1-20Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
the child could be seriously in-
jured or killed in a collision or a
sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
.To clean the seat belt webbing, apply
a mild soap solution or any solution
recommended for cleaning upholstery
or carpets. Then wipe with a cloth and
allow the seat belts to dry in the
shade. Do not allow the seat belts to
retract until they are completely dry.
. If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors, the
seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the
shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry
cloth.
. Periodically check to see that the
seat belt and the metal components,
such as buckles, tongues, retractors,
flexible wires and anchors, work prop-
erly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts
or other damage on the webbing is
found, the entire seat belt assembly
should be replaced.
WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If
the seat belt becomes wrapped
around a child’s neck with the ALR
mode activated, the child can be
seriously injured or killed if the seat
belt retracts and becomes tight. This
can occur even if the vehicle is
parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to
release the child. If the seat belt can
not be unbuckled or is already un-
buckled, release the child by cutting
the seat belt with a suitable tool
(such as a knife or scissors) to
release the seat belt.
Children need adults to help protect
them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in
this manual, child safety information is
available from many other sources, in-
cluding doctors, teachers, government
traffic safety offices, and community or-
ganizations. Every child is different, so be
sure to learn the best way to transport
your child. There are three basic types of child
restraint systems:
.
Rear-facing child restraint
. Forward-facing child restraint
. Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the
child’s size. Generally, infants up to about
1 year and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should
be placed in rear-facing child restraints.
Forward-facing child restraints are avail-
able for children who outgrow rear-facing
child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
Booster seats are used to help position a
vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who
can no longer use a forward-facing child
restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special
protection. The vehicle’s seat belts
may not fit them properly. The
shoulder belt may come too close
to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hip bones. In
an accident, an improperly fitting
seat belt could cause serious or fatal
injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
CHILD SAFETY
2-36Instruments and controls
19. Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) position indicator
This indicator shows the CVT shift posi-
tion.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the se-
lected gear due to a transmission protec-
tion mode, the CVT position indicator will
blink and a chime will sound.
See “Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)” (P.5-19) for further details.
20. Drive Mode Selector indicator
When a driving mode is selected using the
Drive Mode Selector, the selected mode
indicator is displayed.
.OFF-ROAD (AWD models)
. SNOW (AWD models)
. STANDARD (2WD models)
. AUTO (AWD models)
. ECO
. SPORT
(See “Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-30).)
21. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual
warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system is not functioning
properly while the engine is running.
Reduce vehicle speed and have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. (See “Intelligent
4x4” (P.5-151).)
22. AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle
warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the oil tem-
perature of the powertrain parts in-
creases due to the difference in rotation
between the front and rear wheels is
large (wheel slip), such as when driving
on rough roads, driving through sand or
mud, or freeing a stuck vehicle. If this
warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with
the engine idling, as soon as it is safe to
do so. In these cases, the AWD changes to
2WD to protect the powertrain parts.
Then if the warning turns off, you can
continue AWD driving. (See “Intelligent
4x4” (P.5-151).)
23. Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s
Manual warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if there is a
large difference between the diameters of
front and rear wheels and tires. Pull off
the road in a safe area, with the engine
idling. Check that all the tire sizes, brand,
construction and tread pattern are the
same, that the tire pressures are correct
and that the tires are not excessively
worn. If you have any problems, change
tires or adjust tire pressures correctly. Do
not select the SNOW or OFF-ROAD mode
with the Drive Mode Selector and do not
drive fast. (See “Intelligent 4x4” (P.5-151).)
24. Shipping Mode On Push Storage
Fuse warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning.
(See “Extended storage switch” (P.8-20).)
25. Power will turn off to save the
battery warning
Under the specific conditions, this warn-
ing may appear after the ignition switch is
in the ON position for a certain period of
time.
5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-5Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ................................ 5-5
Three-way catalyst ............................................................... 5-6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 5-6
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................. 5-10
On-pavement and off-road
driving precautions ........................................................... 5-10
Off-road recovery ............................................................... 5-10
Rapid air pressure loss ................................................... 5-11
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..................... 5-11
Driving safety precautions .......................................... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch ............................................. 5-14 Operating range for engine start function ...... 5-14
Push-button ignition switch operation ............. 5-15
Push-button ignition switch positions .............. 5-16
Emergency engine shut off ........................................ 5-16
Intelligent Key battery discharge ........................... 5-16
Before starting the engine ................................................. 5-17
Starting the engine .................................................................. 5-17 Remote engine start (if so equipped) ................. 5-18
Driving the vehicle .................................................................... 5-19 Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............................................................ 5-19
Parking brake ........................................................................\
....... 5-25 Automatic operation ........................................................ 5-25 Manual operation ............................................................. 5-27
Automatic brake hold ........................................................... 5-28 How to activate/deactivate the automatic
brake hold function ........................................................ 5-29
How to use the automatic brake
hold function ........................................................................\
5-29
Drive Mode Selector ............................................................... 5-30 OFF-ROAD mode (AWD models) ........................... 5-31
SNOW mode (AWD models) ...................................... 5-32
STANDARD mode (2WD models)/AUTO
mode (AWD models) ....................................................... 5-32
ECO mode ........................................................................\
...... 5-32
SPORT mode ........................................................................\
5-33
Driver Assistance systems ................................................. 5-34 How to enable/disable the systems ................. 5-37
Common troubleshooting guide ......................... 5-39
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
......... 5-43 System operation ............................................................. 5-43
How to enable/disable the TSR system ........ 5-45
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-45
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-45
System maintenance .................................................... 5-46
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ..................................... 5-46 LDW system operation ................................................. 5-47
How to enable/disable the LDW system ....... 5-48
WAF0540XVehicle information display: 2WD models
WAF0541XVehicle information display: AWD models
Multiple driving modes can be selected by
using the Drive Mode Selector.
2WD:SPORT, STANDARD and ECO
To change the mode, push the Drive
Mode Selector up or down.
AWD: OFF-ROAD, SNOW, AUTO, ECO and
SPORT
To change the mode, turn the Drive Mode
Selector right or left.
NOTE:
When the Drive Mode Selector selects a
mode, the mode may not switch im-
mediately. This is not a malfunction.
The current mode is displayed in the
vehicle information display. The mode list
will appear in the vehicle information
display and you can select the mode.
NOTE:
The mode list will be turned off in
approximately 5 seconds after the
mode is selected.
If the driving mode cannot be switched
using the Drive Mode Selector when the
ignition switch is in the ON position, have
the system checked. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
Do not stare at the Drive Mode
Selector or the display while driving
so that full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
OFF-ROAD MODE (AWD models)
Allows for easier driving or starting on a
bumpy road surface such as an uneven
dirt road or a steep uphill slope or
through sand.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface
roads in the OFF-ROAD mode, as this
will overload the powertrain and
may cause a serious malfunction.
Additionally, this will cause prema-
ture tire wear and reduced fuel
economy.
When the OFF-ROAD mode is selected,
small tight-corner braking phenomenon
or small vibration in cornering may occur.
This is not a malfunction.
Starting and driving5-31
Tire Pres ECO advice
The “Tire Pres ECO advice” is a function to
show an ECO advice message in the
vehicle information display when low tire
pressure is detected. To activate or deac-
tivate this function, see “ECO Mode
Setting” (P.2-26).
When the setting is ON, the ECO Drive
Report display shows "See Tire Pres-
sures". You can switch the display to the
Tire Pressures display by pushing the
button on the steering wheel.
WAF0126X
ECO Pedal Guide function
The ECO Pedal Guide display can be
selected in the vehicle information display
in the ECO mode. (See “5. ECO Pedal
Guide” (P.2-45).) Use the ECO Pedal Guide
function for improving fuel economy.
When the ECO Pedal Guide bar is in the
green range
, it indicates that the
vehicle is being driven within range of
the super economy drive.
When the ECO Pedal Guide bar is in the
light green range
, it indicates that the
vehicle is being driven within range of the
economy drive.
If the ECO Pedal Guide bar is out of the green range (
and), it indicates that
the accelerator pedal is depressed over
the range of economy drive.
The ECO Pedal Guide bar is not displayed
when:
. The vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 2 MPH (4 km/h).
. The shift lever is in the P (Park), N
(Neutral) or R (Reverse) position.
SPORT MODE
.Adjusts the engine and transmission
points for a higher response.
. The setting of the steering system is
adjusted to moderately increase
steering wheel effort for a sporty feel.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may
be reduced.
Starting and driving5-33
5-154Starting and driving
4. Place the ignition switch in the OFFposition.
WARNING
.If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the
power assist for the steering will
not work. Steering will be harder
to operate.
. When the electric power steering
warning light illuminates with the
engine running, the power assist
for the steering will cease opera-
tion. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will
be harder to operate.
The electric power steering is designed to
provide power assist while driving to
operate the steering wheel with light
force.
When SPORT mode is selected, the steer-
ing wheel effort is moderately increased
for a sporty feel. (See “SPORT mode” (P.5-
33).)
When the steering wheel is operated
repeatedly or continuously while parking
or driving at a very low speed, the power
assist for the steering wheel will be
reduced. This is to prevent overheating
of the electric power steering and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist is reduced, steering wheel opera-
tion will become heavy. If the steering
wheel operation is still performed, the
electric power steering may stop and the
electric power steering warning light
will illuminate. In a safe location, stop the
engine and place the ignition switch in
the OFF position. When the temperature
of the electric power steering goes down,
the power assist level will return to
normal. Avoid repeating such steering
wheel operations that could cause the
electric power steering to overheat.
You may hear a noise when the steering
wheel is operated quickly. However, this is
not a malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning
light illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the electric power
steering is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the electric
power steering checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. (See “Electric power steer-
ing warning light” (P.2-17).)
When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running,
the power assist for the steering will
cease operation. You will still have control
of the vehicle. However, greater steering
effort is needed, especially in sharp turns
and at low speeds.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
11-6
ShiftingCVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission)..................................... 5-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats........................................................................\
. 1-18
Side Driving Aids........................................................... 5-34
SNOW mode..................................................................... 5-32
Soft bottle holders...................................................... 2-72
Sonar Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) ............... 5-143
Rear Sonar System (RSS)............................ 5-168
Sonar system....................................................... 5-162
SOS button (See Emergency Call
(SOS) button)................................................................... 2-70
Spare tire............................................................. 8-36, 10-8
Spark plugs....................................................................... 8-14
Speed Adjust by Route (ProPILOT Assist
with Navi-link).............................................................. 5-105
Speed and Average speed ................................... 2-44
Speed Limit Assist (ProPILOT Assist
with Navi-link).............................................................. 5-102
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-8
SPORT mode ................................................................... 5-33
SRS Precautions on SRS ............................................ 1-46
Standard maintenance ............................................... 9-8
STANDARD mode......................................................... 5-32
Starting Before starting the engine............................ 5-17
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-11
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-5
Push starting............................................................ 6-13
Starting the engine............................................. 5-17
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......... 1-54
Steering Electric power steering................................ 5-154 Heated steering wheel ..................................... 2-63
Tilt/telescopic steering .................................... 3-31
Steering Assist ............................................................ 5-113
Steering Assist switch.............................................. 2-65
Storage ........................................................................\
........ 2-71
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-32
Sunglasses holder....................................................... 2-76
Sunshade (rear)............................................................. 3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-66
Supplemental air bag
warning light .................................................... 1-66, 2-16
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 1-46
switch Drive Mode Selector ........................................... 5-30
Emergency Call (SOS) button ..................... 2-70
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-62
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-55
Intelligent Auto Headlight switch ............ 2-56
Memory seat switch........................................... 3-36
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .................................................... 2-55
Steering Assist switch....................................... 2-65
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-62
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-52
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
.. 2-9
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-9
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-51
Three-way catalyst......................................................... 5-6
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................... 3-31 Tire pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ................................................................... 2-18
Tires
Easy-Fill Tire Alert system................................. 5-9
Flat tire........................................................................\
..... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ........... 5-6
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-27, 10-11
Tire chains.................................................................. 8-32
Tire dressing................................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ............................................................ 8-25
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)................................................. 5-6, 6-3
Tire rotation.............................................................. 8-33
Types of tires ........................................................... 8-31
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-27
Wheel/tire size ........................................................ 10-8
Wheels and tires .................................................... 8-25
Towing Tow truck towing................................................. 6-15
Towing a trailer.................................................. 10-16
Towing safety...................................................... 10-21
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system....... 5-6 TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert......................... 5-9
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-3
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........................... 5-43
Trailer towing .............................................................. 10-16
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid....................................................................... 8-8
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission)..................................... 5-19
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ................................ 3-15
Traveling or registering in
another country ........................................................... 10-9
Trip computer ................................................................ 2-44