SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When closing the do ors The key warning light (if so equipped)
in the instrument panel blinks in
yellow, the outside chime sounds 3
times and the inside warning chime
sounds for approximately 3 seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The Shif t P (Park) warning light (if so
equipped) in the instrument panel illu-
minates and the outside chime
sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or
OFF position and the shif t lever is not
in the P (Park) position.
Make sure that the shif t lever is in the
P (Park) position and place the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle or
trunk.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you.
When closing the trunk lid The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 10 seconds and the trunk lid
opens. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you.
When stopping the engine The Shif t P (Park) position warning
light (if so equipped) in the instrument
panel blinks in red. The shif t lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Make sure that the shif t lever is in the
P (Park) position and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK position.
When starting the engine The key warning light (if so equipped)
in the instrument panel blinks in green. The battery charge is low.
Replace the battery with a new one.
For additional information, refer to
“Battery replacement” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
When pushing the request switch or
the LOCK button on the Intelligent Key
to the lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds and all the doors unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the doors securely.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button igni-
tion switch while driving the vehicle ex-
cept in an emergency. (The engine will
stop when the ignition switch is pushed
three consecutive times in quick suc-
cession or the ignition switch is pushed
and held for more than 2 seconds.) If the
engine stops while the vehicle is being
driven, this could lead to a crash and
serious injury.When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal or the clutch
pedal for manual transmission (M/T) mod-
els, the ignition switch position will illumi-
nate as follows:
Push center:
∙ Once to change to ACC.
∙ Two times to change to ON.
∙ Three times to return to OFF.
The ignition switch will automatically re-
turn to the LOCK position when any door is
either opened or closed with the switch in
the OFF position.
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch position cannot be placed
in the OFF position until the shif t lever is
moved to the P (Park) position or N (Neutral)
position (M/T).
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the OFF position, proceed as fol-
lows: 1. Move the shif t lever to the P (Park) posi- tion or N (Neutral) position (M/T). 2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition
switch position will change to the ON
position.
3. Push the ignition switch again to the OFF position.
The shif t lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be moved
from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed in the meter. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.
LSD2014
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (if
so equipped)
Starting and driving5-11
To move the shif t lever:
Press the buttonAwhile depressing
the brake pedal
Press the buttonAto shif t
Shif t without pressing the buttonA
Shif ting
Af ter starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal and move the shif t lever from P
(Park) to any of the desired shif t positions.
WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the shif t lever
is in any position while the engine is not
running. Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal in-
jury or property damage.
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
ACC position for any reason while the ve-
hicle is in N (Neutral), or any drive position,
the key cannot be turned to the LOCK po-
sition and be removed from the ignition
switch. If this occurs, perform the following
steps: 1. Apply the parking brake when the ve- hicle is stopped.
2. Move the shif t lever into P (Park) to park the vehicle and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK position to remove
the key.
P (Park)
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use
the P (Park) position only when the ve-
hicle is completely stopped. Use the P (Park) shif t lever position when
the vehicle is parked or when starting the
engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped.
The brake pedal must be de-
pressed and the shif t lever button
pressed in to move the shif t lever from N
(Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park).
Apply the parking brake. When parking on a
hill, apply the parking brake first, then place
the shif t lever into the P (Park) position.
R (Reverse)
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use
the R (Reverse) position only when the
vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to back up.
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before selecting the R (Reverse)
position. R (Reverse) speed is limited to
30 mph (48 km/h). Do not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h) in the R (Reverse) position. The
brake pedal must be depressed and the
shif t lever button pressed in to move the
shif t lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or
any drive position to R (Reverse).LSD2013
5-18Starting and driving
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-52
Air bag warning labels ............1-60
Airbagwarninglight..........1-61, 2-19
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-61, 2-19
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-18
Air conditioner service ..........4-23
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations .......10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-15
Servicing air conditioner ........4-23
Air flow charts .................4-19
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-22
Anchor point locations ...........1-25
Antenna ....................4-44
Antifreeze ...................5-35
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-30
Audible reminders ..............2-22
Audio system .................4-23 AM/FMradio............4-28,4-30
AM radio operation
............4-30
AMradioreception............4-24
Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation . . .4-32
Bluetooth® audio .............4-39
FM radio operation ............4-31
FMradioreception............4-23
iPod®Player................4-36
iPod® player operation .........4-36
Radio ....................4-23
Steering wheel audio control switch. .4-43
USB Connections .............4-34
USBinterface...............4-33
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.....................4-33
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-35
Automatic door locks .............3-8
B
Battery..................5-35,8-12 Charge warning light ...........2-15
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob................8-21,8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-23
Before starting the engine .........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-14
Bluetooth® audio ...............4-39
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-47 Bluetooth® connections .........4-61
Connecting procedure .........4-52 Phone indicators
.............4-51
Text messaging .............4-58
Voice commands ............4-53
Booster seats .................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-30
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-27
Brakesystem...............5-30
Brakewarninglight............2-14
Brakewearindicators.......2-22, 8-18
Parking brake operation ........5-23
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-18
Brake Assist ..................5-31
Brakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-18
Brakesystem.................5-30
Break-in schedule ..............5-26
Brightness/contrast button .........4-7
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-14
Bulb replacement ..............8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-47
Childrestraints .......1-18, 1-19, 1-20, 1-23