2012 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

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Crash zone sensor Supplemental front-impact air bag modules Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) Occupant classification system control unit

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Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag inflators Seat belt pretensioners Satellite sensors

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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. 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 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. Based on information from the sensors, only one Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55

the forces in another

(pattern sensor).

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Crash zone sensor Supplemental front-impact air bag modules Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags Occupant classification system control unit Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) Dual pop-up roll bars

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Door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag inflators Door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags Satellite sensors

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in this section for

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. 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. Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the head

and chest of the front occupants. They can help 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. The front air bags will deflate quickly after a collision. 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.

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Front passenger air bag status light

Front passenger air bag and status light

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SSS0823

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

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an accident.

Status light: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The front passenger air bag status light is located on the instrument panel below the air conditioner controls. After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the front passenger air bag status light illuminates for about 7
seconds and then turns off or illuminates depending on the front passenger occupied status. 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 section: The illuminates to 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 section: The light is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is opera- tional.

Front passenger air bag: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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 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 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57

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

Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions

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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 (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.

is in the seat but

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. If an adult occupant the passenger air bag status light is illuminated (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. 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. 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

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inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

. 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 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- 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 identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you

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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 (Hardtop models) OR DOOR-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IM- PACT AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMEN- TAL AIR BAG (CrossCabriolet models) SYSTEMS GUID-EB2F6895-6E81-4642-9F76-FC0B9A82DFD3
The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails (Hardtop models) or upper side of the door trim (Cross- Cabriolet models). 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 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 heads of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions (Hardtop mod- els) or the driver and front passenger (CrossCabriolet models). 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

the heads of

Hardtop models

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CrossCabriolet moldels

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air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants. 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. In a rollover, the curtain and rollover air bags on both sides are designed to inflate. Under both side-impact and rollover situations, the curtain air bags will remain inflated for a short period of time. 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 objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag or door-mounted curtain air

bag (CrossCabriolet model) 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, door panel, door trim, 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, 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 identification.

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)

GUID-3B87B5A0-4336-4C99-89BF-22D756A42161

WARNING

The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation. They must be re-

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by a 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.

placed together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pre- tensioner 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 may activate with the supplemental air bag system in certain types of collisions. 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. After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest. The supplemental air bag warning light is used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner system. (See “Supplemental air bag warning light” later in this section for more details.) If the supplemental air bag warning light indicates there is a malfunction, have the system checked

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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 air bags and/or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They 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 air bags and/or pretensioner systems 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS GUID-903148F5-C14E-43FA-AED1-8BBDAE796F82
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.

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are located on the

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SPA1097

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT GUID-51E691C0-0E01-4640-9FB4-F2F56D4D2B94
The supplemental air bag warning light, display- ing in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits for the air bag systems, pretensioners and all related wiring. When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illumi- nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the SRS air bag systems are operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the air bags and/or pretensioner systems need servi- cing:

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO- CEDURE GUID-BE097191-F8D3-4AAC-850E-F3F16831D6C5
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- Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-63

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SSS1178

DUAL POP-UP ROLL BAR SYSTEM (CrossCabriolet models) GUID-94609B65-694A-4C47-A779-9B5BB5581CB7
The dual pop-up roll bars are designed to deploy only during rollover collisions. The dual pop-up roll bars are located behind the rear seatback and deploy when the Air bag Control Unit (ACU) judges that the vehicle will overturn. The dual pop-up roll bars, with proper seat belt usage, help preserve occupant headroom in a rollover collision and can help reduce the risk of occupant injury.

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.

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.

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, the activated pretensioners must also be re- placed. The air bag module and pretensioner system should be re- 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

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the dual pop-up roll bar to not operate properly.

. Never allow anyone other than a NISSAN dealer to retract or repair the dual pop-up roll bars. Always contact a NISSAN dealer after dual pop-up roll bars deploy.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this section may result in serious injury or death.

The dual pop-up roll bars deploy upward at a high speed when acti- vated. Keep hands and other body parts away from the dual pop-up roll bars.

. Never place objects (such as um- brellas or accessories) near the dual pop-up roll bars, which deploy from the top of rear seatback. Such objects can become dangerous pro- jectiles when dual pop-up roll bars deploy.

Tampering with the dual pop-up roll bars may cause them to uninten- tionally deploy or operate abnor- mally.

. Never open the dual pop-up roll bar covers or modify or disassemble the dual pop-up roll bars.

. Do not sit, place a heavy object, or apply a strong load on the dual pop- up roll bar cover. Doing so could cause damage to the cover or cause

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Heated steering wheel switch* Power lift gate switch* (Hardtop models) or trunk lid release switch (CrossCabriolet models) Instrument brightness control switch Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch — Headlight — Turn signal light

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— Fog light* Trip computer switch TRIP/RESET switch

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Cabriolet models)

10. Power rear seatback switch* (Hardtop models) 11. Power rear seatback switch* (Hardtop models) or Remote walk-in switch (CrossCabriolet mod- els) Fuel-filler door opener switch

12. 13. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever* 14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch* 15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*

— Audio control* — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System con- trol (models with navigation system)* — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System con- trol (models without navigation system)*

16. Steering wheel

— Horn — Driver supplemental air bag — Power steering system

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

— Cruise control switches

18. Center-console mounted controls

— Heated seat switches* — All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch* (Hardtop models) — Soft models) if so equipped

top operating switch (CrossCabriolet

*:

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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(models without navigation system) Hazard warning flasher switch Front passenger supplemental air bag Hood release handle Fuse box cover

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Parking brake 12. 13. Audio system

Intelligent Key port

— Clock* Front passenger air bag status light

14. 15. Power outlet 16. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster

switch

17. Heater/air conditioner control or Audio system 18.

Trunk release power cancel switch (Cross- Cabriolet models)

19. Glove box *: **:

if so equipped Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped).

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Side ventilator Meters and gauges Push-button ignition switch Center ventilator Center display — Center color display* — Navigation system**

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6.

Heater/air conditioner control or Center multi- function control panel* — Navigation system** — Vehicle information and setting buttons* — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System* (models with navigation system) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System*

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METERS AND GAUGES

GUID-A68BAE6F-B6C6-458C-9E0C-28DA5D3B2890

LOCK position. This is not a malfunction.

Instrument brightness control switch Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Warning/indicator lights 6. 7.

Trip computer switch Dot matrix liquid crystal display

JVO0043X

8. 9.

— Trip computer Engine coolant temperature gauge Odometer/twin trip odometer/Continuously Vari- able Transmission (CVT) position indicator

10. RESET switch for trip odometer The needle indicators may move slightly after the ignition switch is pushed to the

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Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the TRIP RESET switch *3
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
for more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.

Speedometer

Odometer/twin trip odometer

JVI0252X

SIC4699

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

GUID-A5312850-B162-4691-B245-BFE52CFF92CD

Speedometer GUID-6D108D90-F044-4A12-A5A1-80A313264F81
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

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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.

GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

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

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normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and let the engine idle. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for immedi- ate action required.

JVI0253X

SIC4690

TACHOMETER GUID-D6E06D01-68FC-46F3-83E0-465A7D80EEAA The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine into the red zone *1 .

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.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE GUID-5D79A6DB-7B0E-48CD-B3D5-38EB0D89F9F4
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem- perature. 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.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the

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COMPASS (if so equipped)

GUID-56AB49A5-E009-4FD9-864E-78F14A1329E1

SIC3181

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

NOS1741

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

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

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the malfunction indicator 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 GUID-7C88D297-60D4-4310-84BB-E1EC1735E409
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 registers “E” (Empty). The low fuel warning appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel level in the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches “E”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the

tank before the gauge

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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.

Zone map

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ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCE- DURE GUID-0E831674-32EA-49CF-AB30-0F9EEEB78E33
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

indicate the correct compass point in tunnels or while driving up or down a steep hill.

(The compass returns to the correct com-

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

GUID-6AC4475F-D514-4474-861E-A33DFE4DFCFD

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

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Master warning light

Seat belt warning light

Low beam indicator light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Supplemental air bag warning light

Overdrive off indicator light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD models) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light

Soft top indicator light (CrossCabriolet models)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Cruise indicator light

Intelligent Key warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Low tire pressure warning light

High beam indicator light

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CHECKING BULBS GUID-B5546604-D327-4511-B24A-C4F4615F5F1F 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

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.)

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WARNING LIGHTS

GUID-39AE13E8-806F-40A7-8C69-3AF4A1790761

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning

light (AWD models) GUID-2C7F9D36-036A-4856-8580-AE4D2A3CACAA 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 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 not worn.

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 GUID-06CAAC80-C465-4A21-9EB7-C024333BA100
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-

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tance. (See “Brake system” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

or

Brake warning light

GUID-4A67DFC2-D59E-4197-BAD5-168A3CE40A7E This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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” section.) If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

2.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indicator: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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

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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.)

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

GUID-69B03338-0451-441C-B766-BECF7DE9BC90
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 NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION

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

Engine oil pressure warning light

GUID-0AE5784C-961F-4FC8-BFAF-77A224D6D347
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.)

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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

GUID-0700CAF3-DF55-4F0A-A342-324495D014C0
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 Intelligent Key system. the light comes on while the engine is If stopped, 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.

it may be impossible to start

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Low tire pressure warning light

GUID-2FD87A32-C17B-42A1-B740-5A7539F98F4B 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.

the warning light will

Low tire pressure warning: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, illuminate. A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display. 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. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning is active as long as the low tire pressure warning light

remains illuminated. For additional information, see “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” later in this section, “Tire Pressure 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: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning does not appear if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction. For additional information, see “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section. For the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning, see “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” later in this section.

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.

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.

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 still illuminates while driv- ing after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible.

. 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 wheels.

Master warning light

GUID-6AB3A8A0-B446-4089-A66C-618A6659F580
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:

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Low fuel warning Low washer fluid warning

. No key warning . Parking brake release warning . Door/lift gate open warning (Hardtop mod-

els)

. Door/trunk open warning (CrossCabriolet

models) Loose fuel cap warning

. Check tire pressure warning See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” later in this section.

Seat belt warning light

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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 the front passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For approximately 5 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger. See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions on seat belt usage.

for

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INDICATOR LIGHTS

GUID-BDD7DC61-68C7-435D-8B71-5F80E875AAAB

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK

indicator light (AWD models) GUID-B333F845-9EFA-4E8B-A367-0BBBFF6CDC04
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is placed in 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.)

Continuously Variable Transmis-

sion (CVT) position indicator light GUID-0130F932-2380-4325-91F5-49DD5E3D8B5F When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the indicator shows the automatic selector shift position. (See “Continuously Vari- able Transmission (CVT)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

bags and/or pretensioner systems 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.

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)

warning light GUID-9CD9709D-A6B8-4177-B503-4BF50BC0F688
The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. If the VDC warning light comes on and stays on while the VDC system is on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for example the VDC system may not be functioning properly. Have the If a system checked by a NISSAN dealer. malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC system function will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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Supplemental air bag warning light GUID-C47663FA-9971-432A-840C-6232303C8EC4
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 SRS air bag systems are operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the air bags and/or pretensioner systems need servi- cing 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 Restraint Systems (air bag systems) and/or the pretensioners may not function properly. For additional information, see “Supplemental restraint system” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” sec- tion.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the air

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Cruise indicator light

GUID-C4011DB6-8909-4DF3-8C75-17ED51FCED58

Cruise main switch indicator: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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.)

the cruise indicator

Cruise malfunction: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
light blinks while the If it may indicate the cruise engine is running, control system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See “Cruise control” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

Front passenger air bag status light

GUID-1AD6EFB7-D318-4868-99B0-D18664F33C71

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.

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tion/Maintenance (I/M) test” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.)

Operation: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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- filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal the fuel-filler cap is loose or display. missing, the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The light should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light does not 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.

If tighten or

install

. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: — Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

— Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. — Avoid steep uphill grades.

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High beam indicator light

GUID-4EECC9D2-4C62-4418-9FA3-CF0C228A1386
This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.

Low beam indicator light

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The light comes on when the front park, side marker, tail and license plate lights are on.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

the malfunction indicator

GUID-6AF8662E-1DE1-45FE-852C-925D132DCE37
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 tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a few driving trips, the light should 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 Inspec-

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CAUTION

Operate the soft top with the engine running to prevent a discharged battery.

When the soft top is operating, if any of the above conditions are discontinued or any of the following conditions are met, the top will stop operating. . When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse)

position.

. When the vehicle moves at a speed of 3

MPH (5 km/h) or more.

. When the battery voltage is extremely low. . When the temperature of top

the soft

system becomes extremely high.

Release the operating switch, and push it again under the above conditions until the top is fully opened or closed. The soft top indicator light will turn off when the top operation is completely finished. If the soft top indicator light illuminates with the ignition switch ON, it may indicate the electric soft top control unit is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. For more details about