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Foreword

GUID-53FA9F2A-B0BF-41DB-AA38-062615E455B9 Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov- ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law. In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operat- ing the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular

accessories with which your vehicle is equipped. Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to us. READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY GUID-70E43CA9-6271-4158-9670-381C91B28CC0 Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assist- ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

could distract you.

. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.

. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man- ual for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI- CLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems result- ing from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! . NEVER drive under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- its and never drive too fast for conditions.

. ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that

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CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed care- fully.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

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If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above indicate movement or action.

Bluetooth® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and licensed to Visteon Corporation. XM Radio® requires subscrip- tion, sold separately. It is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con- tained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI- SORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat- teries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Per- chlorate Material - special handling may a p p l y , S e e w w w . d t s c . c a . g o v / hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

*C 2011 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo- copying, the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

recording or otherwise, without

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NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: . Your name, address, and telephone number . Vehicle identification number (attached to the instrument panel on the

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

the top of driver’s side)

. Date of purchase . Current odometer reading . Your NISSAN dealer’s name . Your comments or questions OR

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003 or via e-mail at: [email protected]

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e-mail at: [email protected] com

If you prefer, visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers) We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

Table of Contents

Illustrated table of contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............................................................................ 0-2 Exterior front ............................................................................... 0-3 Exterior rear ................................................................................ 0-4 Passenger compartment ......................................................... 0-5 Cockpit ........................................................................................ 0-6

Instrument panel ....................................................................... 0-7 Meters and gauges .................................................................. 0-8 Engine compartment ............................................................... 0-9 MR18DE engine ................................................................ 0-9 Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 0-10

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

10. Seat belt with pretensioners (P.1-52) 11. Rear seats* (P.1-4)

— Child restraints (P.1-21) LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren) system* (P.1-23) except for Cargo Van models

12.

*:

1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

Supplemental front-impact air bags (Page 1-40) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-40) Seat belts (P.1-10) Front head restraints (P.1-6) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-8) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental

air bags (P.1-40) Rear head restraints* (P.1-6) Rear center seat belt* (P.1-16) Occupant classification sensors (weight sen- sors) — Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-46) Front seats (P.1-3)

6. 7. 8.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

8. 9.

Recovery hook (P.6-15) Tires — Wheels and tires (P.8-30, P.9-7) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-14, P.5-3)

10. Side turn signal lights

— Switch operation (P.2-27) — Bulb replacement (P.8-28)

11. Doors

— Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Remote keyless entry system* (P.3-7) — Intelligent Key system* (P.3-10) — Security system (P.2-19)

12. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-6) *:

if so equipped

1. 2.

Hood (P.3-19) Headlights and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-24) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27) 3. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-22) — Blade replacement (P.8-18)

— Window washer fluid (P.8-12) Outside mirrors (P.3-25) Power windows (P.2-36) Fog lights* — Switch operation (P.2-28) — Bulb replacement (P.8-28) License plate installation (P.9-11)

4. 5. 6.

7.

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EXTERIOR REAR

9.

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Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-21) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) if so equipped

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2.

3.

Rear window wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-23) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12) High-mounted stop light — Bulb replacement (P.8-28) Antenna (P.4-50) — Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-21)

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4. 5.

6.

7. 8.

Rear window defroster (P.2-24) Back door (P.3-20) — Intelligent Key system* (P.3-10) Rear combination lights — Bulb replacement (P.8-28) Rearview camera* (P.4-8) Spare tire (under the vehicle) (P.6-4)

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11. Cargo area

— Luggage hooks (P.2-34) — Cargo light* (P.2-40, 8-28)

12. Rear cup holders* (P.2-31) Front cup holders (P.2-31) 13. *: if so equipped

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Rear pillar pocket (P.2-34)