A/C (air conditioner) button
Start the engine, turn the fan speed control
dial to the desired position and press
the
button to turn on the air condi-
tioner. The indicator light comes on when
the air conditioner is operating. To turn off
the air conditioner, press the
button
again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear
window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to
the foot outlets. Some air also flows from
the defrost outlets.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position for normal heating.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position. 3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side
and center vents.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode directs the air to the defrost
outlets to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position. 3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the fan control dial to the
maximum position and the tempera-
ture control dial to the full hot position.
∙ For additional information on how to optimize defogging performance, refer
to the advice label on the sun visor.
When the
orposition is se-
lected, press the
button to turn on
the air conditioner for better performance.
This will dehumidif y the air and help defog
the windows.
Bi-level heating
This mode directs cooler air from the side
and center vents and warmer air from the
floor outlets. When the temperature con-
trol dial is moved to the full hot or full cool
position, the air between the vents and the
floor outlets is the same temperature.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
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2. Turn the air flow control dial tothe
position.
3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs
the windshield.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ When
orare selected, the air
conditioner turns on (the
indica-
tor light may not illuminate). This will
dehumidif y the air and help defog the
windows.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This improves heater operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, turn thefan speed
control dial to the desired position, and
press the
button to activate the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is on,
cooling and dehumidif ying functions are
added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidif y
the air.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Press the
button. The indicator
light comes on. 5. Turn the temperature control dial to
the desired position.
∙ For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, move the air intake
lever to the
position. Be sure to
return to the
position for normal
cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidif y
the air.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Press the
button. The indicator
light comes on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows
and dehumidif y the air.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-4
Checking engine coolant level ................8-5
Changing engine coolant .....................8-5
Engine oil ........................................8-6
Checking engine oil level .....................8-6
Changing engine oil ..........................8-7
Changing engine oil filter .....................8-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid (if so equipped) .............................8-9
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ...........8-9
Brake fluid ................................... 8-10
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..................8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-10
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-10
Battery......................................... 8-12
Jump starting ............................... 8-13
Variable voltage control system ................8-14
Drive belt ....................................... 8-14
Spark plugs .................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-15Air cleaner
...................................... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-16
Cleaning .................................... 8-16
Replacing ................................... 8-17
Brakes.......................................... 8-18
Fuses ........................................... 8-19
Engine compartment ....................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ....................8-20
Battery replacement ........................... 8-22
Key fob (if so equipped) ......................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ......8-24
Lights .......................................... 8-25
Headlights ................................... 8-25
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-26
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-27
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-30
Tire pressure ................................ 8-30
Tir
e labeling ................................. 8-33
Types of tires ................................ 8-36
Tire chains .................................. 8-37
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-38
CAUTION
∙ High-pressure halogen gas is sealedinside the bulb. The bulb may break if
the glass envelope is scratched or the
bulb is dropped.
∙ Aiming should not be necessary af ter replacing the bulb. When aiming ad-
justment is necessary, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
∙ Do not leave the headlight assembly open without a bulb installed for a
long period of time. Dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. entering the headlight
body may affect bulb performance.
Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly just before a replacement
bulb is installed.
∙ Only touch the base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass enve-
lope. Touching the glass could signifi-
cantly affect bulb life and/or head-
light performance.
∙ Use the same number and wattage as shown in the chart.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the rear end of the bulb.
3. Rotate the retaining pin counterclock- wise to loosen it.
4. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when remov-
ing it.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens
of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for servicing.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.
Replacing the fog light bulb
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
CAUTION
∙ High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
∙ When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope.
∙ Use the same number and wattage as originally installed as shown in the
chart.
∙ Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light for a long period of time as dust,
moisture and smoke may enter the
fog light body and affect the perfor-
mance of the fog light.
8-26Do-it-yourself
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight assembly High/Low/Daytime running light
(Canada only) 65/55
HB5
Turn/Position 27/73457 AK
Side marker 5W5W
Fog light (if so equipped)* 35H8
Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped)* ——
Map light 5W5W
Room light 8—
Cargo light* 5W5W
High-mounted stop light* ——
Rear combination light* Turn 21WY21W
Stop/Tail 21/5W21/5W
Backup (reversing) 21W21W
License plate light* 5W5W
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts informa-
tion.
*If replacement is required it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
Do-it-yourself8-27
1. Fog light (if so equipped)
2. Headlight assembly
3. Map light
4. Room light
5. Door mirror turn signal light(if so equipped)
6. Rear combination light
7. High-mounted stop light
8. Cargo light
9. License plate light
LDI2796
8-28Do-it-yourself
Flattire....................6-3,6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
FluidBrakefluid..................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid.................8-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch ................2-31
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-55
Front-door pocket ...............2-35
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-28
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-28
Fuel gauge .................2-10
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-7,3-29
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-27
Fuel-filler door .................3-28
Fuel gauge ...................2-10
Fuses .......................8-19
Fusiblelinks...................8-19 G
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Fuel gauge .................2-10
Odometer ..................2-6
Speedometer ................2-5
Tachometer .................2-8
Trip computer ................2-11
Trip odometer ................2-6
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-36
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-46
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-28
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-28
Headlights ...................8-25
Headrestraints .................1-6
Heatedseats..................2-32
Heated seat switches ............2-32
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-15
Heater operation ..............4-17
Hood release ..................3-26
Horn.......................2-32
I
Ignition switch ..................5-9
Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ........2-24,5-11, 5-15Important vehicle information label
. . . .10-11
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-28
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-14
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ................2-14,2-20
Instrument brightness control .......2-30
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-30
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-14
Key operation ................3-15
Mechanical key ...............3-4
Remote keyless entry operation . .3-9, 3-18
Troubleshooting guide .......3-24,3-25
Warning signals ...........3-24,3-25
Interiorlight...............2-43, 2-44
iPod®Player...................4-34
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-25
J
J
umpstarting ..............6-12,8-13
K
Key........................ .3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-22,8-22
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .....3-9,3-18
11-3
KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-3,3-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-5
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-25
Launch bar menu ................4-7
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-13
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-63, 2-20
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-15
Bulb replacement .............8-27
Charge warning light ...........2-16
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-27
Foglights..................8-26
Foglightswitch ..............2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-28Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-28
Headlights .................8-25
Interiorlight.............2-43,2-44
Lightbulbs.................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light
.....2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-55
Security indicator light ..........2-22
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-14,2-20
Lights ......................8-25
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-8
Door locks ................3-5,3-6
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever . . . .3-28
Power door locks ..............3-7
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-7,3-29
Lowfuelwarninglight.............2-17
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-19
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13 Maintenance requirements
..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-21
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual windows ................2-43
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-30
Mirror Outsidemirrors..............3-33
Rearview...................3-32
Vanitymirror................3-32
Mirrors......................3-32
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-14
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-24,5 -11, 5-15
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ................... .2-6
Oil C
apacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
11-4