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trip odometer?Distance to empty (dte) ?
Outside air temperature (ICY) ?Setting ?
Warning check
1. Current and average fuel consumption
The current and average fuel consumption mode
shows the current and average fuel consump-
tion.
2. Average fuel consumption (MPG or l
(liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH or km/h)
Fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the
switch*Bfor longer than 1 second. (The average speed is
also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
display shows “——”.
Speed:
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting is
done by pushing the
switch*Bfor longer
than 1 second. (The average fuel consumption is
also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. The
first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows
“——”.
3. Elapsed time and trip odometer
(MILES or km)
Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode shows the time since
the last reset. The displayed time can be reset
by pushing the
switch*Bfor longer than 1
second. (The trip odometer is also reset at the
same time.)
Trip odometer:
The trip odometer mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since the
last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the
switch*Bfor longer than 1 second. (The
elapsed time is also reset at the same time.)
4. Distance to empty (dte — MILES or
km)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly
being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is
displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to “——”. .
If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position may continue to
be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
5. Outside air temperature (ICY — 8For
8C)
The outside air temperature is displayed in 8For
8C in the range of í22 to 1318F( í30 to 558C) .
The outside air temperature mode includes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air
temperature is below 378F(3 8C) , the warning is
displayed on the screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected
by road or engine heat, wind directions and
other driving conditions. The display may differ
from the actual outside temperature or the
temperature displayed on various signs or bill-
boards.
6. Setting
Setting is available while the engine is
running.
Setting cannot be made while driving. A
message “SETTING CAN ONLY BE OPER-
ATED WHEN STOPPED” is also displayed
on the vehicle information display.
The
switch*Aandswitch*Bare
used in the setting mode to select and decide a
menu.
SKIP:
Push the
switch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.
Push the
switch*Bto select other menus.
ALERT:
There are 3 submenus under the alert menu.
. BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
. TIMER
Select this submenu to specify when the
“TIMER” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning. MAINTENANCE:
There are 5 submenus under the maintenance
menu.
.
BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.
. FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset the
distance for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires.
OPTIONS:
There are 4 submenus under the display menu.
. BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
. LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English,
French or Spanish for display. .
UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the unit.
. EFFECTS
Select this submenu to turn on and off the
needle sweep function when starting the
engine.
7. Warning check
SKIP:
Push the
switch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.
Push the
switch*Bto select other menus.
DETAIL:
This item is available only when a warning is
displayed.
Select this menu to see the details of warnings.
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Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on the
meter panel. It indicates the status of the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the ignition switch was in
the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This function
indicates the security systems equipped on the
vehicle are operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System assoon as possible. Please bring all regis-
tered keys that you have. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the window
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm the window with
the defroster before you wash the
window.
CAUTION
.
Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the head-
light switch to theposition for full illumina-
tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to 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.
SIC3270
SIC4378
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness control switch can be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. When the switch is operated, the
vehicle information display switches to the
brightness adjustment mode.
Push the upper switch
*Ato brighten the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves to
the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness, “MAX” appears on the display
*2.
Push the lower switch
*Bto dim the instrument
panel lights. The bar
*1moves to the íside.
When reaching the minimum brightness, “MIN”
appears on the display
*3. However, “MIN”
SIC4444
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.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures 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 serious 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, cushion, 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.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
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HORN HEATED SEATS
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch tothe level position. Make sure the indicator
light turns off.
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.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
SIC4334
The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seats by blowing warm or cool air
from the surface of the seat. The switches
located on the instrument panel can be operated
independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the heat side
*1or to the cool side*2. The indicator
light
*Bon the control knob will illuminate.
3. Adjust the temperature using the control knob
*A.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn the control knob to the OFF
position (center) . The indicator light
*Bon the control knob goes off at the OFF
position.
The climate controlled seat has air filters. If
the climate controlled seat is not functioning
properly, it may indicate the air filters may be
clogged. To check the air filters for the
climate controlled seat, it is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate controlled seats if you or
the occupants cannot monitor seat
temperatures or have an inability to
feel pain in those body parts in contact
with the seat. Use of the climate con-
trolled seats by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
.
The battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated
while the engine is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled
seat for extended periods or when
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if
so equipped)
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no one is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, 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 climate controlled
seat.
. Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
. The climate controlled seat has an
air filter. Do not operate climate
controlled seat without an air filter.
This may result in damage to the
system.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not
operate, turn the switch off and
have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
SSD0956
The warning systems switch is used to turn on
and off the warning systems (Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) and Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
systems) that are activated using the settings
menu on the center display.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
*1on the switch is off. The
indicator will also be off if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the settings
menu.
The LDW system will sound a warning chime
and blink the Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
indicator light (orange) to alert the driver if the
vehicle is traveling close to either the left or the
right of a traveling lane with detectable lane markers. (See “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-23).)
The BSW system will turn on the side indicator
lights, located next to the outside mirrors, if the
radar sensors detect a vehicle in the detection
zone. If the turn signal is activated in the
direction of the detected vehicle, a chime
sounds twice and the side indicator light will
flash. (See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-
33) .)
WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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SIC4419
3rd row seat
SIC4501
Soft bottle holder
CAUTION
.Do not use bottle holder for any
other objects that could be thrown
about in the vehicle and possibly
injure people during sudden braking
or an accident.
. Do not use bottle holder for open
liquid containers.
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SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push*1.
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to avoid obstructing the
driver’s view and to help prevent an
accident.