warning chimewillalso sound.
See ªIntelligent Key systemº (P.3-7) .
Seat beltwarning lightandchime
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
seat beltwarning lightilluminates. Thelight will
continue toilluminate untilthefront seatbelts are
fastened. (SeeªSeat beltsº (P.1-7) .)
When thevehicle speedexceeds 15km/h (10MPH) ,
the light willblink andthechime willsound unless the
front seatbelts aresecurely fastened. Thechime will
continue tosound forabout 90seconds untiltheseat
belt isfastened.
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
seat beltwarning lightilluminates. Thelight will
continue toilluminate untilthedriver's seatbeltis
fastened. (SeeªSeat beltsº (P.1-7) .)
Speed [120km/h (75MPH)] warning
light (ifequipped)
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This light blinks whenthevehicle speedgoesover
approximately 120km/h (75MPH) .Be sure toobserve
the speed limitinthe area where youaredriving.
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)
air bag warning light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)airbag warning
light illuminates forabout 7seconds andthen turns off.
This indicates theSRS airbag system isoperational.
If any ofthe following conditions occur,theSRS air
bag system and/orpre-tensioner seatbeltneed
servicing. Havethesystem checked, andifnecessary
repaired, byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
. TheSRS airbag warning lightremains illuminated
after about 7seconds.
. The SRS airbag warning lightflashes intermit-
tently .
. The SRS airbag warning lightdoes notcome on
at all.
Unless checked andrepaired, theSRS airbag system
and/or pre-tensioner seatbeltmay notfunction
properly .(See ªSupplemental RestraintSystem
(SRS)º (P.1-18) .)
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warn-
ing light (ifequipped)
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.This indicates theVDC
system isoperational.
The VDC warning lightblinks whentheVDC system is
operating.
When thewarning lightblinks whiledriving, thedriving
condition isslippery andthevehicle's tractionlimitis
about tobe exceeded.
If the VDC warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running orwhile driving, itmay indicate theVDC system
isnot functioning properlyandmay need
servicing. Havethesystem checked, andifnecessary
repaired, byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
If amalfunction occursinthe system, theVDC system
function willbecanceled butthevehicle isstill
driveable.
(See ªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)systemº (P.5-
14) .)
INDICA TOR LIGHTS
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Cruise indicator light(ifequipped)
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The cruise indicator lightindicates theactivation ofthe
cruise control system.
Cruise mainswitch indicator:
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When thecruise control mainswitch isturned on,the
indicator lightwillilluminate, indicatingthecruise
control system isin the standby mode.
Cruise malfunction:
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If the cruise indicator lightblinks whiletheengine is
running, itmay indicate thecruise control system isnot
functioning properly.Have thesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealer.(SeeªCruise controlº (P.5-16) .)
Engine startoperation indicatorlight(if
equipped)
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This light appears whentheshift lever isin the ªPº
(Park) position (Continuously Variable Transmission
models) orªNº (Neutral) position(Manual Transmission
models) .This light means thattheengine willstart by
pushing theignition switchwiththebrake pedal
(Continuously Variable Transmission models)orclutch
pedal (Manual Transmission models)depressed. You
can start theengine directly inany position.
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Instrument sand controls
T urn signals/hazard indicatorlights
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The turn signals/hazard indicatorlightsblinkwhen the
turn signal switch orhazard indicator flasherswitchis
turned on.(See ªHeadlight andturn signal switchº
(P .2-17) orªHazard indicator flasherswitchº (P.6-2) .)
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)off
indicator light(ifequipped)
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The Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)offindicator light
illuminates whentheVDC offswitch ispushed tothe
ªOFFº position.
When theVDC offswitch ispushed tothe ªOFFº
position, theVDC system isturned off.
(See ªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)systemº (P.5-
14) .)
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Brake padwear warning
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The disc brake padshaveaudible wearwarnings.
When abrake padrequires replacement, itwill make a
high pitched scraping soundwhenthevehicle isin
motion. Thisscraping soundwillfirst occur onlywhen
the brake pedalisdepressed. Aftermore wearofthe
brake pad,thesound willalways beheard evenifthe
brake pedal isnot depressed. Havethebrakes
checked assoon aspossible ifthe wear warning
sound isheard.
Have thesystem checked, andifnecessary repaired,
by aNISSAN dealerpromptly .(See ªBrakesº (P.8-
12) .)
Intelligent Key buzzer (ifequipped)
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The Intelligent Key buzzer sounds ifany one ofthe
following improperoperations isfound.
. The ignition switchisnot returned tothe ªLOCKº
position whenlocking thedoors.
. The Intelligent Key isleft inside thevehicle when
locking thedoors.
. Any doors arenot closed securely whenlocking
the doors.
When thebuzzer sounds, besure tocheck boththe
vehicle andtheIntelligent Key .(See ªIntelligent Key
systemº (P.3-7) .)
K ey reminder chime
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The keyreminder chimewillsound ifany ofthe
following operations aredetected:
Model withIntelligent Key system:
. The driver's doorisopened whiletheignition
switch isin the ªACCº position.
Model without Intelligent Key system:
. The driver's doorislocked withthepower door
lock switch withthedoor open while thekey isleft
in the ignition switchandtheignition switchisin
the ªACCº ,ªOFFº orªLOCKº position.
Light reminder chime
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The light reminder chimewillsound ifthe driver's side
door isopened andthefollowing operations are
detected:
. The headlight switchisin either the
or
position, andtheignition switchisin the ªACCº ,
ªOFFº orªLOCKº position.
. Thechime willalso sound for2seconds whenthe
ignition switchispushed tothe ªACCº ,ªOFFº or
ªL OCKº position whilethefog lights (ifequipped) are
onwith theheadlight switchinthe ªAUT Oº
position.
Be sure toturn theheadlight switchtothe ªOFFº or
ª AUT Oº(ifequipped) positionandthefog light switch
(if equipped) tothe ªOFFº position whenyouleave the
vehicle.
Parking brakereminder
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The chime willsound ifthe vehicle isdriven atmore
than 7km/h (4MPH) withtheparking brakeapplied.
Stop thevehicle andrelease theparking brake.
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5 Starting anddriving
Break -inschedule ....
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Before starting engine....
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Precautions whenstarting anddriving ....
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Exhaust gas(carbon monoxide) ....
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Three-way catalyst....
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Care when driving ....
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Engine coldstart period ....
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Loading luggage ....
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Driving inwet conditions ....
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Driving inwinter conditions ....
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Ignition switch(model without Intelligent Key system) ....
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Continuously variabletransmission (CVT)....
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Manual transmission (MT)....
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Steering lock....
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K ey positions ....
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Push-button ignitionswitch(model withIntelligent
K ey system) ....
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Precautions onpush-button ignitionswitchoperation ....
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Intelligent Key system ....
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Steering lock....
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Ignition switchpositions ....
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Intelligent Key battery discharge ....
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Starting engine(model without Intelligent Key system) ....
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Starting engine(model withIntelligent Key system) ....
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Driving vehicle ....
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Driving withContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)....
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Driving withmanual transmission (MT)....
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ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)system (ifequipped) ....
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V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)offswitch ....
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Cruise control (ifequipped) ....
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Precautions oncruise control ....
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Cruise control operations ....
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Parking ....
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Sonar (parking sensor)system(ifequipped) ....
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T railer towing (except forAustralia andNew Zealand) ....
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T railer towing (forAustralia andNew Zealand) ....
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Operating precautions ....
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Maximum loadlimits ....
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Tire pressure ....
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Safety chains ....
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T railer brakes ....
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T railer detection (ifequipped) ....
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Electric powersteering system....
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Brake system ....
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Brake precautions ....
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Brake assist(ifequipped) ....
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Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)(ifequipped) ....................... 5-23
V ehicle security ....
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Cold weather driving....
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Battery ....
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Engine coolant ....
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Tire equipment ....
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Special winterequipment ....
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Parking brake....
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Corrosion protection ....
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Starting anddriving
Suggested maximumspeedineach gear
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Downshift toalower gearifthe engine isnot running
smoothly ,or ifyou need toaccelerate.
Do not exceed themaximum suggested speed(shown
below) inany gear. Forlevel road driving, usethe
highest gearsuggested forthat speed. Always observe
posted speedlimits,anddrive according tothe road
conditions whichwillensure safeoperation. Donot
over-rev theengine whenshifting toalower gearasit
may cause engine damage orloss ofvehicle control.
5-speed ManualTransmission (MT)model:
HR16DE enginemodel:
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km/h (MPH)
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2nd 83(51)
3rd 121(75)
4th 164(102)
5th Ð(Ð)
6-speed ManualTransmission (MT)model:
MRA8DE enginemodel:
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2nd 84(52)
3rd 117(72)
4th 152(94)
5th Ð(Ð)
6th Ð(Ð) MR16DDT
enginemodel:
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1st 49(30)
2nd 85(53)
3rd 119(74)
4th 149(92)
5th 182(113)
6th Ð(Ð)
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WARNING:
. The Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)system
is designed tohelp thedriver maintain
stability butdoes notprevent accidents
due toabrupt steering operation athigh
speeds orby careless ordangerous driving
techniques. Reducevehiclespeedandbe
especially carefulwhendriving andcorner-
ing onslippery surfaces andalways drive
carefully.
. Donot modify thevehicle's suspension. If
suspension partssuchasshock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars,bushings and
wheels arenot NISSAN recommended for
your vehicle orare extremely deteriorated,
the VDC system maynotoperate properly.
This could adversely affectvehicle handling
performance, andtheVDC warning light
may illuminate.
. Ifbrake related partssuchasbrake pads,
rotors andcalipers arenot NISSAN recom-
mended orare extremely deteriorated, the
VDC system maynotoperate properly and
the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
. Ifengine control related partsarenot
NISSAN recommended orare extremely
deteriorated, theVDC warning light
may illuminate.
. When driving onextremely inclinedsurfaces
such ashigher banked corners, theVDC
system maynotoperate properly andthe
VDC warning light
may illuminate. Do
not drive onthese typesofroads.
. When driving onanunstable surfacesuchas
a turntable, ferry,elevator orramp, theVDC
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warning light
may illuminate. Thisisnot
a malfunction. Restarttheengine after
driving ontoastable surface.
. Ifwheels ortires other thantheNISSAN
recommended onesareused, theVDC
system maynotoperate properly andthe
VDC warning light
may illuminate.
. The VDC system isnot asubstitute forwinter
tires ortire chains onasnow covered road.
The Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)system uses
various sensors tomonitor driverinputs andvehicle
motion. Undercertain drivingconditions, theVDC
system helpstoperform thefollowing functions.
. Controls brakepressure toreduce wheelslipon
one slipping drivewheel sopower istransferred to
a non slipping drivewheel onthe same axle.
. Controls brakepressure andengine outputto
reduce drivewheel slipbased onvehicle speed
(traction controlfunction) .
. Controls brakepressure atindividual wheelsand
engine outputtohelp thedriver maintain controlof
the vehicle inthe following conditions:
Ð understeer (vehicletendstonot follow the
steered pathdespite increased steeringinput)
Ð oversteer (vehicletendstospin duetocertain
road ordriving conditions) .
The VDC system canhelp thedriver tomaintain control
of the vehicle, butitcannot prevent lossofvehicle
control inall driving situations.
When theVDC system operates, theVDC warning
light
in the instrument panelflashes sonote the
following:
. The road maybeslippery orthe system may
determine someaction isrequired tohelp the
vehicle onthe steered path. .
You may feelapulsation inthe brake pedaland
hear anoise orvibration fromunder thehood. This
is normal andindicates thattheVDC system is
working properly.
. Adjust yourspeed anddriving tothe road
conditions.
If amalfunction occursinthe system, theVDC warning
light
illuminates inthe instrument panel.TheVDC
system automatically turnsoff.
The VDC OFFswitch isused toturn offthe VDC
system. TheVDC offindicator light
illuminates to
indicate theVDC system isoff. When theVDC OFF
switch isused toturn offthe system, theVDC system
still operates toprevent onedrive wheel fromslipping
by transferring powertoanon slipping drivewheel.
The VDC warning light
flashes ifthis occurs. All
other VDCfunctions areoffand theVDC warning light
will not flash. TheVDC system isautomatically
reset toon when theignition switchisplaced inthe
ªOFFº position thenback tothe ªONº position.
See ªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning lightº
(P .2-14) andªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)off
indicator lightº(P.2-16) .
The computer hasabuilt-in diagnostic featurethat
tests thesystem eachtimeyoustart theengine and
move thevehicle forward orinreverse ataslow speed.
When theself-test occurs,youmay hear aªclunkº
noise and/or feelapulsation inthe brake pedal. Thisis
normal andisnot anindication ofamalfunction.
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The vehicle shouldbedriven withtheVehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC)system ONformost driving conditions.
When thevehicle isstuck inmud orsnow ,the VDC
system reduces theengine outputtoreduce wheel
spin. Theengine speedwillbereduced evenifthe
accelerator isdepressed tothe floor. Ifmaximum
engine powerisneeded tofree astuck vehicle, turn
the VDC system off.
T o turn offthe VDC system, pushtheVDC OFFswitch.
The
indicator lightwillilluminate.
Push theVDC OFFswitch againorrestart theengine
to turn ONthesystem.
Starting anddriving
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