2012 Nissan Sentra Owners Manual

wheel. A tone will sound.

2. Say: “Call” 䊊A . The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands. Say: “Special Dialing” to dial more than 10
digits or any special characters.

3. Say “Phone Number” 䊊B . The system ac- knowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands.

4. Say the number you wish to call starting with the area code in single digit format 䊊C . If the system has trouble recognizing the correct phone number, try entering the number in the following groups: 3-digit area code, 3-digit prefix and the last 4-digits. For ex- ample, 555-121-3354 can be said as “five five five” as the 1st group, then “one two one” as the 2nd group, and “three three five

four” as the 3rd group. For dialing more than 10 digits or any special characters, say “Special Dialing”. See “How to say num- bers” in this section for more information.

5. When you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back and an- nounces the available commands.

6. Say: “Dial” 䊊D . The system acknowledges

the command and makes the call.

For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” in this section. Receiving a call When you hear the ring tone, press the button on the steering wheel.

Once the call has ended, press the on the steering wheel.

button

NOTE: If you do not wish to take the call when you button hear the ring tone, press the on the steering wheel. For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section.

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LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS

“Call”

Main Menu

“Call” “Phonebook” “Recent Calls” “Connect Phone”

button on When you press and release the the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these commands and the com- mands in each sub-menu. Remember to wait for the tone before speaking.

After the main menu, you can say “Help” to hear the list of commands currently available any time the system is waiting for a response.

If you want to end an action without completing it, you can say “Cancel” or “Quit” at any time the system is waiting for a response. The system will end the VR session. Whenever the VR session is cancelled, a double beep is played to indicate you have exited the system.

Main Menu “Call”

(Speak name) 䊊A “Phone Number”

(Speak Digits) 䊊B “Special Number” 䊊C

“Redial” 䊊D “Call Back” 䊊E

(Speak name) 䊊A If you have stored entries in the phonebook, you can dial a number associated with a name and location.

See “Phonebook” in this section to learn how to store entries.

When prompted by the system, say the name of the phone book entry you wish to call. The system acknowledges the name.

If there are multiple locations associated with the name, the system asks you to choose the loca- tion.

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Once you have confirmed the name and location, the system begins the call.

(Speak Digits) 䊊B When prompted by the system, say the number you wish to call. Refer to “How to say numbers” and “Making a call by entering a phone number” in this section for more details. “Special Number” 䊊C For dialing more than 10 digits or any special characters, say “Special Number”. When the system acknowledges the command, the system will prompt you to speak the number. “Redial” 䊊D Use the Redial command to call the last number that was dialed.

The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing.

If a redial number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial” and ends the VR session. “Call Back” 䊊E Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle.

The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing.

If a call back number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to call back” and ends the VR session. During a call

During a call there are several command options button on the steering available. Press the wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter com- mands. ● “Help” — The system announces the avail-

able commands.

● “Go back/Correction” — The system an- nounces “Go back,” ends the VR session and returns to the call.

● “Cancel/Quit” — The system announces “Cancel,” ends the VR session and returns to the call.

● “Send/Enter/Call/Dial” — Use the Send command to enter numbers, “*” or “#” during a call. For example, if you were directed to dial an extension by an automated system:

Say: “Send one two three four.” The system acknowledges the command and sends the tones associated with the numbers. The system then ends the VR ses- sion and returns to the call. Say “star” for “*”, Say “pound” for “#”.

● “Transfer call” — Use the Transfer Call com- mand to transfer the call from the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System to the cellular phone when privacy is desired. The system announces, “Transfer call. Call transferred to privacy mode.” The system then ends the VR session. To reconnect the call from the cellular phone to the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free System, press the

button.

● “Mute” — Use the Mute command to mute your voice so the other party cannot hear it. Use the mute command again to unmute your voice.

NOTE: If a call is ended or the cellular phone network connection is lost while the Mute feature is on, the Mute feature will be reset to “off” for the next call so the other party can hear your voice.

“Phonebook” (phones without automatic phonebook download function)

NOTE: The “Transfer Entry” command is not avail- able when the vehicle is moving.

Main Menu

“Phonebook”

“Transfer Entry” 䊊A “Delete Entry” 䊊B “List Names” 䊊C

For phones that do not support automatic down- load of the phonebook (PBAP Bluetooth姞 pro- file), the “Phonebook” command is used to manu- ally add entries to the vehicle phonebook. The phonebook stores up to 40 names for each phone connected to the system.

NOTE: Each phone has its own separate phone- book. You cannot access Phone A’s phone- book if you are currently connected with Phone B.

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“Transfer Entry” 䊊A Use the Transfer Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry. For example, say: “Mary.”

for details. You

also visit Manual can www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones.

The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished entering numbers or transferring an entry, choose “Store.”

location and

The system confirms the name, number. “Delete Entry” 䊊B Use the Delete Entry command to erase one entry from the phonebook. After the system rec- ognizes the command, speak the name to delete or say “List Names” to choose an entry. “List Names” 䊊C Use the List Names command to hear all the names in the phonebook.

If the name is too long or too short, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again. Also, if the name sounds too much like a name already stored, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again. The system will ask you to transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone’s memory. Enter a phone number by voice command: For example, say: “five five five one two one two.” See “How to say numbers” in this section for more information. To transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone’s memory: Say “Transfer entry.” The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset. The new contact phone number will be transferred from the cellular phone via the Bluetooth姞 communication link. The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s 4-72 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

The system recites the phonebook entries but does not include the actual phone numbers. When the playback of the list is complete, the system goes back to the main menu.

You can stop the playback of the list at any time button on the steering by pressing the wheel. The system ends the VR session.

“Phonebook” (phones with automatic phonebook download function)

NOTE:

The “Transfer Entry” command is not avail- able when the vehicle is moving.

Main Menu

“Phonebook”

“List Names” 䊊A “Transfer Entry” 䊊B “Delete Entry” 䊊C “Record Name” 䊊D

For phones that support automatic download of the phonebook (PBAP Bluetooth姞 profile), the “Phonebook” command is used to manage en- tries in the vehicle phonebook. You can say the name of an entry at this menu to initiate dialing of that entry. The phonebook stores up to 1000 names for each phone connected to the system. When a phone is connected to the system, the phonebook is automatically downloaded to the vehicle. This feature allows you to access your phonebook from the Bluetooth姞 system and call contacts by name. You can record a custom voice tag for contact names that the system has

difficulty recognizing. For more information see “Record name” in this section.

NOTE: Each phone has its own separate phone- book. You cannot access Phone A’s phone- book if you are currently connected with Phone B. “List Names” 䊊A Use the List Names command to hear all the names and locations in the phone book. The system recites the phone book entries but does not include the actual phone numbers. When the playback of the list is complete, the system goes back to the main menu. You can stop the playback of the list at any time button on the steering by pressing the wheel. The system ends the VR session. See the “Record name” command in this section for infor- mation about recording custom voice tags for list entries that the system has difficulty pronounc- ing. “Transfer Entry” 䊊B Use the Transfer Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry.

For example, say: “Mary.”

If the name is too long or too short, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again.

Also, if the name sounds too much like a name already stored, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again.

The system will ask you to transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone’s memory.

Enter a phone number by voice command:

For example, say: “five five five one two one two.” See “How to say numbers” in this section for more information.

To transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone’s memory:

Say “Transfer entry.” The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset. The new contact phone number will be transferred from the cellular phone via the Bluetooth姞 communication link. The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s also Manual can visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones.

for details. You

The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished entering numbers or transferring an entry, choose “Store.”

location and

The system confirms the name, number. “Delete Entry” 䊊C Use the Delete Entry command to erase one entry from the phonebook. After the system rec- ognizes the command, speak the name to delete or say “List Names” to choose an entry. “Record Name” 䊊D The system allows you to record custom voice tags for contact names in the phonebook that the vehicle has difficulty recognizing. This feature can also be used to record voice tags to directly dial an entry with multiple numbers. Up to 40 voice tags can be recorded to the system. “Recent Calls”

Main Menu

“Recent Calls”

“Outgoing” 䊊A “Incoming” 䊊B “Missed” 䊊C

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Use the Recent Calls command to access out- going, incoming or missed calls. “Outgoing” 䊊A Use the Outgoing command to list the outgoing calls made from the vehicle. “Incoming” 䊊B Use the Incoming command to list the incoming calls made to the vehicle. “Missed” 䊊C Use the Missed command to list the calls made to the vehicle that were not answered. “Connect Phone”

NOTE:

The Add Phone command is not available when the vehicle is moving.

Main Menu

“Connect Phone”

“Add Phone” 䊊A “Select Phone” 䊊B “Delete Phone” 䊊C “Turn Bluetooth OFF” 䊊D

Use the Connect Phone commands to manage the phones connecting to the vehicle or to enable the Bluetooth姞 function on the vehicle. “Add Phone” 䊊A Use the Add Phone command to add a phone to the vehicle. See “Connecting procedure” in this section for more information. “Select Phone” 䊊B Use the Select Phone command to select from a list of phones connected to the vehicle. The sys- tem will list the names assigned to each phone and then prompt you for the phone you wish to select. Only one phone can be active at a time. “Delete Phone” 䊊C Use the Delete Phone command to delete a phone that is connected to the vehicle. The sys- tem will list the names assigned to each phone and then prompt you for the phone you wish to delete. Deleting a phone from the vehicle will also delete that phonebook for that phone. “Turn Bluetooth OFF” 䊊D Use the Turn Bluetooth OFF command to prevent a wireless connection to your phone.

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SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODE Speaker Adaptation allows up to two out-of- dialect users to train the system to improve rec- ognition accuracy. By repeating a number of commands, the users can create a voice model of their own voice that is stored in the system. The system is capable of storing a different speaker adaptation model for each connected phone. Training procedure The procedure for training a voice is as follows. 1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet

outdoor location.

2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine run- ning, the parking brake on, and the transmis- sion in P (Park).

3. Press and hold the

than 5 seconds.

button for more

4. The

system announces:

“Press the ) button for the PHONE/SEND ( hands-free phone system to enter the speaker adaptation mode or press the ) button to select a dif- PHONE/END ( ferent language.”

5. Press the

button.

For information on selecting a different lan- guage, see “Choosing a language” in this section.

6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically. If both memory locations are already in use, the system will prompt you to overwrite one. Follow the instructions pro- vided by the system.

7. When preparation is complete and you are

ready to begin, press the

button.

8. The SA mode will be explained. Follow the

instructions provided by the system.

9. When training is finished, the system will tell you an adequate number of phrases have been recorded.

10. The system will announce that speaker ad- aptation has been completed and the sys- tem is ready.

The SA mode will stop if:

● The

button is pressed for more than 5

seconds in SA mode.

● The vehicle begins moving during SA mode. ● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF or

LOCK position.

Training phrases During the SA mode, the system instructs the trainer to say the following phrases. (The system will prompt you for each phrase.) ● phonebook transfer entry ● dial three oh four two nine ● delete call back number ● incoming ● transfer entry ● eight pause nine three two pause seven ● delete all entries ● call seven two four zero nine ● phonebook delete entry ● next entry ● dial star two one seven oh ● yes ● no ● select ● missed ● dial eight five six nine two ● Bluetooth on

● outgoing ● call three one nine oh two ● nine seven pause pause three oh eight ● cancel ● call back number ● call star two zero nine five ● delete phone ● dial eight three zero five one ● record name ● four three pause two nine pause zero ● delete redial number ● phonebook list names ● call eight oh five four one ● correction ● connect phone ● dial seven four oh one eight ● previous entry ● delete ● dial nine seven two six six ● call seven six three oh one

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● To select the current menu option, press the

PHONE/SEND (

) button.

● To go back to the previous menu, press the ) button. If the current PHONE/END ( menu is the Main Menu, pressing the ) button will exit the PHONE/END ( Phone system.

● To exit the manual control mode, press and ) button for 5

hold the PHONE/END ( seconds.

● go back ● call five six two eight zero ● dial six six four three seven MANUAL CONTROL While using the voice recognition system, it is possible to select menu options by using the steering wheel controls instead of speaking voice commands. The manual control mode does not allow dialing a phone number by digits. The user may select an entry from the Phonebook or Re- cent Calls lists. To re-activate voice recognition, exit the manual control mode by pressing and ) button. At that holding the PHONE/END ( ) button time, pressing the PHONE/SEND ( will start the Hands Free Phone System. Operating tips ● To enter manual control mode, start the voice recognition system and tilt the tuning ) switch up or down. The system will speak ⬙Showing Manual Options⬙ when manual controls are initially activated.

● To browse the menu options, tilt the tuning ) switch up or down. The system will always speak the current menu option. De- pending on the audio display, it will also show the current menu option.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved.

Symptom

System fails to interpret the command correctly.

The system consistently selects the wrong entry from the phone book.

Solution 1. Ensure that the command is valid. See “List of voice commands” in this section. 2. Ensure that the command is spoken after the tone. 3. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level in the vehicle. 4. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive (for example, windows open or defroster on). NOTE: If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that the voice commands will not be recognized. 5. If more than one command was said at a time, try saying the commands separately. 6. If the system consistently fails to recognize commands, the voice training procedure should be carried out to im- prove the recognition response for the speaker. See “Speaker Adaptation (SA) mode” in this section. 1. Ensure that the phone book entry name requested matches what was originally stored. This can be confirmed by using the “List Names” command. See “Phonebook” in this section. 2. Replace one of the names being confused with a new name.

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MEMO

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Off-road recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Manual transmission (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Ignition switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Manual transmission (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Cold weather driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Anti-freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Engine block heater (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation 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.

● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger- ous. It can cause unconsciousness or death.

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● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all win- dows 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 rear vent windows, lift gates, doors and trunk lids (if so equipped) closed while driving, otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passen- ger compartment. If you must drive with one of follow these precautions: 1. Open all the windows.

these open,

2. Set the

air recirculation but- ton to off and the fan control dial to high to circulate the air.

● If electrical wiring or other cable con- nections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the trunk lid or the body, follow the manufacturer’s recommen- dation to prevent carbon monoxide en- try into the vehicle.

● The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever: a. The vehicle is raised for service. b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are passenger

into

the

entering compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound of

the exhaust system.

d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, un- derbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST The three-way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.

WARNING

● The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys- tem are very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system components.

● 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. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driv- ing if the engine misfires, or if notice- able loss of performance or other un- usual are detected. Have the vehicle inspected promptly by a NISSAN dealer.

conditions

operating

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

● Do not race the engine while warming it

up.

● Do not push or tow your vehicle to start

the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (if so equipped) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and in- flated 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) that 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 all your tires to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under- inflation also reduces fuel efficiency 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 illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS mal- function 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 mal- function exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alter- nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replac- ing 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:

● The TPMS does not monitor the tire

pressure of the spare tire.

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● The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning is not displayed if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunc- tion.

● 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 illumi- nate. If the warning light illuminates in low ambient temperature, check the tire pres- sure for all four tires.

● The Tire and Loading Information label (also referred to as the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label) is located in the driver’s door opening.

For additional information, see “Low tire pressure warning light” in the “Instruments and controls” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “In case of emergency” section.

WARNING

● If the low tire pressure warning 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 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 acci- dent and could result in serious per- sonal 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 Informa- tion label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section for changing a flat tire.)

● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25
km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving).

● The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure of all your tires are adjusted. After the tires are 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 message is displayed in the odometer when the low tire pressure warning light is illumi- nated and low tire pressure is detected. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning mes- sage turns off when the low tire pressure warning light turns off. The low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated until the tires are inflated to the recommended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK TIRE PRES- SURE warning message is displayed each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated. See “Check tire pressure warning message” in the “Instruments and controls” section.

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● 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 approximately 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 originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.

● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.

CAUTION

Do not place metalized film or any metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This may cause poor reception of the signals from the tire pressure sensors, and the TPMS will not function properly.

Some devices and transmitters may temporarily interfere with the operation of the TPMS and cause the low tire pressure warning light to illu- minate.

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 fol- lowing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful in-

terference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: Changes or modification not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the us- er’s the equipment.

authority

operate

to

For Canada:

This device complies with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interfer-

ence, and

2. This device must accept any interfer- ence, include interference that may cause undesired operation of the de- vice.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects or cause the vehicle to roll over, particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and Starting and driving 5-5

avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including pre- scription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the “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 injury in colli- sions 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. OFF-ROAD RECOVERY If the right side or left side wheels unintentionally leave the road surface, 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.

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5.

4. When appropriate , slowly release the accel-

erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle. If there is nothing in the way, steer the ve- hicle to follow the road while vehicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive the ve- hicle 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 ap- propriate driving lane.

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

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure loss can also be caused by driving on under-inflated tires. Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by maintain- ing the correct air pressure and visually inspect the tires for wear and damage. See “Wheels and tires” in the “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 ve- hicle, 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 accelerator

pedal.

● Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not over react.

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” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re- duces 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 severity 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. Al- though the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter, pre- scription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alco- hol, drugs, or some other physical condition.

IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING

● Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving. The steer- ing wheel will lock (for models with a steering lock mechanism). This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious ve- hicle damage or personal injury.

● Never place the ignition switch in the LOCK position while driving. The steer- ing wheel will lock (for models with a steering lock mechanism). This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious ve- hicle damage or personal injury.

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CAUTION

● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with

you when operating the vehicle.

● Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. ● If the vehicle battery is discharged the ignition switch cannot be moved from the “LOCK” position and if the steering lock is engaged, the steering wheel may not be able to be moved. Charge the battery as soon as possible. (See “JUMP STARTING” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.)

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Operating range The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis- charged or strong radio waves are present near the operating location, the Intelligent Key sys- tem’s operating range becomes narrower and may not function properly.

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

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NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ (if so equipped) The Intelligent Key can operate the ignition switch without from your pocket or purse. The operating environment and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key operation.

taking the key out

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The operating range of the engine start function is inside of the vehicle 䊊1 . ● If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instru- ment panel, rear parcel shelf, inside the glove box, storage bin or door pocket, the Intelligent Key may not function.

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

WSD0041

LSD0175

Without Intelligent Key CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so equipped) The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position until the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position. ● When moving the ignition switch to the LOCK position, make sure the shift selector is in the P (Park) position.

With Intelligent Key

● When removing the key from the ignition switch, make sure the shift selector is in the P (Park) position.

When the ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position:

1. Shift the shift selector to the P (Park) posi-

tion.

2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON

direction.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-

tion.

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4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the ignition

switch.

If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi- tion, the shift selector cannot be moved from the P (Park) position. The shift selector can be moved if the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position is indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS LOCK: Normal parking position (0) ● Intelligent Key:

● PUSH OFF- The steering lock can only be locked at this position (for vehicles equipped with a steering lock mecha- nism).

OFF: (1) The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel (for vehicles equipped with a steering lock mechanism). ACC: (Accessories) (2) This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running. ON: Normal operating position (3) ● Intelligent Key:

● PUSH ON- The ignition switch will be unlocked while carrying the Intelligent Key.

This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories.

WSD0052

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) The ignition switch includes a device that helps prevent accidental removal of the key while driv- ing. The key can only be removed when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. On manual transmission models, to turn the igni- tion switch to the LOCK position from the ACC or ON position, place the ignition switch in the OFF position, push the key in, then place the ignition switch in LOCK position.

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If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- rate key ring to avoid interference from other devices.

START: (4) This position starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the key. It automati- cally returns to the ON position. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer system will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered key. If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for example, when interference is caused by another registered key, an automated toll road device or automatic payment device on the key ring), restart the engine using the following pro- cedure: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position

for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately 10
seconds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered key.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake and clutch fluid (if so equipped), and windshield-washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel.

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

● Lock all doors. ● Position seat and adjust head restraints. ● Adjust inside and outside mirrors. ● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to

do likewise.

● Check the operation of warning lights when the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See “Warning/indicator lights and audible re- minders” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Apply the parking brake. 2. CVT model:

Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The shift selector cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or if the key is removed from the ignition switch. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift selector is in any of the driving positions. Manual transmission model: Move the shift selector to N (Neutral). De- press the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking the engine. The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully de- pressed. The Intelligent Key must be carried when operating the ignition switch.

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the

Intelligent

Key warning When in the meter blinks in red and the light inside warning buzzer emits a short beep, be sure that the shift selector is in the P (Park) position and the ignition switch is securely returned to the LOCK position.

blink- The Intelligent Key warning light ing in red, turns off by performing the follow- ing operations: ● Return the ignition switch to the LOCK

position.

● Turn the ignition switch to the ACC posi-

tion.

When the buzzer beeps 4 times continu- ously, check for the following: ● The ignition switch is returned to the

LOCK position.

● The mechanical key is not inserted into

the ignition switch.

The inside warning buzzer stops when one of the following is performed: ● Return the ignition switch to the LOCK

position.

● Remove the mechanical key from the ig-

nition switch.

● Close the doors.

3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to START. Release the switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure. ● If the engine is very hard to start in ex- tremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap- proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it and then crank the engine. Release the switch and the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

● If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accel- erator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turn- ing the ignition switch to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.

CAUTION

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

4. Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec- onds after starting. Do not race the engine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so equipped)

WARNING

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

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

● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. ● Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving. This could cause an accident.

● Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N (Neutral) position while driving. Doing so can cause a loss of engine braking which may result in a collision, serious personal injury or death. In ad- dition, coasting with the transmission in the N (Neutral) position may cause serious damage to the transmission.

CAUTION

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

The CVT in your vehicle is electronically con- trolled to produce maximum power and smooth operation.

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

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NOTE: Engine power may be automatically re- duced to protect the CVT if the engine speed increases quickly when driving on slippery roads or while being tested on some dynamometers. Starting the vehicle 1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before moving the shift selector out of the P (Park) position.

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

move the shift selector into a driving gear.

3. Release the foot brake, then gradually start

the vehicle in motion.

4. Stop the vehicle completely before shifting

the shift selector to the P (Park) position.

The CVT is designed so the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is in the ON position. The shift selector cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear posi- tions if the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK or OFF position or if the key is re- moved.

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WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the shift selec- tor is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage.

If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC position for any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), or any drive position, the key cannot be turned to the LOCK position and be removed from the ignition switch. If this occurs, perform the following steps: 1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is

stopped.

2. Move the shift selector to P (Park) to park the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position to remove the key.

P (Park):

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.

To move the shift selector:

LSD0177

Push the button 䊊A while depressing the brake pedal Push the button 䊊A to shift

Shift without pushing button 䊊A

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

N (Neutral): Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. L (Low): Use this position for maximum engine braking on steep downhill gradients/climbing steep slopes and whenever approaching sharp bends. Do not use the L (Low) position in any other circum- stances.

Use the P (Park) selector position when the ve- hicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and the shift selector button pushed in to move the shift selector from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then place the shift selector into the P (Park) position. R (Reverse):

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.

Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting R (Reverse) position. R (Reverse) speed is limited to 25 MPH (40 km/h). Do not exceed 25 MPH (40 km/h) in the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be de- pressed and the shift selector button pushed in to move the shift selector from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to R (Reverse).

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Manual shift mode (if so equipped) When the manual shift mode button 䊊A is pressed with the vehicle stopped or while driving, the transmission enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manually using the paddles on the steering wheel 䊊B and 䊊C . In the manual shift mode, the shift range is dis- played on the position indicator in the meter.

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● In the manual shift mode, the transmis- sion may shift up automatically to a higher range than selected if the en- gine speed is too high. When the ve- hicle speed decreases, the transmis- sion automatically shifts down. The transmission shifts to M1 (1st) gear before the vehicle comes to a com- plete stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift up to the desired range.

● When the CVT fluid temperature is ex- tremely low, the manual shift mode may not work and automatically shift as a drive mode. This is not a malfunction. In this case, press the manual shift button 䊊A off and drive for a while and then reactivate the manual shift mode.

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

M1 (1st):

Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. ● Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than M6
range. This reduces fuel economy.

When shifting up: Pull the + 䊊C paddle on the steering wheel towards you. (Shifts to higher range.) When shifting down: Pull the ⫺ 䊊B paddle on the steering wheel towards you. (Shifts to lower range.) ● Pulling the same paddle twice will shift the ranges in succession. However, if this mo- tion is rapidly done, the second shifting may not be completed properly.

When canceling the manual shift mode: Press the manual shift mode button 䊊A to return the transmission to the normal driving mode. ● In the manual shift mode, the transmis- sion may not shift to the selected gear. This helps maintain driving perfor- mance and reduces the chance of ve- hicle damage or loss of control.

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Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows: M1←→ M2 ←→ M3 ←→ M4 ←→ M5 ←→ M6
M6 (6th):

Use this position for all normal forward driving at highway speeds. M5 (5th): Use this position when driving up long slopes, or for engine braking when driving down long slopes. M4 (4th), M3 (3rd) and M2 (2nd): Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. 5-16 Starting and driving

3. Remove the shift

lock release cover as

shown. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down.

4.

5. Move the shift selector to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shift lock release.

6. Now the vehicle may be moved to the de-

sired location.

If the shift selector cannot be moved out of P (Park), have a NISSAN dealer check the trans- mission as soon as possible.

WARNING

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

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

To move the shift selector, release the shift lock. The shift selector can be moved to N (Neutral).

To push the shift lock release, complete the fol- lowing procedure:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-

tion and remove the key

2. Apply the parking brake.

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Overdrive (O/D) OFF switch When the O/D OFF switch is pushed with the shift selector in the D (Drive) position, the light in the instrument panel illuminates. See “Overdrive off indicator light (CVT models)” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual. Use the Overdrive off mode when you need im- proved engine braking. To turn off the Overdrive off mode, push the O/D OFF switch again. The indicator light will turn off. Each time the engine is started, or when the shift selector is shifted to any position other than D (Drive), the Overdrive off mode will be automati- cally turned off.

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WARNING

CAUTION

● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This may cause clutch damage.

● Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting to help prevent transmission damage.

● Stop your vehicle completely before

shifting into R (Reverse).

● When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running (for example, at a stop light), shift to N (Neutral) and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied.

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

WARNING

● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. ● Do not over-rev the engine when shift- ing to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage.

Accelerator downshift — in D position — For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel- erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis- sion down into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed. Fail-safe When the fail-safe operation occurs, the CVT will not be shifted into the selected driving position. If the vehicle is driven under extreme con- ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be activated. The MIL may come on to indicate the fail-safe mode is activated, see “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in the “Instruments and controls” section. This will occur even if all electrical circuits are functioning properly. In this case, place the ignition switch in the OFF position and wait for 10 seconds. Then place the ignition switch back in the ON position. The vehicle should return to its normal operating condition. If it does not return to its normal operating condition, have a NISSAN dealer check the transmis- sion and repair if necessary.

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To back up, lift up on the shift selector ring 䊊1 and then move it to the R (Reverse) position after stopping the vehicle completely. The shift selector ring 䊊1 returns to its original position when the shift selector is moved to the N (Neutral) position.

If it is difficult to move the shift selector into R (Reverse) or 1 (1st), shift into N (Neutral), then release the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1 (1st). Suggested up-shift speeds The following are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road condi- tions, the weather and individual driving habits.

GEAR CHANGE

MPH (km/h)

1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th

8 (13) 17 (27) 25 (40) 36 (58) 51 (82)

Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.

Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed (shown below) in any gear. For level road driving, use the highest gear suggested for that speed. Always observe posted speed limits, and drive according to the road conditions, which will en- sure safe operation. Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control.

MR20DE engine models:

GEAR

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

QR25DE engine models:

GEAR

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

MPH (km/h)

27 (44) 49 (79) 68 (109)

— — —

MPH (km/h)

33 (53) 53 (86) 75 (121)

— — —

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Shifting To change gears or when upshifting or down- shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift into the appropriate gear, then release the clutch slowly and smoothly.

To ensure smooth gear changes, fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift selec- tor. is not fully depressed before the transmission is shifted, a gear noise may be heard. Transmission damage may occur.

If the clutch pedal

Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th up to 6th gear in sequence according to vehicle speed.

4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

PARKING BRAKE

WARNING

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

● Do not release the parking brake from

outside the vehicle.

● Do not use the shift selector in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged. ● Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. They could release the parking brake and cause an accident.

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To engage: Pull the lever up 䊊A . To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 2. Manual transmission models:

Place the shift selector in the N (Neutral) position. CVT models: Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion.

3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly, push the button and lower com- pletely 䊊B .

CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)

LSD0176

1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. CANCEL switch 4. ON/OFF switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver.

● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control switch off and have the sys- tem checked by a NISSAN dealer.

● The SET indicator light may blink when the cruise control switch is turned ON while pushing the ACCEL/RES, COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch. To properly set the cruise control system, use the following proce- dures.

WARNING

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

vehicle at a set speed.

● In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in

speed.

● On winding or hilly roads. ● On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.). ● In very windy areas. Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident.

CAUTION

On manual transmission models, do not shift into N (Neutral) without depressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is set. Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal and turn the main switch off imme- diately. Failure to do so may cause engine damage.

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed be- tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the ON·OFF switch. The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument panel comes on. To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel comes on. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the set speed. ● To pass another vehicle, depress the ac- celerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously set speed.

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CAUTION

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and en- sure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in short- ened engine life and reduced engine performance.

● Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.

● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear. ● Avoid quick starts. ● Avoid hard braking as much as possible. ● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.

● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the cruise control.

To cancel the preset speed, use one of the following three methods. ● Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator

light in the instrument panel goes out.

● Tap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light

goes out.

● Push the ON·OFF switch off. Both the CRUISE indicator light and SET indicator light in the instrument panel go out.

The cruise control is automatically canceled and the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if: ● you depress the brake or clutch pedal while pushing the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch. The preset speed is deleted from memory.

● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH

(13 km/h) below the set speed.

● you depress the clutch pedal (manual trans- mission), or move the shift selector to N (Neutral) (CVT).

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To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following three methods. ● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push and release the COAST/SET switch.

● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you de- sire, release the switch.

● Push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. Each time you do this, the set speed in- creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).

To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of the following three methods. ● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve- hicle attains the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it.

● Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Re- lease the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.

● Push and release the COAST/SET switch. Each time you do this, the set speed de- creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push and re- lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle re- turns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

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● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position.

● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag.

● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. See recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con- sumer information” section of this manual.

“Capacities

and

● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy. ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles.

● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level roads, shift into high gear as soon as possible.

● Avoid unnecessary engine idling. ● Keep your engine tuned up. ● Follow the recommended periodic mainte-

nance schedule.

● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres- sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.

● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im- proper alignment increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.

● Air conditioner (if so equipped) operation lowers fuel economy. Use the air conditioner only when necessary.

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2. Manual transmission models:

Place the shift selector in the R (Reverse) position. When parking on an uphill grade, place the shift selector in 1st gear. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) models: Move the shift selector to the P (Park) position. 3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good practice to turn the wheels as illustrated. ● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: 䊊1

Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb.

● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: 䊊2

Turn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb.

● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO

CURB: 䊊3
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the cen- ter of the road if it moves.

4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-

tion and remove the key.

WARNING

● Do not stop or park the vehicle over