NOTE:
If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In ap-
proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
1Intermittent — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward
A(Slower) orB(Faster). Also,
the intermittent operation speed var-
ies in accordance with the vehicle
speed. (For example, when the vehicle
speed is high, the intermittent opera-
tion speed will be faster.)
2Low — continuous low speed opera-
tion
3High — continuous high speed opera-
tion Lif t the lever up
4to have one sweep op-
eration (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
Af ter a short delay the drip wipe function
will operate the wiper once more to clear
remaining windshield-washer fluid from
the windshield.
NOTE:
The Speed Dependent feature and Drip
Wipe feature may be disabled. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle in-
formation display ” in this section.
REAR SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the window and
obscure your vision. Warm the rear win-
dow with the defroster before you wash
the rear window.
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2-46Instruments and controls
Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward. The high beam lights
come on and the
light illumi-
nates.
2Pull the lever back to select the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.
High Beam Assist (if so equipped)
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automati-
cally.
WARNING
∙ The High Beam Assist system is a con- venience but it is not a substitute for
safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure safe driving practices and switch
the high beams and low beam manu-
ally when necessary.
∙ The high beam or low beam may not switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the vicin-
ity of the vehicle. – When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
– When there is a sudden, continu- ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road that has
level differences.
– When driving on a road with many curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc.
LIC2637
2-50Instruments and controls
Auto-reverse function (if so
equipped)
The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when a window is closed by auto-
matic operation.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the window occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the window.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, re-
placed, or jump started, the power window
auto-reverse function may not operate
properly. Have the power window auto-
reverse system re-initialized. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
If the control unit detects something
caught in a window equipped with auto-
matic operation as it is closing, the window
will be immediately lowered.The moonroof will only operate when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
The moonroof is operational for a period of
time, even if the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position. If the driver’s door or the
front passenger’s door is opened during
this period of time, the power to the moon-
roof is canceled.
When operating the power moonroof or
panoramic sunshade, the switch need not
be held continuously. To stop the moon-
roof or sunshade at any point while it is
opening or closing, slide the switch mo-
mentarily.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open the moonroof, slide the switch
toward the OPEN
1position to the second
detent and release it. If the switch is slid to
the first detent and released while the sun-
shade is closed only the sunshade will
open.
To fully close the moonroof, slide the switch
toward the CLOSE
2position to the sec-
ond detent and release it. If the switch is
slid to the first detent and released, the
moonroof will close but the sunshade will
remain open.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt the moonroof up, push and release
the tilt switch
3. If the moonroof is open, it
will automatically close and then tilt up.
To tilt the moonroof down but keep the
sunshade open, push and release the tilt
switch
3or slide the switch toward the
CLOSE position
2to the first detent.
To tilt the moonroof down and close the
sunshade at the same time, slide the
switch toward the CLOSE position
2to the
second detent.
LIC3477
POWER MOONROOF (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-73
Auto-reverse function (when
closing or tilting down the
moonroof )
The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when the moonroof is closed or
tilted down by automatic operation when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition or for a period of time af ter the igni-
tion switch is placed in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the moonroof occurs.
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
moonroof.
When closing
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it moves to the
front, the moonroof will immediately open
backward. When tilting down
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the
moonroof will immediately tilt up.
If the auto-reverse function malfunctions
and repeats opening or tilting up the
moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down
switch within 5 seconds af ter it happens;
the moonroof will fully close gradually.
Make sure nothing is caught in the moon-
roof.
WARNING
∙ In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
∙ Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
∙ Remove water drops, snow, ice orsand from the moonroof before
opening.
∙ Do not place heavy objects on the moonroof or surrounding area.
Panoramic sunshade
The panoramic sunshade operates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
When opening or closing the sunshade the
switch need not be held.
To open the sunshade:
∙ To fully open the sunshade, slide the switch
1toward the OPEN position to
the first detent.
∙ To fully open the sunshade and the moonroof together, slide the switch
1
toward the OPEN position to the sec-
ond detent.
2-74Instruments and controls
To close the sunshade:∙ To fully close the sunshade, slide the switch
2toward the CLOSE position to
the second detent. If the moonroof is
open, both the moonroof and the sun-
shade will close automatically.
∙ If the switch is slid
2toward the CLOSE
position to the first detent while the
moonroof is open, only the moonroof
will close. The sunshade will remain
open.
WARNING
∙ To avoid personal injury, keep your hands, fingers and head away from
the sunshade arm, the arm rail and
sunshade inlet port.
∙ Do not allow children near the rear sunshade system. They could be
injured.
∙ Do not place objects on or near the rear sunshade. This could cause im-
proper operation or damage it.
∙ Do not pull or push the rear sunshade. This could cause improper operation
or damage it.
CAUTION
∙ Do not place objects (such as newspa-pers, handkerchiefs, etc.) on the sun-
shade inlet port. Doing so may en-
tangle these objects in the sunshade
when it is extending or retracting,
causing improper operation or dam-
age to the sunshade.
∙ Do not push the sunshade arm with your hands, etc., as this may deform it.
Improper operation or damage to the
sunshade may result.
∙ Do not put any object into the sun- shade inlet port as this may result in
improper operation or damage the
sunshade.
∙ Do not hang any object on the arm rail as this may result in improper opera-
tion or damage the sunshade.
∙ Do not forcefully pull the sunshade. Doing so may elongate the sunshade.
Improper operation or damage to the
sunshade may result.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your moonroof checked and re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. When the ON switch
1is pressed, the foot-
well lights (if so equipped), step lights (if so
equipped), map lights and rear personal
lights will automatically turn on and stay on
for a period of time when:
∙ The doors are unlocked by the Intelli- gent Key, a key or the request switch (if
so equipped) while all doors are closed
and the ignition switch is in the OFF
position.
∙ When individually pushed.
LIC2302
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Instruments and controls2-75
LOCKING WITH KEY
To lock or unlock the vehicle, turn the key as
shown.
Manual
To lock a door, turn the key toward the front
of the vehicle
1. To unlock a door, turn the
key toward the rear
2.
Power (if so equipped)
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors at the same time.
Turning the key toward the front
1of the
vehicle locks all doors.
Turning the key one time toward the rear
2of the vehicle unlocks that door. From
that position, returning the key to neutral
3(where the key can only be removed and
inserted) and turning it toward the rear
again
4within 5 seconds unlocks all
doors.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
1,
then close the door.
To unlock the door without the key, move
the inside lock knob to the unlock position
2.
Driver’s side
LPD2129
Driver’s side
LPD0461
Inside lock
SPA2726
3-6Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION
∙ Be sure to carry the Intelligent Keywith you when operating the vehicle.
∙ Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicat-
ing with the vehicle as it receives radio
waves. The Intelligent Key system trans-
mits weak radio waves. Environmental
conditions may interfere with the opera-
tion of the Intelligent Key system under the
following operating conditions:
∙ When operating near a location where strong radio waves are transmitted,
such as a TV tower, power station and
broadcasting station.
∙ When in possession of wireless equip- ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, or a CB radio.
∙ When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or covered by metallic materials.
∙ When any type of radio wave remote control is used nearby.
∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed near an electric appliance such as a personal
computer. ∙ When the vehicle is parked near a park-
ing meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key func-
tion or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies de-
pending on the operating conditions, the
battery’s life is approximately two years. If
the battery is discharged, replace it with a
new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, an
indicator illuminates in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously re-
ceiving radio waves, if the key is lef t near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and per-
sonal computer, the battery life may be-
come shorter.
For additional information, refer to “Battery
replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual. As many as four Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. For
information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the Intelli-
gent Key:
∙ Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
∙ Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
∙ Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object.
∙ Do not change or modif y the Intelli- gent Key.
∙ Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely
dry.
∙ Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
3-12Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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:
Tow hitches are available as an acces-
sory for this vehicle. If a tow hitch is in-
stalled, the lif tgate electronic control
unit (ECU) needs to be replaced with an
ECU programmed with towing logic for
the Motion-Activated Lif tgate to func-
tion properly.
Proper operation technique
∙ While at the rear of the vehicle, begin making a quick forward kicking motion.
∙ Raise your foot straight under the cen- ter of the rear bumper then immedi-
ately return your foot to the ground in a
continuous motion.
∙ The kicking motion should be straight, smooth and consistent.
∙ Af ter your kick motion is complete, step back and allow the lif tgate to
open/close. ∙ Three beeps will sound and the lif tgate
will begin moving within two seconds
af ter the kick.
CAUTION
Before performing the kicking motion,
steady your stance to prevent any loss
of balance. Also, while making the kick-
ing motion, take caution around hot ex-
haust system parts. Otherwise, there
may be danger of injury.
Activation zone
LPD2762
DO: Quick forward kick and return while the key fob is within range
LPD2780
3-32Pre-driving checks and adjustments