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Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle. Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which contains an electrical transponder, to come into contact with salt water. This could affect system function.

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.

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 60 seconds unlocks all doors 䊊4 .

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Opening and closing windows 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 driver’s door key toward the rear of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is unlocked. ● To close the windows, turn the driver’s door key to the front of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is locked.

Windows stop when the key cylinder is released.

Inside lock

WPD0291

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 .

WPD0381

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 .

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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.

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. 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 to the position (UNLOCK) for more 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.

APD1010
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK 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 lock position, the door can be opened only from the outside.

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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.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™

WARNING

CAUTION

● 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 system 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 af- fect the Intelligent Key system operation. Be sure to read the following before using the Intelligent Key system.

● 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 system transmits weak radio waves. Environmental conditions may interfere with the operation of the Intelligent Key system 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.

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● 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.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli- gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, contact a NISSAN dealer.

● 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 additional information, see “Push Button Ignition Switch “ in the “Starting and Driving” section. 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 replacement” in the “Mainte- nance 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- 3-8 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

locking the steering wheel is impossible even if the Intelligent key is inserted into the Intelligent Key port. Pay special attention that the vehicle battery is not completely discharged.

As many as four Intelligent Keys can be regis- tered and used with one vehicle. For information about the purchase and use of additional Intelli- gent Keys, contact a NISSAN dealer.

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 change or modify the Intelligent

Key.

● Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im- mediately wipe until it is completely dry. ● Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where tem- peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).

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SPA2038
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door glass, handle or rear bumper, the request switches may not function. When the Intelligent Key is within the operating range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the request switch to lock/unlock the doors.

OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the request switch 䊊1 . When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operat- ing location, the Intelligent Key operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not function properly.

The operating range is within 31.50 in (80 cm) from each request switch 䊊1 .

WPD0375

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAUTION ● Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent Key system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelli- gent Key is outside the vehicle.

● After locking with the door handle request switch, verify the doors are securely locked by testing them.

● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the key with you and then lock the doors.

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● Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request switch. The door will be unlocked but will not open. Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door.

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WPD0376

WPD0377

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ OPERATION You can lock or unlock the doors without taking the key out of your pocket or bag. When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door handle request switch within the range of opera- tion.

Locking doors 1. Move the shift selector to the “P” position. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion. Make sure the Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.

2. Close all doors. 3. Push any door handle request switch 䊊1

while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.

4. All doors and the trunk will lock.

5. The hazard warning lights flash twice and

the outside buzzer sounds twice.

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NOTE: ● Doors lock with the door handle request switch when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

● Doors lock with the door handle request switch while the ignition switch is not in the LOCK position.

● Doors do not lock by pushing the door handle request switch while any door is open. However, doors lock with the me- chanical key even if any door is open.

● Doors do not lock with the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle and a beep sounds to warn you. However, when an Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle, doors can be locked with an- other Intelligent Key.

CAUTION

● After locking the doors using the re- quest switch, make sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles or the trunk opener switch.

● When locking the doors using the re- quest switch, make sure to have the Intelligent Key in your possession be- fore operating the request switch to prevent the Intelligent Key from being left in the vehicle.

● The request switch is operational only when the Intelligent Key has been de- tected by the Intelligent Key system.

Lockout protection To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci- dentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key. When the driver’s side door is open, the doors are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put

inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed; the lock will automatically unlock and the door buzzer sounds.

NOTE: The doors may not lock when the Intelli- gent Key is in the same hand that is oper- ating the request switch to lock the door. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or your other hand.

CAUTION

The lockout protection may not function under the following conditions: ● When the Intelligent Key is placed on

top of the instrument panel.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed on

top of the rear parcel shelf.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-

side the glove box or a storage bin.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-

side the door pockets.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed on or

under the spare tire area.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-

side or near metallic materials.

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● Locking the doors with the remote controller. ● Switching the room light switch to the OFF

position.

WPD0377

Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent Key. 2. Push the door handle request switch 䊊1 . 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the

outside buzzer sounds once.

4. Push the door handle request switch 䊊1
again within 60 seconds to unlock all doors. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning the door handle to its original position will unlock the door. If the door does not unlock after return- ing the door handle, push the door handle re- quest switch to unlock the door. 3-12 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

WPD0369
All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 60
seconds after pushing the request switch. ● Opening any door. ● Pushing the ignition switch. The interior light timer illuminates for a maximum of 30 seconds when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position. The interior light can be turned off without waiting for 30 seconds by performing one of the follow- ing operations. ● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-

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When all doors are locked and the trunk lid is closed with the Intelligent Key inside the trunk, the outside buzzer will sound and the trunk will open. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION The remote keyless entry function can operate all door locks using the remote keyless function of the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away from the vehicle. The operating distance de- pends upon the conditions around the vehicle. The remote keyless entry function will not func- tion under the following conditions: ● When the Intelligent Key is not within the

operational range.

● When the doors or the trunk are open or not

closed securely.

● When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-

charged.

CAUTION

When locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in the vehicle.

WIC1400

Opening the trunk lid 1. Push the trunk opener request switch 䊊A for more than 1 second while carrying the Intel- ligent Key with you.

2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound 4

times.

3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk. Lockout protection

To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci- dentally locked in the trunk, lockout protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key.

Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-

WPD0359

tion.

2. Close all doors.

3. Push the

Key.

button on the Intelligent

4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and

the horn beeps once.

5. All doors will be locked.

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CAUTION

After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles.

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The interior light illuminates for a maximum of 30
seconds when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position. The light can be turned off without waiting for 30
seconds by performing one of the following op- erations. ● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion.

● Locking the doors with the remote controller. ● Switching the room light switch to the OFF

position.

Opening windows The Intelligent Key allows you to open windows equipped with automatic operation simulta- neously.

● To open the windows, press the

but- ton on the Intelligent Key for longer than 3
seconds after all doors are unlocked.

button on the Intelligent Key.

The door windows will open while pressing the The door windows cannot be closed by using the Intelligent Key.

WPD0360

Unlocking doors

1. Push the

button on the Intelligent Key.

2. The hazard warning lights flash once.

3. Push the

button again within 60 sec-

onds to unlock all doors.

All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the ● Opening any doors. ● Pushing the ignition switch.

button.

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WPD0361

WPD0362

Releasing the trunk lid Push the button for longer than 0.5 sec- onds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position or when the trunk cancel switch is in the OFF position. See “Cancel switch” later in this section.

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pushing and holding the button on the Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds. The panic alarm stops when: ● it has run for 25 seconds, or ● any button is pushed on the Intelligent Key. ● pressing the request switch on the driver or passenger door with the Intelligent Key in range of the door handle.

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the Intelligent Key.

NOTE: If you change the horn beep and lamp flash feature with the keyfob, the display screen (if so equipped) will not show the current mode and cannot be used to change the mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre- vious mode and re-enable the display screen control.

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buttons for at least 2 seconds.

To deactivate: Press and hold the and The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated.

buttons for at least 2 seconds

To activate: Press and hold the and once more. The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si- lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

WARNING SIGNALS To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex- pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and outside the vehicle and a warning is displayed in the instrument panel.

When a chime or beep sounds or a warning is displayed, be sure to check the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.

See the troubleshooting guide that follows and “Vehicle information display indicator lights and warnings” in the “Instruments and controls” sec- tion. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected.

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine

The SHIFT P warning appears on the dis- play and the inside warning chime sounds continuously.

The shift selector is not in the P (Park) position.

Shift the shift selector to the P (Park) position.

When opening the driver’s door to get out of the vehicle

The inside warning chime sounds continuously.

When closing the door after getting out of the vehicle

When closing the door with the inside lock knob turned to LOCK

The NO KEY warning appears on the display, the outside chime sounds 3 times and the inside warning chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds. The NO KEY warning appears on the dis- play and the outside chime sounds continuously. The shift “P” warning light appears on the display and the outside chime sounds continuously. The outside chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds and all the doors unlock.

When pushing the door handle request switch to lock the door

The outside chime sounds for approximately 2 seconds.

The ignition switch is in the ACC position.

The Intelligent Key is in the Intelligent Key port.

The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

The ignition switch is in the ACC position and the shift selector is not in the P (Park) position. The ignition switch is in the OFF position and the shift selector is not in the P (Park) position. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or trunk. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or trunk. A door is not closed securely. The door handle request switch is pushed before the door is closed.

When closing the trunk lid

The outside chime sounds for approximately 10 seconds and the trunk lid opens.

The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF position. Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli- gent Key port. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion and push the ignition switch to the OFF position. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) position.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

Close the door securely. Push the door handle request switch after the door is closed. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

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HOOD

TRUNK LID

WARNING

● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex- haust gas” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.

䊊1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.

䊊2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood.

When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make sure it locks into place.

WPD0365

WARNING

● Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Fail- ure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident.

● If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment, to avoid injury do not open the hood.

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● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.

To open the trunk lid, push the opener switch down. To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid down securely.

NOTE: You can open the trunk lid with the Intelli- gent Key. Refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key™” earlier in this section.

LPD0186

Cancel switch When the cancel switch located inside the glove box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch or with the Intelligent Key.

LPD0394

OPENER OPERATION

WARNING

● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex- haust gas” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi- nated release handle until the lock releases and push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is made of a material that glows in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light. The handle is located inside the trunk compart- ment on the interior of the trunk lid.

LPD0459
SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASE (if so equipped) To open the trunk lid from the rear seat: 䊊1
● Fold down the center arm rest. ● Insert the mechanical key into the trunk com- partment access lid lock. Fold down the trunk compartment access lid. For more in- formation on the mechanical key, see “NISSAN Intelligent Key™” earlier in this sec- tion.

● Pull the rear seat trunk release handle. To close, push the trunk lid down securely.

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE

WIC1401

WARNING

Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.

The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk.

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FUEL-FILLER DOOR

WPD0454
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR The fuel-filler door automatically unlocks when all doors are unlocked. 1. Unlock the fuel-filler door using one of the

following operations. ● Unlock all doors with the keyfob. ● Unlock all doors with the key. ● Press the power door lock switch to the

unlock position.

2. To open the fuel filler door, push the right

side of the fuel filler door to release.

To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and lock the doors.

WIC1402

FUEL-FILLER CAP The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder 䊊1 while refueling.

WARNING

● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. You could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling.

● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.

● Use only an original equipment type fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emis- sion control system. An incorrect cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury. It could also cause the malfunction indicator light to come on. ● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to

attempt to start your vehicle.

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CAUTION

WARNING

● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

● Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube, then tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL) to illuminate. If the light illuminates because the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The light should turn off after a

If the

few driving trips. light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer ● For additional

information, see the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in the “Instruments and Controls” section earlier in this manual.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the steering wheel any closer to you than is necessary for proper steering operation and comfort. The driv- er’s air bag inflates with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel. Always use the seat belts.

● Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: – Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

– Do not use electronic devices when

filling.

– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill- ing it.

– Use only approved portable fuel con-

tainers for flammable liquid.

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Entry/Exit function The automatic drive positioner system will make the steering wheel move up automatically when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. This lets the driver get into and out of the seat more easily. The steering wheel moves back into position when the driver’s door is closed and the ignition switch is pushed. For more information, see “Automatic drive posi- tioner” later in this section. Telescopic operation Push the switch 䊊1 forward or backward to ad- just the steering wheel to the desired position.

LPD0458

AUTOMATIC OPERATION (if so equipped) Tilt operation Push the switch 䊊1 up or down to adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.

LPD0457

MANUAL OPERATION (if so equipped) Tilt and telescopic operation Pull the lock lever 䊊1 all the way towards you: ● Adjust the steering wheel forward or back- ward in direction 䊊2 to the desired position. ● Adjust the steering wheel up or down in

direction 䊊3 to the desired position.

Lock the steering wheel by releasing the lock lever. Make sure the lock lever has returned to its original position to lock the steering wheel in place.

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SUN VISORS

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

䊊1 To block glare from the front, swing down the

main sun visor.

䊊2 To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side.

䊊3 Slide the extension sun visor in or out as

needed.

CAUTION

● Do not store the sun visor before return- ing the extension to its original position.

● Do not pull the extension sun visor forc-

edly downward.

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WPD0324

VANITY MIRRORS To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is open.

MIRRORS

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally dims during night time conditions and ac- cording to the intensity of the headlights of the vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare feature is activated when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

NOTE: Do not hang any objects over the sensors 䊊1 or apply glass cleaner to the sensors. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the sensors, resulting in improper operation.

Type A

WPD0446

Type A The indicator light 䊊2 will automatic anti-glare feature is operating. With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi- tion, press the ● To turn off

button as described:

illuminate when the

the anti-glare feature, push button. The indicator light will turn

the off.

● To turn on the anti-glare feature, push button again. The indicator light

the will turn on.

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For information on HomeLink姞 Universal Trans- ceiver operation, see the “HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec- tion of this manual. For information on the compass display (if so equipped), see “Compass display” in the “Instru- ments and controls” section of this manual.

Type B-Without compass

Type C-With compass

LPD0469

LPD0470

Type B and Type C The indicator light 䊊2 will automatic anti-glare feature is operating. To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press: ● the O button for inside mirrors without

illuminate when the

compass.

To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again, press: ● the

button for inside mirrors without

compass.

● the

button for

inside mirrors with

compass.

● the

compass.

button for

inside mirrors with

The indicator light will turn on.

The indicator light will turn off.

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Some vehicles are also equipped with automatic anti-glare outside mirrors. For additional informa- tion, see “Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors” later in this section.

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WARNING

● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.

● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if so equipped) The driver’s outside mirror will automatically dim during nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the headlights of trailing vehicles. The auto- matic anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate when the automatic anti-glare feature is on.

LPD0237

OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Move the small switch 䊊1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch 䊊2 .

To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press: ● the O button on rearview mirror without

compass (Type B).

● the

button on rearview mirror with

compass (Type C).

The indicator light will turn off. To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again, press: ● the

button on rearview mirror without

compass (Type B).

● the

button

on

rearview mirror

equipped with compass (Type C).

The indicator light will turn on. For information on the automatic anti-glare rear- view mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror” earlier in this section.

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if so equipped)

The automatic drive positioner system has two features: ● Memory storage function ● Entry/exit function

The mirror surfaces will return to their original position when any of the following have occurred: ● The shift selector is moved to any position

other than R (Reverse).

● The outside mirror control switch is set to the

neutral or center position.

● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF

position.

NOTE: If the outside mirror control switch is in the neutral position, neither mirror will turn downward when the shift selector is moved to R (Reverse). For more information regarding this feature, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” later in this sec- tion. Heated mirrors (if so equipped) The electric control type outside mirrors (if so equipped) can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. Press the rear win- dow defogger switch to activate the heating function. Press the switch again to deactivate, or the heating function will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

MPA0008

Foldable outside mirrors Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it. Reverse tilt-down feature (if so equipped) The reverse tilt-down feature will turn both out- side mirror surfaces downward to provide better rear visibility close to the vehicle. Move the shift selector to R (Reverse). Both mirrors will turn downward.

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MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering col- umn, and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these procedures to use the memory system.

1. Set the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) shift selector to the P (Park) position.

2. Place the ignition in the ON position.

3. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column, and outside mirrors to the desired positions by manually operating each adjusting switch. For additional information, see “Seats” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and

supplemental restraint system” section and “Pedal position adjustment” and “Outside mirrors” earlier in this section.

During this step, do not place the ignition switch in any position other than ON.

4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,

push the memory switch (1 or 2).

The indicator light for the pushed memory switch will come on and stay on for approxi- mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch. After the indicator light goes off, the se- lected positions are stored in the selected memory (1 or 2).

If a new memory is stored in the same memory switch, the previous memory will be deleted. Linking a keyfob to a stored memory position Each keyfob can be linked to a stored memory position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the follow- ing procedure. 1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi-

tion.

2. While the indicator light for the memory switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec- onds, press the button on the keyfob. The indicator light will blink. After the indica-

tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that memory setting.

With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- tion, press the button on the keyfob. The driver’s seat and outside mirrors will move to the memorized position.

NOTE:

If a new memory position is saved to the memory switch, the keyfob automatically re-links. Procedure for storing the outside mirror positions for best visibility when backing up An outside mirror position for backing up can be stored for each memory switch (1 and 2).

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.

(Do not start the engine.)

3. Push the memory switch 1 or 2 fully for at least 1 second to operate the automatic drive positioner.

4. Place the outside mirror control switch to the

L (left) position.

5. Depress the brake pedal.

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6. Move the shift selector to R (Reverse). 7. Adjust the mirror to the desired viewing po- sition for backing up by operating the out- side mirror control switch.

8. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds, push the memory switch 1 or 2 selected in step 3.

● The indicator light for the pushed memory switch will come on and stay on for approxi- mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch. After the indicator light goes off, the se- lected mirror position is stored in the se- lected memory (1 or 2).

9. Place the outside mirror control switch to the R (right) position. Repeat the above proce- dure to adjust the right mirror position and store in the selected memory.

● When the driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors are not in the memorized position, the outside mirror will move with the initial tilt-down angle.

Confirming memory storage ● Place the ignition switch in the ON position and push the SET switch. If the main memory has not been stored, the indicator light will come on for approximately 0.5 seconds. When the memory has stored the position, the indicator light will stay on for approxi- mately 5 seconds.

● If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse opens, the memory storage function will be canceled and must be restarted before a stored memory position can be set again. Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to restart the memory storage function. You can also restart the memory storage function using the following procedure.

1. Connect the battery cable or replace the

fuse.

2. Open and close the driver’s door more than two times with the ignition switch in the LOCK position.

Once the memory storage function has been restarted, you can store a memory position. See “Memory storage function” earlier in this section.

Selecting the memorized position Set the shift selector to the P (Park) position, then: ● Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s

door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or

● Place the ignition switch in the ON position

and push the memory switch (1 or 2).

The driver’s seat, steering column, and outside mirrors will move to the memorized position with the indicator light blinking, and then the light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds. ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION This system is designed so that the driver’s seat and automatic operation steering column will au- tomatically move when the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. This allows the driver to get into and out of the driver’s seat more easily.

The driver’s seat will slide backward and the steering wheel will move up when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to the previous position when the driver’s door is closed and the ignition switch is pushed.

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● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s seat is turned on while the automatic drive positioner is operating.

● When the seat has been already moved to

the memorized position.

● When no seat position is stored in the

memory switch.

● When the shift selector is moved from P

(Park) to any other position.

● When the driver’s door remains open more than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is not in the ON position.

The automatic drive positioner system can be adjusted and canceled for vehicles with naviga- tion system. See “Comfort & Convenience set- tings” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual.

The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can- celed. See “Comfort & Convenience settings” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual. Restarting the entry/exit function If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled. Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart the entry/exit function using the following proce- dure. 1. Connect the battery cable or replace the

fuse.

2. Open and close the driver’s door more than two times with the ignition switch in the LOCK position.

The entry/exit function should now work properly. SYSTEM OPERATION The automatic drive positioner system will not work or will stop operating under the following conditions: ● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7

km/h).

● When any of

the memory switches are pushed while the automatic drive positioner is operating.

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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Control panel buttons — color screen without Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
How to use the NISSAN controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
How to select menus on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
How to use the STATUS button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
How to use the INFO button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
How to use the SETTING button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Control panel buttons — color screen with Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
How to use the NISSAN controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
How to use the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Start-up screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
How to select menus on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
How to use the STATUS button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
How to use the INFO button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
How to use the SETTING button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
RearView Monitor (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
How to read the displayed lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
How to park with predicted course lines. . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Difference between predicted and actual distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
How to adjust the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Rear seat air conditioner (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) changer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) changer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65

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CompactFlash™ (CF) player operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70
iPod姞* Player Operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-73
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
CD/CF (CompactFlash™) care and cleaning. . . . . . 4-83
Steering wheel switch for audio control . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
Rear audio controls (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System without Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-88
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
List of voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Speaker adaptation (SA) mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-100
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-102

Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-103

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-105
Voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-105
Pairing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-105
Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-107
Making a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-108
Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-109
During a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-110
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-111
Phone setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-111
Call volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-113

NISSAN Voice Recognition System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-114
NISSAN Voice Recognition Standard Mode . . . . .4-114
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-117
Before Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-117
Giving voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-117
NISSAN Voice Recognition Alternate Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-125
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-132
Speaker Adaptation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-134
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-137

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WARNING

● Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in or- der that full attention may be given to the driving operation.

● Do not disassemble or modify this sys- tem. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electrical shock.

● Do not use this system if you notice any abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack of sound. Continued use of the system may result in accident, fire or electric shock.

● In case you notice any foreign object in the system hardware, spill liquid on it, or notice smoke or smell coming from it, stop using the system immediately and contact your nearest NISSAN dealer. Ignoring such conditions may lead to accidents, fire or electrical shock.

CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS — COLOR SCREEN WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so equipped)

1. STATUS button (P. 4-4)

2.

INFO button (P. 4-5)

3. NISSAN controller (P. 4-3)

4.

OFF brightness control button

(P. 4-14)

LHA1146

5. BRIGHT + (brightness control) button

6. BRIGHT – (brightness control) button

7.

BACK (previous) button (P. 4-3)

8. SETTING button (P. 4-7)

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CAUTION

● The glass screen on the liquid crystal display may break if it is hit with a hard or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material, which contains a small amount of mer- cury. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water.

● To clean the display, never use a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of solvent or paper towel with a chemical cleaning agent. They will scratch or deteriorate the panel.

● Do not splash any liquid such as water or car fragrance on the display. Contact with liquid will cause the system to malfunction.

When you use this system, make sure the engine is running. If you use the system with the engine not running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long time, it will discharge the battery, and the engine will not start.

Reference symbols: ENTER button — This is a button on the control panel. “Display” key — This is a select key on the screen. By selecting this key, you can proceed to the next function.

WHA0883

HOW TO USE THE NISSAN CONTROLLER Use the NISSAN controller to choose an item on the display screen. Select an item on the display using the main directional buttons 䊊2 or the center dial 䊊3 . Then press the ENTER button 䊊1
to select the item or perform the action. The BACK button 䊊4 has two functions: ● Go back to the previous display (cancel).

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If you press the BACK button 䊊4 during setup, the setup will be canceled and/or the display will return to the previous screen. ● Finish setup. In some screens pressing the BACK button 䊊4
accepts the changes made during setup.

WHA1148
HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN Vehicle functions are viewed on the center dis- play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec- tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different areas on the screen provide you with important information. See the following for details. 1. Header:

Shows the path used to get to the current screen (for example, press the SETTING button > then select the “Audio” key).

2. Menu Selections:

Shows the options to choose within that menu screen (for example, Bass, etc.).

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3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator:

Shows that the NISSAN controller may be used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and select more options.

4. Screen Count:

Shows the number of menu selections avail- able for that screen (for example, 5/6).

5. Footer/Information Line:

Provides more information (if available) about the menu selection currently high- lighted (for example, Adjusts audio volume based on vehicle speed).

HOW TO USE THE STATUS BUTTON To display the status of the audio, climate control system and fuel consumption, press the STATUS button. The following information will appear when the STATUS button is pressed: Audio → Audio and climate control system → Audio, climate control temperature settings, av- erage fuel economy and distance to empty → Audio

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NOTE: ● If the amount of fuel added while the ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis- play just before the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position may con- tinue to be displayed.

● When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display.

Average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km) The Average Fuel Economy is calculated based on fuel consumption since the last reset. The display is updated every 30 seconds and 1/3 mi (500 m). After a reset or connecting the battery cables, the display might show (**.*). Resetting fuel economy The average fuel economy calculation can be reset to 0. Press the INFO button and select the “Fuel Economy” key, then select the “Reset” key using the NISSAN controller and press the EN- TER button.

WHA1149

WHA1150

HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON Press the INFO button. The display screen shows vehicle information for your convenience. The information shown on the screen should be a guide to determine the condition of the vehicle. See the following for details.

Fuel economy Press the INFO button then select the “Fuel Economy” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy Record. Distance to empty (MI or km) The Distance To Empty (DTE) mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level is low, the DTE display will change to (*).

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LHA0925

LHA0926

Fuel economy record Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key, then select the “View” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. The average fuel consumption history will be displayed in a graph form along with the average fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period.

Maintenance items Press the INFO button and select the “Mainte- nance” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button; the maintenance infor- mation will be displayed on the screen.

Changing the maintenance interval Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display the screen to change the main- tenance interval. Select the “Interval” key using the NISSAN control- ler and press the ENTER button. Use the NISSAN controller to change the maintenance interval; to accept the changes press the BACK button. Resetting the maintenance interval To reset the reminder schedule (distance) to 0 mi (km), select the “Reset Distance” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button.

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Displaying the maintenance notice re- minder

Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key and press the ENTER button to display the MAINTENANCE INFORMATION automatically at the set mainte- nance interval. The indicator light will illuminate when it is ON.

The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen will be au- tomatically displayed as shown when both of the following conditions are met: ● The vehicle is driven the set distance and the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.

● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po- sition the next time the vehicle will be driven. To return to the previous display after the MAIN- TENANCE NOTICE screen is displayed, press the BACK button. The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays each time the key is turned ON until one of the following conditions are met: ● The “Reset” key is selected. ● The “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to

OFF (indicator light not illuminated). ● The maintenance interval is set again.

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HOW TO USE THE SETTING BUTTON When the SETTING button is pressed, the SET- TINGS screen will appear on the display. You can select and/or adjust several functions, features and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use the NISSAN controller to select each item to be set and press the ENTER button.

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Display settings Select the “Display” key and press the ENTER button. The Display settings screen will appear.

Brightness/contrast: Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and the con- trast to lower or higher. The new settings are automatically saved when you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK button or any other mode button.

Display off: Select the “Display ON” key. The indicator of the “Display ON” turns amber and the message above will be displayed briefly. When the audio, HVAC (Heater and air conditioner), or any mode button on the control panel is operated, the dis- play turns on for that operation. If one of the control panel buttons is pressed, the display will not automatically turn off until that operation is finished. Otherwise, the screen turns off auto- matically after 5 seconds.

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To turn the screen on: ● Press the SETTING button and select the “Display” key and then select the “Display ON” key. Then set the screen to on by press- ing the ENTER button, or

● Hold the

OFF button for approxi- mately 2 seconds and the message “resum- ing display” will appear and the “Display ON” key will be automatically turned on (no am- ber indicator).

Background color: Select the “Background Color” key; the display color changes between day and night. The new settings are automatically saved when you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK button or any other mode button.

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Beeps settings Select the “Beeps” key and press the ENTER button. The Beeps settings screen will appear. With this option on (indicator light illuminated), a beep will sound if any control panel button is pressed.

Clock The following display will appear after pressing the SETTING button, then selecting the “Clock” key using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER button. On-screen Clock:

When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi- nated), a clock is always displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Clock Format:

Choose either the 12h (12–hour) clock display or the 24h (24–hour) clock display.

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Daylight Savings Time: When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi- nated), daylight savings time is on. To turn off the daylight savings time, touch the “ON” key; the amber indicator light will disappear.

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Time Zone:

the “Time Zone” key;

Select screen will appear.

the Time Zone

Select one of the following zones, depending on the current location, by selecting the correct time zone key and pressing the ENTER button to enable that time zone (indicator light will illumi- nate for that location). ● Pacific ● Mountain ● Central ● Eastern

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Select to accept the changes made and return to the clock setting display.

After selection/settings, press the BACK button or any other mode button to accept the changes.

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Clock Adjust:

Adjust the time by manually inputting the correct time. ● 0 – 9:

Select to change the number in the display.

● Modify:

Select to change the number at the cursor position.

● >:

Select to move the cursor position to the right.

● <:

Select to move the cursor position to the left.

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Comfort & Convenience settings Select the “Comfort & Conv.” key by using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton. The comfort and convenience option screen will be displayed. You can set the following operating conditions by selecting the desired item using the NISSAN controller, then pressing the ENTER button. The indicator light (box at the right of the selected item) alternately turns on and off each time the ENTER button is pressed. Indicator light is illuminated — ON

Indicator light is not illuminated — OFF

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Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit: Select to turn on or turn off the driver’s seat moving backwards for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition switch to the ACC position, the driver’s seat moves to the previous position. Return All Settings to Default: Select to change all the comfort and convenience systems to their default settings.

Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Select to turn on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automati- cally according to the vehicle speed. Selective Door Unlock: When this item is turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first after the door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 1 minute. When this item is turned to off, all the doors will be unlocked after the door unlock operation is performed once. Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock: Select to turn on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by pushing the door handle request switch. Lift Steering Wheel on Exit: Select to turn on or turn off the steering wheel moving upward for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition switch to the ACC position, the steering wheel moves to the previous position.

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Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on or turn off the illumination of the interior lights when any door is unlocked. Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower (left). Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change the duration of the automatic headlight off timer from 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 second periods.

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Language / Units Use the NISSAN controller to select the “Lan- guage / Units” key and press the ENTER button. Select which setting you want to change using the NISSAN controller and selecting either the “Select Language” key or the “Select Units” key by pressing the ENTER button.

Select Language: