The extended storage switch is used when
shipping the vehicle. It is located in the fuse
panel on the driver’s side of the instrument
panel. If any electrical equipment does not
operate, ensure the extended storage
switch is pushed fully in place, as shown.
To inspect the extended storage switch,
ensure the ignition switch and headlight
switch are off, remove the fuse box cover
Ausing a suitable tool in combination
with a cloth to avoid damaging the trim.
FRONT-DOOR POCKETS SEATBACK POCKETS
There is a pocket located on the back of the
driver and passenger seats. These pockets
can be used to store maps.
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the pas-
senger’s advanced air bag system,
please observe the following items:
∙ Do not allow a passenger in the 2nd
row to push or pull on the seatback
pocket.
ON position
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LUGGAGE HOOKS (if so equipped)
When securing items using luggage hooks
located on the side finisher do not apply a
load over more than 6.5 lbs. (29 N) to a
single hook.
The luggage hooks that are located on the
floor should have loads less than 110 lbs.
(490 N) to a single hook.
The luggage hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
WARNING
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding
or shif ting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
∙ Use suitable ropes and hooks to se- cure cargo.
∙ Never allow anyone to ride in the lug- gage area. It is extremely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area inside of a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
∙ Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts.
∙ The child restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
∙ Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
CARGO COVER (if so equipped)
WARNING
∙ Do not place objects on the cargocover while the vehicle is parked or in
motion, no matter how small. The ob-
ject on the cargo cover could cause an
injury in an accident or sudden stop,
and/or the cargo cover can become
damaged.
∙ Do not leave the cargo cover in the vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shif ting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
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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 rear
bench seat” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” 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 rear
bench seat” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” 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.
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MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Two positions for the driver’s seat and out-
side mirrors can be stored in the automatic
drive positioner memory. Follow these pro-
cedures to use the memory system.
NOTE:
The vehicle should be stopped while set-
ting the memory.1. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside mir- rors to the desired positions by manu-
ally operating each adjusting switch.
For additional information, refer to
“Seats” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section of this manual and “Outside
mirrors” in this section.
2. Push the SET switch and, within 5 sec- onds, push the memory switch (1 or 2).
The indicator light for the pushed
memory switch will come on and stay
on for approximately 5 seconds.
The chime will sound when the memory is
stored.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is stored in the
same memory switch, the previous
memory position will be overwritten by
the new stored position.
Confirming memory storage
∙ Push the SET switch.
∙ If a memory position has not been stored in the switch (1 or 2) the indicator
light for the respective switch will come
ON for approximately 0.5 seconds.
∙ If a memory position has been stored in the switch (1 or 2) then the indicator light
for the respective switch will stay ON for
approximately 5 seconds.
Linking a key fob to a stored
memory position
Each key fob can be linked to a stored
memory position (memory switch 1 or 2)
with the following procedure.
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “Memory storage function” section for storing
the memory position.
2. While the indicator light is on, press the
button on the key fob. The
indicator light of the linked memory
switch will blink. Af ter the indicator light
goes off, the key fob is linked to that
memory setting.
Once it is linked, when ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position, pressing
the
button on the key fob will move
the driver’s seat and outside mirrors to the
linked memory switch position.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is stored in the
linked memory switch, then the key fob
will link the new position and overwrites
the previous position.
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As with any vehicle, loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects or cause the vehicle to roll over,
particularly if the loss of control causes
the vehicle to slide sideways.
Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving
when tired. Never drive when under the in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
scription or over-the-counter drugs which
may cause drowsiness). Always wear your
seat belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual, and also in-
struct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person
is significantly more likely to be injured
or killed than a person properly wearing
a seat belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or lef t side
wheels may unintentionally leave the road
surface. If this occurs, maintain control of
the vehicle by following the procedure be-
low. Please note that this procedure is only
a general guide. The vehicle must be driven
as appropriate based on the conditions of
the vehicle, road and traffic. 1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to
drive the vehicle back onto the road
surface until vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires re-
turn to the road surface. When all tires
are on the road surface, steer the ve-
hicle to stay in the appropriate driving
lane.
∙ If you decide that it is not safe to re- turn the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic con-
ditions, gradually slow the vehicle to a
stop in a safe place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially
at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspecting the tires for wear and
damage. For additional information, refer
to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses
air pressure or “blows-out” while driving,
maintain control of the vehicle by following
the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The ve-
hicle must be driven as appropriate based
on the conditions of the vehicle, road and
traffic.
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∙ Rinse the wheel to completely removethe cleaner within 15 minutes af ter
the cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a
non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain
the finish.
TIRE DRESSINGS
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce discolor-
ation of the rubber. If a tire dressing is ap-
plied to the tires, it may react with the coat-
ing and form a compound. This compound
may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:
∙ Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating on the tire dissolves more easily
than with an oil-based tire dressing.
∙ Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help prevent it from entering the tire
tread/grooves (where it would be diffi-
cult to remove). ∙ Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
towel. Make sure the tire dressing is
completely removed from the tire
tread/grooves.
∙ Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom- mended by the tire dressing manufac-
turer. Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a
vacuum cleaner or sof t bristled brush. Wipe
the vinyl and leather (if so equipped) sur-
faces with a clean, sof t cloth dampened in
mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
dry, sof t cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in
order to maintain the appearance of the
leather (if so equipped).
Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some
fabric protectors contain chemicals that
may stain or bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to
clean the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classifi-
cation sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and re-
sult in serious personal injury.
CLEANING INTERIOR
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The illustration shows the location of the
floor mat positioning hooks.
SEAT BELTS
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping
them with a sponge dampened in a mild
soap solution. Allow the belts to dry com-
pletely in the shade before using them. For
additional information, refer to “Seat belt
maintenance” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system”
section of this manual.
WARNING
Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in
the retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye or
chemical solvents to clean the seat
belts, since these materials may se-
verely weaken the seat belt webbing.
CLEANING THE SEAT TRACKS
CAUTION
Periodically clean the seat tracks to pre-
vent reduction of ability to move the
seats.
Clean periodically with a high-powered
vacuum cleaner. Dirt and debris may re-
duce the ability to adjust the seat. A wet
cleansing agent may be used if necessary.
MOST COMMON FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE
CORROSION
Most vehicle corrosion is caused by: ∙ The accumulation of moisture- retaining dirt and debris in body panel
sections, cavities, and other areas.
∙ Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone
chips or minor traffic collisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
INFLUENCE THE RATE OF
CORROSION
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on
the vehicle body underside can accelerate
corrosion. Wet floor coverings will not dry
completely inside the vehicle and should
be removed for drying to avoid floor panel
corrosion.
Positioning hooks
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