sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
Supplemental air bag warninglight
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner seat belt systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains 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 that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre-
tensioner(s) may not function properly. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
of this manual.
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 preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
illuminates and then turns off. When selecting AWD LOCK mode while the
hybrid system is running, the AWD LOCK indica-
tor light illuminates.
CAUTION
Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in
the LOCK mode.
Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF
indicator light
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in the
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system.
EV indicator light
This light illuminates when the engine stops run-
ning.
Front fog light indicator light (ifso equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when
the front fog lights are on. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Fog light switch” in this section.
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●MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
detected which may damage the emission
control system. To reduce or avoid emission
control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recommended
that 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 hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
READY to drive indicator light
The READY to drive indicator light illuminates
when the hybrid system is powered and the ve-
hicle may be driven.
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF or LOCK position.
The blinking security indicator light indicates that
the security systems equipped on the vehicle are
operational.
For additional information, refer to “Security sys-
tems” in this section.
Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light illumi-
nates when the side light or headlight position is
selected. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC system is
operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that
the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. You may feel or hear the system working; this is
normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on when
you place the ignition switch in the ON position.
The light will turn off after approximately 2 sec-
onds if the system is operational. If the light does
not come on, or remains on, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
SPORT mode indicator light
This light illuminates and then turns off when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position, and
when the SPORT mode is selected.
For additional information, refer to “Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
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The vehicle information display is located to the
left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:● Vehicle settings
● Trip computer information
● Drive system warnings and settings
● Cruise control system information
● NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation informa-
tion
● Chassis Control
● Indicators and warnings
● Tire Pressure informationHOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed
using the
,, and
OK buttons located on the steering wheel.
1- Use these but-
tons to navigate the vehicle information dis-
play.
2OK - Change or select an item in the vehicle
information display.
3— Returns to the previous menu. The OK,
andbuttons also
control audio and control panel functions in some
conditions. Most screens and menus offer in-
struction prompts of the steering switch buttons
to indicate how to control the vehicle information
display. Dots on the left side of the vehicle infor-
mation display will appear if there is more than
one page of menu items. The OK button changes
the audio source and the
buttons
also control voice recognition manual mode. For
additional information, refer to the separate Navi-
gation System Owner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle is placed in the ON position,
the vehicle information display may display the
following screens:
● Home
● Range
● Average speed
● Trip
● Fuel Economy
● Compass
● Audio
● Driving Aids
● Tire PressureLIC2630LIC3566
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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●4x4–i
● Chassis Control
● Warnings
● Settings
Warnings will only display if there are any pres-
ent. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display warnings and indicators” in
this section.
To control which items display in the vehicle
information display, refer to “Meter settings” in
this section.
RESETTING THE TRIP COMPUTER
1. Press theorbuttons
until you reach the desired trip computer
mode.
NOTE:
Once you have a trip computer displayed,
you can use the
andbut-
tons to display the Average Speed and Fuel
Economy screens. 2. Press the OK button.
3. Select one of the following items:
● “Cancel” — returns to the previous screen
without resetting the trip computer.
● “Distance” — resets the current trip com-
puter distance and time of the selected trip
computer.
● “All” — resets all linked values for the se-
lected drive computer. This includes dis-
tance and time, average fuel economy and
average speed information for the selected
drive computer.
NOTE:
Trip computer 2 will automatically reset
each time the ignition is placed in the OFF
position.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the infor-
mation displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play: ● Driver Assistance
● Clock
● Meter Settings
● Vehicle Settings
● Maintenance
● Alarm
● Tire Pressures
● Unit
● Language
● Factory Reset
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Clock
Menu itemResult
Clock When selected, the following message appears:
Models with Navigation:“Set clock in NAVI”. For additional information, refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
Models without Navigation: “Set clock in Audio”. For additional information, refer to “Audio system” in the “Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recognition system” in this manual.
Meter Settings
The meter settings allow the user to change the
settings for the vehicle information display
Menu item Result
Main Menu Selection Displays the available options
Home Allows user to turn the home screen on or off in the vehicle information display
Range Allows user to turn the range display on or off in the vehicle information display
Average Speed Allows user to turn the average speed screen on or off in the vehicle information display
Trip Allows user to turn the trip display on or off in the vehicle information display
Energy Flow Allows user to turn the energy flow display on or off in the vehicle information display. For additional information, refer to
“Energy monitors” in the “HEV Overview” section of this manual.
EV Odometer Allows user to turn the EV odometer display on or off in the vehicle information display
Coolant Temp. Allows user to turn the coolant temperature display on or off in the vehicle information display
Fuel Economy Allows user to turn the fuel economy display on or off in the vehicle information display
Navigation (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the navigation display on or off in the vehicle information display. For additional information, refe rtothe
separate “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Audio Allows user to turn the audio screen on or off in the vehicle information display. For additional information, refer to “Audio
system” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual,
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Menu itemResult
Driving Aids (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the driving aids display on or off in the vehicle information display. For additional information, refer to
“Driver Assistance” in this section.
Tire Pressures Allows user to turn the tire pressure display on or off in the vehicle information display
Chassis Control Allows user to turn the chassis control display on or off in the vehicle information display
Body Color Allows user to select the color of the vehicle displayed in the vehicle information display
ECO Mode Settings Displays the available options for ECO mode settings
ECO Indicator Allows the user to turn the ECO indicator on or off in the vehicle information display
DISP Mode Allows user to select how the ECO mode in displayed
Pedal Select to have the ECO mode shown as a pedal display
Inst.FE Select to have the ECO mode shown as instant fuel economy
ECO Drive Report Displays the available options for the ECO drive report
Display Allows user to turn the ECO drive report on or off
View History Allows user to view and reset ECO drive report history
Welcome Effect Displays the available options for the welcome effect
Dial Effect Allows user to turn the dial effect on or off
Display Effect Allows user to turn the display effect on or off
Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the
settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and
other vehicle settings.
Menu item Result
Lighting Displays the available lighting options
Welcome Light Allows user to turn the welcome light on or off
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off
Light Sensitivity Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle
Light Off Delay Allows user to change the duration of time that the automatic headlights stay on after the vehicle is shut off
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. Hybrid system start operation
2. No Key Detected
3. Shift to Park
4. Key Battery Low
5. Hybrid system start operation for IntelligentKey system (if I-Key battery level is low)
6. Key ID Incorrect
7. Release Parking Brake
8. Low Fuel
9. Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
10. Door/liftgate Open
11. I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
12. Loose Fuel Cap
13. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
14. Flat Tire — Visit Dealer (if so equipped)
15. Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle
16. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
17. AWD High Temp. Stop Vehicle (if so equipped) 18. Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual (if
so equipped)
19. Battery Voltage Low Charge Battery
20. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
21. Power will turn off to save the battery
22. Power turned off to save the battery
23. Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
24. Timer Alert — Time for a driver break?
25. Low Outside Temperature
26. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual
27. Cruise indicator (if so equipped)
28. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicators (if so equipped)
29. Transmission Shift Position Indicator
30. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
31. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
32. ECO mode indicator
33. High Coolant Temp Stop Vehicle
34. Hybrid System Overheated Stop Vehicle Hybrid system start operation
This indicator appears when the shift lever is in
the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the hybrid system will
start by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the hybrid system
from any position of the ignition switch.
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent Key is
left outside the vehicle with the ignition switch in
the ON position. Make sure the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Shift to Park
This warning illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the OFF position and the shift lever is not in
the P (Park) position. Also, a chime sounds when
the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position and start the hybrid system.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
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and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Flat Tire – Visit Dealer (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and one or
more flat tires are detected while driving. A chime
also sounds for approximately 10 seconds.
Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle
This warning appears in the message area of the
vehicle information display if low oil pressure is
detected. This gauge is not designed to indicate
low oil level.The low oil pressure warning is
not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the all-wheel drive
system is not functioning properly while the hy-
brid system is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle (if so
equipped)
This warning may appear while trying to free a
stuck vehicle due to increased oil temperature.
The driving mode may change to 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) . If this warning is displayed, stop the
vehicle with the engine idling, as soon as it is safe
to do so. Then if the warning turns off, you can
continue driving.
Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual
(if so equipped)
This warning may appear if there is a large differ-
ence between the diameters of the front and rear
wheels. Pull off the road in a safe area, with the
engine idling. Check that all the tire sizes are the
same, that the tire pressure is correct and that the
tires are not excessively worn.
Battery Voltage Low Charge Battery
This warning appears when the battery is low and
needs to be charged.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended storage
switch is not pushed in. When this warning ap-
pears, push in the extended storage switch to
turn off the warning. For additional information,
refer to “Extended storage switch” in this section.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in the message area of the
vehicle information display after a period of time if
the shift lever has not moved from the P (Park)
position.Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition switch is
automatically turned to off to save the 12–volt
battery. For additional information, refer to “Push-
button ignition switch positions” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
This warning appears when the headlights are
left in the ON position when exiting the vehicle.
Place the headlight switch in the OFF or AUTO
position. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.
Timer Alert – Time for a driver break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to six hours. For
additional information on setting the timer, refer
to “Alarm” in this section.
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°F (3°C) . The temperature can be
changed to display in Celsius or Fahrenheit. For
additional information, refer to “Unit” in this sec-
tion.
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