3-6Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver
or front passenger) is moved to the lock
position with any door open, all doors will
lock and unlock automatically. With the
Intelligent Key left in the vehicle and any
door open, all doors will unlock automa-
tically and a chime will sound after the
door is closed.
These functions help to prevent the
Intelligent Key from being accidentally
locked inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
.All doors lock automatically when the
vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24
km/h).
. All doors unlock automatically when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The automatic unlock function can be
deactivated or activated. To deactivate
or activate the automatic door unlock
system, perform the following procedure:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2, push and hold the power door lock
switch to the
position (UNLOCK)
for more than 5 seconds. 4. When activated, the hazard indicator
will flash twice. When deactivated, the
hazard indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again be-
tween each setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system
is deactivated, the doors do not unlock
when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position. To unlock the door manu-
ally, use the inside lock knob or the power
door lock switch (driver’s or front passen-
ger’s side).
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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety rear door locks help prevent
doors from being opened accidentally,
especially when small children are in the
vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position
, the rear doors can be opened only
from the outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the
unlock position
.
3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
.Always be sure the liftgate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the liftgate
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into
the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas
(carbon monoxide)” (P.5-4).
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches
or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents.
. Always be sure that hands and
feet are clear of the door frame to
avoid injury while closing the
liftgate.
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OPERATING MANUAL LIFTGATE
To open the liftgate, unlock it and push
the liftgate opener switch. Pull up the
liftgate to open.
The liftgate can be unlocked by:
. pushing the unlock button
on the
Intelligent Key twice.
. pushing the liftgate request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried on you.
. pushing the door handle request
switch twice with the Intelligent Key
carried on you.
. pushing the power door lock switch to
the unlock position. .
inserting the mechanical key into the
driver’s door key cylinder and turning
it to the rear of the vehicle twice.
To close the liftgate, pull down until it
securely locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFTGATE (if so
equipped)
To operate the power liftgate, the shift
lever must be in the P (Park) position.
The power liftgate will not operate if the
battery voltage is low.
LIFTGATE
3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION
.The liftgate will automatically
close from a partly open position.
To avoid pinching, keep hands
and fingers away from liftgate
opening.
. Do not let children operate the
liftgate.
SPA2751
LIFTGATE RELEASE LEVER
If the liftgate cannot be opened with the
door lock switch due to a discharged
battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover
inside of the
liftgate using a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever
as illustrated to open
the liftgate.
It is recommended you contact a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible for repair.
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
CAUTION
Lock all doors before going through
automatic car wash. Locking doors
helps prevent fuel-filler door from
opening and becoming damaged.
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
5-22Starting and driving
SSD0946
Shift lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the shift lever may not be moved from the
P (Park) position even with the brake
pedal depressed and the shift lever but-
ton pushed.
To move the shift lever, perform the
following procedure:
1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF orLOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover
using a
suitable tool. 4. Push down the shift lock
as illu-
strated.
5. Push the shift lever button
and
move the shift lever to N (Neutral)
position
while holding down the
shift lock.
The vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P
(Park), have the automatic transmission
system checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
WARNING
. Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to
do so can cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.
. Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
. Do not use the gear shift in place
of the parking brake. When park-
ing, be sure the parking brake is
fully engaged.
. To help avoid risk of injury or
death through unintended opera-
tion of the vehicle and/or its
systems, do not leave children,
people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle.
Additionally, the temperature in-
side a closed vehicle on a warm
day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk
of injury or death to people and
pets.
PARKING BRAKE
8-10Do-it-yourself
SDI2513
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid is below the MIN lineor the brake
warning light comes on, add Genuine
NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT 3fluid up to the MAX line
.
To add brake fluid:
1. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position.
2. Depress and release the foot brake pedal more than 40 times.
3. Open the reservoir filler cap and add brake fluid up to the MAX line
. (See
“Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2) for the recom-
mended types of brake fluid.) NOTE:
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position after adding brake fluid up
to the MAX line
in the reservoir, the
brake fluid decreases below the MAX
line
. This is normal.
If fluid must be added frequently, the
system should be checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
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WARNING
Antifreeze is poisonous and should
be stored carefully in marked con-
tainers out of the reach of children
and pets.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir
periodically. Add window washer fluid
when the low window washer fluid warn-
ing illuminates.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir,
lift the cap off the reservoir tank and pour
the window washer fluid into the tank
opening.
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
SDI2704
Extended storage fuse switch (if so
equipped)
To reduce battery drain, the extended
storage fuse switch comes from the
factory switched off. Prior to delivery of
your vehicle, the switch is pushed in
(switched on) and should always remain
on.
If the extended storage fuse switch is not
pushed in (switched on), the “SHIPPING
MODE ON, PUSH STORAGE FUSE” warning
may appear on the vehicle information
display (if so equipped). See “Vehicle
information display” (P.2-21).
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, remove the extended storagefuse switch and check for an open fuse.
NOTE:
If the extended storage fuse switch
malfunctions or if the fuse is open, it is
not necessary to replace the switch. In
this case, remove the extended storage
fuse switch and replace it with a new
fuse of the same rating.
How to remove the extended storage
fuse switch:
1. To remove the extended storage fuse switch, be sure the ignition switch is in
the OFF or LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabsfound on
each side of the storage fuse switch.
5. Pull the storage fuse switch straight out from the fuse box
.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to
swallow the battery and removed
parts.
Do-it-yourself8-21
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT
11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................... 5-138
Advanced Air Bag System .................................... 1-60
Aiming controlHeadlights................................................................... 2-39
Air bag system Advanced Air Bag System ............................. 1-60
Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................. 1-62
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-68
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air
bag system................................................................ 1-68
Air bag warning labels ............................................ 1-70
Air bag warning light................................. 1-71, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ....................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation............................... 4-34
Air conditioner service...................................... 4-42
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant
recommendations ................................ 4-42, 10-7
Automatic air conditioner ............................. 4-35
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-42
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................ 2-31
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................... 5-10
All-mode 4WD.............................................................. 5-123
Antenna........................................................................\
....... 4-42
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-138
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light ................................................................... 2-11 Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................. 7-2
Interior appearance care................................... 7-5
Armrest ........................................................................\
........ 1-11
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-20
Auto closure .................................................................... 3-25
Automatic Air conditioner ........................................................ 4-35
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Door locks...................................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner...................................................... 3-40
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-18
Seat positioner ....................................................... 3-40
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) ....... 5-104
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning light................................................ 2-14
Average fuel consumption and speed ....... 2-28
Avoiding collision and rollover.............................. 5-8
B
Back door (See liftgate) .......................................... 3-22
Battery........................................................................\
.......... 8-11 Battery saver system.......................... 2-39, 2-65
Intelligent Key.......................................................... 8-21
Variable voltage control system .............. 8-13
Before starting the engine................................... 5-16
Belts (See drive belts)............................................... 8-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..................................... 5-33
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) system
warning light ................................................................... 2-12
Booster seats.................................................................. 1-51
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............ 5-138 Brake booster.......................................................... 8-17
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Brake system ....................................................... 5-137
Parking brake operation................................. 5-22
Warning light............................................................ 2-12
Break-in schedule .................................................... 5-122
Brightness control Instrument panel .................................................. 2-40
Bulb check/instrument panel............................ 2-11
Bulb replacement ........................................................ 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ................................................................. 4-42
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants...................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................ 4-43
Cargo floor box ............................................................. 2-57
Cargo light ........................................................................\
2-67
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....... 5-4
Chassis and body maintenance...................... 9-11
Child restraints .............................................................. 1-32 Booster seats........................................................... 1-51
LATCH system ......................................................... 1-35
Precautions on child restraints................. 1-33
Top tether strap .................................................... 1-37
Child safety....................................................................... 1-30
Child safety rear door lock ...................................... 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime......... 2-17
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ................................. 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ................... 7-2, 7-5
Climate control.............................................................. 4-34
Coat hooks ....................................................................... 2-56
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............. 2-3
Fuel-filler cap............................................................ 3-26
Fuel-filler door......................................................... 3-26
Gauge........................................................................\
........ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning............................. 3-29
Fuel efficient driving tips .................................... 5-122
Fuses........................................................................\
.............. 8-18
Fusible links...................................................................... 8-19
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-68, 2-72
Gas cap........................................................................\
........ 3-26
Gauge........................................................................\
................ 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge......... 2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................... 2-8
Fuel gauge .................................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................................... 2-6
Speedometer .............................................................. 2-6
Tachometer.................................................................. 2-7
Trip computer ......................................................... 2-27
General maintenance................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
... 2-53
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests................................... 1-15
Headlights Aiming control ........................................................ 2-39
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-24
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-37
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-43
Heated steering wheel ............................................ 2-42
Heater Automatic air conditioner ............................. 4-35 Engine block heater ....................................... 5-143
Heater and air
conditioner operation....................................... 4-34
Hill start assist system ......................................... 5-131
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ..... 2-68, 2-72
Hood release ................................................................... 3-21
Hook Coat hooks ................................................................ 2-56
Luggage hook ......................................................... 2-56
Horn........................................................................\
................ 2-43
I
Ignition switch (Push-button)............................ 5-13
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-31
In-cabin microfilter ..................................................... 4-42
Indicator Lights..................................................................\
............ 2-18
Vehicle information display.......................... 2-21
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-31
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test............. 10-33
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-40
Instrument panel ............................................................. 2-4
Intelligent Around View Monitor ..................... 4-10
Intelligent Auto Headlight system ................. 2-37
Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) ......... 5-57
Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI) ...................................................... 5-43
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
ON indicator light ........................................................ 2-18
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ........................ 5-69
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system main switch indicator ....................................... 2-25
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ................................................................... 2-14
Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) ................. 5-91 Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) system
warning light ................................................................... 2-13
Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW).......................................................... 5-113
Intelligent Key..................................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ................................................. 3-7
Battery replacement.......................................... 8-21
Key operating range ............................................. 3-9
Key operation .......................................................... 3-10
Warning light............................................................ 2-14
Warning signals...................................................... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light .............................. 2-14
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .................. 5-23
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) ON
indicator light (green) .............................................. 2-19
Intelligent Rear View Mirror................................. 3-32
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-66
Interior light replacement..................................... 8-26
Interior lights................................................................... 2-65
ISOFIX child restraint ................................................ 1-35
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-12
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................................. 3-15
Keys ........................................................................\
.................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system................................ 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ..................................... 1-70
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-13
11-3