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ALERT:
Alert menu can be set to notify the
following items.
.UPSHIFT
Select this submenu to set the engine
speed (RPM) of the upshift indicator.
See “Upshift indicator” (P.5-20) (MT
models) or “Manual shift mode” (P.5-
14) (AT models).
. TIMER
Select this submenu to specify when
the “TIMER” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting
mode, select “BACK”.
MAINTENANCE:
The maintenance intervals of the follow-
ing items can be set or reset for the
reminders.
. OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. .
OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset
the distance for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires.
To return to the top page of the setting
mode, select “BACK”.
OPTIONS:
The 3 option menus can be set to your
preference.
. LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English
or French for display.
. UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the
unit from US or METRIC.
. EFFECTS
Select this menu to set the dial effects
described below to on or off.
— The indicator needles sweep in the
meters when the engine is started.
To return to the top page of the setting
mode, select “BACK”.
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Warning check
To see if there are any of the following
warnings and corresponding details, se-
lect this menu.
. No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/rear hatch/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
SKIP:
Push the
switchto move to the
warning check mode.
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Headlight beam select
To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver system
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.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time when
the ignition switch has been pushed to
the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will
not turn off automatically. Be
sure to turn the light switch to
the OFF position when you leave
the vehicle for extended periods
of time, otherwise the battery will
be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running
for extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off auto-
matically.
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. However, the daytime
running lights will turn off.
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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Interior/exterior view1. Soft top indicator light (on the combina-tion meter)
2. Soft top operating switch
3. Top lock hole
4. Soft top
5. Top storage lid
6. Trunk lid
7. Rear window
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOP
The soft top of this vehicle is electrically
operated. You can fully open or close the
top only by pressing the operating switch
located on the center console.
The soft top operating switch must be
operated under all of the following con- ditions:
.
When the trunk is closed.
. When the vehicle is stopped.
. When the engine is running.
. When the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
. When the shift lever is in a position
other than the R (Reverse) position.CAUTION
Always keep the engine running
while operating the soft top. The
top will also operate when the igni- tion switch is in the ON position, but
run the engine to prevent a dis-
charged battery.
Be sure to follow the operating instruc-
tions, and all the warnings and cautions in
this section. Improper operation of the
top could cause a system malfunction,
damage, or deterioration of the top
material and related parts.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle in a safe and
level place and apply the parking
brake.
. Make sure the area is clear of
obstacles and there is enough
clearance over the top (for exam-
ple, in a garage or a covered
area). More than approximately
6.6 ft (2 m) from the ground is
required to open or close the top
safely. Otherwise, the top may
damage any objects above it
while moving. The top operating
system could also be damaged.
. Do not operate the top in a strong
wind. It could be blown by the
wind, striking someone or da-
mage the top.
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SOFT TOP (Roadster models)
WARNING
.Do not disassemble or modify
this system. If you do, it may
result in accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
. Do not use this system if you
notice any abnormality, such as
a frozen screen or lack of sound.
Continued use of the system may
result in accident, fire or electric
shock.
. In case you notice any foreign
object in the system hardware,
spill liquid on it, or notice smoke
or smell coming from it, stop
using the system immediately. It
is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for servicing.
Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
. Park the vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake to
view the images on the front
center display screen. Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
−4°F (−20°C) and above 158°F (70°C)].
Operating this system under these con-
ditions may result in system malfunc-
tions.
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SAFETY NOTE
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Clock settings
The display as illustrated will appear
when pushing the SETTING button and
selecting the “Clock” key.
The clock settings display cannot be
operated while driving. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place and apply the parking
brake before setting the clock.
On-screen Clock:
When this item is turned to ON, a clock is
always displayed in the upper right corner
of the screen.
This clock will indicate the time almost
exactly because it is always adjusted by
the GPS system.Clock Format (24h):
When this item is turned to ON, the 24-
hour clock is displayed. When this item is
not turned to ON, the 12-hour clock is
displayed.
Offset (hour)/(min):
Adjust the time by increasing or decreas-
ing per hour or per minute.
Daylight Saving Time:
Turn this item to ON for daylight saving
time application.
Time Zone:
Choose the time zone from the following
. Pacific
. Mountain
. Central
. Eastern
. Atlantic
. Newfoundland
. Hawaii
. Alaska
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Others settings
The Others settings display will appear
when pushing the SETTING button and
selecting the “Others” key.
The following items are available:
. Comfort
. Language & Units
. Voice Recognition
. Camera
. Image Viewer
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Select Units:
Select the “Select Units” key. Choose “US”
(Mile, °F, MPG) or “Metric” (km, °C, L/100
km) for your favorite display appearance.
Voice Recognition settings
For details about the “Voice Recognition”
settings, see “NISSAN Voice Recognition
System (models with navigation system)”
(P.4-105).
Camera settings
The “Camera” screen will appear when
selecting the “Camera” key.
For details about the camera system
operation, see “RearView Monitor (center
display type)” (P.4-24).
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Image Viewer
The image files in the USB memory will be
displayed. To display the Image Viewer,
push the SETTING button, select the
“Other” key and then select the “Image
Viewer” key. The image of the selected file
is displayed on the right side of the
screen.
When a number of folders are included in
the USB memory, select a folder from the
list to display the file list.
Images will not be shown on the display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to
reduce driver distraction. To view images,
stop the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake.
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Full Screen Display:
The full screen display will appear when
selecting the “Full Screen Display” key.
To operate the Image Viewer or to
change the settings, select the desired
key using the multi-function controller.
.
(Start)
Select the “
” key to start playing
the slideshow.
.
(Stop)
Select the “
” key to stop the
slideshow.
.
(Next)
Select the “
” key to display the next
file.
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1. Visually check that the parking spaceis safe before parking your vehicle.
2. The rear view of the vehicle is dis- played on the screen
when the shift
lever is moved to the R (Reverse)
position.
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3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting the steering wheel so that the pre-
dictive course lines
enter the park-
ing space.
4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make the vehicle width guide lines
parallel
to the parking spacewhile referring
to the predictive course lines. 5. When the vehicle is parked in the
space completely, move the shift lever
to the P (Park) position (Automatic
Transmission models) or in an appro-
priate gear (Manual Transmission
models) and apply the parking brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTIVE
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES
The displayed guide lines and their loca-
tions on the ground are for approximate
reference only. Objects on uphill or down-
hill surfaces or projecting objects will be
actually located at distances different
from those displayed in the monitor
relative to the guide lines (refer to illustra-
tions). When in doubt, turn around and
view the objects as you are backing up, or
park and exit the vehicle to view the
positioning of objects behind the vehicle.
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Backing up behind a projecting
object
The positionis shown further than the
positionin the display. However, the
positionis actually at the same dis-
tance as the position. The vehicle may
hit the object when backing up to the position
if the object projects over the
actual backing up course.
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
To adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness,
Tint, Color, Contrast and Black Level of
the RearView Monitor, push the SETTING
button with the RearView Monitor on,
select the “Display” key on the screen
and select the item key and adjust the
level using the multifunction controller.
Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color,
Contrast and Black Level of the RearView
Monitor while the vehicle is moving. Make
sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
NOTE:
Do not adjust any of the display settings
of the RearView Monitor while the
vehicle is moving. Make sure the park-
ing brake is firmly applied.
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PREDICTIVE COURSE LINE SET-
TINGS
To toggle on and off the predictive course
lines:
1. Push the SETTING button.
2. Select “Others” key and push the ENTER button.
3. Select “Camera” key and push the ENTER button.
Predictive Course Lines:
When this item is turned on, the predictive
course lines will be displayed on the
monitor when the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.