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1. Adjust

the rear seatback to the upright

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position.

If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Rear center position

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3. The booster seat should be positioned on If the vehicle seat so that remove the head necessary, adjust or restraint/headrest to obtain the correct booster seat fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section.)

is stable.

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If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the boos- ter seat is removed.

If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concern- ing the following systems: . Driver and passenger supplemental

front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag

. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll-

over supplemental air bag

. Seat belt pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag system: The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The side air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the

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Front passenger seat

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in the “THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT” earlier in this section.

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If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag may or may not be status light illuminated depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. (See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.)

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head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a short period of time.

These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)

(See “SEAT BELTS” earlier

The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.

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crease the risk that they are injured if the front air bag inflates.

WARNING

The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower se- verity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sit- ting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit

back against the seatback and as far-away as practical from the steer- ing wheel or instrument panel. Al- ways use the seat belts.

The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can in- crease the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

T he f ro n t pa s s e ng e r s e at i s equipped with an occupant classifi- cation sensor (pattern sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

. Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could in-

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WARNING

. Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding posi- tions are shown in the illustrations. . Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible.

. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section for details.

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Do not lean against doors or windows.

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side air bag inflation.

The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding posi- tions are shown in the previous illustrations.

. When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be espe- cially careful with children, who should always be properly re- strained. Some examples of danger- ous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

. Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with

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WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supple- mental air bags:

The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

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NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS- TEM (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regulations. is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed.

It

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel; the passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front air bag operation.

the forces in another

1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 3.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules

4. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) 5. Occupant classification system control unit

6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover

supplemental air bags

7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover

supplemental air bag inflators

8. Seat belt pretensioners 9. Satellite sensors 10. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

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The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. The system monitors information from the crash zone sensor, satellite sensor, Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and occupant classification sensor Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensor is also monitored. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-51

(pattern sensor).

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save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the air bag module during inflation.

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The front air bags will deflate quickly after a collision.

Front passenger air bag status light

Front passenger air bag and status light

The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

After pushing the ignition switch to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

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Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the information provided by the occupant classification sensor. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). (See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later further details.) One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system.

in this section for

If you have any questions about your air bag system, contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

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Status light:

The front passenger air bag status light is located on the instrument panel below the air conditioner controls. The light operates as follows: . Unoccupied passenger seat: The

light is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

. Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this illuminates to section: The indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

light

. Occupied passenger seat and the passen- ger meets the conditions outlined in this light is OFF to indicate section: The that the front passenger air bag is opera- tional.

Front passenger air bag:

The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag

to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF.

The occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) is in the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, the occupant classification sensor can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly

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installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to properly secure child restrains and to use the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section for proper use and installation.)

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object being detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly.

Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat occu- pied. The light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.

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If an adult occupant passenger air bag status light

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(indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly.

is not

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the air bag status light illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is positioned properly. If the air bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

is used properly and the occupant

If the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are properly positioned, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning , located in the meter and gauges area, light will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions

WARNING

. Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instru- ment panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate.

. Do not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the seat that will leave permanent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor). This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious perso- nal injury.

. Do not use water or acidic cleaners

The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. However, if the seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status light will remain off. 1-54 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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(hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occu- pant classification sensor. This can also affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental infla- tion of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system.

. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the front air bag sys- tem.

Tampering with the supplemental air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by

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trical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Un- authorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.

. A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could affect the function of the supplemental air bag system.

The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identifica- tion.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system. . Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For exam- ple, do not change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim ma- terial, such as seat covers, on the seat that is not specifically designed to assure proper air bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any ob- jects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such objects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classification sensor.

. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal in- jury.

. Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec-

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FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM- PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IM- PACT AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMEN- TAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS

The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and rollover air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to out- of-position occupants. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity

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side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions. Curtain and rollover air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag operation.

When the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest and pelvic area of the front occupants. Curtain and rollover air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn and the

driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bags. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants in the outboard seating positions. Because of this, the force of the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags will deflate quickly after the collision is over.

The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

After pushing the ignition switch to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.

WARNING

. Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such

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objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates.

. Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of this side air bag and curtain and rollover air bags. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side-impact air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag systems.

. Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems.

Tampering with the supplemental air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seatbacks or by installing additional trim material,

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such as seat covers, around the side air bag.

. Work around and on the side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec- trical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Un- authorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems.

The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identifica- tion.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS (front seats)

WARNING

The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation. They must be re- placed together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by a NISSAN dealer.

. No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to prevent damage to or accidental activation of the pretensioners. Tampering with the pretensioner system may result in serious perso- nal injury.

. Work around and on the preten- sioner system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec- trical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Un- authorized electrical test equipment

and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system.

If you need to dispose of a preten- sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct preten- sioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system activates in conjunc- tion with the front air bag system. The preten- sioner system also activates with the curtain and rollover air bags in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants.

The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts.

When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

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After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.

If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner system, the supplemental air bag warning light will not come on, will flash intermittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition switch has been pushed to the ON position. In this case, the pretensioner may not function properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

SRS air bag The warning labels *1
surface of the sun visors.

are located on the

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, display- in the instrument panel, monitors the ing circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits include Air bag Control Unit (ACU), crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, occupant classification system, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain and rollover air bag modules, pretensioners and all related wiring.

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,

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placed by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag modules and pretensioner sys- tem cannot be repaired.

The front air bag, side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems, and pretensioner system should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle.

If you need to dispose of a supple- mental air bag or pretensioner sys- tems, or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemen- tal air bag and pretensioner system disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal proce- dures could cause personal injury.

the supplemental air bag warning light illumi- nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing:

The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.

The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and preten- sioner systems may not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and roll- over air bag and/or pretensioner sys- tems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO- CEDURE The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and rollover air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemen- tal air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replace- ment of these systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer.

When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain and rollover air bags and pretensioners and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance. The ignition switch should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

. Once a front air bag, side air bag or curtain and rollover air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the front air bags inflate, the activated pretensioners must also be re- placed. The air bag module and pretensioner system should be re-

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2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tachometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Compass (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Zone variation change procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . . 2-10
Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Dot matrix liquid crystal display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Indicators for operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Indicators for maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Trip computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Security systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch. . . . . 2-31

Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Fog light switch (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Heated seats (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Models without color display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Models with color display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Sunglasses holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Storage box (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Cargo floor box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Luggage side box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Cargo cover (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Luggage hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Roof rack (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Coat hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48

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Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Moonroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Automatic moonroof and sunshades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Personal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Interior light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Mood lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Vanity mirror lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Cargo lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) . . . . 2-55
Programming HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Clearing the programmed information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button . . . . . . . . 2-58
If your vehicle is stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator 2. Power lift gate switch* 3. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch 4.

Fuel-filler door opener switch

5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*

— Audio control* — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control*

6. Meters and gauges

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7. Steering wheel

— Horn — Driver supplemental air bag — Power steering system

8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)

— Cruise control switches 9. Wiper and washer switch 10. Push-button ignition switch 11. Center ventilator 12. Center display/Center color display*/Navigation

system**

13. Heater/air conditioner or

Center multi-function control panel* — Navigation system** — Vehicle information and setting buttons — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System — Audio system

14. Hazard warning flasher switch 15. Front passenger supplemental air bag 16. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch 17. Hood release handle 18. Power lift gate main switch 19. Power seatback switch* 20. Fuse box cover 21. Parking brake 22. Tilting telescopic steering wheel lever or switch 23. 24. Audio system

Intelligent Key port

— Clock

25. Heated seat switch* 26. Selector lever 27. Front passenger air bag status light

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28. Power outlet 29. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch* 30. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch 31. Heater/air conditioner control or Audio system 32. Glove box *: **: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s

if so equipped

Manual (if so equipped).

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METERS AND GAUGES

Fuel gauge

Instrument brightness control switch Tachometer

1. 2. 3. Speedometer 4. 5. Warning/indicator lights 6. 7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display 8. Engine coolant temperature gauge 9. Vehicle information display

Trip computer switch

— Odometer/twin trip odometer — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator

10. RESET switch for trip odometer The needle indicators may move slightly after the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position. This is not a malfunction.

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Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch *3
for more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.

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Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

Odometer/twin trip odometer

Odometer/twin trip odometer and twin trip odometer *2
The odometer *1
are displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.

Changing the display: Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch *3 on the the combination meter panel right side of changes the display as follows: TRIP A ? TRIP B ? TRIP A

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the en- gine. See “IF YOUR VEHICLE OVER- HEATS” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for immediate action required.

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TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine into the red zone *1 .

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem- perature.

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage.

The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range when the gauge needle points within the zone *1
The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions.

shown in the illustration.

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will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches “E”.

The located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

CAUTION

malfunction indicator

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the light (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving trips, the light should turn off. If the light remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.

. For additional

information, see “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.

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FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.

The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers “E” (Empty).

The low fuel warning appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches “E”. There

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COMPASS (if so equipped)

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When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the compass display *B will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s heading.

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If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). You can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked 3 complete circles.

To turn on and off the compass manually, push switch *A while the ignition switch is in the the ON position.

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Zone map

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ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCE- DURE The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens:

1. Push the

switch for more than 3
seconds. The current zone number will appear in the display.

2. Find your current

location and variance

number on the zone map.

NOTE: Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.

pass point when the vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.)

CAUTION

. Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the operation of the compass. . When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as it may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

3. Push the

switch repeatedly until the new zone number appears in the display, then release the switch. After you release the switch, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds.

If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after repeated adjust- ment, have the compass checked at a NISSAN dealer.

The compass may not correct compass point while driving up or down a steep hill.

indicate the in tunnels or

(The compass returns to the correct com-

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)*

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

High beam indicator light

Master warning light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Seat belt warning light

Overdrive off indicator light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Slip indicator light

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD models)*

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Cruise indicator light

Small light indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

Intelligent Key warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

*: if so equipped

CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and push the ignition switch to the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on (if so equipped):

or

The following lights come on briefly and then go off (if so equipped):

or

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If any light does not come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Some indicators and warnings are also dis- played on the dot matrix crystal display on the speedometer. (See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section.)

WARNING LIGHTS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)

The light comes on when the ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off soon after the engine is started.

If the AWD system malfunctions, or the diameter of the front and the rear wheels are different, the warning light will either remain illuminated or

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not worn.

Parking brake indicator:

blink. (See “ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

CAUTION

If the warning light comes on while driving there may be a malfunction in the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

If the AWD warning light blinks when you are driving:

— blinks rapidly (about twice a

second):

Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the engine. The driving mode will change to 2WD to prevent the AWD system from malfunctioning. If the warning light turns off, you can drive again.

— blinks slowly (about once every

2 seconds):

Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the engine. Check that all tire sizes are the same, tire pressure is correct and tires are

If the warning light is still on after the above operations, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

or

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.

If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assis- tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

or

Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems.

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light:

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. (See “BRAKE FLUID” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec- tion.)

2.

If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indicator:

When the parking brake is released and the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary re- paired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly. (See “Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” earlier in this section.)

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WARNING

. Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive care- fully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.

. Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or low brake fluid level may increase your stop- ping distance and braking will re- quire greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NISSAN dealer.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not functioning properly. Turn the engine off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a

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NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is loose, broken or missing.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop.

The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section.)

CAUTION

Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immediately. Such damage is not cov- ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.

Intelligent Key warning light

After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds and then turns off.

This light warns of a malfunction with the electrical steering lock system (if so equipped) or the Intelligent Key system.

the light comes on while the engine is If stopped, it may be impossible to free the steering lock (if so equipped) or to start the engine. If the light comes on while the engine is running, you can drive the vehicle. However in these cases, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair as soon as possible.

Low tire pressure warning light

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare.

The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly.

After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this light illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.

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“5. Starting and driving” section.

the vehicle is being driven with low tire

If pressure, the warning light will illuminate.

When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. 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.

For additional information, see “TIRE PRES- SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.

TPMS malfunction:

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is pushed ON. The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

For additional information, see “TIRE PRES- SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the

WARNING

If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch pushed ON, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with un- der-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 pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light stays on after adjusting the tire pressure and driving over 16
MPH (25 km/h), have the system

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checked by a NISSAN dealer. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible.

. 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.

CAUTION

The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly.

If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h), the TPMS may not operate correctly.

. Be sure to correctly install

the specified size of tires to the four

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switch is in the ON position, the system does not activate the warning light the front passenger.

for

See “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions on seat belt usage.

Restraint Systems (air bag systems) and/or the pretensioners may not function properly.

For additional information, see “SUPPLEMEN- TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section.

Supplemental air bag warning light

WARNING

After pushing the ignition switch to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the supplemental front air bag and supplemental side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag systems and/or pretensioner seat belt are operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and pretensioner systems needs servicing and your vehicle must be taken to your nearest NISSAN dealer.

The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.

The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and roll- over air bag and/or pretensioner sys- tems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD models)

This light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, and turns off within 1
second.

When selecting the LOCK mode while the engine is running, this light will illuminate. (See “ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

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Master warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if any of the following are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display: . No key warning

Low fuel warning

Low washer fluid warning

. Parking brake release warning . Door/lift gate open warning

See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DIS- PLAY” later in this section.

Seat belt warning light

The light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, and will remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.

The seat belt warning light passenger will fastened when the front passenger’s seat occupied. For 6 seconds after

the front illuminate if the seat belt is not is the ignition

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tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.

light should After a few driving trips, the turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists.

If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/ maintenance test. (See “READINESS FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.)

Continuously Variable Transmis- sion (CVT) position indicator light

Front passenger air bag status light

The front passenger air bag status light will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be OFF depending on how the front passenger seat is being used.

For front passenger air bag status light opera- tion, see “NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM (front seats)” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual.

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the indicator shows the automatic selector shift position. (See “CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

Cruise indicator light

Cruise main switch indicator:

This light illuminates when the cruise control main switch is pushed. The light turns off when the main switch is pushed again. When the cruise main switch indicator light illuminates, the cruise control system is operational. (See “CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

Cruise malfunction:

the cruise indicator

light blinks while the If engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See “CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Operation:

This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

the malfunction indicator

If light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control and/or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) mal- function.

The malfunction indicator light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed

The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways: . Malfunction indicator light on steady — An emission control system and/or CVT mal- function has been detected. Check the fuel- If the fuel-filler cap is loose or filler cap. missing, tighten or the cap and light continue to drive the vehicle. The should turn off after a few driving trips. If the turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

light does not

install

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damage the emission control system.

To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:

a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.

c) Avoid steep uphill grades.

d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator blinking and remain on.

light may stop

Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system and/or CVT system checked and re- paired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission con- trol system.

Overdrive off indicator light

The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when the overdrive off mode is selected.

For additional information, see ““CONTINU- OUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.

Slip indicator light

This light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction