
5. Initiate the connecting process fromthe handset. The system will display
the message: “Confirm on your
Bluetooth device that the PIN XXXXXX is
displayed”. If the PIN is displayed on
your Bluetooth® device, select “Pair” to
complete the pairing process.
For additional information, refer to the
Bluetooth® device’s owner’s manual.
VEHICLE PHONEBOOK
To access the vehicle phonebook:
1. Press the
button on the control
panel.
2. Touch the “Phonebook” key.
3. Choose the desired entry from the dis- played list.
4. The number of the entry will be dis- played on the screen. Touch the num-
ber to initiate dialing. NOTE:
To scroll quickly through the list, touch
the “A-Z” key in the upper right corner of
the screen. Turn the TUNE knob to
choose a letter or number and then
press the ENTER/AUDIO button. The list
will move to the first entry that begins
with that number or letter.
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, follow the procedure below:
1. Press the
button on the control
panel. The “Phone” screen will appear
on the display.
2. Select one of the following options to make a call:
∙ “Phonebook”: Select the name from an entry stored in the vehicle phonebook.
∙ “Call Lists”: Select the name from the incoming, outgoing or missed.
∙ “Redial”: Dial the last outgoing call from the vehicle.
∙“
”: Input the phone number manu-
ally using a keypad displayed on the
screen. For additional information, refer
to “How to use the touch-screen” in this
section.
RECEIVING A CALL
When a call is placed to the connected
phone, the display will change to phone
mode.
To accept the incoming call, either:
∙ Press the
button on the steering
wheel, or
∙ Touch the
icon on the screen.
To reject the incoming call, either:
∙ Press the
button on the steering
wheel, or
∙ Touch the
icon on the screen.
DURING A CALL
While a call is active, the following options
are available on the screen: ∙ “Handset” Select this option to switch control of
the phone call over to the handset.
∙ “Mute Mic.” Select this option to mute the micro-
phone. Select again to unmute the mi-
crophone.
∙ Phone
icon
Select to end the phone call.
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5. Once a recipient is chosen, the systemprompts for which message to send.
Nine predefined messages are avail-
able as well as three custom mes-
sages. To choose one of the predefined
messages, speak one of the following
af ter the tone:
∙ “Driving, can’t text”
∙ “Call me”
∙ “On my way ”
∙ “Running late”
∙ “Okay ”
∙ “Yes”
∙ “No”
∙ “Where are you?”
∙ “When?”
∙ “Custom Messages”
To send one of the custom messages,
say “Custom Messages”. If more than
one custom message is stored, the
system will prompt for the number of
the desired custom message. For ad-
ditional information on setting and
managing custom text messages, re- fer to “Bluetooth® settings” in this sec-
tion.
Reading a received text message:
1. Press the
button on the steering
wheel.
2. Say “Phone” af ter the tone.
3. Say “Read Text” af ter the tone.
The text message, sender and delivery
time are shown on the screen. Use
the
buttons to scroll through all
text messages if more than one are avail-
able. Press the
button to exit the text
message screen. Press the
button to
access the following options for replying to
the text message:
∙ Call Back Speak this command to call the sender
of the text message using the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
∙ Send Text Speak this command to send a text
message response to the sender of the
text message.
∙ Read Text Speak this command to read the text
message again. ∙ Previous Text
Speak this command to move to the
previous text message (if available).
∙ Next Text Speak this command to move to the
next text message (if available).
Siri® Eyes Free (if so equipped)
If a connected phone is equipped with Siri®,
it can also be used to create custom mes-
sages that are sent through the phone. For
additional information, refer to “Siri® Eyes
Free (models with Navigation System)” in
this section.
NOTE:
Text messages are only displayed if the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
NOTE:
For Apple iPhones®, text messages can
only be sent through Siri.
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BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE
PHONE SYSTEM VOICE
COMMANDS
To access the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System voice commands:1. Press the
button.
2. Say “Call” and then a name in the ve- hicle phonebook to call that entry. Oth-
erwise, say “Phone” to access various
phone commands.
If the Bluetooth® has been set to “Off ”, the
system announces: “Bluetooth® is off.
Would you like to turn Bluetooth® on?”
If no phone is connected to the system and
the vehicle is stationary, the system an-
nounces: “There is no phone connected.
Would you like to connect a phone now?”
Say “Yes” to connect a phone. All further
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
voice commands are only available if a
phone is connected.
If a phone is connected and Bluetooth® is
set to “On”, the following voice commands
are available: ∙ Call (a name)
Speak the name of the contact in
which you are trying to call. System will
confirm correct contact. Say “Dial” to
initiate dialing.
∙ Dial Number Allows for up to 24 digits to be dialed.
Af ter the number is entered, say “Dial”
to initiate dialing. Say “Correction” to
correct the number entered. Say “Go
Back” to return to the main menu.
∙ List Phonebook Starting with the first alphabetical en-
try in the vehicle phonebook, the sys-
tem prompts for an additional com-
mand. Say “Dial” to call the number of
the phonebook entry. Say “Send Text”
to send a text message to the number
of the phonebook entry. Say “Next En-
try” to skip to the next alphabetical en-
try in the vehicle phonebook, where
the same options will then be available.
∙ Recent Calls The system prompts for an additional
command. Say “Missed Calls”, “Incom-
ing Calls” or “Outgoing Calls” to display
a list of such calls on the screen. Speak the number of the entry dis-
played on the screen to dial that num-
ber or say “Next Page” to view entries
on the next page (if available).
∙ Redial Redials the last called number.
∙ Read Text Reads an incoming text message.
∙ Send Text Sends a text message.
∙ Select Phone The system replies “Please use manual
controls to continue”. Use manual con-
trols to change the active phone from
among the listed phones connected
to the vehicle.
∙ Siri (if so equipped) The system replies “starting Siri”. For
additional information, refer to “Siri®
Eyes Free (models with Navigation Sys-
tem)” in this section.
For additional information, refer to
“Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
with Navigation System” in this section.
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∙ If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and hold it and then crank the
engine. Release the key and the ac-
celerator pedal when the engine
starts.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start be- cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for
5-6 seconds. Af ter cranking the en-
gine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by placing the
ignition in the START position. Re-
lease the key when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the key off and wait
10 seconds before cranking again, oth-
erwise the starter could be damaged. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds af ter starting. Do not race
the engine while warming it up. Drive at
a moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as: 1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. The vehicle is not driven regularly
and/or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T)
(if so equipped)
WARNING
∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shif ting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 3, 2 or 1.
Always depress the brake pedal until
shif ting is completed. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and
have an accident.
∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shif ting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
∙ Never shif t to either the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.
∙ Do not downshif t abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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2WD:62 mph (100 km/h)
4H: 59 mph (95 km/h)
4LO: 21 mph (35 km/h)
1 (Low gear)
Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or slow driving through deep snow,
sand or mud, or for maximum engine brak-
ing on steep downhill grades.
Do not downshif t into the 1 position at
speeds over the following and do not ex-
ceed the following speeds in the 1 position. 2WD:37 mph (60 km/h)
4H: 37 mph (60 km/h)
4LO: 12 mph (20 km/h)
Shif t lock release
If the battery is discharged, the shif t lever
may not be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion even with the brake pedal depressed.
To move the shif t lever, release the shif t
lock. The shif t lever can be moved to N
(Neutral). However, the steering wheel will
be locked unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position (for models with a
steering lock mechanism). This allows the
vehicle to be moved if the battery is dis-
charged. To push the shif t lock release, complete the
following procedure:
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the key.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shif t lock release cover as shown.
4. Use a protective cloth on the tip of a small screwdriver before inserting it in
the shif t lock release slot and pushing
down.
5. Move the shif t lever to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shif t
lock release.
6. Place the ignition switch in the ON po- sition to unlock the steering wheel (for
models with a steering lock mecha-
nism).
7. Now the vehicle may be moved to the desired location.
If the shif t lever cannot be moved out of P
(Park), have the automatic transmission
system checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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If it is difficult to move the shif t lever into R
(Reverse) or 1st, shif t into N (Neutral), then
release the clutch pedal. Fully depress the
clutch pedal again and shif t into R (Re-
verse) or 1st.
If your vehicle is equipped with 4-wheel
drive, refer to “Transfer case shif ting proce-
dures” in this section.
Suggested up-shif t speeds
The following are suggested vehicle
speeds for shif ting into a higher gear.
These suggestions relate to fuel economy
and vehicle performance. Actual upshif t
speeds will vary according to road condi-
tions, the weather and individual driving
habits.∙ For QR25DE 2-Wheel Drive models:
GEAR CHANGE mph (km/h)
1st to 2nd 11 (17)
2nd to 3rd 15 (24)
3rd to 4th 24 (38)
4th to 5th 35 (56)
∙ For VQ40DE 4-Wheel Drive models and
4-Wheel Drive models (2H and 4H posi-
tion):
GEAR CHANGE mph (km/h)
1st to 2nd 11 (17)
2nd to 3rd 17 (27)
3rd to 4th 25 (40)
4th to 5th 32 (51)
5th to 6th 45 (72)
Suggested maximum speed in
each gear
Downshif t to a lower gear if the engine is
not running smoothly, or if you need to ac-
celerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested
speed (shown below) in any gear. For level
road driving, use the highest gear sug-
gested for that speed. Always observe
posted speed limits, and drive according to
the road conditions, which will ensure safe
operation. Do not over-rev the engine
when shif ting to a lower gear as it may
cause engine damage or loss of vehicle
control. Allowable maximum speed in each gear:
2–Wheel Drive models (QR25DE engine)
GEAR
mph (km/h)
1st 34 (54)
2nd 58 (94)
3rd 89 (144)
4th —
5th —
2–Wheel Drive models (VQ40DE engine)
GEARmph (km/h)
1st 35 (56)
2nd 60 (97)
3rd 87 (141)
4th —
5th —
4–Wheel Drive models (VQ40DE engine)
2H position
GEARmph (km/h)
1st 33 (54)
2nd 58 (93)
3rd 84 (135)
4th —
5th —
6th —
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1. Turn off the engine by turning the ignition switch off.
2. Start the engine.
- Check that the 4WD warning light turns off. If the 4WD warning light illuminates, have the system checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
3. Apply the parking brake, for A/T vehicles, depress the brake pedal and move the shif t lever to N (Neutral) position. For M/T vehicles,
move the shif t lever to the N (Neutral) position.
4. With the brake pedal depressed on A/T vehicles or with the clutch pedal depressed on M/T vehicles, move the 4WD shif t switch to
the desired mode.
- Be sure to wait until the transfer gear change completes before shif ting the shif t lever from the N (Neutral) position.
*2: While changing in and out of 4LO, the ignition key must be on and the vehicle’s engine must be running for a shif t to take place and for the indicator lights (4WD shif t and 4LO position indicator) to be operable. Otherwise, the shif t will not take place and no indicator lights
will be on or flashing.
*3: Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns on when you shif t the 4WD shif t switch to 4LO. The
indicator light will also
turn on when 4LO is selected. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in this section.
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The transfer case 4WD shif t switch is used
to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on
the driving conditions. There are three
types of drive modes available, 2WD, 4H and
4LO.
The 4WD shif t switch electronically controls
the transfer case operation. Rotate the
switch to move between each mode, 2WD,
4H and 4LO.
To change into or out of 4LO, the vehicle
MUST be stationary, move the shif t lever
to N (Neutral), and for A/T vehicles de-
press the brake pedal or for M/T vehicles
depress the clutch pedal. The switch
must be depressed and turned when
changing into or out of 4LO.
WARNING
∙ When parking, apply the parkingbrake before stopping the engine and
make sure that the 4WD shif t indica-
tor light is on and the ATP warning
light goes off. Otherwise, the vehicle
could unexpectedly move even if the
A/T is in the P (Park) position. ∙ The transfer 4LO position indicator
light must stop blinking and remain
illuminated or turn off before shif ting
the transmission into gear. If the shif t
lever is shif ted from the N (Neutral)
position to any other gear when the
transfer 4LO position indicator light is
blinking, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly.
CAUTION
∙ Never shif t the 4WD shif t switch be-tween 4LO and 4H while driving.
∙ The 4H position provides greater trac- tion. Avoid excessive speed, as it will
cause increased fuel consumption
and higher oil temperatures, and
could damage drivetrain compo-
nents. Speeds over 62 mph
(100 km/h) in 4H is not recommended.
∙ The 4LO position provides maximum power and traction. Avoid raising ve-
hicle speed excessively, as the maxi-
mum speed is approximately 31 mph
(50 km/h). ∙ When driving straight, shif t the 4WD
shif t switch to the 2WD or 4H position.
Do not move the 4WD shif t switch
when making a turn or reversing.
∙ Do not shif t the 4WD shif t switch (be- tween 2WD and 4H) while driving on
steep downhill grades. Use the engine
brake and low A/T gears 2 (Second
gear) or 1 (Low gear), or M/T (1st gear
or 2nd gear) for engine braking.
∙ Do not operate the 4WD shif t switch (between 2WD and 4H) with the rear
wheels spinning.
∙ Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in the 4H or 4LO position. Driving on
dry hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may
cause unnecessary noise and tire
wear. NISSAN recommends driving in
the 2WD position under these
conditions.
∙ The 4WD transfer case may not be shif ted between 4H and 4LO at low
ambient temperatures and the trans-
fer 4LO position indicator light may
blink even when the 4WD shif t switch
is shif ted. Af ter driving for a while you
can change the 4WD transfer case be-
tween 4H and 4LO.
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