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* Type C is models without navigation
system/with text message function.
WARNING
.Use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use a phone while driving,
exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
talking on the phone, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Bluetooth
Š
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a
compatible Bluetooth Šenabled cellular phone,
you can set up the wireless connection between
your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth
Šwireless technology,
you can make or receive a hands-free telephone
call with your cellular phone in the vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is connected to the in-
vehicle phone module, no other phone connect-
ing procedure is required. Your phone is
automatically connected with the in-vehicle
phone module when the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position with the
previously connected cellular phone turned on
and carried in the vehicle.
NOTE:
Some devices require the user to accept
connections to other Bluetooth
Šdevices. If
your phone does not connect automatic
ally to the system, consult the phone’s
Owner’ s Manual for details on device
operation.
You can connect up to 5 different Bluetooth
Š
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
. Set up the wireless connection between a
compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module before using the hands-free
phone system. .
Some Bluetooth
Šenabled cellular phones
may not be recognized or work properly. For
information about Bluetooth
Šdevices that
are available for use with this system, it is
recommended that you contact a NISSAN
dealer.
. You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:
— Your vehicle is outside of the cellular
service area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive a cellular signal; such
as in a tunnel, in an underground parking
garage, near a tall building or in a
mountainous area.
. When the radio wave condition is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person’s voice
during a call.
. Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the in-
vehicle phone module to prevent tone quality
degradation and wireless connection dis-
ruption.
. While a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth
Šwireless connection, the
battery power of the cellular phone may
discharge quicker than usual. The Blue-
tooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System cannot
Bluetooth ŠHANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM (Type C) (if so equipped)
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quit the Voice Recognition system at any time.
Microphone:
Microphone is located near the map lights.
Manual control:
While using the Voice Recognition system, it is
possible to select menu options by using the
steering wheel controls instead of speaking
voice commands. To activate manual control
mode, push the
button on the steering
wheel to access the phone menu and then tilt
the tuning switch (
or) up or down.
The manual control mode does not allow dialing
a phone number by digits. The user may select
an entry from the Phonebook or Recent Calls
lists. To reactivate Voice Recognition, exit the
manual control mode by pushing and holding the
button. At that time, pushing thebutton
will start the Hands Free Phone System.
Choosing a language
You can interact with the Bluetooth ŠHands-
Free Phone System using several languages
that are available. For operations to change the
language, see “Audio main operation” (P.4-78).
Changing voice feedback volume
If you want to adjust the volume of the voice
feedback, push the volume control switch on the
steering wheel while being provided with feed-
back. You can also use the VOL (volume) control
knob on the audio unit.
Initialization
When the ignition switch is placed in the ACC
or ON position, the Voice Recognition system is
initialized, which takes a few seconds. If the
button is pushed before the initialization com-
pletes, the system will announce “Hands-free
phone system not ready” and will not react to
voice commands.
Connecting procedure:
NOTE:
The connecting procedure must be per-
formed when the vehicle is stationary. If
the vehicle starts moving during the pro-
cedure, the procedure will be cancelled.
You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth
Š
cellular phones in the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time. To connect a phone to the Bluetooth
ŠHands-
Free Phone System;
1. Push the ENTER/SETTING button.
2. Use the TUNE·SCROLL control knob to select “Bluetooth” and then push the
ENTER/SETTING button.
3. Select “Add Phone” and then push the ENTER/SETTING button.
4. When a message with a PIN appears on the screen, operate the Bluetooth
Šphone to
enter the PIN.
The connecting procedure varies according to
each phone. See the phone’s Owner’s Manual
for details.
Giving voice commands
To operate voice recognition, push and release
thebutton located on the steering wheel.
After the tone sounds, speak a command.
The command given is picked up by the
microphone, and voice feedback is given when
the command is accepted.
. If you need to hear the available commands
for the current menu again, say “Help” and
the system will repeat them.
. If a command is not recognized, the system
announces, “Command not recognized.
Please try again.” Make sure the command
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Let’s Practice
This mode helps learn how to use the NISSAN
Voice Recognition system.
1. Select the “Let’s Practice” key.
2. After the message screen appears, push theTALK
switch on the steering wheel.
3. Speak the displayed number after the tone. The evaluation screen will be displayed and
the result can be confirmed.
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Useful tips for correct operation
You can display useful speaking tips to help the
system recognize your voice commands cor-
rectly.
Select “Help on Speaking” to start display.
USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initia-
lized, which may take up to one minute. When
completed, the system is ready to accept voice
commands. If the TALK
switch is pushed
before the initialization completes, the display
will show the message: “System not ready.” or a
beep sounds.
Before starting
To get the best recognition performance from
NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the follow-
ing:
. The interior of the vehicle should be as quiet
as possible. Close the windows to eliminate
the surrounding noises (traffic noise and
vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent
the system from correctly recognizing the
voice commands.
. Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a
command.
. Speak in a natural conversational voice
without pausing between words.
. If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan
speed is automatically lowered so that your
commands can be recognized more easily.
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Displaying user guide
You can confirm how to use voice commands by
accessing a simplified User Guide, which
contains basic instructions and tutorials for
several voice commands.
1. Push the INFO button on the instrumentpanel.
2. Select the “Others” key using the multi- function controller and push the ENTER
button.
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using the multi-function controller and push the
ENTER button. 4. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the
multi-function controller and push the
ENTER button.
5. Highlight an item using the multi-function controller and push the ENTER button.
Available items:
. Getting Started
Describe the basics of how to operate the
NISSAN Voice Recognition system.
. Let’s Practice
Mode that allows practicing by following the
instructions of the system voice.
. Using the Address Book
Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Man-
ual.
. Finding a Street Address (if so equipped)
Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Man-
ual.
. Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by voice
command operation.
. Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips for how to correctly
speak commands in order for them to be
properly recognized by the system.
. Voice Recognition Settings
Describes the available voice recognition settings.
. Adapting the System to Your Voice
Tutorial adapting the system to your voice.
USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initia-
lized, which may take up to one minute. When
completed, the system is ready to accept voice
commands. If the TALK
switch is pushed
before the initialization completes the display will
show the message: “System not ready.” or a
beep sounds.
Before starting
To get the best performance from NISSAN
Voice Recognition, observe the following.
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible. Close the windows to eliminate the
surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system
from recognizing the voice commands cor-
rectly.
. When the air conditioner is in the AUTO
mode, the fan speed decreases automati-
cally for easy recognition.
. Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a
command.
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
system, underbody, or rear of
the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
.The exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. Keep people,
animals or flammable materials
away from the exhaust system com-
ponents.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They
may ignite and cause a fire.
CAUTION
.Do not use leaded gasoline. Depos-
its from leaded gasoline will ser-
iously reduce the three-way
catalyst’s ability to help reduce ex- haust pollutants.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Mal-
functions in the ignition, fuel injec-
tion, or electrical systems can cause
overrich fuel flow into the three-way
catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do
not keep driving if the engine mis-
fires, or if noticeable loss of perfor-
mance or other unusual operating
conditions are detected. Have the
vehicle inspected promptly. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dama-
ging the three-way catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while warm-
ing it up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) ,
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the proper
tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
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5-4Starting and driving
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi-
cator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
Additional information
.Since the spare tire is not equipped with the
TPMS, the TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
. The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) . Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a
flat tire while driving) .
. The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also
appears on the vehicle information display
when the low tire pressure warning light is
illuminated and low tire pressure is detected.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
turns off when the low tire pressure warning
light turns off.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS
malfunction.
. Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Do not reduce the tire pressure after driving because the
tire pressure rises after driving. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in
low ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.
For additional information, see “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” (P.2-14) and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-3) .
WARNING
. If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
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tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert
When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert provides visual
and audible signals outside the vehicle to help
you inflate the tires to the recommended COLD
tire pressure.
Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and place the shiftlever in the P (Park) position.
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Do not start the engine.
Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. Within a few seconds, the hazard indicators will start flashing.
3. When the designated pressure is reached, the horn beeps once and the hazard
indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
.If the tire is over-inflated to more than approximately 4 psi (30 kPa) , the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash 3
times. To correct the pressure, push the
core of the valve stem on the tire briefly to
release pressure. When the pressure
reaches the designated pressure, the
horn beeps once.
.If the hazard indicator does not flash
within approximately 15 seconds after
starting to inflate the tire, it indicates that
the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert is not
operating.
.The TPMS will not activate the Easy FillTire Alert under the following conditions:
— If there is interference from an external device or transmitter
— The air pressure from the inflation device is not sufficient to inflate the tire
— There is a malfunction in the TPMS system
— There is a malfunction in the horn or hazard indicators
— The identification code of the tire pres- sure sensor is not registered to the
system
— The battery of the tire pressure sensor is low
.If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert doesnot operate due to TPMS interference,
move the vehicle about 1 m (3 ft)
backward or forward and try again.
If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert is not
working, use a tire pressure gauge.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering
maneuvers, because these driving practices
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
As with any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,
particularly if the loss of control causes the
vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all
times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(including prescription or over-the-counter
drugs which may cause drowsiness) . Always