NOTE:
• Odors from inside and outside the ve-hicle can build up in the air conditioner
unit. Odor can enter the passenger
compartment through the vents.
• When parking, set the heater and air conditioner controls to turn off air re-
circulation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified
heating (AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as
the system automatically works to keep a
constant temperature. Air flow distribution,
air intake control, and fan speed are also
controlled automatically.
1. Press the AUTO button on.
2.
Turn the temperature control dial to the lef t
or right to set the desired temperature.
• Adjust the temperature display to about 75°F (24°C) for normal operation.
•
The temperature of the passenger com-
partment will be maintained automatically.
Air flow distribution, air intake control and fan
speed are also controlled automatically.
• A visible mist may be seen coming from the vents in hot, humid conditions as the
air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate
a malfunction.
3. You can individually set driver's and front passenger's side temperature using
each temperature control dial. To syn-
chronize the driver’s and front passen-
ger’s temperature settings, press the
SYNC button.
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When
you need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
• The temperature of the passenger com- partment will be maintained automati-
cally. Air flow distribution and fan speed
are also controlled automatically.
• Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise,
the system may not work properly.
• Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or
defogging
1. Press thefront defroster button on.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
• To quickly remove ice from the outside of the windows, use the
fan speed con-
trol buttons to set the fan speed to maxi-
mum.
• As soon as possible af ter the windshield is clean, press the AUTO button to return
to the automatic mode.
• When the
front defroster button is
pressed, the air conditioner will automati-
cally be turned on at outside tempera-
tures above 36°F (2°C). The air recirculate
mode automatically turns off, allowing
outside air to be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment to further improve the
defogging performance.
Remote Engine Start with
Intelligent Climate Control (if so
equipped)
Vehicles equipped with automatic climate
controls and Remote Engine Start function
may go into automatic heating or cooling
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mode when Remote Engine Start is acti-
vated depending on outside and cabin
temperatures. During this period, the cli-
mate control display and buttons will be
inoperable until the ignition switch is
turned on. In Remote Engine Start defrost-
ing mode, the rear window defroster and
heated steering wheel (if so equipped) may
be activated automatically.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control buttons
Press thefan speed control buttons
to manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to auto-
matic control of the fan speed.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to
adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To
lower the temperature, turn the dial to the
lef t. To increase the temperature, turn the
dial to the right. Temperature can be ad-
justed on the driver’s and passenger’s side.
Air recirculation
Press theair recirculation button to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle.
The
indicator light on the button will
come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated
when the air conditioner is in the
front
defrosting mode.
When the outside temperature exceeds
70°F (21°C), the air conditioning system may
default to air recirculation mode automati-
cally to reduce overall power consumption.
To exit air recirculation mode, deselect the
air recirculation button (indicator light will
turn off ) to enter fresh air mode.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually con-
trol the intake air, press the
air recir-
culation button. To return to the automatic
control mode, press and hold the
air
recirculation button for about 2 seconds.
The indicator light will flash twice, and then
the intake air will be controlled automati-
cally.
A/C (air conditioner) button
Start the engine, press thefan speed
control buttons to the desired position and
press the
button to turn on the air
conditioner. To turn off the air conditioner,
press the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Air flow control
Pressing thebutton manually con-
trols air flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.— Air flows from defroster and footoutlets.
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Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................3-16Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-29Instrument brightness control.......2-60Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-60Intelligent Around View Monitor......4-16Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-59Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-105Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)......................5-92Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-9Key operation................3-10Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-14Troubleshooting guide.......3-18,3-19Warning signals...........3-18,3-19Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC).......5-119Interior light...............2-74,2-75Interior trunk lid release...........3-24iPod® Player................. .4-57ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
J
Jump starting...............6-9, 8-13
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-22
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-14KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-14C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-13Emission control information label. .10-13Engine serial number..........10-13F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-13Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-12Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-65Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-29LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-25Launch bar menu...............4-8License plate
Installing the license plate........10-14LightAir bag warning light........1-65, 2-14Brake light (See stop light)........8-26Bulb check/instrument panel......2-9Bulb replacement.............8-26Charge warning light...........2-10
Exterior and Interior lights........8-26Fog light switch...............2-61Fog lights..................8-25Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-55Headlight control switch.........2-55Headlights..................8-24Interior light..............2-74,2-75Light bulbs.................8-24Low tire pressure warning light.....2-11Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light................. .2-30, 2-47Spotlights (See map light)........2-75Trunk light..................2-76Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................3-16Lights......................8-24Map lights..................2-75Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-4Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-25Glove box lock...............2-67Power door locks..............3-6Trunk lid lock opener lever........3-24Loose fuel cap warning........2-29,2-47Low fuel warning light.........2-29,2-46Low tire pressure warning light.......2-11Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light................... .2-30, 2-47Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-15
11-4Index
Rear power windows.............2-71Rear seat.....................1-6Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-120Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-55Rearview mirror................3-29RearView Monitor................4-9Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-22Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-12Remote Engine Start..........3-20,5-15Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-20
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts.....1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-20Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3Front power seat adjustment.......1-5Rear seat adjustment............1-6Seat beltChild safety..................1-21Infants and small children........1-22Injured person................1-15Larger children...............1-22Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Pregnant women..............1-15
Seat belt extenders............1-20Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Seat belts................1-12,7-7Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-19Three-point type with retractor.....1-15Seat belt extenders..............1-20Seat belt warning light.........1-15,2-13Seatback pockets...............2-66SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Armrests....................1-7Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-62Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat.................. .1-6Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-53, 5-14Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-52Self-adjusting brakes.............8-18Service manual order form........10-22Servicing air conditioner...........4-44Shif t lock release...............5-19Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
.....................5-17Manual transmission...........5-22Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-19Siri® Eyes-Free................ .4-64Sonar
Rear system................5-120Spark plug replacement...........8-15Spark plugs...................8-15Specifications................ .10-9
Speedometer................. .2-4Speedometer and odometer........2-4Spotlights (See map light)..........2-75SRS warning label...............1-65Stability control................5-116Standard maintenance.........9-7,9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-14Jump starting.............6-9, 8-13Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-11Starting the engine............5-14Starting the engine..............5-14Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)...........5-14Steering
Power steering system.........5-113Steering wheel.................3-28Stop light....................8-26Storage.................... .2-66Storage tray..................2-67Sun visors....................3-28Sunglasses case...............2-68Sunglasses holder..............2-68Sunroof...................2-73,7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-65Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-65, 2-14Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-52Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-65
11-6Index