The NISSAN Voice Recognition System allows
hands-free operation of the systems equipped on
this vehicle, such as the phone and navigation
systems.
To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press
the
button located on the steering wheel.
When prompted, speak the command for the
system you wish to activate. The command given
is picked up by the microphone and performed
when it is properly recognized. NISSAN Voice
Recognition will provide a voice response as well
as a message in the center display to inform you
of the command results.
USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, which
takes a few seconds. When completed, the sys-
tem is ready to accept voice commands. If
the
button is pressed before the initializa-
tion completes, the system will announce: “Voice
Recognition System not ready. Please wait.”
Giving voice commands
1. Press thebutton.
2. The system announces: “Please say a cat- egory like phone or a command like points of
interest followed by a brand name”. A list of
available commands is then spoken by the
system.
3. After the tone sounds and the face icon on the display changes, speak a command.
Available commands are discussed else-
where in this section. 4. Voice and display feedback are provided
when the command is accepted.
● Press the
button to return to the pre-
vious screen.
● If the command is not recognized, the sys-
tem announces provides a list of available
selections.
● If you want to cancel the command or go
back to the previous menu of commands,
press the
button. The system will an-
nounce: “Cancelling voice recognition” or
“Go back” depending on the current menu
level.
● Press the
button to move back
through the menus displayed on the screen.
● If you want to adjust the volume of the voice
feedback, use the volume control switches
on the steering wheel or the volume knob on
the control panel.
● The voice command screen can also be
accessed using the control panel display:
1. Press the [
] button.
2. Touch the “Voice Commands” key.
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NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-4
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ....................................5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-9
Off-road recovery ...............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ......................... 5-10
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...............5-10
Driving safety precautions ......................5-11
Push-Button Ignition Switch .......................5-13
Operating range ............................... 5-14
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-14
Emergency hybrid system shut off ...............5-15
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-15
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-16
Before starting the NISSAN PURE DRIVE Hybrid
System .......................................... 5-16
Starting the NISSAN PURE DRIVE Hybrid System . . . 5-16 Remote start .................................. 5-17
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-17Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
........5-17
Parking brake .................................... 5-22
SPORT mode switch ............................. 5-23
ECO mode switch ................................ 5-23
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ........................5-24
BSW system operation ........................ 5-25
How to enable/disable the BSW system .........5-26
BSW system limitations ........................ 5-27
BSW driving situations ......................... 5-28
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-31
System maintenance ........................... 5-32
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ....................5-33
RCTA system operation ........................ 5-34
How to enable/disable the RCTA system .........5-36
RCTA system limitations ........................ 5-37
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-40
System maintenance ........................... 5-40
Cruise control
(if so equipped) . . ................... 5-41
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-41
Cruise control operations .......................5-42
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) ......5-43
How to select the cruise control mode ...........5-45
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present near
the operating location, the Intelligent Key sys-
tem’s operating range becomes narrower and
may not function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating range,
it is possible for anyone, even someone who does
not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the ignition
switch to start the hybrid system.The operating range of the hybrid system start
function is inside of the vehicle
1.
● The luggage area is not included in the op-
erating range, but the Intelligent Key may
function.
● If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instru-
ment panel, inside the glove box, storage bin
or door pocket, the Intelligent Key may not
function.
● If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent
Key may function.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position):
The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will lock when any door is
opened or closed with the ignition switched off.
ON (Normal operating position):
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories. ON has a battery saver feature that will turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position, if the vehicle
is not running, after some time under the follow-
ing conditions:
● All doors are closed.
● Shift lever is in P (Park) .
The battery saver feature will be canceled if any of
the following occur: ● Any door is opened.
● Shift lever is moved out of the P (Park)
position.
● Ignition switch changes position.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position when the engine
is not running for an extended period. This
can discharge the battery.
OFF:
The ignition switch is in the OFF position when
the hybrid system is turned off using the ignition
switch. No lights will illuminate on the ignition
switch.
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AUTO ACC:
With the vehicle in the P (Park) position, the
Intelligent key with you and the ignition placed
from ON to OFF, the radio can still be used for a
period of time, or until the driver’s door is opened.
After a period of time, functions such as radio,
navigation, and Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System may be restarted by pressing the
“POWER button/VOLUME control knob”. For
additional information, refer to “Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems” in
this manual or the key fob unlock button up to a
total of 30 minutes.
EMERGENCY HYBRID SYSTEM
SHUT OFF
To shut off the hybrid system in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the following pro-
cedure:
– Rapidly push the push-button ignition switchthree consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
onds, or
– Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key® is
discharged, or environmental conditions interfere
with the Intelligent Key operation, start the hybrid
system according to the following procedure:
1. Place the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake. 3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)
(After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the
brake pedal, the ignition switch position will
change to ON.)
4. Push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal within ten seconds after the
chime sounds. The hybrid system will start.
NOTE: ● When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position or the hybrid system is started
by the above procedure, the Intelligent Key
battery discharge indicator appears in the
vehicle information display even when the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To turn off the Intelligent
Key battery discharge indicator, touch the
ignition switch with the Intelligent Key again.
● If the Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator appears, replace the battery as soon
as possible. For additional information, refer
to “Battery replacement” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
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NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the hybrid system to start without the use of
the registered key.
If the hybrid system fails to start using a regis-
tered key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an automated
toll road device or automatic payment device on
the key ring) , restart the hybrid system using the
following procedure:1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the hybrid system while holding the device (which may have caused the interfer-
ence) separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices. ●
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when-
ever you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Check that all doors are closed.
● Position seat and adjust head restraints.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) . P (Park) is recommended.
The NISSAN PURE DRIVE Hybrid Sys-
tem is designed not to operate if the
shift lever is in any of the driving posi-
tions.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the igni- tion switch to start the hybrid system. The
READY to drive indicator will illuminate on
the meter.
When starting the hybrid system at
very low outside temperatures, the
READY to drive indicator light will flash
and it may take longer for the READY
to drive indicator light to illuminate.
When the READY to drive indicator
light is flashing, it cannot be shifted
out of P (Park) .
NOTE:
Do not start the vehicle in the N (Neutral)
position (in cold conditions only) . ● The hybrid system may not start even with
the READY to drive indicator light illumi-
nated. Once the READY to drive indicator
light is illuminated you may begin driving the
vehicle.
BEFORE STARTING THE NISSAN
PURE DRIVE HYBRID SYSTEM STARTING THE NISSAN PURE DRIVE
HYBRID SYSTEM
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NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential 12-volt battery
discharge and potential no-start conditions
such as:1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume 12-
volt battery power when the engine is
not running (Phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the 12-volt battery may
need to be charged to maintain 12-volt bat-
tery health.
REMOTE START
Vehicles started with the remote start require the
ignition switch to be placed in the ON position
before the shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position. To place the ignition switch to the
ON position, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake. 3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON
position.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
WARNING
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , or (M)
Manual shift mode. Always depress the
brake pedal until shifting is completed.
Failure to do so could cause you to lose
control and have an accident.
● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. this may cause a loss of control.
● Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident or
damage the transmission.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving5-17
●The hill start assist system is not de-
signed to hold the vehicle at a standstill
on a hill. Depress the brake pedal when
the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle
to roll backwards and may result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
● The hill start assist may not prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill
under all load or road conditions. Al-
ways be prepared to depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards. Failure to do so may result
in a collision or serious personal injury.
When the vehicle is stopped on a hill, the hill start
assist system automatically keeps the brakes ap-
plied. This helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
backward in the time it takes the driver to release
the brake pedal and apply the accelerator.
Hill start assist will operate automatically under
the following conditions: ● The shift lever is shifted to a forward or
reverse gear.
● The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill
by applying the brake. The maximum holding time is two seconds. After
two seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back
and hill start assist will stop operating completely.
Hill start assist will not operate when the shift
lever is shifted into N (Neutral) or P (Park) or on a
flat and level 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 NISSAN Intelligent Key®.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
12–VOLT BATTERY
If the 12–volt battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To main-
tain maximum efficiency, the 12–volt battery
should be checked regularly. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Battery” 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.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions...........................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ................8-3
Engine cooling system .............................8-4
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-5
Changing engine coolant ........................8-5
Inverter cooling system .............................8-6
Checking inverter coolant level ...................8-6
Changing inverter coolant .......................8-7
Engine oil .........................................8-7
Checking engine oil level ........................8-7
Changing engine oil ............................8-8
Changing engine oil filter ........................8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-10
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-11
12-Volt Battery ................................... 8-12
Jump starting ................................. 8-14
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-14
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-14
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-15In-cabin microfilter
............................. 8-15
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-16
Cleaning ..................................... 8-16
Replacing .................................... 8-16
Brakes .......................................... 8-18
Fuses ........................................... 8-19
Engine compartment ........................... 8-19
Passenger compartment .......................8-21
Battery replacement .............................. 8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................8-23
Lights ........................................... 8-24
Headlights .................................... 8-24
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-25
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-25
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-28
Tire pressure .................................. 8-28
Tire labeling ................................... 8-32
T ypes
of tires .................................. 8-34
Tire chains .................................... 8-36
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-37