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commended 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
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, re-
duced fuel economy, and possible
damage to the emission control sys-
tem.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning,
this light will remain on while the ignition
switch is in the ON position. For additional
information, see “Security systems” (P.2-
30).
SNOW mode indicator light
When selecting SNOW mode while the
engine is running, this light will illuminate.
(See “SNOW mode” (P.5-134).)
TOW mode indicator light
This light will illuminate when the TOW
MODE is selected while the engine is
running. (See “TOW mode” (P.5-133).)
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light illuminates and
then turns off.
The light comes on when the VDC off
switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates
that the VDC system is not operating.
When the 4L position is selected with the
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch, the
VDC system is disabled and the VDC off
indicator light illuminates. (4WD models)
For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-140).
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door
is opened while the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC position. Make sure
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave
the vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven at more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with
the parking brake applied. Stop the vehi-
cle and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires
replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake
pad, the sound will always be heard even
if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if
the warning sound is heard.
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The vehicle information displaylocated
between the speedometer and odometer,
and shows the indicators for the driving
systems, Intelligent Key operation and
various warnings and information.
For detailed information about each sys-
tem, see the following sections:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
— “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P.2-10).
— “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-17).
. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
— “NISSAN all-mode 4WD®” (P.5-123).
. Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) — “Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-
BI)” (P.5-57).
. Cruise control
— “Cruise control” (P.5-67).
. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
— “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
(P.5-69).
. Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC)
— “Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC)”
(P.5-91).
. Intelligent Key system
— “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).
— “Push-button ignition switch” (P.5-
13).
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
— “Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)” (P.5-104).
. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)
— “Intelligent Forward Collision Warn-
ing (I-FCW)” (P.5-113).
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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8. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
9. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level
in the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon
as it is convenient, preferably before the
fuel gauge reaches the 0 (Empty) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remain-
ing in the tank when the fuel gauge
reaches the 0 (Empty) position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer
fluid as necessary. (See “Window washer
fluid” (P.8-10).)
11. Door/liftgate open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion)
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the liftgate are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the liftgate is open on the display.
12. Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap” (P.3-27).)
13. Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter
illuminates and low tire pressure is de-
tected. The warning appears each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated. If this
warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light” (P.2-15)
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.5-5).)
14. Extended storage fuse warning
(if so equipped)
This warning may appear if the extended
storage fuse switch is not pushed in
(switched on). When this warning ap-
pears, push in (switch on) the extended
storage fuse switch to turn off the warn-
ing. For more information, see “Extended
storage fuse switch” (P.8-21).
15. Intelligent Back-up Intervention
(I-BI) not available warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Intelli-
gent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) system is
temporarily not available.
For more details, see “Intelligent Back-up
Intervention (I-BI)” (P.5-57).
16. Intelligent Back-up Intervention
(I-BI) malfunction warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Intelli-
gent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) system is
not functioning properly.
For more details, see “Intelligent Back-up
Intervention (I-BI)” (P.5-57).
17. Headlight warning
This warning appears if the LED head-
lights are malfunctioning. It is recom-
mended you have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
18. Front radar obstruction warning
(if so equipped)
This warning appears when the sensor
area of the front bumper is covered with
dirt or is obstructed, making it impossible
to detect a vehicle ahead.
The following systems will be automati-
2-40Instruments and controls
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to theposition for full illumination when
driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light sys-
tem is active, tail lights on your
vehicle are not on. It is necessary at
dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and
others.
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SIC4378
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the vehicle information display
switches to the brightness adjustment
mode.
Push the upper switch
to brighten the
instrument panel lights. The barmoves
to the + side. When reaching the max-
imum brightness, “MAX” appears on the
display
.
Push the lower switch
to dim the
instrument panel lights. The barmoves
to the − side. When reaching the minimum
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3. Within 5 seconds push and hold theremote engine startbutton until
the turn signal lights flash and the tail
lights illuminate. If the vehicle is not
within view, push and hold the remote
engine start
button for at least 2
seconds.
The following events will occur when the
engine starts:
. The front parking lights will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is
running.
. The doors will be locked and the air
conditioner system may turn on.
. The engine will continue to run for
about 10 minutes. Repeat the steps to
extend the time for an additional 10
minutes. See “Extending engine run
time” (P.3-20).
Depress and hold the brake pedal, then
place the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion before driving. For further instruc-
tions, see “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-17).
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The remote engine start function can be
extended one time by performing the
steps listed in “Remote starting the en-
gine” (P.3-19). Run time will be calculated
as follows:
. The first 10 minute run time will start
when the remote engine start func- tion is performed.
. The second 10 minutes will start im-
mediately when the remote engine
start function is performed. For exam-
ple, if the engine has been running for
5 minutes, and 10 minutes are added,
the engine will run for a total of 15
minutes.
. Extending engine run time will count
towards the two remote start limit.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
single start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The ignition switch must be cycled to the
ON position and then back to the OFF
position before the remote engine start
procedure can be used again.
CANCELING A REMOTE START
To cancel a remote start, perform one of
the following:
. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle
and push and hold the remote engine
start
button until the front park-
ing lights turn off.
. Turn on the hazard indicator flashers.
. Cycle the ignition switch ON and then
OFF.
. The extended engine run time has
expired. .
The first 10 minute timer has expired.
. The engine hood has been opened.
. The shift lever is moved out of the P
(Park) position.
. The theft alarm sounds due to illegal
entry into the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed without
an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed with an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle but the
brake pedal is not depressed.
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE
START WILL NOT WORK
The remote engine start will not operate
if any of the following conditions are
present:
.The ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
. The hood is not securely closed.
. The hazard indicator flashers are on.
. The engine is still running. The engine
must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes
from running to off. This is not applic-
able when extending engine run time.
. The remote engine start
button is
not pushed and held for at least 2
seconds.
. The remote engine start
button is
not pushed and held within 5 seconds
of pushing the “LOCK”button.
. The brake pedal is depressed.
. The doors are not closed and locked.
. The liftgate is open.
. The Intelligent Key system warning
light remains on in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
. An Intelligent Key is left inside the
vehicle.
. The theft alarm sounds due to illegal
entry into the vehicle.
. Two remote engine starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
. The shift lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
The remote engine start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle infor-
mation display. For an explanation of the
warning or indicator, see “Operational
indicators” (P.2-23).
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1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise
the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down and make sure it locks
into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
. If you see steam or smoke com-
ing from the engine compart-
ment, to avoid injury do not
open the hood.
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HOOD
Fuel efficient driving tips ................................................. 5-122
Increasing fuel economy ................................................. 5-123
NISSAN all-mode 4WD® (if so equipped) ............. 5-123NISSAN all-mode 4WD® system ........................... 5-124
4WD shift switch .............................................................. 5-128
4WD shift indicator ........................................................ 5-129
4WD warning light ......................................................... 5-129
Hill Start Assist system ...................................................... 5-131
Parking/parking on hills ................................................... 5-132
TOW mode ........................................................................\
.......... 5-133
SNOW mode ........................................................................\
....... 5-134
Sonar system (if so equipped) .................................... 5-134 Sonar settings ................................................................... 5-135
Sonar indicator ................................................................. 5-136
Power steering ........................................................................\
5-137
Brake system ........................................................................\
.... 5-137 Braking precautions ..................................................... 5-137
Parking brake break-in ............................................... 5-138 Brake assist ........................................................................\
....... 5-138
Brake assist ....................................................................... 5-138
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........................ 5-138
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-140
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ........................................................................\
. 5-141
Cold weather driving ......................................................... 5-142 Freeing a frozen door lock ................................... 5-142
Antifreeze ........................................................................\
.... 5-142
Battery ........................................................................\
........... 5-142
Draining of coolant water ..................................... 5-142
Tire equipment ............................................................... 5-142
Special winter equipment ..................................... 5-143
Driving on snow or ice ............................................. 5-143
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ........... 5-143
5-10Starting and driving
WARNING
The following actions can increase
the chance of losing control of the
vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire
air pressure. Losing control of the
vehicle may cause a collision and
result in personal injury.
.The vehicle generally moves or
pulls in the direction of the flat
tire.
. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accel-
erator pedal.
. Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow
the vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from
traffic if possible. 5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gra-
dually stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emer-
gency service to change the tire or see
“Changing a flat tire” (P.6-4).
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the
bloodstream reduces coordination,
delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of
being involved in an accident injuring
yourself and others. Additionally, if
you are injured in an accident, alco-
hol can increase the severity of the
injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed
in alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t
mix! And that is true for drugs, too (over-
the-counter, prescription, and illegal
drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to oper-
ate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol,
drugs, or some other physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving
in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is
mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.
Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)
models are less capable than Four-Wheel
Drive (4WD) models for rough road driving
and extrication when stuck in deep snow,
mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
.
Drive carefully when off the road
and avoid dangerous areas. Every
person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should be seated with
their seat belt fastened. This will
keep you and your passengers in
position when driving over rough