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 indicatorlights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC OFF
switch is pushed to off. This indicates the VDC
system has been turned off.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine and the system will operate normally. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
The VDC indicator light also comes on when you
place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel a slight vibration or hear the system working
when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this
is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position or placed in the OFF or LOCK position
with the key left in the vehicle. Make sure the
ignition switch is placed in the LOCK position,
and take the key with you when leaving the ve-
hicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-
tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door buzzer
(if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one
of the following improper operations is found.
● The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle
when locking the doors.
● Any doors are not closed securely when
locking the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. For additional
information, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in
the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
of this manual.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. Engine start operation
2. No Key Detected (if so equipped)
3. Shift to Park
4. Key Battery Low (if so equipped)
5. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key sys-tem (if I-Key battery level is low) (if so
equipped)
6. Key ID incorrect (if so equipped)
7. Release Parking Brake
8. Low Fuel
9. Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
10. Door/liftgate Open
11. Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
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. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
25. Timer Alert — Time for a driver break?
26. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual
27. Cruise control 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
32. ECO mode indicator
33. Unavailable: High Cabin Temp (if so equipped) 34. Unavailable: Road is slippery (if so
equipped)
35. Unavailable: VDC OFF (if so equipped)
36. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
37. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
Engine start operation
This indicator appears when the shift lever is in
the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed. You can start the engine from any
position of the ignition switch.
No Key Detected (if so equipped)
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 about the Intelligent
Key, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent 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
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Chassis Control System Error: See Own-
er’s Manual
This warning appears if the Integrated Dynamics-
control Module detects an error in the Active
Trace Control, Active Engine Brake, or the Active
Ride Control systems. Have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. For additional information, refer to
“Chassis control” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control system
status.
For additional information, refer to “Cruise con-
trol” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicators
(if so equipped)
These indicators show the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system status. The status is shown
by color. For additional information, refer to “In-
telligent Cruise Control (ICC)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Transmission Shift Position Indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shift posi-
tion.CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the CVT system. If this warning comes on,
have the system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when one or more of the
following systems (if so equipped) is not func-
tioning properly:
● Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
● Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
● Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
● Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
If one or more of these warning appears, have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
an NISSAN dealer for this service.
ECO mode indicator
This indicator shows when the ECO mode is
engaged.
For additional information, refer to “ECO mode
switch” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual. Unavailable: High Cabin Temp. (if so
equipped)
This message appears when the camera detects
an interior temperature of more than approxi-
mately 104°F (40°C) . For additional information,
refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Unavailable: Road is slippery (if so
equipped)
This message appears when the Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system becomes unavailable
because the road is slippery. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Unavailable: VDC OFF (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system becomes unavailable
because the VDC is turned off. For additional
information, refer to “Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®
If you have any questions or are having difficulty
programming your HomeLink® buttons, refer to
the HomeLink® web site at: www.homelink.com
or call 1-800-355-3515.
NOTE:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion when programming HomeLink®. It is
also recommended that a new battery be
placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device being programmed to HomeLink®
for quicker programming and accurate
transmission of the radio frequency.1. Position the end of your hand-held transmit-ter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away from the
HomeLink® surface, keeping the
HomeLink® indicator light
1in view. 2. Using both hands, simultaneously press and
hold the desired HomeLink® button and
hand-held transmitter button. DO NOT re-
lease until the HomeLink® indicator light1
flashes slowly and then rapidly. When the
indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. (The rapid flashing indi-
cates successful programming.)
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NOTE:
Some devices may require you to replace
Step 2 with the cycling procedure noted in
“Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers” in this section.
3. Press and hold the programmedHomeLink® button and observe the indica-
tor light.
● If the indicator light
1is
solid/continuous, programming is
complete and your device should acti-
vate when the HomeLink® button is
pressed and released.
● If the indicator light
1blinks rapidly for
2 seconds and then turns to a
solid/continuous light, continue
with Steps 4-6 for a rolling code device.
A second person may make the following
steps easier. Use a ladder or other device.
Do not stand on your vehicle to perform
the next steps.
4. At the receiver located on the garage door opener motor in the garage, locate the
“learn” or “smart” button (the name and color
of the button may vary by manufacturer but it
is usually located near where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the unit) . If there
is difficulty locating the button, reference the
garage door opener’s manual. 5. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” but-
ton.
6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the trained HomeLink® button for
2 seconds and release. Repeat the
“press/hold/release” sequence up to three
times to complete the training process.
HomeLink® should now activate your rolling
code equipped device.
7.
If you have any questions or are having diffi-
culty programming your HomeLink® buttons,
refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS AND
GATE OPENERS
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmit-
ter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several
seconds of transmission – which may not be long
enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal
during training. Similar to this Canadian law,
some U.S. gate operators are designed to “tim-
eout” in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties
training a gate operator orgarage door opener
by using the “Training” procedures, replace
“Programming HomeLink®” Step 2with the fol-
lowing: NOTE:
When programming a garage door opener,
etc., unplug the device during the “cycling”
process to prevent possible damage to the
garage door opener components.
1.
For additional information, refer to “Program-
ming HomeLink®” step 1 in this section.
2. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold the desired HomeLink® button and the
hand-held transmitter button. During train-
ing, your hand-held transmitter may auto-
matically stop transmitting. Continue to
press and hold the desired HomeLink® but-
ton while you press and re-press (“cycle”)
your hand-held transmitter every 2 seconds
until the frequency signal has been learned.
The HomeLink® indicator light will flash
slowly and then rapidly after several seconds
upon successful training. DO NOT release
until the HomeLink® indicator light flashes
slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator
light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be
released. The rapid flashing indicates suc-
cessful training.
Proceed with “Programming HomeLink®”
step 3 to complete.
If the device was unplugged during the pro-
gramming procedure, remember to plug it
back in when programming is completed.
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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
Ignition switch (if so equipped) .....................5-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ........5-13
Key positions ................................. 5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-14
Push-Button Ignition Switch (if so equipped) ........5-14
Operating range ............................... 5-15
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-16
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-16
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-17
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-17
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-18Starting the engine (models without NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)
........................... 5-18
Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system) ........................... 5-19
Remote engine start (if so equipped) ............5-20
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-20
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ........5-20
Parking brake .................................... 5-25
SPORT mode switch ............................. 5-26
ECO mode switch ................................ 5-26
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) .....5-27
LDW system operation ......................... 5-28
How to enable/disable the LDW system .........5-29
LDW system limitations ........................ 5-30
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-31
System malfunction ............................ 5-31
System
maintenance ........................... 5-31
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) ....5-32
LDP system operation .......................... 5-33
How to enable/disable the LDP system ..........5-34
LDP system limitations ......................... 5-35
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-36
System malfunction ............................ 5-37
●Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your NISSAN is more affected
by strong side winds. Slower speeds
ensure better vehicle control.
● Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.
● For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury. ●
Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dyna-
mometer (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions test-
ing) , or similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off the
ground. Make sure you inform test facil-
ity personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.
● When a wheel is off the ground due to
an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.
● Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
● If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your NISSAN vehicle has a higher cen-
ter of gravity than a passenger car. The
vehicle is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as passenger cars. ●
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
could result in loss of control and/or a
rollover accident.
● Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted,
or radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
● Be sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water. For
additional information, refer to “Brake
system” in this section for “Wet
brakes”.
● Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.
● Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent maintenance
may be required. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Maintenance under se-
vere operating conditions” in the “Main-
tenance and schedules” section of this
manual.
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WARNING
Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK
position while driving. The steering wheel
will lock (for models with a steering lock
mechanism) . This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position
until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.● When moving the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, make sure the shift lever is in
the P (Park) position.
● When removing the key from the ignition
switch, make sure the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. When the ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK position:
1. Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi- tion.
4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the ignition switch.
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion, the shift lever cannot be moved from the P
(Park) position.
The shift lever can be moved if the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position and the
foot brake pedal is depressed.KEY POSITIONS
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
OFF: (Not used) (1)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not running.
ON: Normal operating position (2)
This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.
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IGNITION SWITCH (if so equipped)
Starting and driving5-13