properly for the most effective protection by the
seat belt and supplemental air bag.
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-
dren be properly restrained in a rear seat (if so
equipped) . NISSAN also recommends that ap-
propriate child restraints and booster seats be
properly installed in a rear seat (if so equipped) . If
this is not possible, the occupant classification
sensor is designed to operate as described
above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for
specified child restraints as required by the regu-
lations. Failing to properly secure child restraints
and to use the ALR mode may allow the restraint
to tip or move in a collision or sudden stop. This
can also result in the passenger air bag inflating
in a crash instead of being OFF. For additional
information about proper use and installation,
refer to “Child restraints” in this section.
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
front passenger air bag is designed not to inflate
in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object’s weight detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could also
result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants
are seated and restrained properly.Using the front passenger air bag status light, you
can monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occupied.
The light will not illuminate when the front pas-
senger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the front
passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indi-
cating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be that the
person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat
properly or not using the seat belt properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the front passenger air bag status light may or
may not be illuminated, depending on the size of
the child and the type of child restraint being
used. Always make sure that the child restraint is
installed properly, the seat belt is used properly
and the occupant is positioned properly.
If necessary, a NISSAN dealer can check system
operation by using a special tool. Until you have
confirmed with a dealer that your air bag is work-
ing properly, reposition the occupant or child
restraint in a rear seat (if so equipped) . Do not
use the front seat or transport a child in the
vehicle (Single Cab) .
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and front
passenger air bag status light will take a few
seconds to register a change in the front passen-
ger seat status. For example, if a large adult who
is sitting in the front passenger seat exits thevehicle, the front passenger air bag status light
will go from OFF to ON for a few seconds and
then to OFF. This is normal system operation and
does not indicate a malfunction.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Normal operation
In order for the occupant classification sensor
system to classify the front passenger based on
weight, please follow the precautions and steps
outlined below:
Precautions
● Make sure that there are no objects weigh-
ing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hanging on the seat or
placed in the seatback pocket.
● Make sure that a child restraint or other
object is not pressing against the rear of the
seatback.
● Make sure that a rear passenger is not push-
ing or pulling on the back of the front pas-
senger seat.
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OFF-ROAD MONITOR (if so
equipped)
The off-road monitor displays the various slopes
of the vehicle.
The Pitch Gauge (left) indicates the angle of the
vehicle position up or down. The value will be
displayed below the gauge while the vehicle
graphic will rotate to indicate condition pointed
up or down.
The Tire Angle (center) indicates the angle of the
tires based on turning of the steering wheel. The
graphic image will show the actual vehicle tire
position while the angle is to be displayed below
as reference.The Roll Gauge (right) indicates the angle of the
vehicle position left and right. The value will be
displayed below the gauge while the vehicle
graphic will rotate to indicate condition of the
vehicle leaning to the left or right.
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pressing the
buttons on the
steering wheel. The following modes can be se-
lected:
● Range
● Average fuel economy
● Average speed
● Time
● Tire info
● Settings
Range
The range mode provides you with an estimation
of the distance that can be driven before refuel-
ing. The range is constantly being calculated,
based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and
the actual fuel economy which will depend on
driving conditions. Dashes (—) indicate that fuel
remaining volume cannot be read by the fuel
pump and should be refilled as soon as possible.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
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NOTE:
When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momen-
tarily change the display.
Average fuel economy
The average fuel economy mode shows the av-
erage fuel economy since the last reset. Reset-
ting is done by pressing the ENTER button on the
steering wheel for more than approximately
1 second. The display is updated every 30 sec-
onds. At about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows (----) .
Average speed
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since last reset. Resetting is done
by pressing the ENTER button on the steering
wheel for more than approximately 1 second. The
display is updated every 30 seconds. The first
30 seconds after a reset, the display shows
(----) .
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Time
The time mode shows the time the vehicle has
been on since the last reset. The displayed time
can be reset by pressing the ENTER button on
the steering wheel for more than approximately
1 second.
Tire info
The tire info mode shows the pressure of each
tire. To see the individual tire pressures, press the
ENTER button when the desired tire is shown.
The tire pressures are displayed as follows:● FL (Front Left)
● FR (Front Right)
● RL (Rear Left)
● RR (Rear Right)
To return to the main menu selections, scroll to
“EXIT” and press ENTER.
Settings
The settings mode allows the user to change the
trip computer display units and set maintenance
reminders. To select the desired menu item,
press the ENTER button when it is shown. The
menu items are displayed as follows:
● Engine Oil
● Oil Filter
● Rotation
● Other
● Units
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To reset the mileage, press and hold the ENTER
button for approximately 1 second.
To return to the main menu selections, scroll to
“EXIT” and press ENTER.
For additional information, refer to “Maintenance
schedules” in the “Maintenance and schedules”
section of this manual.
Units
The units menu item allows the user to change
the trip computer units to US or METRIC. To
select the units, press the ENTER button when
desired unit is shown.
To return to the main menu selections, scroll to
“EXIT” and press ENTER.
4WD error
The “4WD ERROR” message appears in the
center of the trip computer when there is a mal-
function with the 4–wheel drive system. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “4–Wheel Drive
(4WD) warning light” in this section.
4WD tires
The “4WD TIRES” message appears in the cen-
ter of the trip computer when there is a large
difference in wheel rotation. If this messages
appears, switch the vehicle into 2WD mode. For
additional information, refer to “Using 4–Wheel
Drive (4WD)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
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This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, press the
button as described in the
chart below to activate various features of the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Press and hold
the
button for about: Feature:
(Press button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
5 seconds Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
9 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual. Press thebutton for about 1 second when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to
toggle the compass display
1on or off. The
display will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s
heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by
driving the vehicle in three complete circles at
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driving
your vehicle on your everyday route. The com-
pass will be calibrated once it has tracked three
complete circles.
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– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position with the brake pedal de-
pressed, and shift the 4WD shift
switch to 2WD.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service as
soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Automatic Transmission checkwarning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds.
If the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the automatic transmission system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Automatic Transmission oil temperature warning light
This light comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature is too high. If the light comes
on while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the A/T
oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
Automatic Transmission parkwarning light (
model)
WARNING
● If the 4WD mode indicator is OFF or the
ATP warning light is ON, this indicates
that the automatic transmission P
(Park) position will not function and
could result in the vehicle moving unex-
pectedly, causing serious personal in-
jury or property damage. Always set the
parking brake. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Using 4–wheel drive
(4WD)” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
● When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the transfer position in 2WD, 4H
or 4LO could result in the vehicle mov-
ing unexpectedly, resulting in serious
personal injury or property damage.
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INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
Electronic locking reardifferential (E-Lock) system
ON indicator light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the electronic locking
rear differential (E-Lock) system clutch is fully
engaged.
The indicator light flashes when the system is first
turned on. When the system fully engages, the
light remains on. If the switch is on and the
indicator light continues to flash, the system is
not engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Electronic
locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch”
in this section and “Electronic locking rear differ-
ential (E-Lock) system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Engine start operationindicator light (if so equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ACC or ON position with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position. Automatic transmission models:
This indica-
tor means that the engine will start by pushing the
push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Front fog light indicator light (if
so 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.
Front passenger air bag statuslight (if so equipped)
The front passenger air bag status light will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be off de-
pending on how the front passenger seat is being
used.
For additional information, refer to “Front passen-
ger air bag and status light” in the “Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Hill descent control system
ON indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on briefly and then turns
off.
The light comes on when the hill descent control
system is activated.
If the hill descent control switch is on and the
indicator light blinks, the system may be disabled.
You may feel or hear the system working; this is
normal.
If the indicator light does not come on when the
hill descent switch is on, the system may not be
functioning properly. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
For additional information, refer to “Hill descent
control system ON indicator light” in this section
and “Hill descent control system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
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