
AUDIO button
Push to display the audio screen. When this
button is pushed while the audio screen is
not displayed, the last audio source played
will play.
AM/FM radio screen
1. “AM Menu” / “FM Menu” keyTouch to display the radio menu
screen.
2. “Direct Tune” (if so equipped) Touch to manually enter a station.
3. Audio source indicator Indicates the currently selected audio
source.
4. Reception information display Reception information currently avail-
able such as frequency, station name,
etc. is displayed. 5. Preset list
To listen to a preset station, touch the
corresponding station from the preset
list. If displayed, touch the “ <”or“>”keys
to scroll the preset list.
AM radio operation
Press theMENU button and touch the
“AM” key or press the AUDIO button and
select AM on the bottom of the Launch Bar
to bring up the AM display screen.
If another audio source is playing when the
“AM” key is pressed, the audio source play-
ing will automatically be turned off and the
last radio station played will begin playing.
AM Menu
Touch the “AM Menu” key to display the AM
Menu screen options:
∙ SCAN: To scan the stations, touch the “AM Menu” key on the radio screen and
then touch the “SCAN” key. The stations
will be tuned from low to high frequen-
cies and stop at each broadcasting sta-
tion 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.
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∙ Some Bluetooth® enabled cellularphones may not be recognized or work
properly. Please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or
www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for a recom-
mended phone list and connecting in-
structions.
∙ You will not be able to use a hands-free phone under the following conditions:
– Your vehicle is outside of the cellular service area.
– Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive a cellular signal;
such as in a tunnel, in an under-
ground parking garage, near a tall
building or in a mountainous area.
– Your cellular phone is locked to pre- vent it from being dialed.
∙ When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it
may be difficult to hear the other per-
son’s voice during a call.
∙ Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away
from the in-vehicle phone module to
prevent tone quality degradation and
wireless connection disruption. ∙ While a cellular phone is connected
through the Bluetooth® wireless con-
nection, the battery power of the cellu-
lar phone may discharge quicker than
usual. The Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System cannot charge cellular
phones.
∙ Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system
speakers. Storing the device in a differ-
ent location may reduce or eliminate
the noise.
∙ For additional information, refer to the cellular phone owner’s manual regard-
ing the telephone charges, cellular
phone antenna and body, etc.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory information
– CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. – NOTE: This device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
– WARNING: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Ex-
posure Guidelines. This equipment has
very low levels of RF energy that is
deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).
But it is desirable that it should be in-
stalled and operated keeping the radia-
tor at least 20cm or more away from
person’s body.
IC Regulatory information
– NOTE: This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two con-
ditions:
1. This device may not cause interference; and
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2. This device must accept any interfer-ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.
– REMARQUE: Le présent appareil est con- forme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada appli-
cables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil- lage;
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
– WARNING: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment and meets
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This equipment has very
low levels of RF energy that is deemed to
comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE).
But it is desirable that it should be in-
stalled and operated keeping the radia-
tor at least 20cm or more away from
person’s body. – ATTENTION: Cet équipement est con-
forme aux limites d’exposition aux rayon-
nements énoncées pour un environne-
ment non contrôlé et respecte les règles
d’exposition aux fréquences radioélec-
triques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipe-
ment émet une énergie RF très faible qui
est considérée comme conforme sans
évaluation de l’exposition maximale au-
torisée (MPE).
Cependant, il est souhaitable qu’il devrait
être installé et utilisé en gardant une dis-
tance de 20 cm ou plus entre le radiateur
et le corps humain.
BLUETOOTH® is a
trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and licensed
to Panasonic.
USING THE SYSTEM
The system allows hands-free operation of
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
If the vehicle is in motion, some commands
may not be available so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
Initialization
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initial-
ized, which takes a few seconds. If the
button is pressed before the initialization
completes, the system will announce
“There is no phone connected” and will not
react to voice commands.
Operating tips
To get the best performance out of the
NISSAN Voice Recognition System, observe
the following:
∙ Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Keep all vents pointed away
from the microphone and close the
windows to eliminate surrounding
noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds,
etc.), which may prevent the system
from recognizing voice commands cor-
rectly.
∙ Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a command. Otherwise, the
command will not be received properly.
∙ Start speaking a command within 5 seconds af ter the tone sounds.
∙ Speak in a natural voice without paus- ing between words.
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∙ For calling contacts by name, pleasesay both the first and last name of the
contact for better recognition.
Giving voice commands
To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition,
press the
button located on the
steering wheel for less than 1.5 seconds.
Af ter the tone sounds, speak a command.
The command given is picked up by the
microphone, and voice feedback is given
when the command is accepted.
∙ If a command is not recognized, the system announces, “Please say or se-
lect a command from the displayed list.”
Make sure the command is said exactly
as prompted by the system and repeat
the command in a clear voice.
∙ If you want to go back to the previous command, you can say “Go back” or
“Correction” any time the system is
waiting for a response. ∙ You can cancel a command when the
system is waiting for a response by say-
ing, “Cancel” or “Quit.” The system an-
nounces “Exit” and ends the Voice Rec-
ognition session. You can also press
and hold the
button on the steer-
ing wheel for 1.5 seconds at any time to
end the Voice Recognition session.
Whenever the Voice Recognition ses-
sion is canceled, a double beep is
played to indicate you have exited the
system.
∙ If you want to adjust the volume of the voice feedback, push the (+ or -) volume
control switches on the steering wheel
while being provided with feedback. You
can also use the radio volume control
knob.
Voice Prompt Interrupt
In most cases you can interrupt the voice
feedback to speak the next command by
pressing the
button on the steering
wheel. Af ter interrupting the system, wait
for a beep before speaking your command.
INDICATORS
When a cellular phone is connected
through the Bluetooth® wireless connec-
tion, indicators
1for the phone and text
messaging are displayed on the top of the
screen.
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When the cellular phone connected to the
vehicle receives a text message, a notifica-
tion will appear on the control panel dis-
play. To check the message, touch the
“Read” key. Touch the “Ignore” key to save
the message to be checked later.
Access text messaging through the ve-
hicles Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone or
through the vehicles control panel.
Text messaging using Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System (if so
equipped)
Sending a text message (if so equipped)1. Press and hold the
button on the
steering wheel for less than 1.5 sec-
onds.
2. Say “Send Text” af ter the tone.
3. The system will provide a list of avail- able commands in order to determine
the recipient of the text message.
Choose from the following:
∙ Phonebook
∙ Quick Dial
∙ Incoming Calls ∙ Outgoing Calls
∙ Missed Calls
∙ Dial
4. Once a recipient is chosen, the system prompts for which message to send.
Nine predefined messages are avail-
able. 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?” Reading a received text message
1. Press and hold the
button on the
steering wheel for less than 1.5 sec-
onds.
2. Say “Read Text” af ter the tone.
The display will show a list of 20 messages
with the sender and delivery time. Touch
the “Next” key on the screen to view all mes-
sages. To view a text message press
the
button on the steering wheel and
speak the number item list on the screen.
The following options will be available:
∙ Play Speak this command to have the sys-
tem say the message.
∙ Reply Speak this command to send a text
message response to the sender of the
text message.
∙ Call Speak this command to call the sender.
∙ Previous Speak this command to move to the
previous text message (if available).
∙Next Speak this command to move to the
next text message (if available).
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5. If there is nothing in the way, steer thevehicle to follow the road while vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to
drive the vehicle back onto the road
surface until vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires re-
turn to the road surface. When all tires
are on the road surface, steer the ve-
hicle to stay in the appropriate driving
lane.
∙ If you decide that it is not safe to re- turn the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic con-
ditions, gradually slow the vehicle to a
stop in a safe place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially
at highway speeds. Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspecting the tires for wear and
damage. For additional information, refer
to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses
air pressure or “blows-out” while driving,
maintain control of the vehicle by following
the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The ve-
hicle must be driven as appropriate based
on the conditions of the vehicle, road and
traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pres-
sure. 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 accelerator 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 gradu- ally stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and contact a roadside emergency
service to change the tire. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing a
flat tire” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.
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∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake and clutch fluid (if so
equipped), and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear- ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
∙ Lock all doors.
∙ Position seat and adjust head re- straints.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen- gers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights when the key is turned to the ON posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Warning lights, indicator lights and au-
dible reminders” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Automatic transmission:
Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shif t lever cannot be moved out
of the P (Park) position and into any
of the other gear positions if the ig-
nition switch is placed in the OFF po-
sition or if the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate if the shif t lever is in any of the
driving positions.
Manual transmission:
Move the shif t lever to N (Neutral). De-
press the clutch pedal to the floor
while cranking the engine.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by placing the
ignition switch in the START position.
Release the key when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start in extremely 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
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
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The brake system has two separate hy-
draulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. However, greater foot pres-
sure on the brake pedal will be required to
stop the vehicle and stopping distance will
be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This will overheat the brakes,
wear out the brake pads faster, and reduce
gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent
the brakes from overheating, reduce speed
and downshif t to a lower gear before going
down a slope or long grade. Overheated
brakes may reduce braking performance
and could result in loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
∙ While driving on a slippery surface, becareful when braking, accelerating or
downshif ting. Abrupt braking or ac-
celerating could cause the wheels to
skid and result in an accident.
∙ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the brakes will not work. Brak-
ing will be harder.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven
through water, the brakes may get wet. As
a result, your braking distance will be lon-
ger and the vehicle may pull to one side
during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake
pedal to heat up the brakes. Do this until
the brakes return to normal. Avoid driving
the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes
function correctly.
Parking brake break-in
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever
the stopping effect of the parking brake is
weakened or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced,
in order to assure the best braking perfor-
mance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
WARNING
∙ The ABS is a sophisticated device, but
it cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain ve-
hicle control during braking on slip-
pery surfaces. Remember that stop-
ping distances on slippery surfaces
will be longer than on normal sur-
faces even with ABS. Stopping dis-
tances may also be longer on rough,
gravel or snow covered roads, or if you
are using tire chains. Always maintain
a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you. Ultimately, the driver is
responsible for safety.
∙ Tire type and condition may also af- fect braking effectiveness.
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