–When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
– When there is a sudden, continu-
ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that
passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
– When driving on a road with many
curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface
is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being
towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc. •
The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may change
under the following situations.
– The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
– The movement and direction of
the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.
– When only one light on the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle is illuminated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the
leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve,
the road surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and
the amount of luggage.
High Beam Assist operation
To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition
O1and then push the wiper and
washer switch forward
O2(high beam po-
sition). The High Beam Assist indicator light
in the meter will illuminate while the head-
lights are turned on.
If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h), the head-
light uses the low beam.
To turn off the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
posi-
tion or select the low beam position by
placing the lever in the neutral position.
Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensorO1for the High
Beam Assist system is located in front of
the inside mirror. To maintain the proper
operation of the high beam assist system
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure
to observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
• Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is located
on the ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the headlights will
turn off af ter a period of time.
Af ter the headlights automatically turn off
with the headlight switch in the
orposition, the headlights will illuminate
again if the headlight switch is moved to
the OFF position and then turned to the
orposition.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF posi-
tion when the engine is not running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
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Manual headlight aiming control
(if so equipped)
Depending on the number of occupants in
the vehicle and the load it is carrying, the
headlight axis may be higher than desired.
If the vehicle is traveling on a hilly road, the
headlights may directly hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the wind-
shield of the oncoming vehicle. The light
axis can be lowered with the operation of
the switch.
The larger the number designated on the
switch, the lower the axis.When traveling without a heavy load or on a
flat road, select position 0.
Select the switch position by referring to
the following sample.
Vehicle Load
Switch
Position
Driver only or Driver/front passenger 0
Driver/front seat
passenger/rear seat passengers 1
Driver/front seat
passenger/rear seat
passengers/cargo or
driver/cargo/no trailer 2
Fully loaded/no trailer 3
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminates at 100% intensity
when the engine is started and the parking
brake released. The LED Daytime Running
Lights (LED DRL) operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF or AUTO position. When
you turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination, the LED lights
switch from LED DRL to the park function. If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL re-
main on while the engine is running.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch ON for interior controls and
switches to illuminate, as those remain off
while the switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then push the
fog light switch
O1on.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then push the fog light switch
on.
To turn the fog lights off, push the fog light
switch again.
The headlights must be on and the low
beams selected for the fog lights to oper-
ate. The fog lights automatically turn off
when the high beam headlights are
selected. Fog may temporarily form inside the lens
of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes fog. This is not a malfunction, if
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for servicing.
To sound the horn, push near the horn icon
on the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental
front air bag system may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
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12V OUTLETS
The power outlets are for powering electri-
cal accessories such as cellular
telephones.
The power outlets located on the instru-
ment panel, inside the center armrest (if so
equipped), and on the back of the center
console (if so equipped) are powered only
when the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
Open the cap to use a power outlet.
CAUTION
• The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately af ter use.
• Only certain power outlets are de-
signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
• Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
• Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory. •
Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
•
Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights, or rear win-
dow defroster (if so equipped) is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
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Do not use the outlet located in the truck
box with accessories that exceed 120 volt.
Do not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory. When the dual
wall bed liner is installed (if so equipped),
the power outlet is still accessible through
the access door in the bed liner.
CAUTION
• Operation of the 120 volt system with
the ignition in the ON position and
the engine not running (idle) will
drain the battery charge. This could
lead to a dead battery or no start
condition.
• The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately af ter use.
• Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
• Do not use double adaptors or more
than one electrical accessory.
• Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF. •
Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
• When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.
There are USB/iPod® charging ports lo-
cated in the rear seat area on the back of
the center console. This port will charge
compatible devices.
NOTE:
The USB/iPod® charging ports will not
operate the display screen or the Rear
Seat Infotainment (RSI) (if so equipped).
Only the USB connection ports located in
the instrument panel will allow opera-
tion of USB/iPod® devices through the
audio system.
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• The doors are unlocked by the key fob, akey or the power door lock switch while
all doors are closed and the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.
• The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
• The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while all doors are closed.
The lights will turn off while the timer is
activated when:
• The driver’s door is locked by the key fob, a key, or the power door lock switch.
• The ignition switch is turned ON.
When the switch is in the OFF position
O3,
the interior lights do not illuminate, regard-
less of door position. The puddle lights (if so
equipped) and cargo light come on when
any front or rear passenger door is opened.
The lights will turn off automatically af ter a
period of time while doors are open to pre-
vent the battery from becoming
discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever the
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.
The console light brightness can be ad-
justed with the illumination brightness
control.
MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped)
To turn the map lights on, push the
switches. To turn them off, push the
switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
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4. The hazard warning lights flash twiceand the horn beeps once.
5. All doors and the tailgate (if so equipped) will be locked.
WARNING
Af ter locking the doors using the Intel-
ligent Key, be sure that the doors have
been securely locked by operating the
door handles. Failure to follow these in-
structions may result in inadvertently
unlocking the doors, which may de-
crease the safety and security of your
vehicle.
Unlocking doors
1. Press thebutton on the Intelligent
Key to unlock the driver’s door.
2. The hazard warning lights flash once.
3. Press the
button again within 1
minute to unlock all doors and tailgate (if
so equipped).
All doors and tailgate (if so equipped) will be
locked automatically unless one of the fol-
lowing operations is performed within 1
minute af ter pressing the
button:
• Opening any doors.
• Pushing the ignition switch.
Using the interior lights
The interior lights illuminate for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the
room light switch is in the DOOR position.
The lights can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following
operations:
• Placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
• Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
• Switching the room light switch to the “OFF” position.
For additional information, see “Interior
lights” (P. 2-88).
Opening windows
The Intelligent Key allows you to simultane-
ously open windows equipped with auto-
matic operation.
To open the windows, press the
but-
ton on the Intelligent Key for longer than 3
seconds af ter all doors are unlocked
The door windows will open while pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key.
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the Intelligent Key.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the panic alarm to
call attention by pressing and holding the
button on the Intelligent Key for lon-
ger than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on
for a period of time.
The panic alarm stops when:
• It has run for a period of time.
• Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
• The request switch (if so equipped) on the driver or passenger door is pushed and
the Intelligent Key is in range of the door
handle.
Trailer light check (if so equipped)
This functionality allows the customer to
confirm trailer light operation, without the
need of a second person to press the brake
pedal or activate each turn signal light. The
trailer light check can be performed by the
Intelligent Key or through the Vehicle Set-
tings in the vehicle information display. For
additional information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display” (P. 2-23).
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