
14. Audio system controls*
15. Hazard warning flasher switch(P. 6-2)
16. Push-button ignition switch
(P. 5-11)
17. Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-43)
18. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
control (P. 3-42)
19. Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches (P. 2-20)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System*
20. Hood release (P. 3-32)
21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
TOW mode switch (P. 2-53)
Lif tgate instrument panel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-32)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Power inverter switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)*: Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parenthesis for operating details.
Illustrated table of contents0-7

VQ35DD engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir(P. 8-10)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
3. Drive belt location (P.8-15)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-19)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
8. Fuse box (P. 8-19)
9. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-19)
10. Battery (P. 8-13)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
12. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
13. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3291
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-12
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) system
warning light2-12
or
Brake warning
light
2-12
Charge warning
light 2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Master warning
light2-15
Warning
light Name Page
Power steering
warning light 2-15
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-15
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-16
Indicator
light Name Page
Front fog light in-
dicator light (if so
equipped) 2-16
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-16
High beam indi-
cator light (blue)
2-16
Indicator
light Name Page
Hill descent con-
trol system ON
indicator light (if
so equipped) 2-16
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)
2-17
Overdrive OFF
indicator light2-18
Security indicator
light2-18
Side light and
headlight indica-
tor light (green)2-18
Slip indicator light 2-18
TOW mode ON
indicator light
2-18
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9

14. Audio system controls*
15. Hazard warning flasher switch(P. 6-2)
16. Push-button ignition switch
(P. 5-11)
17. Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-43)
18. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
control (P. 3-42)
19. Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches (P. 2-20)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System*
20. Hood release (P. 3-32)
21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
TOW mode switch (P. 2-53)
Lif tgate instrument panel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-32)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Power inverter switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)*: Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parenthesis for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive OFF indicator light
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system
warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
orBrake warning lightFront fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Charge warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightSlip indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)TOW mode ON indicator light
Master warning lightHill descent control system ON
indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Power steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
or,,,,
,,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display” in this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-11

Master warning light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if any of
the following are displayed on the vehicle
information display.∙ No key warning
∙ Low fuel warning
∙ Low windshield-washer fluid warning
∙ Parking brake release
∙ Door open warning
∙ Low tire pressure warning
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
Power steering warning light
WARNING
∙ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate. ∙ When the power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine run-
ning, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control
of the vehicle, but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. Af ter starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the power steering is operational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering is not function-
ing properly and may need servicing. Have
the power steering checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, there will
be no power assist for the steering, but you
will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds. For additional information, refer to “Power
steering” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position and remains illuminated
until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime sounds for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat
is occupied. For 7 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem does not activate the warning light for
the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to “Seat
belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
Instruments and controls2-15

The heated steering wheel system is de-
signed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below
68°F (20°C).
Press the CLIMATE button to access the
heated steering wheel key. Touch the
heated steering wheel key
1to warm the
steering wheel af ter the engine starts. The
indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on. Touch the key again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will go off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
key is touched, the system will not heat
the steering wheel. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
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 and
the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning light will come on.
LIC4178LIC3344
HEATED STEERING WHEEL TYPE B (if
so equipped) VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
2-48Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-4
Doors ...........................................3-5
Locking with key ..............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch ......... 3-7
Automatic door locks......................... 3-7
Child safety rear door lock .................... 3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® With Door and
Lif tgate Request Switches .......................3-8
Operating range ..............................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..............3-10
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ............3-11
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-14
Warning signals ............................. 3-18
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-18
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Without Door and
Lif tgate Request Switches ......................3-21
Operating range ............................. 3-22
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-22Warning signals
............................. 3-26
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-27
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-29
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-29
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-30
Extending engine run time ..................3-30
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ............3-30
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-31
Hood ........................................... 3-32
Lif tgate ......................................... 3-32
Operating the manual lif tgate
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-33
Operating the power lif tgate
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-33
Motion-Activated Lif tgate
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-36
Lif tgate release .............................. 3-37
Lif tgate position setting
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-38
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-39
Opening the fuel-filler door ..................3-39
F
uel-filler cap ................................ 3-39
Steering wheel ................................. 3-42