∙ Do not place heavy loads heavier than9.1 lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback, head
restraint/headrest or in the seatback
pocket.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
CONSOLE BOX
To open the console box, press in on the
lever
1and raise the lid2.
To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches.
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∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshield-
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear- ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
∙ Check that all doors are closed.
∙ Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen- gers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shif t lever cannot be moved out
of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position or if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate if the shif t lever is in any of the
driving positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by turning the
ignition key to the START position. Re-
lease the key when the engine starts. If
the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and hold it and then crank the
engine. Release the key and the ac-
celerator pedal when the engine
starts. ∙ If the engine is very hard to start be-
cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for 5 to
6 seconds. Af ter cranking the engine,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank
the engine with your foot off the ac-
celerator pedal by turning the igni-
tion key to the START position. Re-
lease the key when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the key off and wait
10 seconds before cranking again, oth-
erwise the starter could be damaged.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds af ter starting. Do not race
the engine while warming it up. Drive at
a moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE (models without NISSAN Intelligent Key®
system)
Starting and driving5-19
Seats:Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery (except for maintenance free
batteries)*: Check the fluid level in each
cell. It should be between the UPPER LEVEL
and LOWER LEVEL lines. Vehicles operated
in high temperatures or under severe con-
ditions require frequent checks of the bat-
tery fluid level.
Battery (for maintenance free batter-
ies)*: This vehicle is equipped with a sealed
maintenance free battery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.). 2.
Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure the drive belt
is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. Wait more than
15 minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
9-4Maintenance and schedules
Engine coolant...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-54
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-54
Front-door pocket ...............2-63
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-148
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-34
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ..........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-36
Fuelefficientdrivingtips ..........5-147
Fuel-filler door .................3-33
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-23
Fusiblelinks...................8-23
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-78,2-79,2-81,2-82
Gascap.....................3-34
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ................2-4 Tachometer
.................2-6
Trip odometer ................2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-64
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-48
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-48
Headlights...................8-28
Headrestraints .................1-8
Heatedseats..................2-55
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-56
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-29,4-38
Heater operation ..........4-30,4-39
Hill start assist system ............5-161
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-78,2-79,2-81,2-82
Hood .......................3-25
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-68
Horn.......................2-55
I
Ignition switch .................5-14
Push-button ignition switch .......5-15
Immobilizer system .......2-44,5-15,5-18
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-19
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-148Indicator
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-18
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-12,2-17
Informationdisplay............. .2-21
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-38
Instrument brightness control .......2-53
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-53
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(f or
vehicles without ProPILOT Assist) . . .5-67
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist) ....5-103
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) .......5-159
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-12
Key operation ................3-13
Mechanical key ...............3-4
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-16
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-20
Warning signals ..............3-20
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .....5-40
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) .......5-158
Interiorlight................2-75,2-77
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-26
J
Jumpstarting...............6 -11, 8-16
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