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SSI0825
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.2-41)
2. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch* (P.2-41) — Blind Spot Warning (BSW)* (P.5-17)
3. Sliding door switch* (driver’s side) (P.3-10)
4. Sliding door switch* (passenger’s side) (P.3-10)
5. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-38) 6. Power liftgate switch* (P.3-26)
7. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight (P.2-34)
— Turn signal (P.2-38)
— Fog light* (P.2-39)
8. Trip computer switch (P.2-24) 9. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
(P.2-6)
10. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-31)
11. Fuse box cover (P.8-18)
12. Fuel-filler door opener handle (P.3-30)
13. Hood release handle (P.3-25)
14. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-37)
15. Power door main switch* (P.3-10, P.3-27)
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control steering switch* (P.4-108)
— Hands-Free Phone System switch* (P.4-122,
P.4-133)
17. Horn (P.2-39)
18. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control system (P.5-25)
*: if so equipped
COCKPIT
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Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-12
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system warning light (if so
equipped)2-12
Brake warning light
2-12
Charge warning light2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-13
Hydraulic pump electric power
steering warning light
2-13
Intelligent Key system warning
light2-14
Low tire pressure warning light
2-14
Master warning light2-15
Seat belt warning light2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-15
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
2-16Indicator
light Name
Page
Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) position indicator
light 2-16
Cruise indicator light
2-16
Exterior light indicator2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light2-17
High beam indicator light
2-17
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-17
Overdrive off indicator light
2-18
Security indicator light2-18
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-18
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
2. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch*— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)*
3. Sliding door switch* (driver’s side)
4. Sliding door switch* (passenger’s side)
5. Instrument brightness control switch
6. Power liftgate switch* 7. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal
— Fog light*
8. Trip computer switch
9. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
10. Wiper and washer switch 11. Fuse box cover
12. Fuel-filler door opener handle
13. Hood release handle
14. Headlight aiming control*
15. Power door main switch*
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control steering switch*
— Hands-Free Phone System switch*
17. Horn
18. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control system
*: if so equipped
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key system warning lightExterior light indicator
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning
light (if so equipped)Master warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Hydraulic pump electric power steering
warning lightCruise indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Instruments and controls2-11
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-16Instruments and controls
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems needs servicing.
.The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental
Restraint Systems (air bag systems) and/or the
pretensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemental
restraint system” (P.1-48) .
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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 turn off.
The light will blink when the 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 comes on and stays on
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.5-32).
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) position indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the automatic shift
position. (See “Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT)” (P.5-13) .)
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 main switch indicator light illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational. (See
“Cruise control” (P.5-25).)
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.5-25) .)
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 ................................................................ 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................................. 5-8
Push-button ignition switch .................................................... 5-8 Operating range for engine start function .................... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch operation ........................... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch positions ......................... 5-10
Emergency engine shut off ............................................ 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................. 5-11
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-11
Starting the engine ................................................................ 5-12
Driving the vehicle ................................................................. 5-13 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................ 5-13
Parking brake ........................................................................\
.. 5-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) ................. 5-17
BSW system operation .................................................. 5-19
How to enable/disable the BSW system .................. 5-19
BSW system limitations ................................................. 5-20
BSW driving situations ................................................... 5-21
System temporarily unavailable ..................................... 5-24 System malfunction ....................................................... 5-24
System maintenance ..................................................... 5-25
Cruise control ........................................................................\
. 5-25
Precautions on cruise control ..................................... 5-25
Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-26
Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-27
Fuel efficient driving tips ..................................................... 5-27
Increasing fuel economy ...................................................... 5-28
Parking/parking on hills ........................................................ 5-29
Hydraulic pump electric power steering ......................... 5-30
Brake system ........................................................................\
.. 5-30 Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-30
Parking brake break-in .................................................. 5-31
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......................... 5-32
Cold weather driving ............................................................ 5-34
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................................... 5-34
Anti-freeze ........................................................................\
5-34
Battery ........................................................................\
....... 5-34
Draining of coolant water ............................................. 5-34
Tire equipment ................................................................ 5-34
Special winter equipment ............................................ 5-34
Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-35
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ....................... 5-35
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensor units*Afor the BSW
system are located near the rear bumper.
Always keep the area near the radar sensors
clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water,
mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing the
area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent material) , install accessories or apply additional
paint near the radar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors. It is recommended you consult a
NISSAN dealer if the area around the radar
sensors is damaged due to a collision.
Radio frequency statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz —
24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak
(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifica-
tions could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON-
TROL
. If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The CRUISE in-
dicator light on the meter panel will then
blink to warn the driver.
. If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will cancel automatically.
. If the CRUISE indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
. The CRUISE indicator light may blink when
the cruise control main switch is turned ON
while pushing the ACCELERATE/RESUME,
COAST/SET or CANCEL switch. To prop-
erly set the cruise control system, perform
the following procedures.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when
driving under the following conditions:
. when it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed
. in heavy traffic or in traffic that
varies in speed
Starting and driving5-25
CRUISE CONTROL
5-26Starting and driving
.on winding or hilly roads
. on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.)
. in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
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1. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN
switch on. The CRUISE indicator light will
illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle
to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET
switch and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the
set speed.
.
To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously
set speed.
. The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
on winding or hilly roads. If this happens,
drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following methods:
1. Push the CANCEL switch.
2. Tap the brake pedal.
3. Turn the MAIN switch off. The CRUISE light will turn off.
. If you depress the brake pedal while pushing
the ACCELERATE/RESUME or COAST/
SET switch and reset at the cruising speed,
the cruise control will disengage. Turn the
MAIN switch off once and then turn it on
again.
. The cruise control will automatically cancel if
the vehicle slows more than 8 MPH (13
km/h) below the set speed.
. If you move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position, the cruise control will be canceled.