
5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-4
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .......................................5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................................5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-9
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ......................5-10
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-11
Driving safety precautions ....................5-11
Push-button ignition switch ....................5-13
Operating range ............................ 5-14
Push-button ignition switch positions .......5-14
Emergency engine shut off ..................5-15
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge ................................... 5-16
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........5-16
Before starting the engine .....................5-17
Starting the engine ............................. 5-17
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ........5-18
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-18
Automatic transmission (A/T) ...............5-18
Parking brake .................................. 5-23
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) (if so equipped) . . . 5-24 System operation
........................... 5-25
Turning the Traffic Sign Recognition
(TSR) system on and off .....................5-26
System temporarily unavailable .............5-26
System malfunction ......................... 5-26
System maintenance .......................5-26
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-27
LDW system operation ......................5-28
How to enable/disable the LDW system .....5-29
LDW system limitations .....................5-30
System temporarily disabled ................5-31
System malfunction ......................... 5-31
System maintenance ....................... 5-31
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) .......5-32
BSW system operation ......................5-34
How to enable/disable the BSW system .....
5-34
BS
W system limitations .....................5-35
BSW driving situations .......................5-36
System temporarily unavailable .............5-40
System maintenance ....................... 5-41
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) . . 5-43 RCTA system operation .....................5-43
How to enable/disable the RCTA
system ...................................... 5-45
RCTA system limitations .....................5-46

In preparation for the next engine start, the
engine may have a slightly delayed shutoff
af ter placing the ignition switch in the OFF
position, depending on the driving
conditions.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situa-
tions that can lead to potential battery
discharge and potential no-start con-
ditions 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. The 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.
REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
Vehicles started with the Remote Engine
Start require the ignition switch to be
placed in the ON position before the shif t
lever can be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion. To place the ignition switch in the ON
position, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T)
WARNING
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shif ting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive). Always
depress the brake pedal until shif ting
is completed. Failure to do so could
cause you to lose control and have an
accident.
• Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shif ting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
• Never shif t to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is
reversing. This could cause an acci-
dent or damage the transmission.
• Do not downshif t abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
• Except in an emergency, do not shif t
to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission
in the N (Neutral) position may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
5-18Starting and driving

Windshield-washer fluid.........8-13Fog light switch................2-45Forward Driving AidsSystem Temporarily
Unavailable
......2-33, 5-68, 5-88, 5-101Four-Wheel Drive...............5-109Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)................1-78Front power seat adjustment........1-5Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-62FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-109Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel-filler cap................3-21Fuel-filler lid.................3-21Loose fuel cap warning..........2-28Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-108Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-21Fuses.......................8-21Fusible links..................8-22
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.....2-76,2-77,2-78,2-79, 2-80Gas cap.....................3-21
Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge
.................... .2-8Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine oil pressure gauge.........2-8Fuel gauge..................2-7Odometer...................2-5Speedometer................2-5Tachometer.................2-6Trip odometer................2-5Voltmeter.................. .2-8General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-66
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-10Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-38Headlight control switch..........2-38Headlights...................8-25Heated seat switches............2-46Heated steering wheel switch.......2-47Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
...............4-35Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-36Heater operation..........4-28, 4-37Heater and air conditioner
(automatic).................. .4-35Hill descent control switch.........2-49Hill descent control system........5-123Hill start assist system...........5-124
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.....2-76,2-77,2-78,2-79,2-80Hood release..................3-20Horn...................... .2-45
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system..........2-36, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-18Increasing fuel economy..........5-109Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
....................2-11Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-25Instrument brightness control.......2-44Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-44Intelligent Around View Monitor......4-10Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-53Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-104Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)..................... .5-92Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-9Key operation................3-10Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Interior light...................2-74
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O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer....................2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirror defroster switch......2-38Outside mirrors................3-26Overhead sunglasses holder........2-67Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-13Owner's manual order form........10-44Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-44
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-23Parking/parking on hills.........5-117Parking brake.................5-23PowerFront seat adjustment...........1-5Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet.............2-55, 2-56
Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-118Power windows..............2-69Rear power windows...........2-71Power inverter switch............2-51Power outlet..............2-55, 2-56Power steering................5-118Power steering fluid..............8-11PrecautionsMaintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-9Precautions on booster
seats...........1-40, 1-43, 1-55, 1-66Precautions on child
restraints.........1-40, 1-43, 1-55, 1-66Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-15Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-71Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4, 5-11Push starting..................6-13
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-41Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-42Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). . . .2-18, 5-76Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-43Rear Door Alert.........2-29,2-30, 2-54Rear power windows.............2-71
Rear seat.................... .1-6Rear sliding window..............2-72Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-124Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-52Rearview mirror................3-25RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-43Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-12Remote Engine Start.............3-18Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-41
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts. .1-28, 1-40, 1-43, 1-55, 1-66Reporting safety defects (US only). . .10-41SeatJump seat...................1-7Seat adjustmentFront manual seat adjustment......1-3Front power seat adjustment.......1-5Seat beltChild safety.................1-25Infants and small children........1-26Injured person................1-18Larger children...............1-27Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-15Pregnant women..............1-18
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