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7. Shift P warning (CVT models)

9. Cruise set switch indicator

10. Engine start operation indicator (CVT mod-

els)

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11. Engine start operation indicator (MT mod-

els)

12. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indicator 13. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indicator 14. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery discharge

indicator

15. Steering lock release malfunction indicator Door and trunk open warning This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk has been opened when the engine is running. Push warning (CVT models) After the Shift P warning illuminates, the Push warning will illuminate if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC position when the shift selec- tor is moved to the P (Park) position. See “Shift P warning (CVT models)” in this sec- tion for additional information. To turn off the Push warning, place the ignition switch in the ON position and then in the LOCK position. Low fuel warning This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E (Empty). There will be a small re-

serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E (Empty).

Low windshield washer fluid warning

This warning illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield washer fluid as necessary. See “Window washer fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. No key warning

This warning illuminates following two condi- tions:

1. When the ignition switch is pushed and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the system. If this warning illuminates, you can- not start the engine.

Check for the following causes and perform the assigned remedies:

– The battery of the Intelligent Key carried with you is discharged completely. Re- place the battery with a new one.

– The Intelligent Key carried with you is not registered to the system. Use the regis- tered Intelligent Key.

– You do not have an Intelligent Key with

you. Carry an Intelligent Key with you.

2. When the door is closed with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle and the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON position. A chime will also sound.

Parking brake warning This warning illuminates when the parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven. SHIFT P warning (CVT models) This warning illuminates when the ignition switch is pushed to stop the engine with the shift selec- tor in any position except in the P (Park) position. If this warning illuminates, the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. Move the shift selec- tor to the P (Park) position or place the ignition switch in the ON position. An inside warning chime will also sound. If the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position, the Push warning will appear. Refer to “Push warning (CVT models)” in this section. For additional information about Intelligent Key, see “NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ” in the “Pre- driving checks and adjustments” section. Cruise main switch indicator This indicator illuminates when the cruise control main switch is pushed. The indicator turns off when the main switch is pushed again. When the Instruments and controls 2-23

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Steering lock release malfunction indica- tor This indicator illuminates when the steering wheel cannot be released from the LOCK posi- tion. If this indicator illuminates, push the ignition switch while lightly turning the steering wheel right and left.

cruise main switch indicator cruise control system is operational. Cruise set switch indicator

illuminates,

This indicator illuminates while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the indicator blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not function- ing properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Engine start operation indicator (CVT mod- els)

This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with the shift selector in the P (Park) position.

This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed. Engine start operation indicator (MT mod- els)

This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with the shift selector in neutral and the parking brake on.

This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch with the clutch and the brake pedal depressed. 2-24 Instruments and controls

the

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indica- tor

This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port. (For example, the Intelligent Key battery is dis- charged.)

If this indicator illuminates, insert the Intelligent Key into the Intelligent Key port in the correct direction. See “Push-button ignition switch” in the “Starting and driving” section. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indicator

This indicator illuminates when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch placed in the OFF position and the Intelligent Key placed in the Intelligent Key port. A key reminder chime also sounds.

If this indicator illuminates, remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelligent Key port and take it with you when leaving the vehicle. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery discharge indicator

This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key battery is running out of power.

If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery with a new one. See “Intelligent Key battery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

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exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al- ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.

Many devices offering additional protection, such as component locks, identification markers, and tracking systems, are available at auto supply stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer may also offer such equipment. Check with your insurance company to see if you may be eligible for discounts for various theft protection features. How to arm the vehicle security system 1. Close all windows. (The system can be armed even if the windows are open.) 2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle. 3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the Intelligent Key, door handle request switch, power door lock switch or mechanical key. light comes on. The security light stays on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys- tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec- onds the vehicle security system automati-

the security indicator

4. Confirm that

LIC0301
Your vehicle may have two types of security sys- tems: ● Vehicle security system ● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type system that activates when a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs. The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or

cally shifts into the armed phase. The security light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm time period, the driver’s door is unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON position, the sys- tem will not arm.

● Even when the driver and/or passen- gers are in the vehicle, the system will activate with all the doors, hood and trunk lid locked with the ignition switch placed in the LOCK position. When placing the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, the system will be released.

Vehicle security system activation The vehicle security system will give the following alarm: ● The headlights blink and the horn sounds

intermittently.

● The alarm automatically turns off after ap- proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking the driver’s door or trunk lid with the key, or button on the Intelli- by pressing the gent Key.

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The alarm is activated by: ● opening the door or trunk lid without using the key or Intelligent Key (even if the door is unlocked by releasing the door inside lock switch).

How to stop an activated alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s door or the trunk lid with the key, pressing button on the Intelligent Key, or press- the ing the request switch on the driver’s or passen- ger’s door with the Intelligent Key in range of the door handle. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered key. Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

Statement related to Section 15 of FCC Rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys- tem

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions; 2-26 Instruments and controls

(1) This device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX- PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RE- SPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPER- ATE THE EQUIPMENT.

LIC0474

Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN Ve- hicle Immobilizer System is operational. If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal- functioning, the light will remain on while the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. If the light still remains on and/or the en- gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser- vice as soon as possible. Please bring all registered keys that you have when visiting your NISSAN dealer for service.

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● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer’s recom- mended levels before pouring the fluid into the window washer reservoir tank. Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concen- trate and water.

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

LIC1061

SWITCH OPERATION The windshield wiper and washer switch oper- ates when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: 䊊1

Intermittent — intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the switch toward 䊊A (Slower) or 䊊B (Faster). Also, for vehicles equipped with speed dependent wipers, the intermittent operation speed varies in accor- dance with the vehicle speed. (For example, when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit- tent operation speed will be faster.)

䊊2
Low — continuous low speed operation 䊊3 High — continuous high speed operation Push the lever up 䊊4 to have one sweep opera- tion of the wiper. Pull the lever toward you 䊊5
to operate the washer. The wiper will also operate several times.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solu- tion may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the windshield with the defroster before you wash the windshield.

CAUTION

● Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

● Do not operate the washer if the reser-

voir tank is empty.

● Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the window washer reser- voir tank.

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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR (if so equipped) DEFROSTER SWITCH

Type A

Type B

Type C

LIC1218

WIC1475

WIC1460

NOTE: The top and bottom few rows of wires on the rear window are not part of the rear window defroster system. These wires make up the antenna for the audio system.

To defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off.

indicator

The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or dam- age the rear window defroster.

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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so equipped)

WARNING

ᏘHIGH VOLTAGE

● When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock, never attempt to modify or disassemble. Always have your xe- non headlights replaced at a NISSAN dealer.

● Xenon headlights provide considerably more light than conventional head- lights. If they are not correctly aimed, they might temporarily blind an oncom- ing driver or the driver ahead of you and cause a serious accident. If headlights are not aimed correctly, immediately take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer and have the headlights adjusted correctly.

When the xenon headlight is initially turned on, its brightness or color varies slightly. However, the color and brightness will soon stabilize.

● The life of xenon headlights will be shortened by frequent on-off opera- tion. It is generally desirable not to turn off the headlights for short intervals (for example, when the vehicle stops at a traffic signal). Even when the daytime running lights are active (Canada only), the xenon headlights do not turn on. This way the life of the xenon head- lights is not reduced.

● If the xenon headlight bulb is close to burning out, the brightness will drasti- cally decrease, the light will start blink- ing, or the color of the light will be- come reddish. If one or more of the above signs appear, contact a NISSAN dealer.

Type A

LIC1085

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting 䊊1 When turning the switch to the

posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. 䊊2 When turning the switch to the

posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on.

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LIC1063

Type C

Type B

CAUTION

Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

LIC1086

Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark.

● Turn off all the lights when it is light. ● Keep all the lights on for 45 seconds after you place the ignition switch in the OFF position and all doors are closed.

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To turn on the autolight system: 1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi-

tion 䊊1 .

2. Push the push-button ignition switch to the

ON position.

3. The autolight system automatically turns the

headlights on and off.

Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and a door is opened and left open, the headlights remain ON for 5 minutes. If another door is opened during the 5 minutes, then the 5
minute timer is reset. To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to the OFF,

position.

, or

LIC1068
Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor located on the top side of the instrument panel. The autolight sen- sor controls the autolight; if it is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs while parked with the engine off and the ignition switch placed in the ON position, your vehicle’s battery could be- come discharged.

LIC1087

Headlight beam select 䊊1 To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the

light illuminates.

䊊2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. 䊊3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the

headlight high beams on and off.

Battery saver system If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while the headlight switch is in the or 5 minutes.

position, the headlights will turn off after

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CAUTION

WARNING

Even though the battery saver feature au- tomatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you should turn the head- light switch to the OFF position when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a re- duced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the position. Turn the OFF position or in the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night.

If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illumi- nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when the parking brake is released. The daytime run- ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.

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When the daytime running light 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.

LIC1066

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument cluster illuminates when the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON position. The instrument brightness control operates when the the AUTO, Turn the control left or right to adjust the bright- ness of the instrument panel lights when driving at night.

headlight or

position.

control

switch

in

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

LIC0394
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to

move the vehicle well off the road.

● Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might become a hazard to other traffic.

● Turn signals do not work when the haz-

ard warning flasher lights are on.

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LIC1088

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal 䊊1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.

Lane change signal 䊊2 To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

position.

LIC1089
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUTO position (if so equipped), the head- lights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch to the OFF position. The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog lights automatically turn off when the high beam headlights are selected.

position.

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HORN

HEATED SEAT (if so equipped)

The flashers will operate with the ignition switch placed in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving.

LIC1069
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tam- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury.

WIC1483
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if so equipped). The switches are located on the center console. 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the low or high position of the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will remain on as long as the switch is on.

3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave

the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.

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CAUTION

● Do not use the seat heater for extended periods or when no one is using the seat.

● Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush- ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become overheated.

● Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object. This may result in damage to the heater.

● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should be removed immediately with a dry cloth.

● When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi- lar materials.

● If any abnormalities are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn the switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.

● The battery could run down if the seat heater is operated while the engine is not running.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)

LIC0451
The vehicle should be driven with the Traction Con- trol System (TCS) on for most driving conditions.

If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the TCS reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the TCS off. To turn off the TCS, push the TCS OFF switch. The Push the TCS OFF switch again or restart the engine to turn ON the system. See “Traction Control System (TCS) (if so equipped)” in the “Starting and driving” section.

indicator will come on.

WIC0534
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- ing conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off. To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF switch. The Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine to turn on the system. See “Vehicle Dy- namic Control (VDC) system (if so equipped)” in the “Starting and driving” section.

indicator will come on.

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POWER OUTLET

LIC1070
Instrument panel Type A (if so equipped) The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. They are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. The console outlet is powered directly by the vehi- cle’s battery.

LIC1071
Instrument panel Type B (if so equipped)

CAUTION

● The outlet and plug may be hot during

or immediately after use.

● Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use any other power outlet for an accessory lighter. See your 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.

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● Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

● 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 temperature fuse may open.

● When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the outlet.

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STORAGE

Console box

WIC1262

Open the lower half of the console box to access the power outlet. Refer to “Console box” in this section.

MAP POCKETS

WIC1263

LIC0016

SEATBACK POCKETS (if so equipped) The seatback pockets are located on the back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pockets can be used to store maps.

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CAUTION

● Do not use for anything other than

sunglasses.

● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses.

LIC1242

LIC1074

STORAGE POUCH (if so equipped) A storage pouch is located on the front of the driver’s and passenger’s seats.

SUNGLASSES HOLDER To open the sunglasses holder, push and release. Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder.

WARNING

Do not store angular, sharp, heavy objects or objects that cannot fully fit inside the pouch because they might increase the likelihood of an injury in a crash.

WARNING

Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driving to prevent an accident.

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Front - Type A

Front - Type B

Rear (sedan)

LIC1075

LIC1105

WRS0167

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CAUTION

● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger.

● Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident.

Rear (coupe)

LIC1219

CUP HOLDERS To open the front cup holders, push the cup holder lid. To close, lower the cup holder lid and push down until it clicks in place.

The plastic insert (if so equipped) may be re- moved to accommodate a larger cup size or for cleaning.

The rear center cup holders are located in the rear fold-down armrest (sedan) or in the rear arm rest (coupe).

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WIC1216

Soft bottle holder

Soft bottle holder

CAUTION

● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly injure people during sudden braking or an accident. ● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid

containers.

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WIC1120

WIC1121

GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the master key when locking 䊊1 or unlocking 䊊2 the glove box.

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

CONSOLE BOX

Upper half Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the upper half of the console box. The mat (if so equipped) may be removed for cleaning. The upper half of the console box may be used for storage of cellular phones. An access hole is provided at the front of the upper half of the console box for phone cord routing to the power outlet.

Lower half Pull up on the passenger’s side latch to open the lower half of the console box. A power outlet is located inside the console box. The mat (if so equipped) may be removed for cleaning.

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LIC1477

LIC1090

LIC1078

STORAGE BOX (if so equipped)

Type A

COVERED STORAGE BOX Push the center of the lid to open.

Type B

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LIC0748
GROCERY HOOKS (if so equipped) The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and can be used to hang a standard size plastic grocery bag.

CAUTION

Do not apply a total load of more than 20
lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook.

WIC1264

CARGO NET (if so equipped)

WARNING

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un- secured cargo could cause personal injury.

The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo area from moving around while the vehicle is in motion.

LIC0802
To install the cargo net, attach the net to the retainers. To remove the cargo net, detach the net from the cargo net retainers.

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WINDOWS

POWER WINDOWS

WARNING

● Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows.

● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls and become trapped in a window. Unattended chil- dren could become involved in serious accidents.

The power windows operate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, or for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door is opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is canceled.

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Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all of the windows. To open a window, push the switch to the first detent and continue to hold down until the de- sired window position is reached. To close a window, pull the switch to the first detent and continue to hold down until the desired window position is reached.

WIC1124

1. Window lock button 2. 3.

Power door lock switch Front passenger side (automatic switch, if so equipped) Right rear passenger side (sedan only) Left rear passenger side (sedan only) Driver side automatic switch

4. 5. 6.

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WIC1265

LIC0718

LIC0410

Front passenger’s power window switch The passenger’s window switch operates only the corresponding passenger’s window. To open the window, push the switch to the first detent and continue to hold it down until the desired window position is reached 䊊1 . To close the window, pull the switch to the first detent and continue to hold it up until the desired window position is reached 䊊2 .

Rear power window switch (sedan only) The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding windows. To open the window, push the switch and hold it down 䊊1 . To close the window, pull the switch up 䊊2 . Locking passengers’ windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver’s side window can be opened or closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock function.

Automatic operation To fully open a window equipped with automatic operation, press the window switch down (only driver’s side shown) to the second detent and release it; it need not be held. The window auto- matically opens all the way. To stop the window, lift the switch up while the window is opening.

To fully close a window equipped with automatic operation, pull the switch up to the second detent and release it; it need not be held. To stop the window, press the switch down while the window is closing.

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Auto-reverse function If the control unit detects something caught in the window as it is closing, the window will be imme- diately lowered. The auto-reverse function can be activated when the window is closed by automatic operation when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position or for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the auto-reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something being caught in the window oc- curs.

WARNING

There are some small distances immedi- ately before the closed position which cannot be detected. Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before closing the window.

When power window switch does not operate If the power window automatic function (closing only) does not operate properly, perform the fol- lowing procedure to initialize the power window system: 1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 2. Open the window more than halfway by

operating the power window switch.

3. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the switch more than 3 seconds after the window is closed.

4. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic function to confirm the initialization is complete. The power window automatically opens or closes depending on if the automatic down or up function is selected.

5. Perform steps 2 through 4 above for other

windows.

If the power window function does not operate properly after performing the above procedure, see a NISSAN dealer for assistance.

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MOONROOF (if so equipped)

LIC1351

AUTOMATIC MOONROOF The moonroof will only operate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The auto- matic moonroof is operational for about 45 sec- onds, even if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds, power to the moon- roof is canceled. Sliding the moonroof To fully open the moonroof, push the switch toward

䊊1 .

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To fully close the moonroof, push the switch toward

䊊2 .

To open or close the moonroof part way, push the switch in any direction while the moonroof is sliding to stop it in the desired position. Tilting the moonroof Close the moonroof by pushing the switch 䊊2 . Release the switch, then push toward 䊊2 again to tilt the the switch toward moonroof up.

To tilt toward

the moonroof down, push the switch

䊊1 .

WARNING

● In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open moonroof. Always use seat belts and child restraints.

● Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the moonroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the moonroof is closing.

CAUTION

● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand

from the moonroof before opening.

● Do not place heavy objects on the

moonroof or surrounding area.

Resetting the moonroof switch The moonroof switch may not operate properly and need to be reset if any of the following conditions have occurred: ● the moonroof has been manually moved, ● the moonroof motor has been removed and reinstalled after the moonroof has been re- positioned or adjusted,

● the moonroof glass panel has been adjusted

or changed, or

● the electrical supply interrupted and/or

some malfunction has been detected.

Use the following reset procedure to return the moonroof operation to normal. 1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 2. Push and hold the moonroof switch 䊊2 . Once the moonroof has toward reached the full tilt position, release the switch. Push and hold the switch toward

䊊2 position again. After a delay of the four seconds, the moonroof will make a small movement and backup.

3. Release the switch. 4. Within 5 seconds of releasing the switch, push and continuously hold the switch 䊊2 . The moonroof will move toward from the tilt position to the open position and back to the close position.

NOTE: If the switch is released at any time during Step 4, the procedure must be restarted. 5. Release the switch. Do not place the ignition switch in the OFF position for at least 2
seconds. The moonroof is now reset.

If the moonroof still does not operate properly, have the moonroof system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Auto-reverse function (when closing or tilting down the moonroof) The auto-reverse function can be activated when the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto- matic operation when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position or for about 45 sec- onds after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.

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Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the auto-reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something being caught in the moonroof occurs.

WARNING

There are some small distances immedi- ately before the closed position which cannot be detected. Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before closing the moonroof.

When closing:

If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof will immediately open backward. When tilting down:

If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im- mediately tilt up.

If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re- peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds after it happens; the moonroof will fully close gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the moonroof.

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WARNING

● In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open moonroof. Always use seat belts and child restraints.

● Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the moonroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the moonroof is closing.

CAUTION

● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand

from the moonroof before opening.

● Do not place heavy objects on the

moonroof or surrounding area.

Sunshade Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for- ward or backward. If the moonroof does not close Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the moonroof.

INTERIOR LIGHT

Type A

LIC1081

The interior light has a three-position switch and operates regardless of ignition switch position. ● When the switch is in the ON position 䊊1 , the interior light illuminates, regardless of door position. The light will go off after 30
minutes unless the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON position.

● When the switch is in the center DOOR position 䊊2 , the front and rear personal lights will illuminate when the driver’s door is opened. Lights remain on for a maximum of 30 seconds after driver’s door is closed.

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WIC1267

The lights will go off when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, or the driver’s door is closed and locked.

The lights will also go off after 30 minutes when the doors are open. ● When the switch is in the OFF position 䊊3 , the interior light does not illuminate, regard- less of door position.

NOTE: The doorstep lights illuminate when the driver and passenger doors are opened re- gardless of the interior light switch posi- tion. These lights will turn off automatically after 30 minutes while doors are open to prevent the battery from becoming dis- charged.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery.

WIC1476

CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped) The console light will turn on whenever the park- ing lights or headlights are illuminated. The console light brightness can be adjusted with the instrument brightness control.

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TRUNK LIGHT

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off. The light will go off after about 30 minutes if the trunk lid is left open, unless the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON position. For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte- rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

Front map lights

Rear map lights (sedan only)

To turn the map lights on, press the light lens. To turn them off, press the lens again.

To turn the rear map lights on, press the switch. To turn them off, press the switch again.

LIC1080

LIC1083

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery.

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HOMELINK姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)

The HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver: ● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and se- curity systems.

● Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No separate batteries are required. If the vehi- cle’s battery is discharged or is discon- nected, HomeLink姞 will retain all program- ming.

Once the HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver is programmed, retain the original trans- mitter for future programming procedures (Example: new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of the programmed HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver buttons should be erased for security purposes. For additional information, refer to “Program- ming HomeLink姞” later in this section.

the vehicle,

WARNING

● Do not use the HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and re- verse features as required by federal safety standards. (These standards be- came effective for opener models manufactured after April 1, 1982). A ga- rage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing garage door and then automatically stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features in- creases the risk of serious injury or death.

● During the programming procedure your garage door or security gate will open and close (if the transmitter is within range). Make sure that people or objects are clear of the garage door, gate, etc. that you are programming.

● Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver.

WIC0986

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK姞 1. To begin, press and hold the two outer HomeLink姞 buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light 䊊1 blinks (after 20
seconds). Release both buttons.

2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink姞 surface.

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grammed device, press and hold the pro- grammed HomeLink姞 button — releasing when the device begins to activate. If the indicator light on the HomeLink姞 blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink姞 has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. You will need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLink姞 to complete the programming which may require a ladder and another per- son for convenience.

6. Press and release the “smart” or “learn” pro- gram button located on the garage door opener’s motor to activate the “training mode”. This button is usually located near the antenna wire that hangs down from the motor. If the wire originates from under a light lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button.

NOTE: Once you have pressed and released the program button on the garage door open- er’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to perform step 7. Use the help of a second person for conve- nience to assist when performing this step. 7. Within 30 seconds of pressing and releas- ing the garage door opener’s program but-

WIC0987
3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink姞 button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter but- ton.

DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.

4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink姞 flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly flash- ing light indicates successful programming. To activate the garage door or other pro-

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ton, quickly and firmly press and release the HomeLink姞 button you’ve just programmed. Press and release the HomeLink姞 button up to 3 times to complete the training.

8. Your HomeLink姞 button should now be pro- grammed. (To program the remaining HomeLink姞 buttons for additional door or gate openers, follow steps 2-4 only.)

all

previously

NOTE: Do not repeat step 1 unless you want to “clear” programmed HomeLink姞 buttons. If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming your HomeLink姞 buttons, refer to the HomeLink姞 web site at: www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. PROGRAMMING HOMELINK姞 FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required hand- held transmitters to stop transmitting after 2 sec- onds. To program your hand-held transmitter to HomeLink姞, continue to press and hold the HomeLink姞 button (see steps 2 - 4 under “Pro- gramming HomeLink姞”) while you press and re- press (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitters every 2 seconds until the indicator light flashes rapidly (indicating successful programming).

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NOTE:

When programming a garage door opener, etc., it is advised to unplug the device dur- ing the “cycling” process to prevent pos- sible damage to the garage door opener components. OPERATING THE HOMELINK姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver (once pro- grammed) may now be used to activate the ga- rage door, etc. To operate, simply press the ap- propriate programmed HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver button. The red indicator light will illuminate while the signal is being transmitted. PROGRAMMING TROUBLE- DIAGNOSIS If the HomeLink姞 does not quickly learn the hand- held transmitter information: ● replace the hand-held transmitter batteries

with new batteries.

● position the hand-held transmitter with its from the

facing

away

battery HomeLink姞 surface.

area

● press and hold both the HomeLink姞 and hand-held transmitter buttons without inter- ruption.

● position the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3
inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink姞 surface. Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink姞 is not programmed within that time, try holding the transmitter in another position – keeping the indicator light in view at all times.

If you continue to have programming difficulties, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department. The phone numbers are located in the Foreword of this manual. CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION Individual buttons cannot be cleared. However, to clear all programming, press and hold the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds). ROLLING CODE PROGRAMMING Rolling code garage door openers (or other roll- ing code devices) which are “code protected” and manufactured after 1996, may be deter- mined by the following: ● Reference the garage door opener Owner’s

Manual for verification.

● The hand-held transmitter appears to pro- gram the HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver but does not activate the garage door.

● Press and hold the trained HomeLink姞 but- ton. If the garage door opener has the rolling code feature, the HomeLink姞 indicator light will flash rapidly, then remain on after 2 sec- onds.

To program the HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver to a garage door opener with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming HomeLink姞” (the aid of a sec- ond person may make the following procedures quicker and easier).

1. Locate the training button on the garage door opener motor unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. If there is difficulty locating the training button, reference the garage door opener Owner’s Manual.

2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor unit (which may activate a training light).

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3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter

button.

4. The HomeLink姞 indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons.

The HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver button has now been reprogrammed. The new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLink姞 button that was just programmed. This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink姞 buttons. IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the codes of any non-rolling code device that has been programmed into HomeLink姞. Consult the Owner’s Manual of each device or call the manu- facturer or dealer of those devices for additional information. When your vehicle is recovered, you will need to reprogram the HomeLink姞 Univer- sal Transceiver with your new transmitter information.

FCC Notice: This device complies with FCC rules part 15
and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera- tion is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in- terference and (2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation. This transmitter has been tested and com- plies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the equipment. DOC: ISTC 1763K1313
FCC I.D. CV2V67690

NOTE:

Following step 2, there are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3.

3. Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLink姞 button a second time to com- plete the training process. (Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the train- ing.)

The garage door opener should now recognize the HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver and acti- vate when the HomeLink姞 button is pressed. The remaining two buttons may now be programmed (if not yet programmed, follow steps 2 through 4
in the “Programming HomeLink姞” procedures earlier in this section). REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINK姞 BUTTON To reprogram a HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver button, complete the following. 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink姞 but- ton. Do not release the button until step 4
has been completed.

2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76
mm) away from the HomeLink姞 surface.

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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Child safety rear door lock (Sedan only). . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ With Door and Trunk Request Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Operating range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key™operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Warning signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ Without Door and Trunk Request Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Operating range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

How to use the remote keyless entry function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Warning signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Opener operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Interior trunk lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Fuel-filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Opener operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Fuel-filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Tilting/telescopic steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Tilt operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Telescopic operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Rearview mirror (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

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Never leave these keys in the vehicle. As many as four Intelligent Keys can be regis- tered and used with one vehicle. The new keys must be registered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use with the Intelligent Key and NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System of your vehicle. Since the registration process requires erasing all memory in the Intelligent Key components when register- ing new keys, be sure to take all Intelligent Keys that you have to the NISSAN dealer. A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate. A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer can duplicate it.

CAUTION

● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to come into contact with water or salt water. This could affect the system function.

● Do not drop the Intelligent Key. ● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply

against another object.

● Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where tem- peratures 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.

KEYS

WPD0363

Two Intelligent Keys

1. 2. Mechanical keys (inside Intelligent

Keys) Key number plate

3. NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent Key which are registered to your vehicle’s Intelli- gent Key components and NISSAN Vehicle Im- mobilizer System components.

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Mechanical key The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical 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 doors, trunk lid, glove box and rear seatback lock. See “Doors” and “Trunk lid” later in this section, “Storage” in the “Instruments and controls” sec- tion and “Seats” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section.

CAUTION

Always carry the mechanical key installed in the Intelligent Key slot. Valet hand-off When you have to leave a key with a valet, give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the me- chanical key with you to protect your belongings. To prevent the glove box and the trunk from being opened during valet hand-off, follow the proce- dures below: 1. Push the trunk cancel switch to the OFF

position.

2. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli-

gent Key.

3. Lock the glove box and the rear seats with

the mechanical key.

4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and

keep the mechanical key with you.

See “Trunk lid” later in this section, “Storage” in the “Instruments and controls” section and “Seats” in the “Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM KEYS You can only drive your vehicle using the master keys which are registered to the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle. The master key can be used for all the locks. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. Additional or replacement keys: If you still have a key, the key number is not necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli- cate your existing key. This is because the regis- tration process will erase the memory of all key codes previously registered into the NISSAN Ve- hicle Immobilizer System. Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which contains an electrical transponder, to come into contact with salt water. This could affect system function.

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Opening and closing windows (if so equipped) The driver’s door key operation allows you to open and close windows equipped with auto- matic operation at the same time. ● To open the windows, turn the door key toward the rear of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is unlocked.

DOORS

WARNING

● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders.

● Before opening any door, always look

for and avoid oncoming traffic.

● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents.

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Driver’s side

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LOCKING WITH KEY The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. Turning the key toward the front 䊊1 of the vehicle locks all doors. Turning the key one time toward the rear 䊊2 of the vehicle unlocks that door. From that position, returning the key to neutral 䊊3 (where the key can only be removed and inserted) and turning it toward the rear again within five seconds unlocks all doors 䊊4 .

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Inside lock

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position 䊊1 , then close the door. To unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position 䊊2 .

Door lock switch

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH To lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to the lock position 䊊1 . When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

To unlock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to the unlock position 䊊2 .

Lockout protection When the power door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock position with the Intelligent Key in the port and any door open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically. With the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle (not in the Intelligent Key port) and any door open, all doors will unlock automatically and a chime will sound after the door is closed. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ● All doors lock automatically when the vehicle

speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).

● All doors unlock automatically when the ig- nition is placed in the OFF position (Intelli- gent Key equipped vehicles) or when the key is removed from the ignition switch (me- chanical key equipped vehicles).

The automatic lock and unlock functions can be deactivated or activated indepen- dently of each other. To deactivate or activate the automatic door lock or unlock system, per- form the following procedure: 1. Close all doors. 2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-5

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3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of

performing Step #2: ● To change AUTO UNLOCK settings: push and hold the power door lock switch position (UNLOCK) for more to the than 5 seconds.

● To change AUTO LOCK settings: push and hold the power door lock switch to the position (LOCK) for more than 5 seconds.

4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once.

5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change.

3-6 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK (Sedan only) Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle.

The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the unlock position 䊊1 , the door can be opened from the outside or the inside. When the lever is in the lock position 䊊2 , the door can be opened only from the out- side.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ WITH DOOR AND TRUNK REQUEST SWITCHES

WARNING

● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufac- turer for the possible influences before use.

● The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The FAA advises the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communi- cation systems. Do not operate the In- telligent Key while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons are not operated unin- tentionally when the unit is stored for a flight.

The Intelligent Key can operate all the door locks using the remote controller function or pushing the request switch on the vehicle without taking the key out from a pocket or purse. The operating environment and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key operation.

Be sure to read the following before using the Intelligent Key.

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CAUTION

● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with

you when operating the vehicle.

● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the

vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The Intelligent Key is always communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intel- ligent Key transmits weak radio waves. Environ- mental conditions may interfere with the opera- tion of the Intelligent Key under the following operating conditions: ● When operating near a location where strong radio waves are transmitted, such as a TV tower, power station and broadcasting station.

● When in possession of wireless equipment, such as a cellular telephone, transceiver, and CB radio.

● When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or

covered by metallic materials.

● When any type of radio wave remote control

is used nearby.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed near an electric appliance such as a personal com- puter.

● When the vehicle is parked near a parking

meter.

In such cases, correct the operating conditions before using the Intelligent Key function or use the mechanical key.

If

Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is approximately 2 years. the battery is dis- charged, replace it with a new one. When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis- charged, insert the Intelligent Key into the Intelli- gent Key port to start the engine. Replace the discharged battery with a new one as soon as possible. For more details, see “Push-button ig- nition switch” in the “Starting and driving” sec- tion. Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving radio waves, if the key is left near equipment which transmits strong radio waves, such as sig- nals from a TV and personal computer, the bat- tery life may become shorter. For information regarding replacement of a bat- tery, see “Battery” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section. Because the steering wheel is locked electrically, unlocking the steering wheel with the ignition switch in the LOCK position is impossible when the vehicle battery is completely discharged. Un-