2004 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

dependent intermittent wiper function. Return all settings to default:

When this key is selected and turned on using the “ENTER” button, all settings made by VE-

HICLE ELECTRONICS will return to the initial conditions.

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System settings Language/Unit: The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when selecting the “Language/Unit” key and pushing the “ENTER” button. Language: English or French Unit: US — Mile, °F, MPG

Metric — km, °C, L/100 km

You can select the language and unit using the joystick and “ENTER” button.

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Clock: Adjusting the time Select the “Hours” or “Minutes” key and tilt the joystick to the right or left to adjust the time. The time will change step by step. After completion of the setting, press the “PRE- VIOUS” button.

Setting daylight saving time Turn ON or OFF daylight saving time. Every time the “Daylight Saving Time” key is selected, the light turns ON and OFF alternately. ON: The displayed time advances by one hour. OFF: The current time is displayed.

Adjusting the time to the GPS Select the “Auto Adjust” key. The time will be reset to the GPS time.

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the selected zone will be displayed. “Pacific” zone has been set as the initial (default) setting. Beep setting: When Beep setting is on (indicator light on), a beep will sound if any audio button is pushed. “DAY/NIGHT” BUTTON To change the display brightness, push the “DAY/NIGHT” button. Pushing the button again will change the display to DAY or NIGHT dis- play. Then, adjust the brightness moving the joystick right or left. If no operation is done within 10 seconds, or if the “PREV” button is pushed, the display will return to the previous display.

Selecting the time zone 1. Select the “Select Time Zone” key. The [TIME ZONE] screen will appear.

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2. Select one of the following zones depending

on the current location.

쐌 “Pacific” zone 쐌 “Mountain” zone 쐌 “Central” zone 쐌 “Eastern” zone 쐌 “Atlantic” zone 쐌 “Newfoundland” zone After selection, the [CLOCK SETTINGS] screen will appear. The GPS time (manual time) corresponding to

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VENTILATORS

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (Automatic)

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Open or close, and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators. 쎻A :This symbol

the vents are closed when the vent switch is moved to the left.

indicates that

쎻B :This symbol indicates that the vents are open when the vent switch is moved to the right.

1. “AUTO” climate control ON button 2. “

” fresh air button

3. “

4. “

” air recirculation button

” front defroster button

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5. “

” rear window defroster switch; refer to the “2. Instrument and controls” section.

6. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button 7. “MODE” manual air flow control button

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8. Temperature control knob (driver only, or

driver and passenger)

9. “OFF” button for climate control system 10. Fan speed control knob 11. “DUAL” passenger side temperature con-

trol ON/OFF button

12. Temperature control knob (passenger side)

WARNING

쐌 The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.

쐌 Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or pos- sibly fatal injuries to people or ani- mals.

쐌 Using the recirculation mode for long periods may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.

쐌 Changing heating or air conditioning controls should not be done while driving so that full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO) This mode may be normally used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically. 1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will be

displayed.)

2. Turn the temperature set dial to the left or

right to set the desired temperature.

쐌 Adjust the temperature set dial to about 75°F

(24°C) for normal operation.

쐌 The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.

3. You can individually set driver and front pas- senger side temperature using each tem- perature control knob. When the DUAL but- ton is pushed or passenger side temperature control knob is turned, the DUAL indicator will come on. To turn off the passenger side temperature control, push the DUAL button.

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Heating (A/C OFF) The air conditioner does not activate. When you need to heat only, use this mode.

1. Push the A/C button.

(A/C OFF will be

displayed and A/C indicator will turn off.)

2. Turn the temperature set dial to the left or

right to set the desired temperature.

쐌 The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.

쐌 Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys- tem may not work properly.

쐌 Not recommended if windows fog up. Dehumidified defrosting or defogging FRONT defroster button on. 1. Push the (The indicator light on the button will come on.)

2. Turn the temperature set dial to the left or

right to set the desired temperature.

쐌 To quickly remove ice from the outside of the windows, turn the fan speed control knob to right and set to the maximum position.

clean, push the AUTO button to return to the auto mode. 쐌 When the

front defroster button is pushed, the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside temperatures above 23°F (−5°C) to defog the windshield, and the air recirculate mode will automatically be turned off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging per- formance.

to manually

MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Turn the fan control button control the fan speed. Push the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed. Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recir- culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light on the cannot be activated The air recirculation when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode

button will come on.

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Fresh air Push the button to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. The indicator light on the button will come on. Automatic intake air control In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con- the trolled automatically. To manually control intake air, push the air recirculate or fresh air button. To return to the automatic control mode, push the indicator-illuminated but- ton for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights (both air recirculate and fresh air buttons) will flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled automatically. Air flow control Pushing the MODE manual air button selects the air outlet to:

flow control

: Air flows from center and side ventila-

tors.

: Air flows from center and side ventila-

tors and foot outlets.

: Air flows from foot outlets and side

ventilators.

: Air flows from defroster,

and side ventilators.

foot outlets

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To turn the system off Push the OFF button. OPERATING TIPS When the engine coolant temperature and out- side air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, the air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.

decreases significantly or if windows fog up easily when operating the heater or air conditioning system.

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The sensor on the instrument panel helps main- tain a constant temperature; do not put anything on or around this sensor. IN-CABIN MICROFILTER The air conditioning system is equipped with an in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the filter according to the specified maintenance intervals listed in your Service and Maintenance Guide. To replace the filter, contact your NISSAN dealer. The filter should be replaced if the air flow

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change. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception. Described below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception.

SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

AUDIO SYSTEM

The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. How- ever, special charging equipment and lubricants are required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubri- cants will cause severe damage to your air conditioning system. See “Capacities and rec- ommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for air con- ditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recom- mendations.

Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service your environmentally friendly air conditioning system.

WARNING

The air conditioner system contains re- frigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air conditioner ser- vice should be done only by an experi- enced technician with proper equip- ment.

Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and press the power on switch to turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains and other external in- fluences. Intermittent changes in reception qual- ity normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the ve- hicle may influence radio reception quality. Radio reception Your radio system is equipped with state-of-the- art electronic circuits to enhance radio recep- tion. These circuits are designed to extend re- ception range, and to enhance the quality of that reception. However there are some general characteristics of FM, AM and satellite radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area, and do not indicate any malfunc- tion in your radio system. Remember that a moving vehicle is not the ideal place to listen to a radio. Because of the move- ment, reception conditions will constantly

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a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift.

Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position, usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter, static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control counterclockwise to reduce treble response. Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals, direct and re- flected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, result- ing in momentary flutter or loss of sound. AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics. AM signals are also sub- ject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver. Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist. Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical

power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights. SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON for satellite radio to receive all of the neces- sary data. No satellite radio reception is available and “NO SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is pressed, unless optional satellite receiver and antenna were factory installed (late availability only/retrofit unavailable), and an XM or SIRIUSTM satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio performance may be effected if cargo carried on the roof rack blocks the satellite radio signal. If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite radio antenna. AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Cassette player 쐌 To maintain good quality

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FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example they will reflect off objects.

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from

the player when not in use. Store cas- settes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight, heat, dust, moisture and magnetic sources.

쐌 Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to become deformed. The use of deformed cassettes may cause the cassette to jam in the player.

쐌 Do not use cassettes with labels which are peeling and loose. If used, the label could jam in the player.

쐌 If a cassette has loose tape, insert a pencil through one of the cassette hubs and rewind the tape firmly around the hubs. Loose tape may cause tape jam- ming and wavering sound quality.

쐌 Over a period of time, the playback head, capstan and pinch roller may col- lect a tape coating residue as the tape is played. This residue accumulation can cause weak or wavering sound, and should be removed periodically with a head cleaning tape. If the residue is not removed periodically, the player may need to be disassembled for cleaning.

쐌 During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the hu- midity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player com- pletely.

쐌 The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

쐌 The CD player sometimes cannot func- tion when the compartment tempera- ture is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.

쐌 Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight. 쐌 CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that have pin holes may not work prop- erly.

쐌 The following CDs may not work prop-

erly: • Copy control compact discs (CCCD) • Recordable compact discs (CD-R) • Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)

쐌 Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction. • 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter • CDs that are not round

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Compact Disc (CD) player 쐌 Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm) round discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or packaging.

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• CDs with a paper label • CDs that are warped, scratched, or

have abnormal edges

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1. SEEK/APS REW, APS FF/TRACK

CHANGE button

2. CD slot 3. Station

and

(FM/AM/SAT)/CD insert/eject or CD play (Type B only) select button

preset

4. A.B.C. preset select button 5. CD EJECT button 6. RADIO TUNE/FF⋅REW button 7. ON⋅OFF/VOLUME control knob 8. “PAUSE/MUTE” button 9. “FM” band select button (Type A) 10. “AM” band select button (Type A) 11. CD play button 12. “SAT” satellite radio select button 13. Tuning up/down knob and AUDIO (BASS, TREBLE, FADE, and BALANCE, (SSV and NR (Dolby) — Type B only)) knob

14. PROG (program)/RPT (repeat) play button 15. FM-AM band select button (Type B) 16. TAPE play button (Type B) 17. TAPE EJECT button (Type B) 18. CD LOAD button (Type B only)

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FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (TYPE A)/CD CHANGER (TYPE B) No satellite radio reception is available and “NO SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is pressed, unless optional satellite receiver and antenna were factory installed (late availability only/retrofit unavailable), and an XM or SIRIUSTM satellite radio service subscription is active. Audio main operation The tape deck employs a permalloy head which allows for improved reproduction of high fre- quency ranges. Noise is also greatly reduced by the combined use of the Dolby NR (Noise Reduction) system. The auto loudness circuit enhances the low frequency range automatically in both radio reception and tape and CD play- back. ON⋅OFF/Volume control: Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then push the ON⋅OFF/Volume control knob while the system is off to call up the mode (radio, tape or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off. When no CD or tape is loaded, the radio will come on. While the

system is on, pushing the ON⋅OFF/Volume con- trol knob turns the system off.

To turn the radio off, press the Power/Volume control knob. Turn the ON⋅OFF/Volume control knob to adjust the volume. This vehicle has Speed Sensitive control Vol- ume (SSV) for audio (type B only). The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. AUDIO knob (BASS, TREBLE, FADE, BALANCE, (SSV and NR (Dolby) — type B only)): Press the AUDIO knob to change the selecting mode as follows. BASS → TREBLE → FADE → BALANCE → SSV (type B only) → NR (when cassette playing type B only) To adjust BASS, Treble, Fader and Balance, press the AUDIO knob until the desired mode BASS, TREBLE, FADE or BALANCE appears in the display. Turn the Tuning knob to adjust Bass and Treble to the desired level. Use the Tuning knob also to adjust Fader or Balance modes. Fader adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and Balance adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers. To change the SSV mode to OFF, LOW, MID or

mark.

HIGH, turn the Tuning knob to right or left. (type B only). To change the NR (Dolby) mode to OFF or ON, turn the Tuning knob to right or left while cas- sette tape is playing. When Dolby is ON, the display indicates the Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li- cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor- poration. Dolby NR and the double-D symbol “ ” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. After 10 seconds, the radio, cassette tape or CD display reappears. Once the sound quality is set to the desired level, press the AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio, cassette tape or CD display appears. Display CD text: To indicate the CD mode text, push the AUDIO knob during CD playing. Track No. → Track title → Disc title → BASS → TREBLE → FADE → BALANCE → SSV → Display mode To change the indicated text in display mode, turn the tuning knob within 2 seconds.

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The text will change as follows:

Display satellite radio text: To indicate the satellite mode text, push the AUDIO knob during satellite radio play. Artist → Title → BASS → TREBLE → FADE → BALANCE → SSV → Display mode To change the indicated text in display mode, turn the tuning knob within 2 seconds.

Pause/mute button:

To mute or pause the audio sound, push the PAUSE/MUTE button. To release the mute or pause, push the button again. FM-AM-SAT radio operation

or SAT FM/AM/SAT radio

select:

AM ↔ FM or SAT (Satellite) When FM/AM/SAT radio select button is pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played. The last station played will also come on when the power knob is turned to ON. No satellite radio reception is available and “NO SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is pressed, unless optional satellite receiver and antenna were factory installed (late availability only/retrofit unavailable), and an XM or SIRIUSTM satellite radio service subscription is active. If a compact disc or tape is playing when the FM/AM/SAT radio select button is turned to ON, the compact disc or tape will automatically be turned off and the last radio station played will come on. The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception.

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TUNE (Tuning):

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

or

To tune the radio, push the RADIO TUNE button ) or turn the Tuning knob to right or left. Use these buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold either of the RADIO TUNE buttons down for more than 1.5
seconds.

SEEK/SCAN tuning:

or

for less Push the SEEK button than 1.5 seconds, to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stops at the next broad- casting station. Push the SEEK button for more than 1.5 seconds to tune from low to high frequencies and stops at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station.

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the SEEK button is not pushed within 5
If seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next sta- tion. Station memory operations:

Eighteen (18) stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT band to the A, B and C preset button.

1. Choose preset channel A, B or C using the

preset select button.

2. Tune to the desired station using the SEEK, SCAN or TUNE button and keep pushing any of the desired station memory buttons (1 to 6) until a beep sound is heard. (The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.)

3. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now complete.

4. Other buttons can be set in the same manner. If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse blows, the radio memory will be erased. In that case, reset the desired stations. Radio data system (RDS): RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) and/or SATELLITE band encoded within a regu- lar radio broadcast. Currently, most RDS sta-

tions are in large cities, but many stations are now considering broadcasting RDS data.

PTY name selection can also be achieved by pressing the preset buttons.

RDS can display: 쐌 Station call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”. 쐌 Station name, such as “The Groove”. 쐌 Music or programming type such as “Classi-

cal”, “Country”, or “Rock”.

쐌 Traffic reports about delays or construction. If the station broadcasts RDS information, the RDS icon is displayed.

Program type (PTY) (Category (CAT)):

When PROG/RPT button is pressed for more than 1.5 seconds during FM (SAT) mode, the PTY (CAT) name of the current tuned station is displayed. During this time if the PTY (CAT) data code is zero, or the data is unreadable; the display will show NONE. 1. PTY (CAT) selection mode

PTY (CAT) name selection can be done by the up/down TUNE button in the PTY (CAT) selection mode.

or

Initial PTY names are stored in the preset but- tons; but these can be changed by pressing the preset buttons for less than 1.5 seconds when the desired PTY name is in the display.

2. PTY SEEK tuning

It is possible to shift the PTY (CAT) name by one step, with one push of the up/down tuning button

or

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station will start. If you do not push the SEEK button within the 10 second period, the PTY mode will be canceled.

Push the SEEK button for more than 1.5
seconds to tune the PTY name station, and stop at each broadcasting station for 5 sec- onds. Pushing the button again during this 5
second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station. If the SEEK button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next station.

Cassette tape player operation (Type B) Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape door. The cassette tape will be automatically pulled into the player. The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the cassette tape will begin to play.

CAUTION

Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door. This could cause player dam- age.

ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob with the cassette tape still in the player, the tape will resume playing when the system is turned back on.

PLAY:

쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with the system turned off and a tape loaded, the system will come on and the tape will play. 쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with either the radio or compact disc turned on and the tape loaded, the compact disc or the radio will automatically be turned off and the tape will play.

쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with the TAPE playing, the tape will play the program recorded on the reverse side.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind): (fast

Push the forward) button to fast forward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the (rewind) button. Either the FF or REW symbol illuminates on the display window. To stop the FF or REW function, press the (rewind) again, or

(fast forward) or

the TAPE button.

less than 1.5 seconds while the tape is being played, the next program will start to play from the beginning. Push the (APS FF) button several times to skip through programs. The tape will advance the number of times the button is pushed (up to nine programs).

(APS REW) button is pushed When the for less than 1.5 seconds once, the program being played starts over from the beginning. (APS REW) button several times Push the to skip back several selections. The tape will go back the number of times the button is pushed. Either the FF or REW symbol flashes on the display window while searching for the selec- tion.

the

When

pushing

(APS FF)

or (APS REW) button for more than 1.5
seconds, each program will play for about 10
seconds. To stop playing, push the button again. This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank interval within one program or there is no interval be- tween programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW:

(APS FF) button is pushed for

REPEAT (RPT):

When the PROG/RPT play button is pushed while the tape is played, the tape program play is

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When the

repeated. To stop the repeat play, push the PROG/RPT play button again. Metal or chrome tape usage: The cassette player will be automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape. TAPE EJECT:

When this button is pushed with the tape loaded, the tape will be ejected. When the tape is ejected while it is being played, the system will be turned off. Compact disc (CD) player operation (Type A) Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side facing up. The compact disc will be guided automatically into the slot and start play- ing. After loading the disc, the number of tracks on the disc and the play time will appear on the display. If the radio or tape is already operating, it will automatically turn off and the compact disc will play.

CAUTION

Do not force compact discs into the slot. This could damage the player.

If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob will start the com- pact disc.

8 cm diameter compact discs can also be used without an adapter.

PLAY:

When the CD button is pushed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play.

When the CD button is pushed with the com- pact disc loaded but the tape or the radio playing, the tape or radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind):

(fast forward) or

(rewind) When the button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is

released, the compact disc will return to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW:

When the (APS FF) button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is being played, the program next to the present one will start to play from its beginning. Push several times to skip through programs. The compact disc will advance the number of times the button is pushed. (When the last program on the compact disc is skipped through, the first program will be played.) When the (APS REW) button is pushed for less than 1.5 sec- onds, the program being played returns to its beginning. Push several times to skip back through programs. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pushed. When or (APS REW) button for more than 1.5
seconds, each track will play for about 10
seconds. To stop playing, push the button again.

(APS FF)

pushing

the

REPEAT (RPT):

When the PROG/RPT play button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the play pattern can be changed as follows:

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CD EJECT:

When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected.

the disc and the play time will appear on the display. If the radio or tape is already operating, it will automatically turn off and the compact disc will play.

CAUTION

When this button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will come out and the system will turn off. If the compact disc comes out and is not removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it. (except 8 cm diameter com- pact discs) CD IN indicator: CD IN indicator appears on the display when the CD is loaded with the system on. Compact disc (CD) changer operation (Type B) Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side facing up. The compact disc will be guided automatically into the slot and start play- ing. To insert the disc, first push the LOAD button. After loading the disc, the number of tracks on 4-30 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

button:

PLAY:

Do not force compact discs into the slot. This could damage the player.

If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob will start the com- pact disc.

To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the LOAD button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the loading slot by pushing the CD insert select button (1 to 6), then insert the CD. To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, push the LOAD button for more than 1.5 seconds. The inserted slot numbers will illuminate on the display.

When the CD button is pushed with the system

off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play. When the CD button is pushed with the com- pact disc loaded with the tape or the radio playing, the tape or radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind): (fast forward) or

When the (rewind) button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc will return to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW:

When the (APS FF) button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is being played, the program next to the present one will start to play from its beginning. Push several times to skip through programs. The compact disc will advance the number of times the button is pushed. (When the last program on the compact disc is skipped through, the first program will be played.) When the (APS REW) button is pushed for less than 1.5 sec- onds, the program being played returns to its beginning. Push several times to skip back through programs. The compact disc will go

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back the number of times the button is pushed.

the

When

pushing

(APS FF)

or (APS REW) button for more than 1.5
seconds, each track will play for about 10
button seconds. To stop playing, push the again. CD PLAY button:

To change CD, push the CD play select button (1 to 6). You can select if the CD is inserted.

REPEAT (RPT):

When the PROG/RPT play button is pushed while the compact disc is played, the play pattern can be changed as follows:

CD EJECT:

When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. To eject the selected discs by the EJECT button, push it for less than 1.5 seconds. To eject all the discs, push the EJECT button for more than 1.5 seconds. When this button is pushed while the compact

disc is being played, the compact disc will come out and the system will turn off. If the compact disc comes out and is not removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it. (except 8 cm diameter com- pact discs) CD IN indicator: CD IN indicator appears on the display when the CD is loaded with the system on.

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CD CARE AND CLEANING 쐌 Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the

surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

쐌 Always place the discs in the storage case

when they are not being used.

쐌 To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use.

쐌 A new disc may be rough on its inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges using the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

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FF REW (tape or CD): Push the tuning switch for more than 1.5 seconds to rewind or fast forward the tape or to change the playing disc up or down. To stop the FF or REW function, press the button for less than 1.5 seconds

or

or

again.

Volume control switches Push the volume control switch to increase or decrease the volume.

or

or

Tuning Memory change (radio): for less Push the tuning switch than 1.5 seconds to change the radio frequency. Seek tuning (radio): for more Push the tuning switch than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station. APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW (tape and CD): Push the tuning switch for less 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the present program or skip to the next program. Push several times to skip back or skip through programs. This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank interval within one program or there is no interval be- tween programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location.

or

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STEERING SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped) The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel. POWER on/off switch With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON position, push the POWER switch to turn the audio system on or off. MODE select switch Push the mode select switch to change the mode in the sequence of FM, AM, SAT, CD and Tape. 4-32 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

Removing the antenna You can remove the antenna if necessary. Hold the bottom of the antenna and remove by turning counterclockwise.

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following cautions, otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the Engine control system and other electronic parts.

CAUTION

WARNING

쐌 Be sure that antenna is removed be- fore the vehicle enters an automatic car wash.

쐌 Be sure to fold down the antenna before the vehicle enters a garage with a low ceiling.

쐌 A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving. 쐌 If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion, the hands free cellular phone operational mode (if so equipped) is highly recommended. Exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

쐌 If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you to take notes, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before doing so.

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ANTENNA Placing the antenna You can adjust the antenna to three different positions manually.

CAUTION

쐌 Keep the antenna as far as possible away from the electronic control modules.

쐌 Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20 cm) away from the electronic con- trol system harness. Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness.

쐌 Adjust

the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manu- facturer.

쐌 Connect the ground wire from the CB

radio chassis to the body.

쐌 For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving............................. 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................................. 5-2
Three way catalyst ........................................................... 5-3
Low tire pressure warning system (if so equipped) ........................................................................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................................... 5-5
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions (AWD)................................................................................. 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving.............................. 5-5
Driving safety precautions.............................................. 5-6
Ignition switch......................................................................... 5-8
Key positions..................................................................... 5-8
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System............................. 5-9
Before starting the engine................................................... 5-9
Starting the engine ............................................................. 5-10
Driving the vehicle............................................................... 5-10
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)............. 5-10
M-CVT (CVT with Manual shift mode)..................... 5-14
Parking brake........................................................................ 5-18
Cruise control (if so equipped)........................................ 5-19
Precautions on cruise control .................................... 5-19
Cruise control operations............................................ 5-19
Break-in schedule ............................................................... 5-21
Increasing fuel economy.................................................... 5-21

Using all wheel drive (AWD) (if so equipped)............. 5-22
AWD lock switch operations...................................... 5-23
AWD warning light........................................................ 5-24
Parking/parking on hills...................................................... 5-26
Power steering ..................................................................... 5-27
Brake system ........................................................................ 5-27
Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................................... 5-28

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system (if so equipped) .............................................................................. 5-29
Cold weather driving .......................................................... 5-30
Freeing a frozen door lock .......................................... 5-30
Antifreeze......................................................................... 5-30
Battery .............................................................................. 5-30
Draining of coolant water ............................................ 5-30
Tire equipment................................................................ 5-31
Special winter equipment............................................ 5-31
Driving on snow or ice................................................. 5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped)....................... 5-32

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

쐌 Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent opera- tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat- backs. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per- sonal injury.

EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING

Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-

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tain colorless and odorless carbon mon- oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death. 쐌 If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately.

쐌 Do not run the engine in closed

spaces such as a garage.

쐌 Do not park the vehicle with the en- gine running for any extended length of time.

쐌 Keep the back door closed while driv- ing, otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passenger com- partment. If you must drive with the back door open, follow these precau- tions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set

the air recirculation switch OFF and the fan control at 4 (high) to circulate the air.

쐌 If electrical wiring or other cable con-

nections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the back door or the body, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.

쐌 If a special body or other equipment is added for recreational or other usage, follow the manufacturer’s rec- ommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle. (Some recreational vehicle appli- ances such as stoves, refrigerator, heaters, etc. may also generate car- bon monoxide.)

쐌 The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.

b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust system.

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d. You have had an accident involv- ing damage to the exhaust system, underbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE WAY CATALYST The three way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the converter are burned at high tem- peratures to help reduce pollutants.

WARNING

쐌 The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys- tem are very hot. Keep people, ani- mals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system compo- nents.

쐌 Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline seriously re- duce the three way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

쐌 Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating conditions are detected. Have the vehicle in- spected promptly by a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damag- ing the three way catalyst.

쐌 Do not race the engine while warm-

ing it up.

쐌 Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (if so equipped) This vehicle is equipped with the low tire pres- sure warning system, which displays pressure of all tires (except the spare tire) on the display screen by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel.

The low tire pressure warning system will acti- vate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 MPH (32 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example, a flat tire while driving). Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a lower tire inflation pres- sure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in low ambient temperatures as described above, check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. Frequently check the tire pressure information display on the display screen and adjust pres- sure of each tire properly. (The order of the tire Starting and driving 5-3

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pressure figures displayed on the screen does not correspond with the actual order of the tire position.) See “Tire pressure information” in the “4. Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems” section for tire pressure monitor. LOW TIRE PRESSURE warning If the vehicle is being driven with an extremely low tire pressure (lower than 27 psi, 190 kPa), the low tire pressure warning light comes on, and the chime sounds for about 10 seconds.

For additional information regarding the above warning, see “Warning/indicator lights and au- dible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

WARNING

쐌 If the low tire pressure warning light comes on while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt brak- ing, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the

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pressure of all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See “Flat tire” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for changing a flat tire.)

쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, the tire pressure of that tire will not be indicated and the low tire pressure warning system will not function. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system reset- ting.

쐌 Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pres- sure sensors.

CAUTION

Do not place metalized film or any metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This may cause poor reception of the signals from the tire pressure sensors, and the low tire pressure warning sys- tem will not function properly.

FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation of the device.

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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, a loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt. See “Seat belts” in the “1. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag sys- tems” section. Also instruct your passengers to do so. Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an

unbelted or improperly belted person is significantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt. ON-PAVEMENT AND OFFROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS (AWD) Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. They have higher ground clearance than passen- ger cars to make them capable of performing in a variety of on-pavement and offroad applica- tions. This gives them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. However, they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive ve- hicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under offroad conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the driving safety precautions later in this section.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco- hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgment. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likeli- hood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Addition- ally, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol can increase the severity of the injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. You must not drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents. Although the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underesti- mate the effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And that’s true for drugs too (over the counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if Starting and driving 5-5

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your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition. DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

쐌 Drive carefully when off the road and avoid dangerous areas. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should be seated with their seat belt fastened. This will keep you and your passengers in position when driving over rough terrain.

쐌 Before driving up or down grades, check the road surface for bumps or potholes. Be sure to climb a gentle slope and descend a gentle slope.

쐌 Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead drive either straight up or straight down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over sideways much more easily than they can forward or backward.

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쐌 Many hills are too steep for any ve- hicle. If you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over.

쐌 Do not shift selector lever while driv- ing on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. 쐌 Be sure to use the engine brake. The foot brake performance may be re- duced, resulting in a possible acci- dent.

쐌 Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill. At the top there could be a drop- off or other hazard that could cause an accident.

쐌 If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt to turn around. Your vehicle could tip or roll over. Always back straight down in R (Reverse) range. Never back down in N (Neu- tral), using only the brake, as this could cause loss of control.

쐌 Heavy braking going down a hill could cause your brakes to overheat and fade, resulting in loss of control and an accident. Apply brakes lightly and use a low range to control your speed.

쐌 Unsecured cargo can be thrown around when driving over rough ter- rain. Properly secure all cargo so it will not be thrown forward and cause injury to you or your passengers.

the roof

쐌 To avoid raising the center of gravity excessively, do not exceed the rated capacity of rack (if so equipped) and evenly distribute the load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires larger than specified in this manual. This could cause your ve- hicle to roll over.

쐌 Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel when driving off- road. The steering wheel could move suddenly and injure your hands. In-

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stead drive with your fingers and thumbs on the outside of the rim.

쐌 Before operating the vehicle, ensure that the driver and all passengers have their seat belts fastened.

쐌 Always drive with the floor mats in place as the floor may become hot. 쐌 Lower your speed when encountering strong crosswinds. With a higher center of gravity, your NISSAN is more affected by strong side winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehicle control.

쐌 Do not drive beyond the performance of the tires, even with AWD engaged. Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may cause loss of control.

particularly

쐌 If at all possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers, high speeds. Your NISSAN all wheel drive vehicle has a higher center of gravity than a two wheel drive vehicle. The vehicle is not designed for cornering

at

at the same speeds as conventional two wheel drive vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly could result in loss of control and/or a roll over accident.

쐌 Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias- belted or radial), and tread pattern on all four wheels. Install tire chains on the front wheels when driving on slip- pery roads and drive carefully.

쐌 Be sure to check the brakes immedi- ately after driving in mud or water. See “Brake system” later in this sec- tion for wet brakes.

쐌 Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it rolls forward, backward or side- ways, you could be injured.

쐌 Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent mainte- nance may be required. See “Peri- odic maintenance” in the “Service and Maintenance Guide”.

쐌 Do not drive continuously on sandy or muddy roads with the front wheels spinning. The AWD warning light blinks and the driving mode changes to 2WD. This could reduce traction force remarkably. Be especially care- ful when towing a trailer. (AWD mod- els)

쐌 Do not use 2-wheel chassis dyna- free rollers.

mometers or 2-wheel (AWD models)

쐌 Never operate the accelerator pedal with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on the ground while jack- ing up or with the front wheels on the roller and the rear wheels on the ground. Otherwise, the vehicle could jump. (AWD models)

쐌 When a wheel is suspended due to running off the road, do not idle the wheel excessively. (AWD models)

쐌 When the vehicle is on a free roller or the front or rear wheels are jacked up, do not start the engine. (AWD models)

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IGNITION SWITCH

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On CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) models, the ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position.

When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the selector lever is in the P (Park) position.

If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park) position, the key cannot be moved toward LOCK.

When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key:

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1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park)

position.

2. Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON direc-

tion.

3. Turn the key toward the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key. If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the selector lever cannot be moved from P (Park) position. The selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. There is an OFF position in between LOCK and ACC, although it does not show on the lock cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF the steering wheel is not locked. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer- ing wheel slightly right and left.

WARNING

Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving. The steer- ing wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage and/or personal injury.

KEY POSITIONS The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock device.

LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)

The ignition key can only be removed when the switch is in this position.

OFF (1)

The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel.

ACC (Accessories) (2)

This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running.

ON (Normal operating position) (3)

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This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories.

START (4)

This position activates the starter motor, starting the engine. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key. If the engine fails to start using the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key, it may be due to interference caused by another Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an automated toll road device or automated payment device on the key ring. Restart the engine using the follow- ing procedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position

for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 10 seconds.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered Nissan Vehicle

Immobilizer System key. If this procedure allows the engine to start, NISSAN recommends placing the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

쐌 Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

쐌 Maintenance items should be checked peri- odically, for example, each time you check engine oil.

쐌 Check that all windows and lights are clean. 쐌 Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also, check tires for proper infla- tion.

쐌 Lock all doors. 쐌 Position seat and adjust head restraints. 쐌 Adjust inside and outside mirrors. 쐌 Adjust the pedal position. 쐌 Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to

do likewise.

쐌 Check the operation of warning lights when

key is turned to the ON (3) position.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N

(Neutral). (P preferred.)

The starter is designed not to operate if the selector lever is in one of the driving posi- tions.

3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.

쐌 If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3
to the floor) and hold it then crank the engine. Release the key and the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

쐌 If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the en- gine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but the above procedure.

fails to run, repeat

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CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, other- wise the starter could be damaged.

4. Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the en- gine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and stopping the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to start.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) Gate type shift The CVT in your vehicle is electronically con- trolled by a transmission control module to pro- duce maximum power and smooth operation.

Shown on the following pages are the recom- mended operating procedures for this transmis- sion. Follow these procedures for maximum ve- hicle performance and driving enjoyment. Starting the vehicle After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before shifting the selector lever to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), S (Sec- ond) or L (Low) position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before attempting to shift the se- lector lever. This CVT model is designed so that the foot brake pedal must be depressed be- fore shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is ON. The selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) position and into any of the other shift range if the ignition key is turned to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the key is removed from the switch.

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1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

shift into a driving range.

2. Release the parking brake and foot brake,

then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

WARNING

쐌 Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P or N to R, or D. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident.

쐌 Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse range before the engine has warmed up.

쐌 On slippery roads, do not downshift.

This may cause a loss of control.

쐌 Never shift to P or R while the vehicle is moving. This could cause you to lose control and have an accident.

CAUTION

When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by de- pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brakes should be used for this purpose.

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Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and shift the selector lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or any of the desired shift positions.

WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly

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while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. S (Second): Use this position for the improved engine brak- ing. L (Low): Use this position for maximum engine braking on steep downhill gradients/climbing steep slopes and whenever approaching sharp bends. Do not use the L position in any other circumstances. Shift from the D to S or L position after releasing the accelerator pedal.

or roll away and result in serious per- sonal injury and/or property damage.

If the key is turned to OFF or ACC for any reason while the vehicle is in R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or any D (Drive) position, the key cannot be turned to LOCK and be removed from the ignition switch. Additionally, the selector lever cannot be moved to R (Reverse) from N (Neutral) or any D (Drive) position. The selector lever can be moved to R (Reverse) from any of the D (Drive) posi- tions within 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF position. The selector lever can be moved from R (Reverse) to P (Park) with the key in the OFF or ACC position. If the key cannot be turned to LOCK, perform the following steps: 1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is

stopped.

2. Turn the key to ON while depressing the foot

brake pedal.

3. Move the selector lever to P (Park). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK to remove the

key.

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parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the se- lector lever from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the lever to the P (Park) position.

CAUTION

Use this position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.

R (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped when selecting R (Reverse). The brake pedal must be de- pressed to move the selector lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse). The selector lever can be moved to R (Reverse) from any of the D (Drive) positions within 3
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF position. N (Neutral): Neither reverse is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine

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system as soon as possible. Accelerator downshift — In D position — For rapid passing or hill climbing, fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into lower range, depending on the vehicle speed. High fluid temperature protection mode This transmission has a high fluid temperature protection mode. If the fluid temperature be- comes too high (for example, when climbing steep grades in high temperature with heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine