0-12Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (yellow) (AWD model) 2-16
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-16
Brake warning light
2-16
Charge warning light2-17
Door open warning light2-17
Electric power steering warning
light2-17
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-17
High temperature warning light
(if so equipped)
2-18
Intelligent Key system warning
light2-18
Low fuel warning light
2-18
Low tire pressure warning light2-18
Low washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)2-20
P position selecting warning
light2-20Warning
light Name
Page
Seat belt warning light 2-20
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-21Indicator
light Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) indica-
tor light (green) (AWD model) 2-21
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) -V indi-
cator light (green) (AWD model)
2-21
Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) indicator light (if
so equipped)2-21
Cruise indicator light
2-21
Engine start operation indicator
light2-21
Exterior light indicator
2-22
Front fog light indicator light (if
so equipped)2-22
Front passenger air bag status
light2-22
High beam indicator light
2-22
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-22
Security indicator light
2-23
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-23
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
2-23
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
model) (if so equipped)Low fuel warning lightEngine start operation indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightExterior light indicator
Low washer fluid warning light (if so
equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)
Brake warning lightP position selecting warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Seat belt warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Door open warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSecurity indicator light
Electric power steering warning lightAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) indicator light (AWD
model) (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) -V indicator light
(AWD model) (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
High temperature warning light (if so
equipped)Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
indicator light (if so equipped)
Intelligent Key system warning lightCruise indicator light
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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-16Instruments and controls
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting the
engine. The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on:
,or,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
,,or,,,,,,,
If any light does not come on or operates in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunction. It
is recommended you have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD model)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light will
illuminate. It will turn off soon after the engine is
started.
If the AWD system malfunctions or the revolu-
tion or radius of the front and the rear wheel
differs, the AWD warning light will either remain
illuminated or blink. (See “All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-29) .)
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-35).)
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light illuminates when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light illuminates while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is
necessary, add fluid and have the system
checked. It is recommended you have this
service performed by a NISSAN dealer.
(See “Brake and clutch fluid” (P.8-9) .)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended
you have this service performed by a
NISSAN dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. (See “Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light” (P.2-16) .)
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Charge warning light
If the light illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, have
your vehicle serviced immediately. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light illuminates when any of the doors and/
or liftgate are not closed securely while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Electric power steering warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the electric power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the electric
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering is opera- tional.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist to the steering will cease operation but
you will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp
turns and at low speeds.
See “Electric power steering” (P.5-34).
Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or illuminates during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately
and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” (P.8-5).)
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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light illuminates and then turns off.
The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system or the traction control
system is operating, thus alerting the driver that
the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road
surface may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light illuminates while the
VDC system is on, this light alerts the driver to
the fact that the VDC system’s fail-safe mode is
operating, for example the VDC system may not
be functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P.5-37) of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) indicator
light (AWD model)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) indicator light
illuminates and then turns off.
When selecting AWD mode while the engine is
running, the AWD indicator light illuminates.
(See “All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-29) .)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD-V) indicator
light (AWD model)
When selecting AWD-V mode while the engine
is running, the AWD-V indicator light illuminates.
(See “All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-29) .)
Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) indicator light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
indicator light illuminates and then turns off.
Cruise indicator light
Cruise main switch indicator:
This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off when
the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise indicator light illuminates, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise malfunction:
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked. It is recommended you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
See “Cruise control” (P.5-26).
Engine start operation indicator
light
This light appears when the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position (Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) models) or N (Neutral) position
(Manual Transmission (MT) models) . This light
means that the engine will start by pushing the
ignition switch with the brake pedal (CVT
models) or clutch pedal (MT models) depressed.
You can start the engine directly in any position.
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blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and/or CVT system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the ignition switch is in the
ON position. For additional information, see
“Security systems” (P.2-33) .
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light illuminates and then turns off.
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system and traction
control system are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position.
Make sure the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the headlight
switch in the
orposition, and the
ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Parking brake reminder chime
The parking brake reminder chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.
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2-42Instruments and controls
Daytime running light system (for NISMO
models and Canada)
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. Turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination when driving at night.
(The daytime running lights will turn off.)
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 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.
JVI1342X
Type A (if so equipped)
JVI1343XType A (if so equipped)
SIC4517
Type B (if so equipped)
SIC4129Type B (if so equipped)
5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-2Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...................................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst .............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ......................................... 5-6
Off-road recovery ................................................................ 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................................. 5-7
Driving safety precautions ................................................. 5-7
Push-button ignition switch .................................................... 5-9
Operating range for engine start function ................. 5-10
Push-button ignition switch operation ........................ 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ......................... 5-11
Emergency engine shut off ............................................ 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................. 5-12
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-12
Starting the engine ................................................................ 5-13
Driving the vehicle ................................................................. 5-14 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................ 5-14
Manual Transmission (MT) ............................................. 5-19
Integrated control system (if so equipped) ..................... 5-21 Drive mode ........................................................................\
. 5-22
Parking brake ........................................................................\
.. 5-25
Cruise control ........................................................................\
. 5-26 Precautions on cruise control ....................................... 5-26 Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-26
Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-27
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ................................................... 5-28
Increasing fuel economy ...................................................... 5-29
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ........................ 5-29 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) mode
switch operations ........................................................... 5-29
AWD warning light ........................................................ 5-31
Parking/parking on hills ........................................................ 5-33
Electric power steering ........................................................ 5-34
Brake system ........................................................................\
.. 5-35 Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-35
Brake assist ........................................................................\
.... 5-36
Brake assist ..................................................................... 5-36
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......................... 5-37
Cold weather driving ............................................................ 5-39 Freeing a frozen door lock ........................................... 5-39
Anti-freeze ........................................................................\
5-39
Battery ........................................................................\
....... 5-39
Draining of coolant water ............................................. 5-39
Tire equipment ................................................................ 5-39
Special winter equipment ............................................ 5-39
Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-39
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ....................... 5-40