WARNING
●Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
WARNING
The rear hatch must be closed securely
before driving. An open rear hatch could
allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn inside the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
OPENING THE REAR HATCH
To open the rear hatch, unlock it with one of the
following operations, then pull on the handle.
● Push the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
● Unlock all doors using the key
A(if so
equipped) .
● Press the
button on the remote con-
trol once. For additional information, refer to
“Remote keyless entry system” in this sec-
tion.
LPD2155
REAR HATCH (Hatchback)
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-9
WARNING
●The VDC system is designed to help the
driver maintain stability but does not
prevent accidents due to abrupt steer-
ing operation at high speeds or by care-
less or dangerous driving techniques.
Reduce vehicle speed and be especially
careful when driving and cornering on
slippery surfaces and always drive
carefully.
● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock ab-
sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars,
bushings and wheels are not NISSAN
recommended for your vehicle or are
extremely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly. This could
adversely affect vehicle handling per-
formance, and the
indicator may
flash or the
indicator light may
illuminate.
● If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are extremely
deteriorated, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the
indica-
tor light may illuminate. ●
If engine control related parts are not
NISSAN recommended or are extremely
deteriorated, the
indicator light
may illuminate.
● When driving on extremely inclined sur-
faces such as higher banked corners,
the VDC system may not operate prop-
erly and the
indicator may flash or
the
indicator light may illuminate.
Do not drive on these types of roads.
● When driving on an unstable surface
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the
indicator may flash or
the
indicator light may illuminate.
This is not a malfunction. Restart the
engine after driving onto a stable
surface.
● If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN
recommended ones are used, the VDC
system may not operate properly and
the
indicator may flash or
the
indicator light may illuminate.
● The VDC system is not a substitute for
winter tires or tire chains on a snow
covered 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 remote keyless entry key fob (if so
equipped) .
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 0°C (32°F) , check the
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.
For additional information, refer to “Engine cool-
ing system” in the “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 “Do-it-yourself” section 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
engine coolant” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-25
Fuel recommendation............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-17
Fuel-filler door ..................3-10
Fuel gauge .....................2-5
Fuses.......................8-17
Fusible links ...................8-17
G
Gascap .....................3-10
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip computer .................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-23
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® ....4-47
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-17
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-17
Headlights....................8-21
Head restraints ..................1-6
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-8, 4-16
Heater operation ...........4-10,4-18
Hood ........................3-8
Horn .......................2-20 I
Ignition switch ...................5-5
Immobilizer system .............2-13,5-7
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-14
Increasing fuel economy .............5-18
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-10
Instrument brightness control ..........2-19
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-19
Interiorlight....................2-28
iPod® Player ...................4-43
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-23
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-12
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-20,8-20
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-5, 3-6
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-2 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label ....10-11
Engine serial number ............10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-58
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-23
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12
Light A
irbagwarninglight.........1-58,2-10
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-26
Charge warning light .............2-8
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-26
Foglights...................8-25
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-17
Headlight control switch ..........2-17
Headlights..................8-21
Interior light ..................2-28
Lightbulbs..................8-21
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.......................2-9
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-50
Security indicator light ............2-12
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
11-3
RearViewMonitor.................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-17
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-16
Recommended Fluids..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-20
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote keyless entry system ........3-5,3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-5
Childseatbelts.....1-22,1-28,1-33,1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Rear seat adjustment .............1-4
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-19
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-20
InjuredPerson................1-13
Largerchildren................1-20
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-10
Pregnant women ...............1-13
Rear center seat belt ............1-15
Seat belt extenders .............1-18
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Seat belts ................1-10,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-18
Three-point type with retractor .......1-13
Seat belt extenders ...............1-18 Seat belt warning light
..........1-12,2-10
Seats Adjustment...................1-2
Front seats ...................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Rear seat ....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-12
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-13,5-7
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-13
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-16
Service manual order form ...........10-20
Servicing air conditioner .............4-24
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-10
Manual transmission .............5-13
Shift lock release .................5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-18
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) ......................1-55
Spark plug replacement .............8-13
Sparkplugs ...................8-13
Specifications ..................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
SRS warning label ................1-58
Stability control .................5-23
Standard maintenance ..............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-7
Jump starting .............6-10,8-12
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-12
Starting the engine ..............5-7 Starting the engine
................5-7
Steering P
ower steering system ...........5-20
Tilting steering wheel ............3-12
Steeringwheel..................3-12
Steeringwheelaudiocontrolswitch......4-45
Stoplight.....................8-26
Storage......................2-22
Storage tray ...................2-22
Sun visors ....................3-12
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-58
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-58, 2-10
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-48
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-58
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-41
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system ..................1-55
Switch Automatic power window switch ......2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-17
Headlight control switch ..........2-17
Ignition switch .................5-5
Instrument brightness control ........2-19
Overdrive switch ...............5-12
Powerdoorlockswitch............3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-17
Rear window wiper and washer switches. .2-16
Turnsignalswitch..............2-19
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-21
11-5