2010 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

4. Speak “International Call”.

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NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION AL- TERNATE COMMAND MODE The following section is applicable when Alter- nate Command Mode is activated. (This mode is selected by default for Canadian customers.)

The Alternate Command Mode enables the operation of the display, audio, and air condi- tioner through Voice Recognition. When this mode is active, an expanded list of commands can be spoken after pushing the TALK switch, and the voice command menu prompts are turned off.

Please note that in this mode the recognition success rate may be affected as the number of available commands and ways of speaking each command are increased. To improve the recog- nition success rate, try using the Speaker Adaptation Function available in that mode. (See “Speaker adaptation function (for Alternate Command Mode)” later in this section.)

In the Alternate Command Mode, review the expanded command list for this mode, as some commands available in the Standard Mode are replaced. Please see the examples on the screen.

5. Speak “01181111222333”.

6. Speak “Dial”.

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7. System makes a call to 011-81-111-222-

3333.

Note:

Any digit International Number input process.

format

input

is available in the

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Activating Alternate Command Mode When the Standard Mode is active, perform the following steps to switch to the Alternate Command Mode.

1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument

panel.

2. Highlight the “Others” key on the display

and then push the ENTER button.

3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key and

then push the ENTER button.

4. Highlight the “Alternate Command Mode”

1. Push the INFO button on the instrument

key and push the ENTER button.

panel.

5. The confirmation message is displayed on the screen. Push the “OK” key to activate the Alternate Command Mode.

2. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using the NISSAN controller and push the ENTER button.

Displaying command list If you are controlling the system by voice commands for the first time or do not know the appropriate voice command, perform the follow- ing procedure for displaying the voice command list (available only in Alternate Command Mode).

3. Highlight the “Command List” key using the NISSAN controller and push the ENTER button.

You can skip steps 1 and 2 above if you say “Help”.

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4. Highlight a category using the NISSAN

5. Highlight an item using the NISSAN con-

controller and push the ENTER button.

troller and push the ENTER button.

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6.

If necessary, scroll NISSAN controller to view the entire list.

the screen using the

7. Press the BACK button to return to the

previous screen.

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List of help commands

Navigation Commands:

See the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Phone Commands:

COMMAND

ACTION

Redial

Dial Number

Phonebook

Outgoing Calls

Incoming Calls

International Call

Audio Commands: . Music Box

COMMAND

COMMAND

Music Box

. Radio

Radio

Radio AM

Radio FM

Redials the phone number last dialed.

Dials the phone number given in the command.

Shows the first page of the “Phonebook” list.

Shows the outgoing call history (1 to 5).

Shows the incoming call history (1 to 5).

Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken.

Turns on the “Music Box” hard-disk drive audio system.

ACTION

Turns the radio on, selecting the station and band last played.

Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played.

Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played.

ACTION

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. Satellite

Satellite Radio

. CD

CD

. Audio

Audio OFF

iPod®

iPod®

COMMAND

COMMAND

COMMAND

COMMAND

Vehicle Information Commands:

COMMAND

Traffic Info.

Fuel Economy

Maintenance

Turns the SAT radio on, selecting the station and band last played.

ACTION

Starts to play a CD.

Turns the audio system off.

Turns the iPod® system on.

Turns the traffic information system ON and OFF.

Displays the Fuel Economy screen.

Displays the Maintenance screen.

ACTION

ACTION

ACTION

ACTION

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Climate Commands:

COMMAND

Climate Control

Climate Control OFF

Turns the climate control system on and operates it in the AUTO mode.

Turns the climate control system off.

ACTION

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. Placing Calls

Tutorial for making a phone call by voice command operation.

. Help on Speaking

Displays useful tips for how to correctly speak commands in order for them to be properly recognized by the system.

. Voice Recognition Settings

Describes the available voice recognition settings.

. Adapting the System to Your Voice.

Tutorial adapting the system to your voice.

USING THE SYSTEM Initialization When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initia- lized, which takes a few seconds. When completed, the system is ready to accept voice switch is pushed commands. If the TALK before the initialization completes the display will show the message: “Phonetic data downloaded. Please wait.” or a beep sounds.

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Displaying user guide You can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which contains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands.

1. Push the INFO button on the instrument

panel.

2. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using the NISSAN controller and push the ENTER button.

4. Highlight an item using the NISSAN con-

troller and push the ENTER button.

Available items: . Getting Started

Describe the basics of how to operate the NISSAN Voice Recognition system.

. Using the Address Book

Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Man- ual.

3. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the NISSAN controller and push the ENTER button.

Finding a Street Address (if so equipped)

Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Man- ual.

Before starting To get Voice Recognition, observe the following:

the best performance from NISSAN

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. Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate the surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from recognizing the voice commands cor- rectly.

. When the air conditioner is in the AUTO mode, the fan speed decreases automati- cally for easy recognition.

. Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a

command.

. Speak in a natural voice without pausing

between words.

Giving voice command 1. Push and release the TALK located on the steering wheel.

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switch

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2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a command”.

3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the , speak a

to

screen changes from command.

Operating tips: . Voice commands cannot be accepted when

the icon is

The list displayed can be scrolled by tilting the ENTER switch on the steering wheel.

the command is not

If the system announces, “Please say again”.

recognized,

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Repeat the command in a clear voice.

Phone numbers

. Push the BACK button once to return to the

previous screen.

If you want to cancel the command, push and hold the TALK switch for 1 second. The message “Voice canceled” will be announced.

. Push the TALK

the operation. Push the TALK restart the operation.

switch again to pause switch to

to adjust

the volume of

the If you want system feedback, push the volume control buttons (+ or −) on the steering wheel or use the audio system volume knob while the system is making an announcement.

How to speak numbers:

NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers when giving voice commands. Refer to the following examples.

General rule

Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used. (For example, if you would like to say 500, “five zero zero” can be used, but “five hundred” cannot.)

Speak phone numbers according to the follow- ing examples:

1-800-662-6200

— “Dial one eight zero zero six six two zero

zero.”

Note 1: For the best voice recognition phone dialing results, say phone numbers as single digits.

Note 2: You cannot say 555-6000 as “five five five six thousands”.

Note 3: When speaking a house number, speak the number “0” as “zero”. If the letter “o (Oh)” is included in the house number, it will not be recognized as the number “0 (zero)” even if you speak “oh” instead of “zero”. You can only say “zero” for “0 (Zero)”.

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Speaker adaptation function (for Alter- nate Command Mode) The voice recognition system has a function to learn the user’s voice for better voice recognition performance. The system can memorize the voices of up to three persons.

Having the system learn the user’s voice:

1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument the “Others” key on the

panel, highlight display and then push the ENTER button.

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2. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key and

then push the ENTER button.

3. Highlight the “Speaker Adaptation” key and

then push the ENTER button.

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4. Select the user whose voice is memorized by the system and push the ENTER button.

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5. Select a category to be learned by the system from the following list and then push the ENTER button. . Navigation . Phone . Audio . Climate

Information

The voice commands in the category are displayed.

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ENTER button.

The voice recognition system starts.

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7. The system requests that you repeat a

command after a tone.

8. After the tone sounds and the icon on the , speak

screen changes from the command that the system requested.

to

9. When the system has recognized the voice command, the voice of the user is learned.

Push the to the previous screen.

switch or BACK button to return

If the system has learned the command cor- rectly, the voice command indicator on the screen turns on.

Speaker Adaptation function settings:

Edit Name

Edit the user name using the keypad displayed on the screen.

Store Result

When this item is turned to ON, the voice recognition system can easily recognize the user’s voice that it has learned.

Reset Result

Resets the user’s voice that the voice recogni- tion system has learned.

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Continuous Learning

When this item is turned to ON, you can have the system learn the voice commands in succession, without selecting commands one by one.

Minimize voice feedback (for Alternate Command Mode) To minimize the voice feedback from the system, perform the following steps.

1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument

panel.

2. Highlight

the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and push the ENTER button.

3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key and

then push the ENTER button.

4. Highlight the “Minimize Voice Feedback” key

and push the ENTER button.

5. The item is turned to ON and the vocal feedback is reduced if the voice recognition system is activated.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved.

Symptom/error message

Displays “COMMAND NOT RECOGNIZED” or the system fails to interpret the command correctly.

Solution

1. Ensure that the command format is valid, see “Command List” earlier in this section.

2. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level.

3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive, for example, windows open or defrost on.

NOTE: If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.

The system consistently selects the wrong voicetag in the phonebook.

4. If optional words of the command have been omitted, then the command should be tried with these in place. 1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. (See “BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE

PHONE SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM” earlier in this section; page 4-75.)

2. Replace one of the voicetags being confused with a different voicetag.

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MEMO

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions . . . . . . 5-5
Off-road recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Driving safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Push-button ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Intelligent Key system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Push-button ignition switch operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Steering lock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Key port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Cruise control operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Increasing fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations. . . . 5-21
AWD warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Braking precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Parking brake break-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Cold weather driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Freeing a frozen door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Anti-freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Special winter equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Engine block heater (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

. 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 op- eration 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.

. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unse- cured cargo could cause personal injury.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

. Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless car- bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is

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dangerous. sciousness or death.

It can cause uncon-

If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately.

. Do not run the engine in closed

spaces such as a garage.

. Do not park the vehicle with the engine running for any extended length of time.

. Keep the lift gate closed while driving, otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passenger compartment. If you must drive with the lift gate open, follow these precautions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the

air recirculation to off and the fan control to high to circulate the air.

If electrical wiring or other cable connections 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.

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 vehicle. (Some recreational vehicle appliances such as stoves, refrig- erators, heaters, etc. may also gen- erate carbon monoxide.)

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

— The vehicle is raised for service. — You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compartment.

— You notice a change in the

sound of the exhaust system.

— You have had an accident invol- ving 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 three-way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.

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WARNING

The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system com- ponents.

. 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

. Do not use leaded gasoline. Depos- its from leaded gasoline will ser- i o u s l y r e d u c e t h e t h r e e - w a y catalyst’s ability to help reduce ex- haust pollutants.

. Keep your engine tuned up. Mal- functions in the ignition, fuel injec- tion, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine mis- fires, or if noticeable loss of perfor- mance or other unusual operating conditions are detected. Have the

vehicle inspected promptly by a NISSAN dealer.

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

. Do not race the engine while warm-

ing it up.

. Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS- TEM (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 placard 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 inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) illuminates a low tire pressure 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

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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 to trigger the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

illumination of

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 indi- cator 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 replace- ment 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

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alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Additional information

The TPMS does not monitor pressure of the spare tire.

the tire

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

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.

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 pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in low ambient temperature, check the tire pressure for all four tires.

For additional

information, see “Low tire pres-

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sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MON- ITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.

WARNING

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 possi- ble. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the tire pres- sure 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. illuminates while driving after 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

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“FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for changing a flat tire.)

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

. Replacing tires with those not ori- ginally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS. . Do not

inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.

CAUTION

The TPMS may not function properly when the wheels are equipped with tire chains or the wheels are buried in snow.

. Do not place metalized film or any

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metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This may cause poor re- ception of the signals from the tire pressure sensors, and the TPMS will not function properly.

Some devices and transmitters may temporarily interfere with the operation of the TPMS and cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. Some examples are:

Facilities or electric devices using similar radio frequencies are near the vehicle.

If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is being used in or near the vehicle.

If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/ AC converter is being used in or near the vehicle.

FCC Notice:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 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 Cana- da.

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, including interference that may cause un- desired operation of the device.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL- OVER

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 maneuvers, 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 as outlined in the “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual, and also instruct your passengers to do

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injury in Seat belts help reduce the risk of 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 OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

They have higher ground clearance than pas- senger cars to make them capable of performing in a variety of on-pavement and off-road applications. 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 passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road 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 rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or improperly belted person is significantly more Starting and driving 5-5

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likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt.

Be sure to read “DRIVING SAFETY PRECAU- TIONS” later in this section.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY While driving, the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-

erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.

5.

If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle back onto the road surface until vehicle speed is reduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires return to the road surface. When all tires are on the road

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the vehicle to stay in the

surface, steer appropriate driving lane.

If you decide that it is not safe to return the vehicle to the road surface based on vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gra- dually slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure loss can also be caused by driving on under- inflated tires.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main- taining the correct air pressure and visually inspect the tires for wear and damage. See “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out” while driving maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

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WARNING

The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collision and result in personal injury.

The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the direction of the flat tire.

. Do not rapidly apply the brakes. . Do not rapidly release the accelera-

tor pedal.

. Do not rapidly turn the steering

wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight course.

3. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-

erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from traffic if possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually

stop the vehicle.

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6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emergency service to change the tire or see “CHANGING A FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency” section of this Owner’s Manual.

is true for drugs,

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And that 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.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood- stream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Additionally, if you are injured in an accident, alcohol can increase the se- verity of the injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Although the local is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol.

laws vary on what

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle.

Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) mod- els are less capable than All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models for rough road driving and extrication when stuck in deep snow, mud, or the like.

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

. 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.

. Do not drive across steep slopes.

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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.

. Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. 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.

. Do not shift ranges while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

. 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.

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.

. Heavy braking going down a hill could cause your brakes to overheat

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and fade, resulting in loss of control and an accident. Apply brakes lightly and use a low range to control your speed.

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

To avoid raising the center of gravity excessively, do not exceed the rated capacity of the roof 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 speci- fied in this manual. This could cause your vehicle to roll over.

. 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. Instead drive with your fin- gers and thumbs on the outside of the rim.

. Before operating the vehicle, ensure

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that the driver and all passengers have their seat belts fastened.

. Always drive with the floor mats in place as the floor may became hot.

Lower your speed when encounter- ing strong crosswinds. With a higher center of gravity, your NISSAN is more affected by strong side winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehicle control.

. Do not drive beyond the perfor- mance capability of the tires, even with AWD engaged.

. For AWD equipped vehicles, do not attempt to raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to any drive or reverse position with the engine running. Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or un- expected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle da- mage or personal injury.

. Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy- namometer (such as the dynam- ometers used by some states for emissions testing), or similar equip- ment even if the other two wheels

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are raised off the ground. Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using the wrong test equipment may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. (AWD models)

. When a wheel is off the ground due to an unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel excessively.

. Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may cause loss of control.

If at all possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. Your vehicle has a higher center of gravity than a conventional passenger car. The vehicle is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional passenger cars. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly could result in loss of control and/or a rollover accident.

. Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-

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belted or radial), and tread pattern on all four wheels. Install tire chains on the front wheels when driving on slippery roads and drive carefully.

. Be sure to check the brakes imme- diately after driving in mud or water. See “BRAKE SYSTEM” later in this section for wet brakes.

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

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

. Spinning the front wheels on slip- pery surfaces may cause the AWD warning light to flash and the AWD system to automatically switch from the AWD mode to the 2WD mode. This could reduce traction. Be espe- cially careful when towing a trailer. (AWD models)

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition switch while driving the vehicle except in an emergency. (The engine will stop when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a crash and serious injury.

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM The Intelligent Key system can operate the ignition switch without taking the Intelligent Key out from your pocket or purse. The operating environment and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key system operation.

CAUTION

. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehi- cle.

. Never leave the Intelligent Key in- side the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

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Operating range The Intelligent Key functions can only be used for starting the engine when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range *1 . When the Intelligent Key battery is almost discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operating location, the Intelligent Key system’s operating range becomes narrower and may not function properly.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to turn the ignition switch to start the engine.

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The cargo area is not included in the operating range, but the Intelligent Key may function.

the Intelligent Key is placed on the inside the glove box or the Intelligent Key may not

If instrument panel, door pocket, function.

If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent Key may function.

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION When the ignition switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch position will change as follows: . Push center once to change to ACC. . Push center two times to change to ON. . Push center three times to change to OFF.

(No position illuminates.)

. Push center four times to return to ACC. . Open or close any door to return to LOCK

during the OFF position.

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

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows:

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

position.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

3. Open the door. The ignition switch will

change to the LOCK position.

The selector lever can be moved from the P (Park) position if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the brake pedal is depressed.

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the push-button ignition switch cannot be turned from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for operation are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display between the speedometer and tachometer. (See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)

STEERING LOCK (if so equipped) In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a right or left turn from the straight up position.

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ON (Normal operating position) This position turns on the ignition system and electrical accessories.

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

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

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the push- button ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not run- ning for an extended period. This can discharge the battery.

To lock the steering wheel, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and open any door. To unlock the steering wheel, push the ignition switch. If the steering lock release malfunction indicator appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display, push the push-button ignition switch again while lightly turning the steering wheel right and left. (See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS LOCK (Normal parking position) The ignition switch can only be locked in this position.

The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is pushed to the ACC position while carrying the Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key inserted in the Intelligent Key port.

ACC (Accessories) This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio, when the engine is not running.

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ment.

. Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the correct direction when inserting it to the key port. The engine may not start if it is in the incorrect direction.

. Remove the Intelligent Key from the key port after the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS- CHARGE If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost discharged, the guide light *B of the key port *A blinks and the indicator appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display. (See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the “2. Instru- ments and controls” section.)

In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key into the port *A allows you to start the engine. Make sure that the key ring side faces backward as illustrated. Insert the Intelligent Key in the port until it is latched and secured.

To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.

NOTE: The key port does not charge the key battery. If you see the low battery indicator in the dot matrix liquid crystal display, replace the battery as soon as possible. (See “BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

CAUTION

. Never place anything except the Intelligent Key in the key port. Doing so may cause damage to the equip-

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

. Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel.

. Check that all windows and lights are clean. . Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.

Lock all doors.

. Position seats and adjust head restraints/

headrests.

. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise.

. Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position. (See “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)

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STARTING THE ENGINE

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

1. Apply the parking brake.

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

(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)

The starter is designed not to operate unless the selector lever is in either of the above positions.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch to start the engine.

To start the engine immediately, push and release the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal with the ignition switch in any position.

the engine is very hard to start

If in extremely cold weather or when restart- ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while holding, crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

the engine is very hard to start If because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Push the ignition switch to the ON position to start cranking the engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by pushing the ignition switch to OFF. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank

the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by depressing the brake pedal and pushing the push- button ignition switch to start the engine. If fails to run, repeat the above procedure.

the engine starts, but

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, push the ignition switch to OFF and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise the starter could be damaged.

4. Warm-up

least 30
Allow the engine to idle for at seconds after starting. Do not race the engine 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.

5. To stop the engine, shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position and push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS- MISSION (CVT) The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) in your vehicle is electronically controlled to produce maximum power and smooth operation.

The recommended operating procedures for this transmission are shown on the following pages. Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.

Engine power may be automatically re- duced to protect the CVT if the engine speed increases quickly when driving on slippery roads or while being tested on some dynamometers.

Starting the vehicle 1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before moving the selector lever out of the P (Park) position.

This CVT is designed so that the foot brake pedal must be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any driving position while the ignition switch is in the ON position.

The selector lever cannot be moved out of the P (Park) position and into any of the other positions if the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.

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2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and move the selector lever to a driving position.

3. Release the parking brake and foot brake pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

WARNING

. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or L (Low) position. Always depress the brake pedal until shift- ing is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident.

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

. Never shift to P (Park) or R (Re- verse) while vehicle is moving. Fail- ure 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 depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should be used for this purpose.

. Do not downshift abruptly on slip- pery roads. This may cause a loss of control.

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Shifting To move the selector lever,

Push the button *A while depressing the brake pedal. Push the button *A . Just move the selector lever.

After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal, push the selector lever button and move the selector lever from the P (Park) position to any of the desired shift positions.

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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 or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

Use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.

P (Park):

Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the selec- tor 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 selector lever to the P (Park) position.

R (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the selector lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any driving position to R (Reverse).

N (Neutral):

Neither forward nor 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.

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.

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Overdrive (O/D) OFF switch When the O/D OFF switch is pushed with the selector lever in the D (Drive) position, the indicator light in the instrument panel illuminates.

Use the overdrive off mode when you need improved engine braking.

To turn off the overdrive off mode, push the O/D OFF switch again. The indicator light will turn off.

Each time the engine is started, or when the selector lever is shifted to any position other than the D (Drive) position, the overdrive off mode will be automatically turned off.

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seconds. Then turn the ignition switch back to the ON position. The vehicle should return to its normal operating condition. If it does not return to its normal operating condition, have a NISSAN dealer check the transmission and repair if ne- cessary.

WARNING

When the high fluid temperature pro- tection mode or fail-safe operation occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually reduced. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If ne- cessary, 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.

Accelerator downshift — In D position — For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into a lower gear, 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 engine and vehicle speed may be limited.

Fail-safe If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions, such as excessive wheel spin- ning and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be activated. The MIL may illuminate to indicate the fail-safe mode is activated. (See “Malfunction In- dicator Light (MIL)” in the “2. Instruments 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
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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 depressed and the selector lever button pushed.

To move the selector lever, perform the following procedure:

1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK

position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Remove the shift

lock release cover *A

using a suitable tool.

4. Push down the shift lock release *B using a

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PARKING BRAKE

WARNING

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

. Do not release the parking brake

from outside the vehicle.

. Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged.

. Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. They could release the parking brake and cause an acci- dent.

suitable tool.

5. Push the selector lever button *C and move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position *D while holding down the shift lock release.

Push the ignition switch to the ON position to unlock the steering wheel (if so equipped). The vehicle may be moved to the desired location.

the battery is discharged completely,

If the steering wheel cannot be unlocked. Do not move the vehicle with the steering wheel locked.

Replace the removed shift lock release cover after the operation.

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

WARNING

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 injuring yourself and others.

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

and

the parking brake will be released.

3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

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CRUISE CONTROL

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON- TROL

If the cruise control system malfunctions, it will cancel automatically. The CRUISE in- dicator light on the meter panel will then blink to warn the driver.

If the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high, the cruise control system will cancel automatically.

If the CRUISE indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control main switch off and have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

The CRUISE indicator light may blink when the cruise control main switch is turned ON while pushing the RESUME/ACCELERATE, SET/COAST or CANCEL switch. To prop- erly set the cruise control system, perform the following procedures.

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control when driving under the following conditions: . when it is not possible to keep the

vehicle at a set speed

in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed

. on winding or hilly roads

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. on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,

etc.)

in very windy areas

Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident.

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1. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch 2. SET/COAST switch 3. CANCEL switch 4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN switch on. The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate.

To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push the SET/COAST

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switch and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.

To pass another vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously set speed.