OPERATING THE POWER LIFTGATE
(if so equipped)
WARNING
∙ Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc., inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the lif tgate. ∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not leave
children, people who require the as-
sistance of others or pets unattended
in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
perature inside a closed vehicle on a
warm day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk of
injury or death to people and pets.
NOTE:
To open, close or reverse the power lif t-
gate, the shif t lever must be in P (Park).
Also, the power lif tgate will not operate if
battery voltage is low.
Power Open:
The power lif tgate automatically moves
from the fully closed position to the fully
open position in approximately five – eight
seconds. The power open feature can be
activated by the button on the key fob, the
instrument panel switch or the lif tgate open
switch. A chime sounds to indicate the
power open sequence has been started.
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NOTE:
If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not oper-
ate.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
lif tgate.Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the lif t-
gate may be operated manually. Power op-
eration may not be available under the fol-
lowing conditions:∙ Multiple obstacles have been detected in a single power cycle
∙ Battery voltage is low
If the power lif tgate open switch
Ais
pushed during power open or close, the
power operation will be canceled and the
lif tgate can be operated manually. To open the lif tgate manually, push the lif t-
gate open switch
Aand raise the lif tgate.
To close, lower and push the lif tgate down
securely.
MOTION-ACTIVATED LIFTGATE (if
so equipped)
The lif tgate can be operated using a quick
kicking motion under the center of the rear
bumper.
To operate, the Intelligent Key must be
within 31.5 in (80 cm) of the lif tgate.
NOTE:
Accessory receivers are available for this
vehicle. If an accessory receiver is in-
stalled, the lif tgate electronic control
unit (ECU) needs to be replaced with an
ECU compatible with the accessory re-
ceiver for the Motion-Activated Lif tgate
to function properly.
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CAUTION
∙ Interference or malfunction can becaused by parking in close proximity
to radio or satellite towers.
∙ Intelligent Key interference could be caused if you have your key fob stored
next to your cell phone or any RF-
enabled smart card. For additional in-
formation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent
Key®” in this section.
LIFTGATE RELEASE
WARNING
∙ Always be sure the lif tgate has beenclosed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
∙ Do not drive with the lif tgate open. This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. For
additional information, refer to “Ex-
haust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
∙ To avoid personal injury, do not at- tempt to activate the power lif tgate if
one or both of the lif tgate struts are
removed.
CAUTION
∙ If the power lif tgate does not stayopen or if the lif tgate unexpectedly
closes at any time while a continuous
warning chime sounds, do not oper-
ate the lif tgate. There may be a pres-
sure loss in one or both of the lif tgate
struts. It is recommended that you
have the lif tgate inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
∙ Do not activate the power lif tgate if one or both of the lif tgate struts are
removed. Damage to the lif tgate or
power lif tgate mechanisms may
occur.
Manual lif tgate release (if so
equipped)
The lif tgate release mechanism allows the
lif tgate to be opened in the event of a dis-
charged battery.
To release the lif tgate from the inside of the
vehicle, perform the following operations:
1. Fold the rear seats down. For additional information, refer to “Folding the bench
seat” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system”
section of this manual.
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2. Insert a suitable tool in the lower ac-cess opening hole. Move the release
lever to the right. The lif tgate will be
unlatched.
3. Push the lif tgate up to open.
NOTE:
If you had to open the lif tgate using this
lever, it is recommended that you have
your vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Power lif tgate release (if so
equipped)
The lif tgate release mechanism allows the
lif tgate to be opened in the event of a dis-
charged battery.
To release the lif tgate from the inside of the
vehicle, perform the following operations: 1. Fold the rear seats down. For additional information, refer to “Folding the bench
seat” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system”
section of this manual. 2. Insert a suitable tool in the top access
opening hole. Move the release lever to
the right. The lif tgate will be unlatched.
3. Push the lif tgate up to open.
NOTE:
If you had to open the lif tgate using this
lever, it is recommended that you have
your vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
LIFTGATE POSITION SETTING
The lif tgate can be set to open to a specific
height by performing the following: 1. Open the lif tgate using the request switch or the Intelligent Key.
2. Pull the lif tgate down to the desired position and hold the lif tgate (the lif t-
gate will have some resistance when
being manually adjusted).
3. While holding the lif tgate in position, push and hold the lif tgate switch
located on the lif tgate for approxi-
mately 5 seconds or until two beeps
are heard.
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Backing up behind a projecting
object
The positionCis shown farther than the
position
Bin the display. However, the po-
sition
Cis actually at the same distance as
the position
A. The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to the position
A
if the object projects over the actual back-
ing up course.
HOW TO PARK WITH PREDICTED
COURSE LINES
WARNING
∙ If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.
∙ On a snow-covered or slippery road, there may be a difference between
the predicted course line and the ac-
tual course line.
∙ If the battery is disconnected or be- comes discharged, the predicted
course lines may be displayed incor-
rectly. If this occurs, please perform
the following procedures:
– Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock while the hybrid system is
running.
– Drive the vehicle on a straight road for more than 5 minutes. ∙ When the steering wheel is turned
with the ignition switch in the ACC po-
sition, the predicted course lines may
be displayed incorrectly.
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Backing up behind a projecting
object
The positionCis shown farther than the
position
Bin the display. However, the po-
sition
Cis actually at the same distance as
the position
A. The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to the position
A
if the object projects over the actual back-
ing up course.
HOW TO PARK WITH PREDICTED
COURSE LINES
WARNING
∙ If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.
∙ On a snow-covered or slippery road, there may be a difference between
the predicted course line and the ac-
tual course line.
∙ If the battery is disconnected or be- comes discharged, the predicted
course lines may be displayed incor-
rectly. If this occurs, please perform
the following procedures:
– Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock while the hybrid system is
running.
– Drive the vehicle on a straight road for more than 5 minutes. ∙ When the steering wheel is turned
with the ignition switch in the ACC po-
sition, the predicted course lines may
be displayed incorrectly.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-4
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................................5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover ...............5-10
Off-roadrecovery ........................... 5-10
Rapid air pressure loss ......................5-10
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-11
Driving safety precautions ...................5-12
Push-button ignition switch ....................5-14
Operating range ............................. 5-15
Push-button ignition switch positions .......5-15
Emergency hybrid system shut off ..........5-16
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge ................................... 5-16
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........5-17
Before starting the NISSAN PURE DRIVE®
Hybrid System .................................. 5-17
Starting the NISSAN PURE DRIVE® Hybrid
System ......................................... 5-18
Remote Hybrid Start ......................... 5-18Driving the vehicle
.............................. 5-19
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ........................................ 5-19
Parking brake .................................. 5-24
SPORT mode switch ............................ 5-25
ECO mode switch .............................. 5-25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .................5-26
LDW system operation ......................5-27
How to enable/disable the LDW system .....5-28
LDW system limitations ......................5-29
System temporarily unavailable .............5-30
System malfunction ......................... 5-30
System maintenance ........................ 5-30
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) ...............5-31
I-LI system operation ........................ 5-32
How to enable/disable the I-LI system .......5-33
I-LI system limitations .......................5-34
S ystem
temporarily unavailable .............5-35
System malfunction ......................... 5-36
System maintenance ........................ 5-36
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .......................5-37
BSW system operation ......................5-39
How to enable/disable the BSW system .....5-40
RAB system operation.......................5-99
Turning the RAB system on/off .............5-100
RAB system limitations .....................5-101
System malfunction ........................ 5-102
System maintenance ....................... 5-103
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-103
Fuel efficient driving tips .......................5-104
Increasing fuel economy ......................5-105
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ..........5-105
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch
operations ................................. 5-106
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-108
Power steering ................................ 5-109
Brake system .................................. 5-110
Brake precautions .......................... 5-110
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..............5-111
Brake Assist ................................ 5-112
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........5-112
Brake force distribution .....................5-114
Chassis Control ............................... 5-115Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC)
...............5-115
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) ...............5-116
Active Ride Control (ARC) ....................5-117
Hill start assist system ......................... 5-118
Rear Sonar System (RSS) (if so equipped) ......5-119
System operation .......................... 5-120
How to enable/disable the sonar
system ..................................... 5-122
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-123
System temporarily unavailable ............5-123
System maintenance ....................... 5-124
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-124
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-124
Antifreeze .................................. 5-124
12–volt battery .............................. 5-124
Draining of coolant water ...................5-125
Tir e
equipment ............................. 5-125
Special winter equipment ..................5-125
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-125