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WAC0074X
The steering assist switch is used to
temporarily turn on and off the steering
assist system.
The steering assist system controls the
steering system to help keep your vehicle
near the center of the lane when driving.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
assist” (P.5-66).
SIC4544
The vehicle should be driven with the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on
for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is
depressed to the floor. If maximum en-
gine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator light will
illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. (See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-129).)
STEERING ASSIST SWITCH (models
with ProPILOT assist)
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
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JVI1595X
The Intelligent 4x4 LOCK switch is located
on the instrument panel. The AWD LOCK
indicator light will illuminate when the
switch is turned on. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Intelligent 4x4” (P.5-121).
Each time you push the switch, the AWD
mode will switch: AUTO?LOCK ?AUTO.
The Rear Door Alert system functions
under certain conditions to indicate there
may be an object or passenger in the rear
seat(s). Check the seat(s) before exiting
the vehicle.
The Rear Door Alert system is initially
disabled. The driver can enable the sys-
tem using the vehicle information display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
Settings” (P.2-23).
When the system is enabled:
. The system is activated when a rear
door is opened and closed within 10
minutes of the vehicle being driven.
When the vehicle is started and the
system is activated, a visual message
appears in the vehicle information
display. For additional information,
see “44. Rear Door Alert is activated”
(P.2-36).
. If a rear door is opened and closed but
the vehicle is not driven within ap-
proximately 10 minutes, the system
will not be activated. A rear door must
be opened and closed and the vehicle
is driven within 10 minutes for the
system to activate.
When the Rear Door Alert system is
activated and a driver exits the vehicle
after arriving at a destination: .
When the driver puts the vehicle in the
P (Park) position, a message appears
in the vehicle information display for
the driver to “Dismiss Message” or
“Disable Alert” if desired.
. With the system enabled, when the
driver exits the vehicle, an audible alert
(horn sound) will occur unless a rear
door is opened and closed within a
short time to deactivate the alert.
. If the doors are locked before the alert
is deactivated by opening a rear door,
the horn will sound.
. If the system is activated but the
liftgate is opened before opening a
rear door, the horn will be delayed
until after the liftgate is closed.
. If the audible horn alert occurs, a
message will also appear in the vehi-
cle information display that states,
“Check Back Seat for all articles”. For
additional information, see “45. Check
Back Seat For all articles” (P.2-36).
WARNING
.If the driver selects “Disable
Alert”, no audible alert will be
provided regardless of rear door
open/close status.
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INTELLIGENT 4X4 LOCK SWITCH (if
so equipped) REAR DOOR ALERT
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WAC0077X
Instrument Panel
WAC0233XCenter Console Box
The power outlet is located in the instru-
ment panel and center console box.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A)
power draw. Do not use double
adapters or more than one elec-
trical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when
the air conditioner, headlights or
rear window defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter
unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will
go. If good contact is not made,
the plug may overheat or the
internal temperature fuse may
open.
. Before inserting or disconnecting
a plug, be sure the electrical
accessory being used is turned
OFF. .
When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water or any
liquid to contact the outlet.
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POWER OUTLET
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may cause the luggage board to
be tilted, resulting in personal
injury.
. Do not handle the luggage board
forcibly as this may deform it.
. While in the upper position, do
not recline the seatbacks.
. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.
NOTE:
The diversity of the cargo area may be
restricted depending on the equipment
of each vehicle.
JVI1620X
1. Pull the outer board upward to 90°.
2. Push down the board until it stops.
JVI0888X
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driv-
ing to help prevent injury in an
accident or a sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close, push the lid in until the lock
latches. The glove box light illuminates
when the headlight switch is turned on.
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JVI1685X
CONSOLE BOX
To open the console box lid, push up the
knoband pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches.
JVI0619X
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to avoid obstructing
the driver’s view and to help prevent
an accident.
CAUTION
. Do not use for anything other
than sunglasses. .
Do not leave sunglasses in the
sunglasses holder while parking
in direct sunlight. The heat may
damage the sunglasses.
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release. Only store one pair of sunglasses
in the holder.
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SIC4524
Automatic operation
The automatic operation is available for
the switch that has anmark on its
surface.
To fully open or close the window, com-
pletely push down or pull up the switch
and release it; the switch need not be
held. The window will automatically open
or close all the way. To stop the window,
just push or lift the switch in the opposite
direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will
cause the window to open or close until
the switch is released.
Auto-reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances im-
mediately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the window.
If the control unit detects something
caught in the window as it is closing, the
window will be immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be acti-
vated when the window is closed by
automatic operation when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for 45
seconds after the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the window occurs.
If the windows do not close auto-
matically
If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initi-
alize the power window system.
1. Start the engine.
2. Close the door.
3. After starting the engine, open the window completely by operating the
power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then
hold the switch more than 3 seconds
after the window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete.
If the power window automatic function
does not operate properly after perform-
ing the procedure above, it is recom-
mended you have your vehicle checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
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Sliding the moonroof
To fully open or close the moonroof, push
the switch to the openor closeposition and release it; it need not be held.
The roof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the roof, push the
switch once more while it is opening or
closing.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances im-
mediately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the moonroof.
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof when it is closing,
the moonroof will be immediately
opened.
The auto reverse function can be acti-
vated when the moonroof is closed by
automatic operation when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about
45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
If the moonroof cannot be closed auto- matically when the auto reverse function
activates due to a malfunction, push and
hold the moonroof switch to the close
position
.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the moonroof occurs.
If the moonroof does not operate
If the moonroof does not operate prop-
erly, perform the following procedure to
initialize the moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by repeatedly pushing the moonroof
switch to the close position
to tilt
the moonroof up.
2. Push and hold the switch to the close position
.
3. Release the moonroof switch after the moonroof moves slightly up and
down.
4. Push and hold the switch to the open position
to fully tilt the moonroof
down.
5. Check if the moonroof switch oper- ates normally.
If the moonroof does not operate prop-
erly after performing the procedure
above, have your moonroof checked and repaired. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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CAUTION
.Do not leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running
for extended periods of time to
prevent the battery from being
discharged.
. Turn off the lights when you leave
the vehicle.
JVI0626X
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH
The interior light can be turned ON
regardless of door position. The light will
go off after a period of time unless the
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion when any door is opened.
The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened. To turn off
the interior lights when a door open, push
the switch, the interior lights will not
illuminate, regardless of door position.
The lights will go off when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or the
driver’s door is closed and locked. The
lights will also go off after a period of time
when the doors are open.
JVI0627X
CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever
the parking lights or headlights are illu-
minated.
INTERIOR LIGHTS