Manual headlight aiming control
(if so equipped)
Depending on the number of occupants in
the vehicle and the load it is carrying, the
headlight axis may be higher than desired.
If the vehicle is traveling on a hilly road, the
headlights may directly hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the wind-
shield of the oncoming vehicle. The light
axis can be lowered with the operation of
the switch.
The larger the number designated on the
switch, the lower the axis.When traveling without a heavy load or on a
flat road, select position 0.
Select the switch position by referring to
the following sample.
Vehicle Load
Switch
Position
Driver only or Driver/front passenger 0
Driver/front seat passenger/ rear seat passengers 1
Driver/front seat passenger/ rear seat passengers/cargo or driver/cargo/no trailer 2
Fully loaded/no trailer 3
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (Type A) (if so equipped)
The lights in the fog light area automati-
cally illuminate at 100% intensity when the
engine is started and the parking brake
released. The Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) operate with the headlight switch in
the OFF position.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate. The DRL illuminate when the parking brake
is released. The DRL remain on while the
engine is running.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (Type B) (if so
equipped)
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminates at 100% intensity
when the engine is started and the parking
brake released. The LED Daytime Running
Lights (LED DRL) operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position. When you turn
the headlight switch to the
position
for full illumination, the LED lights switch
from LED DRL to the park function.
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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).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to
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.Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will go off. The switch will turn
off automatically 30 minutes af ter activa-
tion, once this happens the switch will need
to be pressed again to restart the cycle.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.
The warning systems switch is used to turn
on and off the Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system that is activated using the settings
menu on the vehicle information display.
When the warning systems switch is
turned off, the indicator
1on the switch is
off. The indicator will also be off if the warn-
ing system is deactivated using the set-
tings menu.
The BSW system will turn on the BSW/RCTA
indicator light, located next to the outside
mirrors, if the radar detects a vehicle in the
detection zone. If the turn signal is acti-
vated in the direction of the detected ve-
hicle, a chime sounds twice and the
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH (if
so equipped) WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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∙ Do not place objects through theopened rear window. Do not use the
rear window as a cargo area pass-
through. This may result in damage to
the rear window system, or personal
injury.
WARNING
∙ To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough 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.
To open the rear power window, push in
and hold the switch.
To close the rear power window, pull out
and hold the switch.
To stop the opening or closing function at
any time, simply release the switch. NOTE:
If the rear power window is opened while
the defroster switch is on, the rear win-
dow defroster (if so equipped) will auto-
matically shut off. The heated outside
mirrors (if so equipped) will remain on.
The rear window defroster will auto-
matically turn on when the rear power
window is fully closed if the switch is on.
REAR SLIDING WINDOW (if so
equipped)
WARNING
∙ You must ensure all occupants and
objects are free of the rear window
area prior to and during operation.
Failure to do so may result in injury
and/or damage to the rear window
system.
∙ The rear window is not designed to carry long items through it.
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Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-4
Doors ...........................................3-5
Locking with key ..............................3-6
Locking with inside lock knob ................. 3-7
Locking with power door lock switch ......... 3-7
Rear doors (King Cab® models) ...............3-8
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........3-9
Child safety rear door lock
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-10
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................... 3-10
Operating range ............................. 3-12
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..............3-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ...........3-13
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-16
Warning signals ............................. 3-21
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-22
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-24
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-24
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-25Extending engine run time
..................3-25
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ............3-25
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-26
Hood ........................................... 3-27
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-27
Diesel fuel engines .......................... 3-28
Gasoline fuel engines ........................ 3-28
Steering wheel ................................. 3-30
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...........3-31
Automatic operation (if so equipped) ........3-31
Sun visors ...................................... 3-32
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-33
Card holder (driver’s side only) ...............3-33
Mirrors ......................................... 3-33
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-33
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-34
Outside mirror
s ............................. 3-35
Truck box ....................................... 3-39
Tailgate...................................... 3-39
Tie down hooks ............................. 3-43
VANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped)
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun
visor down and flip open the mirror cover.
Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and
turn on when the mirror cover is open.
CARD HOLDER (driver’s side only)
To access the card holder, slide card in the
card holder. Do not view information while
operating the vehicle.
MANUAL ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW
MIRROR (if so equipped)
Use the night position1to reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind you
at night.
Use the day position
2when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it au-
tomatically dims during night time condi-
tions and according to the intensity of the
headlights of the vehicle following you. The
automatic anti-glare feature is activated
when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
The indicator light
2will illuminate when
the automatic anti-glare feature is operat-
ing.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sen-
sors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sen-
sors. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensors, resulting in improper op-
eration.Type A (if so equipped)
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature,
press the O button. The indicator light
will turn off.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature
again, press the | button. The indicator
light will turn on.
For additional information, refer to the
“HomeLink® Universal Transceiver” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
Type B (if so equipped)
∙ To turn off the anti-glare feature, press
the
button. The indicator light will
turn off.
∙ To turn on the anti-glare feature, press the
button again. The indicator
light will turn on.
For additional information about the com-
pass and compass features
3, refer to
“Compass” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
Type A - Without compass (if so equipped)
LPD0469
Type B - With compass (if so equipped)
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For additional information, refer to the
“HomeLink® Universal Transceiver” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
∙ Objects viewed in the outside mirroron the passenger side are closer than
they appear. Be careful when moving
to the right. Using only this mirror
could cause an accident. Use the in-
side mirror or glance over your shoul-
der to properly judge distances to
other objects.
∙ Do not adjust the mirrors while driv- ing. You could lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
Manual control type (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors can be moved in any
direction for a better rear view.
Electric control type (if so
equipped)
The outside mirror remote control will op-
erate only when the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
Rotate the control dial to select the right or
lef t mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired
position by moving the control dial.
Return the control dial to the center (neu-
tral) position to prevent accidentally mov-
ing the mirror.
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Trailer tow mirrors (if so equipped)
WARNING
Objects viewed in the convex portion of
the trailer tow mirror are closer than
they appear. Be careful when changing
lanes or turning. Using only the convex
mirror could cause an accident. Use the
other mirrors or glance over your shoul-
der to properly judge distances to other
objects.Use the outside mirror remote control to
adjust the top portion of the trailer tow
mirror.
The lower portion of the trailer tow mirror
can be moved manually in any direction for
a better rear view.
Pull the trailer tow mirror outward to ex-
tend it to the desired position for better
visibility while towing a trailer.WARNING
Do not extend or retract mirrors while
driving. You may lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
CAUTION
Driving in tight spaces with mirrors ex-
tended may cause damage to the
vehicle.
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