
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. Additionally, a separate
Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S.
only) will explain how to resolve any
concerns you may have with your vehicle,
as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operat-
ing the vehicle and/or accessory. It is recom-
mended you see a NISSAN dealer for details
concerning the particular accessories with
which your vehicle is equipped.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.When you require any service or have any
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to us.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with
controls and maintenance requirements, assist-
ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
.
NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle
features or taking other actions that
could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety information.
On-pavement and off-road driv-
ing
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity. As with other vehicles with fea-
tures of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Avoiding collision and rollover” and
“Driving safety precautions” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Foreword 

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI-
CLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for
example remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war-
ranty may not cover damage caused by
any aftermarket plug-in device.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your
vehicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of
production, region or availability. There-
fore, you may find information about
features or equipment that are not in-
cluded or installed on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications, performance, design or compo-
nent suppliers without notice and without
obligation. From time to time, NISSAN may
update or revise this manual to provide Owners
with the most accurate information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain with
this manual all revision updates sent to you by
NISSAN to ensure you have access to accurate
and up-to-date information regarding your ve-
hicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner’s
Manuals and any updates can also be found in
the Owner section of the NISSAN website at
https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/naviga-
tion/manualsGuide. If you have questions con-
cerning any information in your Owner’s Manual,
contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM pagein this Owner’s Manual for contact information.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed care-
fully. 

SIC0697
If you see the symbol above, it means“Do not
do this” or“Do not let this happen” .
If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
CANADA’S PRODUCTS CONTAINING
MERCURY REGULATIONS
The xenon headlights (if so equipped) on
your vehicle contain mercury. If these
parts require disposal, the repair facility
vehicle dismantler or recycler should
make sure they are recycled or disposed
of as hazardous waste in accordance
with applicable laws. For information on
safe handling procedures, disposal and
recycling options in accordance with
Canada’s Products Containing Mercury
Regulations, go to http://www.ec.gc.ca/
mercure-mercury/. 

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ........................................................................\
.... 0-2
Exterior front ........................................................................\
....... 0-3
Exterior rear ........................................................................\
........ 0-4
Exterior (NISMO models) ........................................................ 0-5
Passenger compartment ......................................................... 0-6Cockpit ........................................................................\
................ 0-7
Instrument panel ....................................................................... 0-8
Meters and gauges .................................................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ............................................................ 0-11
MR16DDT engine .......................................................... 0-11
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 0-12 

0-8Illustrated table of contents
JVC0607X
1. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
2. Center ventilator (P.4-27)
3. Audio system* or Navigation system** (P.4-35)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)
5. Integrated Control System* (P.2-24)— Drive mode (P.5-22)
— Heater and air conditioner control (P.4-28) — Defroster switch (P.2-38)
5. Heater and air conditioner control (models without Integrated Control System) (P.4-28)
— Defroster switch (P.2-38)
6. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
7. Side ventilator (P.4-27)
8. Fuel-filler door release handle (P.3-18) 9. Hood release handle (P.3-15)
10. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
11. Auxiliary input jack/USB connection port*
(P.4-38)
12. Parking brake (P.5-25)
13. Cup holder (P.2-47)
14. Power outlet (P.2-46)
15. Glove box (P.2-48)
*: if so equipped
**: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL 

JVC0850X
Type A (if so equipped)1. Tachometer (P.2-9)
2. Vehicle information display (P.2-11)— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-7)
— Trip computer (P.2-13)
— Torque vectoring AWD (AWD model)
(P.2-14)
— Outside air temperature (P.2-12) 3. Fuel gauge (P.2-11)
4. Speedometer (P.2-7)
5. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-15)
6. Instrument brightness control knob (P.2-43)
7. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
tion indicator* (P.2-12) 8. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-7)/Trip
computer mode switch (P.2-13)
*: if so equipped
Illustrated table of contents0-9
METERS AND GAUGES 

0-10Illustrated table of contents
SIC4601
Type B (if so equipped)1. Tachometer (P.2-9)
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-10)
3. Vehicle information display (P.2-11)— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-7)
— Trip computer (P.2-13)
— Torque vectoring AWD (AWD model)
(P.2-14) — Outside air temperature (P.2-12)
4. Fuel gauge (P.2-11)
5. Speedometer (P.2-7)
6. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-15)
7. Instrument brightness control knob (P.2-43)
8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi- tion indicator* (P.2-12) 9. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-7)/Trip
computer mode switch (P.2-13)
*: if so equipped 

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