2012 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free operation of the Phone, Navigation, Information and Audio systems in one of two modes, Standard Mode or Alternate Command Mode. In Standard Mode, commands that are available are always shown on the display and announced by the system. You can complete your desired operation by simply following the prompts given by the system. (See “NISSAN voice recognition Standard Mode” later in this section for details.) For advanced operation, you can use the Alternate Command Mode. (See “NISSAN voice recognition Alternate Command Mode” later in this section for details.) 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. Review the expanded command list, which is available when this mode is active. Note that in this mode the recognition success rate may be affected as the number of available commands and the ways of speaking each command are increased. To switch one mode to another, see each mode description later in this section. To improve the recognition success rate when Alternate Command Mode is active, try using the Speaker Adaptation Function available in that mode. Otherwise, is recommended that

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Activating Standard Mode GUID-F2E6660F-8E80-4F5D-AA44-9B414198AED8
When the Alternate Command Mode is active, perform the following steps to switch to the Standard Mode. 1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument

panel.

2. Select the “Others” key. 3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.

4. Select the “Alternate Command Mode” key. 5. The indicator turns off and the Standard

Mode activates.

Displaying user guide GUID-DA284EE5-C938-46FB-900A-D8F2EF4AC93C If you use the NISSAN Voice Recognition system for the first time or you do not know how to operate it, you can display the User Guide for confirmation. 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. Select the “Others” key. 3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Select the “User Guide” key. 5. Select a preferred item. You can skip steps 1 and 3 above if you say “Help”.

Available items: . Getting Started

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

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Let’s Practice Mode that allows practicing by following the instructions of the system voice.

. Using the Address Book

Tutorial for entering a destination by using the Address Book. Finding a Street Address (if so equipped) Tutorial for entering a destination by street address.

. Placing Calls

Tutorial for making a phone call by voice command operation.

. Help on Speaking

Displays useful tips of speaking for correct command recognition by the system.

the Command List

Note that feature is only available when Alternate Command Mode is active.

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Getting Started GUID-8E74C2FA-8232-4120-A73B-E30247A3D6D7
Before using the NISSAN Voice Recognition system for the first time, you can confirm how to use commands by viewing the Getting Started section of the User Guide. 1. Select the “Getting Started” key. 2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the

screen using the multi-function controller.

Tutorials on the operation of the NISSAN Voice Recognition system If you choose “Using the Address Book”, “Finding a Street Address” or “Placing Calls”, you can view tutorials on how to perform these operations using NISSAN Voice Recognition.

Let’s Practice GUID-D2C5D3E8-9A20-4A0A-93D2-F896102A95ED This mode helps learn how to use the NISSAN Voice Recognition system. 1. Select the “Let’s Practice” key. 2. After the message screen appears, push the

TALK

switch on the steering wheel.

3. Speak the displayed number after the tone. The evaluation screen will be displayed and the result can be confirmed.

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Giving voice commands 1. Push the TALK steering wheel.

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USING THE SYSTEM

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Initialization GUID-C2A9686F-0E3D-46D4-96FD-D5DD636B0F5A When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initia- lized, which may take up to one minute. When completed, the system is ready to accept voice commands. If the TALK switch is pushed before the initialization completes, the display will show the message: “System not ready.” or a beep sounds.

Before starting GUID-2B709626-C03F-42EC-8B91-8C2505F1D85F To get the best recognition performance from NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the follow- ing:

The interior of the vehicle should be as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate the surrounding noises (traffic noise and vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from correctly recognizing the voice commands.

. Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a

command.

. Speak in a natural conversational voice

without pausing between words. If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan speed is automatically lowered so that your commands can be recognized more easily.

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Useful tips for correct operation GUID-7AA64467-DF64-4A7C-A31E-3D889D7A6ABA You can display useful speaking tips to help the system recognize your voice commands cor- rectly. Select “Help on Speaking” to start display.

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How to speak numbers: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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.) Examples

1-800-662-6200
— “One eight zero zero six six two six two

zero zero”

Improving Recognition of Phone numbers You can improve the recognition of phone numbers by saying the phone number in three groups of numbers. For example, when you try to call 800-662-6200, say “eight zero zero” first, and the system will then ask you for the next three digits. Then, say “six six two”. After recognition, the system will then ask for the last four digits. Say, “six two zero zero”. Using this method of phone digit entry can improve recognition performance. 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”. Please speak

detailed information of the each command.

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Operating tips: . Say a command after the tone. . Commands that are available are always shown on the display and spoken through voice menu prompts. Commands other than those that are displayed are not accepted. Please follow the prompts given by the system. If the system announces, “Please say again”. Repeat the command in a clear voice.

the command is not

recognized,

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. Push the BACK button once to return to the

2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Would you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information, Audio or Help?”.

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

screen changes from command. Selecting the “Practice” key will start the practice mode. See “Let’s Practice” earlier in this section.

to

4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts and speak after the tone sounds until your desired operation is completed. Selecting the “Help” key can display the

previous screen. To exit the voice recognition system, push and hold the TALK switch. The mes- sage, “Voice canceled” will be announced. To skip the voice guidance function and give the command immediately, press the TALK switch to interrupt the system. Remem-

to adjust

ber to speak after the tone. If you want the system feedback, push the volume control buttons [+] or [−] on the steering switch or use the audio system volume knob while the system is making an announcement.

the volume of

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“zero” for the number “0 (zero)”, “oh” for the letter “o (oh)”.

Send digits using dial tone: . Press the TALK

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switch during a phone

call. The menu will be launched and you will be provided with the following guidance: "Please say the digits to dial".

. After guidance, say the digits of the number you want to send. After this, the digits that have been recognized will be read out. If you press the ENTER button on the steering wheel or on the multifunction controller, the selected digits will be sent.

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Command List

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Category Command:

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Command Phone Navigation Information Audio Help

. Phone Command:

Command Dial Number Vehicle Phonebook Handset Phonebook Call history

Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls Missed Calls

International Call Change Number

. Navigation Command:

Action Operates the Phone function Operates the Navigation function Displays the vehicle Information function Operates the Audio function. Displays User Guide

Action Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Vehicle Phonebook. Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone. Makes a call to the incoming call number. Makes a call to the dialed number. Makes a call to the Missed calls number. Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken. Corrects the recognized phone number (available during phone number entry).

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Action Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route to the location. Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location. Searches for stored information in the Address Book. Sets a route to a previous destination.

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Information Command:

Command Fuel Economy Maintenance Traffic Information Where am I?

. Audio Command:

Command AM FM XM Music Box CD

. General Commands

Command Go back Exit

Action Displays fuel economy information. Displays maintenance information. Turns the traffic information system ON and OFF. Displays your current location.

Action Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played. Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played. Turns to the XM Satellite band, selecting the channel last played. Turns on the Music Box hard disk drive audio system. Starts to play a CD.

Action Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen. Cancels Voice Recognition.

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Voice command examples GUID-7B0490C2-B46C-4581-AAF2-FB79E0B6A735
To use the NISSAN Voice Recognition function, speaking one command is sometimes sufficient, but at other times it is necessary to speak two or more commands. As examples, some additional basic operations by voice commands are described here. For navigation system commands, see the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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Example 1 - Placing a call to the phone number 800-662-6200: 1. Push the TALK steering wheel.

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switch located on the

2. The system announces, “Would you like to Information,

access Phone, Navigation, Audio or Help?” 3. Speak “Phone”.

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4. Speak “Dial Number”.

5. Speak “8 0 0”.

Selecting the “Manual Controls” key switches the screen to the keypad to input the phone number manually.

6. The system announces, “Please say the next three digits or dial, or say change number.”

7. Speak “6 6 2”.

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the “International Call” command for all other formats. If you say “Change Number” during phone number entry, the system will automatically request that you repeat the number using the 3-3-4 format. In this case please say the area code first and then follow the prompts.

. Do not add a “1” in front of the area

code when speaking phone numbers. If the system does not recognize your command, please try repeating the command using a natural voice. Speak- ing too slow or too loudly may further decrease recognition performance.

8. The system announces, “Please say the last

10. The system announces, “Dial or Change

four digits” or say change number.

Number?”

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9. Speak “6 2 0 0”.

11. Speak “Dial”. 12. The system makes a call to 800-662-6200. NOTE: . You can also speak “800-662-6200” (10
continuous digits) or “662-6200” (7
continuous digits), if the area code is not necessary. However, the 3-3-4 digit grouping is recommended for im- proved recognition. (See “Giving voice commands” earlier in this section.)

. You can only say a phone number using the 3-3-4 grouping, 7 digits, and 10
digits using this command. Please use

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Example 2 - Placing an international call to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333: 1. Push the TALK steering wheel.

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switch located on the

2. The system announces, “Would you like to Information or

access Phone, Navigation, Help?”

3. Speak “Phone”.

4. Speak “International Call”.

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switch.

NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION AL- TERNATE COMMAND MODE GUID-1328AAFB-92F2-46A9-B122-C4BD736FFF7D The following section is applicable when Alter- nate Command Mode is activated. When Alternate Command Mode is activated, an expanded list of commands can be used after pressing the TALK In this mode, available commands are not fully shown on the display or prompted. Review the expanded command list when this mode is active. See examples of Alternate Command Mode screens. 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.) Other- wise it is recommended that Alternate Com- mand Mode be turned OFF and Standard Mode be used for the best recognition performance.

5. Speak “011811112223333”.

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6. Speak “Dial”. 7. System makes a call to 011-81-111-222-

3333.

NOTE:

Any digit input format is available in the International Number input process.

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Activating Alternate Command Mode GUID-DADB4F72-1642-4515-AC01-1734D9750ECC 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. 3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key.

4. Highlight the “Alternate Command Mode”

1. Push the INFO button on the instrument

key.

panel.

2. Select the “Others” key. 3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Select the “Command List” key.

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

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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).

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5. Select a category from the list.

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6. Select an item. 7.

If necessary, scroll the screen using the multi-function controller to view the entire list.

8. Press the BACK button to return to the

previous screen.

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Command List The words in italics are variable.

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Phone Commands:

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Command Dial Number Vehicle Phonebook Handset Phonebook Call History

International Call Call

Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls Missed Calls

Action Makes a call to a spoken phone number. Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Vehicle Phonebook. Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone. Makes a call to the incoming call number. Makes a call to the dialed number. Makes a call to the Missed calls number. Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken. Makes a call to a contact that is stored in either Vehicle Phonebook or Handset Phonebook. Please say “Call” followed by a stored name.

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Navigation Commands:

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Command Destination Home Address Places Address Book Previous Destinations Previous Start Point Delete Destination

Action Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route to the location. Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location. Searches for stored information in the Address Book. Sets a route to a previous destination. Sets a route to a previous starting point. Deletes a destination.

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Information Commands:

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Command Fuel Economy Maintenance Where am I? Traffic Information Weather Information Weather Map

Action Displays fuel economy information. Displays maintenance information. Displays your current location. Turns the traffic information system ON and OFF. Displays weather information. Displays a weather map.

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Audio Commands:

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Command Music Box CD FM AM XM USB Bluetooth Audio

Action Turns on the Music Box hard disk drive audio system. Starts to play a CD. Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played. Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played. Turns to the XM Satellite Radio band, selecting the channel last played. Turns on the USB memory. Turns on the Bluetooth® audio player.

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Help Commands:

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Command Command List

User Guide Speaker Adaptation

Navigation Commands Phone Commands Audio Commands Information Commands Help Commands

Action Displays the navigation command list. Displays the phone command list. Displays the audio command list. Displays the information command list. Displays the help command list. Displays the User Guide. The system can memorize the voices of up to three persons.

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General Commands:

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Command Go back Exit

Action Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen Cancels Voice Recognition

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4. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the multi-function controller and push the ENTER button.

5. Highlight an item using the multi-function

controller and push the ENTER button.

Available items: . Getting Started

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Describe the basics of how to operate the NISSAN Voice Recognition system. Let’s Practice Mode that allows practicing by following the instructions of the system voice.

. Using the Address Book

Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Man- ual. Finding a Street Address (if so equipped) Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Man- ual.

. 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

settings.

. Adapting the System to Your Voice

Tutorial adapting the system to your voice.

USING THE SYSTEM

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Initialization GUID-27C3F0C5-22DD-4765-8E4C-8E58F97F8449
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initia- lized, which may take up to one minute. When completed, the system is ready to accept voice commands. If the TALK switch is pushed before the initialization completes the display will show the message: “System not ready.” or a beep sounds.

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Before starting To get Voice Recognition, observe the following. . 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

Describes the available voice recognition

command.

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Displaying user guide GUID-EB81851D-774D-410D-B70F-57AB662DF5BC 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. Select

the “Others” key using the multi- function controller and push the ENTER button.

3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using the multi-function controller and push the ENTER button.

. Speak in a natural voice without pausing

between words.

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

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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.

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. Voice commands cannot be accepted when

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the icon is The list displayed can be scrolled by tilting the menu control switch on the steering wheel. If the system announces, “Please say again”.

the command is not

recognized,

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Repeat the command in a clear voice.

. Push the BACK button once to return to the

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— “Dial one eight zero zero six six two six

previous screen. If you want to cancel the command, push switch for 1 second. and hold the TALK The message “Voice canceled” will be announced. To skip the voice guidance function and give the command immediately, press the TALK switch to interrupt the system. Remem-

to adjust

ber to speak after the tone. If you want the system feedback, push the volume control switch (+ or −) on the steering wheel or use the audio system volume knob while the system is making an announcement.

the volume of

How to speak numbers: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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. Phone numbers Speak phone numbers according to the follow- ing examples:

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”. Please speak “zero” for the number “0 (zero)”, “oh” for the letter “o (oh)”.

Send digits using dial tone: . Press the TALK

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switch during a phone

call. The menu will be launched and you will be provided with the following guidance: "Please say the digits to dial".

. After guidance, say the digits of the number you want to send. After this, the digits that have been recognized will be read out. If you press the ENTER button on the steering wheel or on the multi-function controller, the selected digits will be sent.

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Speaker adaptation function (for Alter- nate Command Mode) GUID-41540706-ED56-43AC-A84A-CB1ABE3F371A 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: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument

panel and select the “Others” key. 2. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 3. Select the “Speaker Adaptation” key.

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4. Select the user whose voice is memorized

6. Select a category to be learned by the

8. The system requests that you repeat a

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by the system.

5. Select the “Start Speaker Adaptation Learn-

ing” key.

system from the following list. . Phone Commands . Navigation Commands Information Commands . Audio Commands . Help Commands The voice commands in the category are displayed.

7. Select a voice command and then push the

ENTER button. The voice recognition system starts.

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command after a tone.

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

screen changes from command that the system requested.

to

10. When the system has recognized the voice command, the voice of the user is learned. switch or BACK button to return

Push the to the previous screen. If the system has learned the command cor- rectly, the voice command status on the right side of the command turns from “None” to “Stored”.

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To minimize the voice feedback from the system, perform the following steps. 1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument

panel.

2. Select the “Others” key. 3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Select the “Minimize Voice Feedback” key. 5. The setting is turned to ON and the voice guidance will now be reduced when using the Voice Recognition system.

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Speaker Adaptation function settings: Edit User Name Edit the user name using the keypad displayed on the screen. Delete Voice Data Resets the user’s voice that the voice recogni- tion system has learned. 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.

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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.

The system consistently selects the wrong voicetag in the phonebook.

The system cannot be operated.

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. 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 (models with navigation system)” earlier in this section; page 4-84.) 2. Replace one of the voicetags being confused with a different voicetag. 1. Make sure that the soft top (for CrossCabriolet models) is usable. If the soft top is not working, contact a NISSAN dealer. 2. Close the soft top (for CrossCabriolet models). 3. Open and close the soft top (for CrossCabriolet models) before operating the system.

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Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) Three-way catalyst Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Avoiding collision and rollover On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ... Off-road recovery ... Rapid air pressure loss ... Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ... Driving safety precautions ...

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Intelligent key system ... Push-button ignition switch operation ... Push-button ignition switch positions ... Emergency engine shut off Intelligent key battery discharge ...

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Precautions on cruise control Cruise control operations ...

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Braking precautions ... Parking brake break-in ... Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations ... AWD warning light

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Freeing a frozen door lock ... Anti-freeze ... Battery ... Draining of coolant water Tire equipment Special winter equipment Driving on snow or ice ... Engine block heater (if so equipped)

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

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WARNING

access to car keys (CrossCabriolet models).

. 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 (Hardtop models).

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

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EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

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WARNING

. Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless car- bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause uncon- sciousness or death.

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

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1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the and the fan control circulate the air.

air recirculation to off to high to

If electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the lift gate/ trunk or the body, follow the manu- facturer’s recommendation to pre- vent 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.

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— 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 GUID-25B6DA98-F9DE-4D4E-BDE7-81C60C45F38C 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.

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) GUID-F7BA83CF-7575-4726-9031-194EDDC1CE8C including the spare (if provided), Each tire, 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 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

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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. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display when the low tire pressure warning light is illuminated and low tire pressure is detected. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning turns off when the low tire pressure warning light turns off. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning does not appear if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction. 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.

information, see “Low tire pres- For additional sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of emer- gency” 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

If the light still

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

Additional information

GUID-07B738A4-1137-4087-8AEB-CE89E2044A1C the tire

The TPMS does not monitor pressure of the spare 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

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spare tire as soon as possible. (See “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 (for mod- els not equipped with the emer- gency tire puncture repair kit).

If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire punc- ture, your NISSAN dealer will also need to replace the TPMS sensor in addition to repairing or replacing the tire (for models equipped with

the emergency tire puncture repair kit).

. NISSAN recommends using only NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire Sealant provided with your vehicle. Other tire sealants may damage the valve stem seal which can cause the tire to lose air pressure (for models equipped with the emergency tire puncture repair kit).

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 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:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL- OVER

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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 so. Seat belts help reduce the risk of

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collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or improperly belted person is significantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt. ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS GUID-3F74B5AC-3060-4F11-A9FF-736430251ABC 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 injury in collisions and reduce the risk of 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. Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions” later in this section. OFF-ROAD RECOVERY GUID-0B9EF0FC-7FF7-4BD7-8DAD-AD0B0D563DF6
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-

5.

erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle. 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 surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the appropriate driving lane.

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

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS GUID-E28673F5-7D64-42E9-870E-85BE9AF08E4C 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.

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.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emergency service to change the tire or see “Changing a flat tire (Hardtop models)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section of this Owner’s Manual.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

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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

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

. 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.

is true for drugs,

alcohol. 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. DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GUID-88B76DB7-2FA7-49FD-B795-D52F3FD6E561
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:

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

. 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.

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.

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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.

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. Before operating the vehicle, ensure 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 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-

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)

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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 in quick succession 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.

Before operating the push-button ignition switch, be sure to move the selector lever to the P (Park) position. INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM GUID-4506DE24-E655-4EE7-84B3-EA31D89241BD 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-

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cle.

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

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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 push the ignition switch to start the engine.

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