•Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is com-
pletely dry.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key with
a key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment
and personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may
prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelli-
gent Key to operate the vehicle. For infor-
mation regarding the erasing procedure, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.
Mechanical key
The Intelligent Key contains the mechani-
cal key.
To remove the mechanical key, release the
lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it
into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob
returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock
the driver's door or tailgate.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key slot.
For additional information, refer to “Doors”
or “Tailgate” in this section.
Valet hand-off
When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself, keep the
mechanical key and master key with you to
protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being
opened during valet hand-off, follow the
procedures below:
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key or master key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key without the me- chanical key to the valet, keep the me-
chanical and master key with you.
For additional information, refer to “Stor-
age” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual and “Tailgate” in this
section.
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When any door is open, the doors are
locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put
inside the vehicle and all the doors are
closed; a chime will sound and the lock will
automatically unlock.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is op-
erating the request switch (if so
equipped) to lock the door. Put the Intel-
ligent Key in a purse, pocket or your
other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not func-
tion under the following conditions:
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch (if so equipped).
3. The door will unlock and the hazard in- dicator lights flash once, the outside
chirp sounds once, and the front and tail
lights may turn on for 30 seconds.
4. Push the door handle request switch (if so equipped) again within one minute.
5. The outside chirp will sound once and the remaining doors and tailgate lock (if
so equipped) will unlock.
NOTE:
• If “Selective Unlock” is turned OFF inthe Vehicle Settings, all doors and tail-
gate lock (if so equipped) will unlock
upon the first request switch (if so
equipped)
O1press.
• The request switch (if so equipped) can be deactivated when the “I-Key Door
Lock (if so equipped)” is switched to
OFF in the Vehicle Settings of the ve-
hicle information display. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle in-
formation display ” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
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6. Take the tailgate plug from the glove boxand connect it to the tailgate wiring har-
ness to avoid contamination which will
lead to malfunction of the rear camera.
7. Remove the tailgate. For additional infor- mation, refer to “Removing the tailgate”
in this section.
Removing the tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera. For additional information,
refer to “Disconnecting the rear camera”
in this section.
2. Release the tailgate support cables.
CAUTION
• The tailgate is heavy. Two people
should remove or install it. Be careful
not to drop it during removal. •
Af ter releasing the support cables,
do not let the tailgate rest on the
bumper.
3. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle.
4. Pull the tailgate out from the lef t side hinge.
5. Slide the tailgate out of the right side hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the right sidehinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and insert into the lef t side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 45 de- gree angle and attach the tailgate sup-
port cables.
4. For vehicles with rear camera: Be sure the tailgate harness is not hanging be-
low the tailgate and keep the tailgate
open. For additional information, refer to
“Connecting the rear camera” in this
section before closing the tailgate.
5. For vehicles without rear camera: Close the tailgate securely.LPD3104
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Connecting the rear camera
Before closing the tailgate reconnect the
rear camera by performing the following:
1. Af ter attaching the rear tailgate to thetruck, keep the tailgate open and check
that the tailgate harness is not hanging
below the tailgate.
2. Remove the connector bracket
O2from
the sill by pressing the locking tab in-
ward, in the direction shown, while pull-
ing the bracket apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis plug and
bracket from the chassis wiring harness
O3. Keep the connector and bracket in a
safe place such as the glove box.
4. Disconnect the tailgate plug from the tailgate wiring harness. Keep the tail-
gate plug in a safe place such as the
glove box.
5. Connect the tailgate wiring harness to the chassis wiring harness.
6. Securely fix the rear camera connector bracket
O1to the rear sill.
7. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the Tailgate
To unlock the tailgate, turn the key toward
the passenger side of the vehicle
O1.To
lock, turn the key toward the driver side
O2.
If your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic tailgate, you may use the door
handle request switch (if so equipped) or
I-key to lock or unlock the tailgate. For ad-
ditional information please refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key® Operation” in the this sec-
tion of the manual.
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If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even some-
one who does not carry the Intelligent Key,
to push the ignition switch to start the en-
gine.
The operating range of the engine start
function is inside of the vehicle
O1.
• The luggage area is not included in the operating range, but the Intelligent Key
may function.
• If the Intelligent Key is placed on the in- strument panel or inside the glove box,
storage bin or door pocket, the Intelligent
Key may not function.
• If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it
is pushed to the ACC position while carry-
ing the Intelligent Key. The ignition switch will lock when any door
is opened or closed with the ignition
switched off.
ACC (Accessories)
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries, such as the radio, when the engine is
not running.
ACC has a battery saver feature that will
place the ignition switch in the OFF position
af ter a period of time under the following
conditions:
• All doors are closed.
• The shif t lever is in P (Park).
• The hazard lamps are off.
• The turn signals are off.
The battery saver feature will be canceled if
any of the following occur:
• Any door is opened.
• The shif t lever is moved out of the P (Park)
position.
• The ignition switch changes position.
• The hazard lamps are turned on.
ON (Normal operating position)
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories. ON has a battery saver feature that will
place the ignition switch in the OFF posi-
tion, if the vehicle is not running, af ter some
time under the following conditions:
• All doors are closed.
• The shif t lever is in P (Park).
• The hazard lamps are off.
• The turn signals are off.
The battery saver feature will be canceled if
any of the following occur:
• Any door is opened.
• The shif t lever is moved out of the P (Park)
position.
• The ignition switch changes position.
• The hazard lamps are turned on.
• The turn signals are turned on.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ACC or ON position
when the engine is not running for an
extended period. This can discharge
the battery.
OFF
The ignition switch is in the OFF position
when the engine is turned off using the
ignition switch.
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WARNING
• Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops the
flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't
there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not drive with
the air cleaner removed, and be care-
ful when working on the engine with
the air cleaner removed. •
Never pour fuel into the throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
To remove the filter from the air cleaner,
push the tabs and pull the cover upward.
The viscous paper type filter element
should not be cleaned and reused. Replace
the air filter according to the maintenance
log shown in the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual.
When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside
of the air cleaner housing and the cover
with a damp cloth.NOTE:
Af ter installing a new air cleaner filter,
make sure the air cleaner cover is seated
in the housing and latch the tabs.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry
of airborne dust and pollen particles and
reduces some objectionable outside
odors. The filter is located behind the glove
box. For additional information on change
intervals, refer to “Standard maintenance"
in the "Maintenance and schedules" sec-
tion of this manual. If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
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Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and fuses are in good condition, check
the fusible links. If any of these fusible links
are melted, replace with only Genuine
NISSAN parts.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
perage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the head-
light switch are OFF.
2. Open the glove box.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Locate the fuse that needs to be replaced.
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.*
Headlight assembly (Type A) (if so equipped)* Low (Halogen) 55H11
High (Halogen) 60HB3
Turn/Park 28/87444NA
Side marker 5W5W
Headlight assembly (Type B) (if so equipped)* Low ——
High ——
Daytime running/Park ——
Turn 28/87444NA
Side marker ——
Fog light assembly (Type A) (if so equipped)
(Canada only) Fog 35H8
Daytime running 21W21W
Fog light (Type B) (if so equipped) ——
Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped)* ——
Puddle light (if so equipped)* ——
Rear combination light (Type A) (if so
equipped)* Stop 16PW16W
Backup (reversing) 16921
Turn/Tail 27/73057K
Rear combination light (Type B) (if so
equipped)* Stop ——
Backup (reversing) 16921
Turn/Tail 27/73057K
Cargo (tailgate) (if so equipped) 16921
High-mounted stop light* Stop ——
Cargo (roof ) ——
Under rail bed light (if so equipped)* ——
License plate light* ——
Map light (if so equipped)* 8—
Room light* ——
Footwell light (if so equipped)* 3.4158
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped)* ——
Glove box light (if so equipped)* ——
* Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
* It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for assistance.
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