2007 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

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. 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.

Category (CAT) button:

When the CAT button is pushed for less than 0.5 second, the AM/FM (Satellite) radio frequen- cies (Category) will move to the next/previous step (Category). Push and hold the button for more than 0.5 second to move quickly through the steps (Categories). Compact disc (CD) player operation Turn the ignition switch 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 playing. After loading the disc, the number of tracks on the disc and the play time will appear on the display. If the radio is already operating, it will automati- cally turn off and the compact disc will play. If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the POWER/VOL control knob will start the com- pact disc.

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If the compact disc comes out and is not removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it.

3.1 inches (8 cm) diameter discs can 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 with 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), APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW:

(fast forward) or

When the (rewind) button is pushed and hold 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. When the button is pushed for less than 0.5 second 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 pro- gram will be played.) When the button is

pushed for less than 0.5 second, 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.

SCAN:

When the SCAN button is pushed while the CD is playing, each track will play for about 10
seconds.

To stop scanning, push the SCAN button again.

RPT (Repeat)/RDM (Random):

When the RPT/RDM 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.

When this button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will come out and the system will turn off.

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FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND CD CHANGER For all operation precautions, see “Audio opera- tion precautions” earlier in this section.

No satellite radio reception is available when the SAT band option is selected unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed, and an XM® or SIRIUSTM satellite radio service subscription is active.

It may take some time to receive the activation signal after subscribing to the XM or SIRIUSTM satellite radio provider. After receiving the acti- vation signal, an available channel list will be automatically updated in the radio. For XM , turn the ignition switch from the LOCK to ACC position to update the channel list.

Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. 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

1. CD LOAD button

2. SEEK/TRACK button 3. CD slot 4. Station

and

preset

(FM/AM/SAT)/CD

insert/eject or CD play select button

5. SCAN button

6. CD EJECT button

7. CAT/FOLDER button

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11. CD button 12. RADIO button 13. TAPE EJECT button 14. TAPE button 15. TUNE up/down, TRACK up/down and AU-

DIO button

16. RPT (repeat)/RDM (random) button

8. POWER button/VOLUME control knob

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in both radio reception and tape and CD play- back. POWER/Volume control:

Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON, and then push the POWER button 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 POWER button turns the system off.

To turn the radio off, push the POWER button.

the

Turn the Volume control knob to adjust volume. This vehicle has Speed Sensitive control Vol- ume (SSV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. AUDIO button/knob: Push the AUDIO button to change the selecting mode as follows. BASS → TREBLE → FADE → BALANCE → SSV → NR (when cassette playing) To adjust Bass, Treble, Fader and Balance, push the AUDIO button until the desired mode BASS, TREBLE, FADE or BALANCE appears in the display. Turn the AUDIO 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.

mark.

To change the SSV mode to OFF, LOW, MID or HIGH, turn the Tuning knob to right or left. 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 is manufactured under license 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, push the AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio, cassette tape or CD display appears. Display text: To indicate the text, push the AUDIO knob during CD or satellite radio playing. BASS → TREBLE → FADE → BALANCE → SSV → Display mode To change the indicated text in display mode,

turn the tuning knob within 2 seconds.

Display select:

Display CD text To indicate the CD text, push the while the CD is playing. The text will change as follows:

button

Display MP3/WMA text To indicate the MP3/WMA text, push the

button while the CD is playing.

The text will change as follows:

Display FM text To indicate the FM PS name, push the

button while the FM radio is playing.

The name will change as follows: ON → OFF → ON When no data is available, “NO TEXT” will appear.

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Display satellite radio text

To indicate the satellite radio text, push the button while the satellite radio is playing.

The text will change as follows:

When no data is available, “——” will appear. FM-AM-SAT radio operation

FM/AM/SAT radio select:

The satellite radio mode will be skipped unless the optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed, and an XM or SIRIUSTM satellite radio service subscription is active.

Pushing the RADIO button will change the band as follows: AM → FM → SAT (Satellite) When the RADIO 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. If a compact disc or tape is playing when the RADIO button is pushed, the compact disc or 4-40 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

tape will automatically be turned off and the last radio station played will come on.

is weak,

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. TUNE (Tuning): To tune the radio, turn the TUNE knob to the right or left. Use these buttons for manual tuning.

SEEK tuning: or

for less Push the SEEK button than 0.5 second to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stop at the next broad- casting station (channel). Push the SEEK button for more than 0.5 second, to fast tune from high to low or low to high frequencies. SCAN tuning:

or

Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high frequencies and stop at each broadcast- ing station (channel) 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 (channel). If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5

seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next station (channel). 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

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now considering broadcasting RDS data. 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.

Category (CAT):

When the CAT button is pushed for less than 0.5 second, the AM/FM (Satellite) radio frequen- cies (Category) will move to the next/previous step (Category). Push and hold the button for more than 0.5 second to move quickly through the steps (Categories). Cassette tape player operation Turn the ignition switch 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. If the system is turned off by pushing the POWER button 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, push the (rewind) again, or

(fast forward) or

the TAPE button.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW: When the (APS FF) button is pushed while the tape is being played, the next program

(APS FF) button several

will start to play from the beginning. Push the 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 once, the program being played starts over from (APS REW) but- the beginning. Push the ton several times 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 selection.

REPEAT (RPT):

When the RPT play button is pushed while the tape is played, the tape program play is re- peated. To stop the repeat play, push the 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.

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Compact disc (CD) changer operation Turn the ignition switch 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 playing. To insert the disc, first push the LOAD button. 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. If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the POWER/VOL control knob will start the com- pact disc. 3.1 in (8 cm) diameter discs cannot be used (even with an adapter).

button:

The inserted slot numbers will illuminate on the display.

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 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), APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW:

(fast forward) or

When the (rewind) button is pushed and hold 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. When the button is pushed for less than 0.5 second 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 pro- gram will be played.) When the button is

pushed for less than 1.5 seconds, 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.

You can also skip the program by turning the TRACK knob.

SCAN:

When the SCAN button is pushed while the CD is playing, each track will play for about 10
seconds.

To stop scanning, push the SCAN button again.

FOLDER FF, REW:

When the FOLDER button is pushed while the MP3/WMA CD is playing, the folder will forward (rewind) to the next (previous) folder. CD PLAY button:

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

RPT (Repeat)/RDM (Random):

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

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. 4-42 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

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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.

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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.

1. Volume control switch 2. MODE select switch 3. POWER on/off switch 4. Memory change⋅Seek and APS switch 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 switch turned to the ACC or ON position, push the POWER on/off switch to turn the audio system on or off.

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MODE select switch Push the mode select switch to change the mode in the sequence of FM, AM, SAT, CD and Tape. Volume control switch Push up or down the volume control switch to increase or decrease the volume.

tween programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location. 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, push the button for less than 1.5 seconds

or

or

or

or

again.

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 than 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- 4-44 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

or

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ANTENNA Placing the antenna You can adjust the antenna positions manually.

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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.

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 harnesses. 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
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ................. 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................................... 5-5
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions (AWD)................................................................................. 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving.............................. 5-6
Driving safety precautions.............................................. 5-6

Ignition switch (Except for Intelligent Key equipped model) ....................................................................................... 5-9
Key positions .................................................................. 5-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) ......... 5-10

Ignition switch (Intelligent Key System equipped model)..................................................................................... 5-10
Ignition switch positions .............................................. 5-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) ......... 5-12
Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-12
Starting the engine ............................................................. 5-13
Driving the vehicle............................................................... 5-13
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)............. 5-13
M-CVT (CVT with Manual shift mode)..................... 5-17
Parking brake........................................................................ 5-21
Cruise control....................................................................... 5-22

Precautions on cruise control .................................... 5-22
Cruise control operations............................................ 5-22
Break-in schedule .............................................................. 5-24
Increasing fuel economy.................................................... 5-24
Using all-wheel drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ............ 5-25
AWD lock switch operations...................................... 5-25
AWD warning light........................................................ 5-27
Parking/parking on hills...................................................... 5-29
Power steering ..................................................................... 5-30
Brake system ........................................................................ 5-30
Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-30
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-31

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system (if so equipped) .................................................................. 5-32
Cold weather driving .......................................................... 5-34
Freeing a frozen door lock .......................................... 5-34
Antifreeze......................................................................... 5-34
Battery .............................................................................. 5-34
Draining of coolant water ............................................ 5-34
Tire equipment................................................................ 5-34
Special winter equipment............................................ 5-35
Driving on snow or ice................................................. 5-35
Engine block heater (if so equipped)....................... 5-35

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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 lift gate closed while driv- ing, otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passenger com- partment. If you must drive with the lift gate 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 lift gate or the body, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.

쐌 If a special body, camper or other equipment is added for recreational or other usage, follow the manufac- turer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the ve- hicle. (Some recreational vehicle ap- pliances such as stoves, refrigera- tors, heaters, etc. may also generate carbon 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 will seriously reduce the three-way catalyst’s abil- ity 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.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle plac- ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire infla- tion pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres- sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres- sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi- ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level Starting and driving 5-3

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to trigger pressure telltale.

illumination of

the TPMS low tire

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi- mately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indica- tor is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter- nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to con- tinue to function properly. Additional information 쐌 The TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure

of the spare tire.

쐌 The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden

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drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving).

쐌 The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire pressure.

쐌 Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the outside temperature. Low outside tem- perature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in low ambient tem- perature, check the tire pressure for all four tires.

쐌 You can also check the pressure of all tires (except the spare tire) on the display screen. The order of the tire pressure figures dis- played 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 sys- tem” section.

For additional

information, see “Low tire pres-

Instruments and sure warning light” in the “2. controls” section and “Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.

WARNING

쐌 If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, avoid sud- den steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, 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 in- jury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres- sure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light still illuminates while driving af- ter adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See “Flat tire” in the “In

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case of emergency” section for changing a flat tire.)

쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- mately 1 minute and remain on after the 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system reset- ting.

쐌 Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could af- fect the TPMS.

the proper operation of

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

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

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 TPMS will not function properly.

FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance 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.

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. Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section. Also instruct your pas- sengers to do so. Seat belts help reduce the risk of

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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. Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and roll- overs. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or improp- erly belted person is significantly more likely to 5-6 Starting and driving

be injured or killed than a person properly wear- ing a seat belt.

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 judgement. Driving af- ter drinking alcohol increases the likeli- hood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Addition- ally, if you are injured in an 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 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

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straight down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over sideways much more easily than they can forward or backward.

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 ranges while driving 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- 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 capability of the tires, even with AWD engaged. Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may cause loss of control.

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at

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

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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)

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)

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IGNITION SWITCH (Except for Intelligent Key equipped model)

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 or personal injury.

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 쎻1 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.

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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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IGNITION SWITCH (Intelligent Key System equipped model)

WARNING

Never turn the ignition switch 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 or personal injury.

If the engine fails to start using the registered NVIS key, it may be due to interference caused by another NVIS key, an automated toll road device or automated payment device on the key ring. Restart the engine using the following 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 NVIS key. If this procedure allows the engine to start, NISSAN recommends placing the registered NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid inter- ference from other devices.

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) 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 (NVIS) The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System key. 5-10 Starting and driving

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2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON

direction.

3. Turn the key toward the LOCK position. The selector lever can be moved from P position if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is de- pressed. 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 counterclock- wise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the igni- tion switch to the LOCK position. To unlock the steering wheel, push the ignition switch in and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left. If the battery of the vehicle equipped with the Intelligent Key system is discharged, the ignition switch cannot be turned from the LOCK position, even using the me- chanical key or valet key.

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS Push in the ignition switch to the 쎻B position when you turn it. LOCK (Normal parking position) 쎻A : The ignition switch can only be locked in the LOCK position. The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is pushed in, and turned to the ACC position 쎻C while carrying the Intelligent Key. ACC (Accessories) 쎻C : This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio, when the engine is not running. ON (Normal operating position) 쎻D : This position turns on the ignition system and electrical accessories. START 쎻E : This position starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the knob immedi- ately. It will automatically return to the ON posi- tion. The ignition switch cannot be turned back to the LOCK position unless the selector lever is in P position. (It can be turned only to the 쎻B posi- tion.)

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The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position.

When turning the ignition switch, make sure the selector lever is in the P position.

If the selector lever is not returned to the P position, the ignition switch cannot be moved toward LOCK.

When the ignition switch cannot be turned toward the LOCK position while keeping the Intelligent Key, proceed as follows: 1. Move the selector lever into the P position.

(which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered NVIS key. If this procedure allows the engine to start, NISSAN recommends placing the registered NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid inter- ference 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 the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi- tion.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the igni- tion switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running for an ex- tended period. This can discharge the battery.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (NVIS) The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered NVIS key. If the engine fails to start using the registered NVIS key, it may be due to interference caused by another NVIS key, an automated toll road device or an automated payment device on the key ring. Restart the engine using the following 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.

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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 switch to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.

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 switch 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 (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), or D (Drive) or manual shift mode. 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 (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident.

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CAUTION

When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by de- pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake 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 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 switch to LOCK to remove

the key.

P (Park): Use this shift position when the vehicle is 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

forward or

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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 power and, under some conditions, vehicle speed will be decreased automatically to reduce the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle speed can be controlled with the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle may not accelerate above approximately 40 to 50 MPH (65 to 80 km/h). Fail-safe If the vehicle is driven under extreme con- ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be activated. The MIL may come on to indicate the fail-safe mode is activated, see “Malfunction indicator light

(MIL)” in the “2. Instrument and controls” section. This will occur even if all electrical circuits are functioning properly. In this case, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait for 10 seconds. Then turn the switch back to the ON position. The vehicle should return to its normal operat- ing condition. If it does not return to its normal operating condition, have NISSAN dealer check the transmission and repair if necessary.

WARNING

When the high fluid temperature protec- tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually re- duced. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If necessary, pull to the side of the road at a safe place and allow the transmission to return to normal operation, or have it repaired if necessary.

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Shift lock release If the battery charge is low or discharged, the selector lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal de- pressed.

To move the selector lever, depress the brake pedal, remove the cover (if so equipped) using a suitable tool and push the shift lock release button. The selector lever can be moved to N (Neutral). This allows the vehicle to be moved if the battery is discharged.

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CAUTION

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

M-CVT (CVT with Manual shift mode) Gate type shift with manual mode The M-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) or manual shift mode position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before attempting to shift the selector lever. This M-CVT is designed so that the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is ON. The selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the key is removed from the ignition switch. 1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

shift the selector lever into a driving gear.

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 (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or manual shift mode. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is com- pleted. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an acci- dent.

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

쐌 Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving. Never shift to P (Park) or D (Drive) while the vehicle is moving rearward. These could cause an accident.

쐌 On slippery roads, do not downshift.

This may cause a loss of control.

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

If the ignition switch 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 for about 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. this occurs, perform the following steps:

If

1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is

stopped.

2. Turn the key to ON.

3. Depress the foot brake pedal if the vehicle is in the N (Neutral) or any D (Drive) position.

4.

If necessary, move the selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral) to restart the vehicle (P is preferred) or move the selector lever to P (Park) to park the vehicle.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK to remove

the key.

P (Park): Use this shift position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. For maximum safety, depress the brake pedal, then move the lever to the P (Park) position. The brake pedal must be depressed any time the selector lever is moved 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.

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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), N (Neutral), D (Drive), Manual shift mode 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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N (Neutral): Neither forward or reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. Manual shift mode When the selector lever is shifted from D to the manual shift gate with the vehicle stopped or while driving, the transmission enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manu- ally. In the manual shift mode, the shift range is displayed on the position indicator in the meter. Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows: → ← M6

→ ← M2

→ ← M3

→ ← M4

→ ← M5

M1

M6 (Sixth): Use this position for all normal forward driving. M5 (Fifth): For driving up or down long slopes where engine braking would be advantageous.

transmission returns to the normal driving mode.

쐌 In the manual shift mode, the transmis- sion may not shift to the selected gear. This helps maintain driving performance and reduces the chance of vehicle dam- age or loss of control.

쐌 When the CVT fluid temperature is extremely low, the manual shift mode may not work and automatically shift as a drive mode. This is not a malfunction. In this case, return the selector lever to D range and drive for a while and then shift to the manual shift mode.

쐌 When the CVT fluid temperature is high, the shift range may upshift in lower rpm than usual. This is not a malfunction.

M4 (Fourth), M3 (Third) and M2 (Second):

Use for hill climbing or engine braking on down- hill grades. M1 (First): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. 쐌 Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than M6
range. This reduces fuel economy.

쐌 When shifting up, move the selector lever to

the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range.)

쐌 When shifting down, move the selector lever to the − (down) side. (Shifts to lower range.) 쐌 Moving the selector lever to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession. However, if this motion is rapidly done, the second shifting may not be completed prop- erly.

쐌 In the manual shift mode, the transmis- sion automatically shifts down to M1
(First) before the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is nec- essary to shift up to the desired range. 쐌 When canceling the manual shift mode, re- turn the selector lever to the D position. The

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If it is necessary to park the vehicle, push the shift lock release button, then move the selector lever to the P (Park).

To push the shift lock release button, follow the procedure as illustrated.

If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), have a NISSAN dealer check the CVT system as soon as possible.

WARNING

쐌 If the selector lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position while the engine is running and the brake pedal is depressed, the stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an accident injur- ing yourself and others.

쐌 Do not park the vehicle without shift-

ing to the P (Park) position.

Accelerator downshift — In D position — For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into the lower gear, depend-

ing 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 power and, under some conditions, vehicle speed will be decreased automatically to reduce the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle speed can be controlled with the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle may not accelerate above approximately 40 to 50 MPH (65 to 80 km/h). Fail-safe If the vehicle is driven under extreme con- ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be activated. The MIL may come on to indicate the fail-safe mode is activated, see “Malfunction indicator light (MIL)” in the “2. Instrument and controls” section. This will occur even if all electrical circuits are functioning properly. In this case, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait for 10 seconds. Then turn the switch back to the ON position. The vehicle should return to its normal operat-

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Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the selector lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed.

To move the selector lever, push the shift lock release button while depressing the foot brake and applying the parking brake. The selector lever can be moved to N (Neutral). This allows the vehicle to be moved if the battery is dis- charged, after releasing the parking brake.

If the battery is discharged in N (Neutral), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode, the selector lever may not be moved to the P (Park) position. 5-20 Starting and driving

ing condition. If it does not return to its normal operating condition, have NISSAN dealer check the transmission and repair if necessary.

WARNING

When the high fluid temperature protec- tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually re- duced. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If necessary, pull to the side of the road at a safe place and allow the transmission to return to normal operation, or have it repaired if necessary.

PARKING BRAKE

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To apply: Fully depress the parking brake pedal 쎻1 . To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake 쎻2 . 2. Depress the parking brake pedal 쎻1 and the

parking brake will be released.

3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

WARNING

쐌 Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident.

쐌 Do not release the parking brake

from outside the vehicle.

쐌 Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully en- gaged.

쐌 Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. They could release the park- ing brake and cause an accident.

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