QR25DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
4. Battery (P. 8-14)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2809
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass (if so equipped) ..........................2-6
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-10
Checking lights ............................... 2-11
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-15
Audible reminders ............................. 2-18
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-19
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-19
Startup display ................................ 2-19
Main Menu Selections ......................... 2-20
Resetting the trip computer .....................2-21
Settings ...................................... 2-21
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-29
Security systems ................................. 2-32Vehicle security system
......................... 2-32
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-33
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-34
Switch operation .............................. 2-34
Rear switch operation .......................... 2-35
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-37
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-37
Daytime running light system ....................2-40
Instrument brightness control ...................2-40
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-41
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-41
Horn ............................................ 2-42
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-43
All-wheel
drive (AWD) lock switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-44
SPORT mode switch (if so equipped) ...............2-44
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-44
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-45
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-46
Power outlets .................................... 2-46
12v outlets ................................... 2-46
20. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-43)
SPORT mode switch (P. 5-23)
ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-23)
Warning system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
Power liftgate switch (if so equipped)
(P. 3-24)
Power liftgate main switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-24)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
21. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-37) Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-3)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC2627
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into
the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, reduce engine speed. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
LIC2219LIC2220
Instruments and controls2-5
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.1. Press the
air flow control button.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
3. Press the
button.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
● For quick cooling, press the MAX A/C but-
ton. When the MAX A/C button is pressed, it
will activate the
mode. The amount of
air coming through the vents is the highest it
can go when in MAX A/C mode regardless
of the position of the FAN dial.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.
1. Press the
button to the OFF position.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Press the A/C button. The indicator light comes on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify the air.
1. Press the
air flow control button.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
● When the
orare selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on if the
outside temperature is more than 36°F
(2°C) . This dehumidifies the air which helps
defog the windshield. The
mode au-
tomatically turns off, allowing outside air to
be drawn into the passenger compartment
to further improve the defogging perfor-
mance.
● The air conditioner is always on in
ormode, regardless of whether the
indicator light is on or off.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
Operating tips
●Keep the windows and moonroof closed
while the air conditioner is in operation. ●
After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3 min-
utes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
● The air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
● If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. For additional
information, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
● If the engine coolant temperature becomes
too high,
will be activated and the
indicator light will come on automatically.
● When the ignition is OFF, button characters
will not illuminate.
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MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Press thefan speed control buttons to
manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Press theair recirculation button to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting
mode.
Fresh air intake
Press thefresh air intake button to draw
outside air into the passenger compartment.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows mainly from center and
side vents.
— Air flows mainly from center andside vents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outletsand partly from defroster.
— Air flows mainly from defrosterand foot outlets.
To turn system off
Press the ON-OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear window
and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster
switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
● Keep the moonroof closed while the air con-
ditioner is in operation.
● If you feel that the air flow mode you have
selected and the outlets the air is coming out
do not match, select the
mode.
● When you change the air flow mode, you
may feel air flow from the feet vents for just a
moment. This is not a malfunction. The sunload sensor, located on the top and cen-
ter of the instrument panel, helps the system
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put any-
thing on or around this sensor.
LHA2949
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-41
System temporarily unavailable..................5-39
System malfunction ............................ 5-40
System maintenance ........................... 5-40
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-41
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-41
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-43
All-wheel drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ..............5-43
AWD Lock Switch Operations ..................5-44
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-46
Power steering . . ................................. 5-47
Brake system .................................... 5-48
Brake precautions ............................. 5-48
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-48
Brake assist .................................. 5-49
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-50
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-51Chassis Control
.................................. 5-52
Active trace control ............................ 5-52
Active engine brake ............................ 5-53
Active ride control ............................. 5-54
Hill Descent Control System (if so equipped) ........5-55
Hill start assist system ............................ 5-56
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-57
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-57
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-57
Battery ....................................... 5-57
Draining of coolant water .......................5-57
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-58
Special winter equipment .......................5-58
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-58
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-58
●The hill start assist system is not de-
signed to hold the vehicle at a standstill
on a hill. Depress the brake pedal when
the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle
to roll backwards and may result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
● The hill start assist may not prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill
under all load or road conditions. Al-
ways be prepared to depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards. Failure to do so may result
in a collision or serious personal injury.
When the vehicle is stopped on a hill, the hill start
assist system automatically keeps the brakes ap-
plied. This helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
backward in the time it takes the driver to release
the brake pedal and apply the accelerator.
Hill start assist will operate automatically under
the following conditions: ● The shift lever is shifted to a forward or
reverse gear.
● The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill
by applying the brake. The maximum holding time is two seconds. After
two seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back
and hill start assist will stop operating completely.
Hill start assist will not operate when the shift
lever is shifted into N (Neutral) or P (Park) or on a
flat and level road.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole, or use the NISSAN Intelligent Key®.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat-
tery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “Changing
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-57