The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator light will
come on. Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
WARNING
∙ Never rely solely on the hill descent
control system to control vehicle
speed when driving on steep downhill
grades. Always drive carefully when
using the hill descent control system
and decelerate the vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal if neces-
sary. Be especially careful when driv-
ing on frozen, muddy or extremely
steep downhill roads. Failure to con-
trol vehicle speed may result in a loss
of control of the vehicle and possible
serious injury or death.
LIC3344LIC0743
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH (if
so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-35
The E-Lock system can help provide added
traction if the vehicle is stuck or becoming
stuck.
To activate the E-Lock system:∙ The 4WD switch must be in the 4LO po- sition (4-Wheel Drive vehicles),
∙ The vehicle must be stopped or moving at 4 mph (7 km/h) or less, and
∙ The E-Lock system switch must be turned on. When the E-Lock switch is turned on, the
indicator light will flash until the system
engages. However, if all operation condi-
tions listed above are not met or the sys-
tem becomes disengaged, the indicator
light will continue to flash.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is dis-
abled and the ABS light illuminates when
the E-Lock system is on. Also, the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is disabled
and the VDC light illuminates when the
E-Lock system is on.
For additional information, refer to “Elec-
tronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) sys-
tem” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual for further explanation and
system limitations.
WARNING
∙ Never leave the E-Lock system on
when driving on paved or hard-
surfaced roads. Turning the vehicle
may result in the rear wheels slipping
and result in an accident and personal
injury. Af ter using the E-Lock system
to free the vehicle, turn the system off. ∙ Use the E-Lock system only when
freeing a stuck vehicle. Try the 4LO po-
sition before using the E-Lock system.
Never use the E-Lock system on a slip-
pery road surface such as snow or ice
surface. Using the E-Lock system
when driving in these road conditions
may cause unexpected movement of
the vehicle during engine braking, ac-
celerating or turning, which may re-
sult in an accident and serious per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION
∙ Af ter using the E-Lock system, turnthe switch off to prevent possible
damage to driveline components
from extended use.
∙ Do not drive over 12 mph (20 km/h) when the system is engaged. Doing so
could result in possible damage to the
driveline.
∙ Do not turn on the E-Lock system while the tires are spinning. Doing so
could damage drivetrain
components.LIC0729
ELECTRONIC LOCKING REAR
DIFFERENTIAL (E-Lock) SYSTEM
SWITCH (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-37
3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys (if so equipped) ..........................3-2
Doors ...........................................3-3
Locking with key ..............................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ...............................3-4
Rear doors (King Cab® models) ...............3-5
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........3-6
Child safety rear door lock
(if so equipped) ...............................3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . 3-6 How to use remote keyless entry
system ....................................... 3-7
Hood ........................................... 3-10Fuel-filler door
................................... 3-11
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-11
Steering wheel ................................. 3-14
Tilt operation (if so equipped) ................3-14
Sun visors ...................................... 3-15
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-15
Mirrors ......................................... 3-16
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-16
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-16
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-17
Truck box ....................................... 3-18
Tailgate...................................... 3-18
Bed extender (if so equipped) ................3-22
Tie down hooks (if so equipped) .............3-24
3. Press the loose fuel cap change/resetbutton
Ain the meter for about one
second to turn off the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning message af ter tightening the
fuel-filler cap.
For additional information, refer to “Meters
and gauges” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
TILT OPERATION (if so equipped)
WARNING
∙ Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident. ∙ Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and com-
fort. The driver’s air bag inflates with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates. Al-
ways sit back against the seatback
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel. Always use the seat
belts.
Pull the lock lever toward the driver and
hold it to adjust the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position.
Release the lock lever to lock the steering
wheel in place.
LPD0304
STEERING WHEEL
3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments
5. Place cargo inside the bed extender inthe truck bed.
6. Properly secure the cargo.
To use the bed extender in the outward
position perform the following:1. Open the tailgate.
2. Rotate the bed extender
2away from
the cab of the truck until the extender
sits on the tailgate.
3. Lock the buckles
3into the tailgate
latch on both sides.
The bed extender can be adjusted in the
outward position by moving the extender
along the rail. NOTE:
Use care when rotating extender, buck-
les may come in contact with the truck
bed railing.
Removing and installing the bed
extender
To remove or install the bed extender per-
form the following:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Rotate the bed extender into a vertical position and lif t straight up (to remove)
or lower straight down (to install).
To store the bed extender in the front of the
truck when not in use perform the follow-
ing: 1. Position the sliding brackets past the center of the wheel well.
2. Re-install the extender into the brack- ets (see above).
3. Rotate the extender to the inward po- sition.
4. Push the brackets forward until the ex- tender comes in contact with the front
wall of the truck box.
LPD0479
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-23
FM/AM/SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player (if so equipped)..................4-51
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
port (models without Navigation
System) (if so equipped) .....................4-58
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
port (models with Navigation System)
(if so equipped) .............................. 4-61
iPod®* player operation without
Navigation System (if so equipped) ..........4-63
iPod®* player operation with Navigation
System (if so equipped) ......................4-66
Bluetooth® streaming audio without
Navigation System (if so equipped) ..........4-70
Bluetooth® streaming audio with
Navigation System (if so equipped) ..........4-72
CD care and cleaning ........................4-74
Steering wheel switch for audio control ......4-74
Antenna ..................................... 4-75
NissanConnect® Mobile Apps (if so equipped). . . 4-76 Registering with NissanConnect®
Mobile Apps ................................. 4-76
Connect Phone .............................. 4-76
Application download .......................4-76Siri® Eyes Free (models without Navigation
System) (if so equipped)
........................4-77
Requirements ............................... 4-77
Operating Siri® Eyes Free ....................4-77
Troubleshooting guide ......................4-79
Siri® Eyes Free (models with Navigation
System) (if so equipped) ........................4-80
Requirements ............................... 4-80
Siri® Activation ............................... 4-80
Operating Siri® Eyes Free ....................4-81
Changing Siri® Eyes Free settings ............4-81
Troubleshooting guide ......................4-82
Car phone or CB radio .......................... 4-83
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
without Navigation System (if so equipped) .....4-84
Regulatory information ......................4-85
Using the system ............................ 4-86
Indicators ................................... 4-87
Control buttons ............................. 4-88
Connecting procedure ......................4-89
Voice commands ........................... 4-90
Phone display
screen ........................ 4-92
Making a call ................................ 4-93
Receiving a call .............................. 4-94
∙ Refresh: Touch the “Refresh” key to scanand update the station list displayed on
the right side of the AM Menu screen.
(SEEK/TRACK) buttons
Press the
orbuttons to tune
from low to high or high to low frequencies
and to stop at the next broadcasting sta-
tion.
1 to 6 station memory operations
Up to six stations can be registered in the
preset list.
1. Select the AM radio band.
2. Tune to the station you wish to store.
3. Touch and hold one of the preset num- bers in the preset list.
The information such as frequency will be
displayed on the preset list.
To select and listen to the preset stations,
push
oron the steering wheel
briefly or touch a preferred station on the
preset list on the radio screen.
FM radio operation
Press theMENU button and touch the
“FM” key or press the AUDIO button and
select FM on the bottom of the Launch Bar
to bring up the FM display screen.
If another audio source is playing when the
“FM” key is pressed, the audio source play-
ing will automatically be turned off and the
last radio station played will begin playing.
The FM stereo indicator (STEREO) is shown
on the screen during FM stereo reception.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak,
the radio automatically changes from ste-
reo to monaural reception.
FM Menu
Touch the “FM Menu” key to display the FM
Menu screen options:
∙ SCAN: To scan tune the stations, touch the “FM Menu” key on the radio screen
and then touch the “SCAN” key. The sta-
tions will be tuned from low to high fre-
quencies and stop at each broadcast-
ing stations for several seconds.
Touching the “SCAN” key again during
this period of several seconds will stop
tuning and the radio will remain tuned
to that station. ∙ Refresh: Touch the “Refresh” key to up-
date the station list displayed on the
right side of the FM Menu screen.
∙ RDS Info: Radio station and song infor- mation can be displayed on the FM dis-
play screen.
(SEEK/TRACK) buttons
Press the
orbuttons to tune
from low to high or high to low frequencies
and to stop at the next broadcasting sta-
tion.
1 to 12 station memory operations
Up to 12 stations can be registered in the
preset list.
1. Select the FM radio band.
2. Tune to the station you wish to store.
3. Touch and hold one of the preset num- bers in the preset list.
The information such as frequency will be
displayed on the preset list.
To select and listen to the preset stations,
push
oron the steering wheel
briefly or touch a preferred station on the
preset list on the radio screen.
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Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation
Connecting auxiliary devices
Connect an AUX device into the AUX input
jack located on the center console below
the heater and air conditioner controls.
The AUX input jack accepts any standard
analog audio input such as from a portable
cassette player, CD player, MP3 player or
phone.
Insert a 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo mini plug in
the audio input jack. If a cable with a mono
plug is used, the audio output may not
function normally.
Activation and playing
Turn on the AUX device. Connect an AUX
cable to the AUX device and the AUX input
jack. Select AUX mode from the audio
source menu screen or by pressing the
MODE button on the steering wheel.AUX screen
∙ Audio source indicator Indicates that the AUX source is cur-
rently playing.
∙ “Volume Setting” keys Touch one of the keys to select the
sound output gain from Low, Medium
and High.
∙ AUX from Launch Bar Touch to change from another source
to AUX.
Additional features
For additional information, refer to “iPod®
player operation without Navigation Sys-
tem” in this section.
For additional information, refer to “USB
(Universal Serial Bus) connection port
(models without Navigation System)” in this
section.
For additional information, refer to
“Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navi-
gation System” in this section.
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