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If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illumi- nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when the parking brake is released. The daytime run- ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned off.

WARNING

When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.

WIC0917

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the or Turn the control sA to adjust the brightness of instrument panel lights when driving at night.

position.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

WIC0860

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal s1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.

Lane change signal s2 To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

WIC0861
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch to the OFF position. The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog lights automatically turn off when the high beam headlights are selected.

position.

LIC0394

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

c If stopping for an emergency, be sure to

move the vehicle well off the road.

c Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might become a hazard to other traffic.

c Turn signals do not work when the haz-

ard warning flasher lights are on.

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HORN

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH

The flashers will operate with the ignition switch in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving.

LIC0604

To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tam- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury.

WIC0534
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- ing conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off. To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF switch. The Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine to turn ON the system. See (cid:147)Vehicle dy- namic control (VDC) system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section.

indicator will come on.

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HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH (if so equipped)

LIC0743

WARNING

c Never rely solely on the hill descent control system to control vehicle speed when driving on steep downhill grades. Always drive carefully when using the hill descent control system and decel- erate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal if necessary. Be espe- cially careful when driving on frozen, muddy or extremely steep downhill roads. Failure to control vehicle speed may result in a loss of control of the vehicle and possible serious injury or death.

c The hill descent control may not control the vehicle speed on a hill under all load or road conditions. Always be prepared to depress the brake pedal to control vehicle speed. Failure to do so may re- sult in a collision or serious personal injury.

CAUTION

When the hill descent control system op- erates continuously for a long time, the temperature of the brake pads may in- crease and the hill descent control system may be temporarily disabled (the indicator light will blink). If the indicator light does not come on continuously after blinking, stop using the system.

The hill descent control system is designed to reduce driver workload when going down steep hills. The hill descent control system helps to control vehicle speed so the driver can concen- trate on steering the vehicle. To activate the hill descent control system: c the automatic transmission selector lever

must be in forward or reverse gear,

c the 4WD switch must be in the 4L position and the vehicle speed must be under 15
mph (25 km/h) or

c the 4WD switch must be in the 4H position and the vehicle speed must be under 21
mph (35 km/h), and

c the hill descent control system switch must

be ON.

The hill descent control indicator light will come on when the system is activated. Also, the stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent control system applies the brakes to control ve- hicle speed. If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed while the hill descent control system is on, the system will stop operating temporarily. As soon as the accelerator or brake pedal is released, the hill descent control system begins to function again if the hill descent control operating condi- tions are fulfilled. The hill descent control indicator light blinks if the switch is on and all conditions for system activa- tion are not met or if the system becomes disen- gaged for any reason. To turn off the hill descent control system, push the switch to the OFF position. For additional information, see (cid:147)Hill descent con- trol system on indicator light(cid:148) earlier in this sec- tion and (cid:147)Hill descent control system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual.

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ELECTRONIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL (E-Lock) SYSTEM SWITCH (if so equipped)

LIC0729
The Electronic Locking Rear Differential (E-Lock) system can help provide added traction if the vehicle is stuck or becoming stuck. To activate the E-Lock system: c the 4WD switch must be in the 4LO position

(4-wheel drive vehicles),

c the vehicle must be stopped or moving at 4

mph (7 km/h) or less, and

c the E-Lock system switch must be turned

ON.

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When the E-Lock switch is turned ON, the indi- cator light will flash until the system engages. However, if all operation conditions listed above are not met or the system becomes disengaged, the indicator light will continue to flash.

The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) system is disabled and the ABS light illuminates when the E-Lock system is ON. Also, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is disabled and the VDC light illuminates when the E-Lock system is ON.

See (cid:147)Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and Driving(cid:148) section for further explanation and system limitations.

WARNING

c Never leave the E-Lock system ON when driving on paved or hard-surfaced roads. Turning the vehicle may result in the rear wheels slipping and result in an accident and personal injury. After us- ing the E-Lock system to free the ve- hicle, turn the system OFF.

c Use the E-Lock system only when free- ing a stuck vehicle. Try the 4LO position before using the E-Lock system. Never use the E-Lock system on a slippery road surface such as snow or ice sur- face. Using the E-Lock system when driving in these road conditions may cause unexpected movement of the ve- hicle during engine braking, accelerat- ing or turning, which may result in an accident and serious personal injury.

CAUTION

c After using the E-Lock system, turn the switch OFF to prevent possible damage to driveline components from extended use.

c Do not drive over 12 MPH (20 km/h) when the system is engaged. Doing so could result in possible damage to the driveline.

c Do not turn on the E-lock system while the tires are spinning. Doing so could damage drivetrain components.

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CLUTCH INTERLOCK (clutch start) SWITCH (if so equipped)

POWER OUTLET

To use the clutch interlock switch: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Depress the brake pedal with your right foot. 3. Place the gear shift lever in the 1 position to

move forward, or R to move backward.

4. Place your left foot on the brake pedal and

release the parking brake.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 6. Press and release the clutch interlock switch. The CANCEL light on the switch will illuminate.

7. Turn the ignition to the START position to start the engine and, at the same time, de- press the accelerator pedal with your right foot. As the vehicle begins to move, take your left foot off the brake. Once the engine has started, the clutch interlock switch CANCEL light shuts off. Do not use the interlock switch to start the engine under normal driving conditions.

WIC0817

WARNING

Pay special attention to your surround- ings when using the clutch interlock switch. The vehicle will move forward or backward according to the gear selected.

The clutch interlock (clutch start) switch allows for starting the engine without depressing the clutch pedal. This feature helps you restart the engine if it stops under difficult conditions. (For example, the engine stops on a steep hill and a slight movement forward or backward might be dangerous.)

Front row

LIC0880

The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones.

The bottom power outlet located on instrument panel and the power outlet located in the cargo area are powered directly by the vehicle(cid:146)s battery.

The top power outlet (if so equipped)located on the instrument panel and the power outlet lo- cated inside the center console are powered only when the ignition key is in the ACC or ON posi- tion.

Open the cap to use a power outlet.

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c Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may open.

c When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the outlet.

LIC0761

LIC0862

Center console

CAUTION

c The outlet and plug may be hot during

or immediately after use.

c Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use any other power outlet for an accessory lighter. See your NISSAN dealer for additional information.

c Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory.

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Luggage area

c Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

c Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on.

c Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory being used is turned OFF.

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STORAGE

Top center tray

STORAGE TRAYS

WARNING

LIC0764

LIC0818

LIC0819

AT model

MT model (if so equipped)

Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident or sud- den stop.

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LIC0766

LIC0768

WIC0609

CONSOLE BOX Pull up on the lever s1 to open the console box lid s2 .

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SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if so equipped) To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.

WARNING

c Keep the sunglasses holder closed

while driving to prevent an accident.

GLOVE BOX To open the top portion of the glove box, push the latch sA up and raise the lid. To open the lower portion of the glove box, pull the handle sB down and lower the lid. Use the master key to lock or unlock the glove box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or unlock the glove box.

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

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CAUTION

c Do not use for anything other than

sunglasses.

c Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses.

MAP POCKETS

LIC0863

LIC0575

SEAT POCKETS A pocket is located on the back of the driver(cid:146)s seat (if so equipped). A small pocket is also located on the inboard side of the passenger(cid:146)s seat.

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LIC0769

WIC0827

WIC0771

2nd row (rear of front console)

To open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front console), lower the lid. To close, raise the lid.

Front

CUP HOLDERS The front cup holders have adapters that can be removed to accommodate larger cups.

CAUTION

c Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger.

c Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident.

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LIC0864

Bottle holder

CAUTION

c Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly injure people during sudden braking or an accident. c Do not use bottle holder for open liquid

containers.

CARGO AREA STORAGE To access the floor storage area, push down s1
to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle s2
to lift the luggage board.

Attach the tether located on the inside of the luggage board to a ceiling hook to hold the lug- gage board up while accessing the storage area.

WARNING

Do not drive with the luggage board teth- ered to a ceiling hook. In a sudden stop or collision, the luggage board could come loose and cause personal injury.

LIC0865

LUGGAGE HOOKS The luggage hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps.

WARNING

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

c Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure

cargo.

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c Never allow anyone to ride in the lug- gage area. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

c Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

c The child restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with items in the cargo area. Secure any items in the cargo area. Your child could be seri- ously injured or killed in a collision if the top strap is damaged.

c Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a

seat and using a seat belt properly.

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LTI0140

LTI0141

Side finisher Do not apply a load of more than 110 lb (490 N) to a single hook.

Floor hooks Do not apply a load of more than 110 lb (490 N) to a single hook.

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LIC0876

LIC0866

Cargo net (if so equipped)

CARGO NETS

WARNING

c Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

c Be sure to secure all four hooks into the retainers. The cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or the net may not stay secured.

The cargo nets help keep packages in the cargo area from moving around while the vehicle is in motion. To install the large cargo net (if so equipped), attach the hooks to the retainers. To remove the large cargo net, detach the hooks from the cargo net retainers.

Right-hand luggage side net

The right-hand luggage side net is not removable.

WARNING

c The cargo restrained in the luggage side nets must not exceed 8.5 lb (3.9 kg) for each net or the net may not stay secured.

c Do not place sharp objects in the lug- gage side nets. Such objects may be- come dangerous projectiles and cause injury when the vehicle is moving or if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

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LIC0867

Left-hand luggage side nets

To install the removable left-hand luggage side net sA , attach the net to the retainers. To remove, detach the net from the retainers. The smaller left-hand luggage side net is not removable.

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ROOF RACK Always evenly distribute the cargo on the roof rack. The maximum total load including the gear basket is 150 lb (68 kg) evenly distrib- uted. The maximum total load for the gear basket is 30 lb (13 kg) evenly distributed. Be

WIC0868
careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and GAWR are located on the F.M.V.S.S. label (located on the driver(cid:146)s side door jamb pillar). For more information regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to (cid:147)Vehicle loading

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5. Always check the tightness of the crossbar

adjusting screws.

WARNING

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un- secured cargo could cause personal injury.

CAUTION

c Use care when placing or removing items from the roof rack. If you cannot comfortably lift the items onto the roof rack from the ground, use a ladder or stool.

c Do not place items on top of the gear basket lid. Doing so could damage the lid.

information(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer in- formation(cid:148) section later in this manual.

The crossbars can be adjusted or removed. Use the Torxdriver provided in the tool kit to loosen both crossbar adjusting screws.

To adjust:

1. Loosen the adjusting screws with the Torxdriver s1 by turning counterclockwise sA .

2. When the clamp is loosened, move the crossbar so the cargo can be positioned on the crossbar sB .

3. Tighten the crossbar adjusting screws with

the Torxdriver by turning clockwise.

4. Secure the cargo with rope.

5. Always check the tightness of the crossbar

adjusting screws.

To remove:

1. Loosen the adjusting screws with the Torxdriver s1 by turning counterclockwise sA .

2. Rotate the clamps sC . 3. Remove the crossbar. 4. Reverse to install.

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To open the gear basket lid: s1 Turn the handle counterclockwise. s2 Raise the lid.

NOTE: Cargo in the gear basket must fit with the lid closed. The maximum total load for the gear basket is 30 lb (13 kg) evenly distrib- uted. Do not force the lid closed.

WARNING

The lid should be closed and locked when driving.

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LIC0869

LIC0870

To remove the gear basket assembly: 1. Open the lid. 2. Loosen the 4 TorxT head fasteners with a Torxdriver by turning counterclockwise sA .

3. Lift the gear basket to remove it sB . 4. Reverse to reinstall. 5. Always check the tightness of the gear bas-

ket fasteners.

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WINDOWS

POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)

WARNING

c Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows.

c Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls and become trapped in a window. Unattended chil- dren could become involved in serious accidents.

The power windows operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. If the driver(cid:146)s or passenger(cid:146)s door is opened during this period of about 45 sec- onds, power to the windows is canceled.

WIC0872

1. Window lock button 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Power door lock switch Front passenger(cid:146)s side window switch Right rear passenger(cid:146)s window switch Left rear passenger(cid:146)s window switch Driver(cid:146)s side automatic switch

Driver(cid:146)s side power window switch The driver(cid:146)s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close the front and rear passenger windows. To open a window, push the switch and hold it down. To close a window, pull the switch and hold it up. To stop the opening or closing function at any time, simply release the switch.

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WIC0873

WIC0874

LIC0410

Front passenger(cid:146)s power window switch The passenger(cid:146)s window switch operates only the corresponding passenger(cid:146)s window. To open the window, push the switch and hold it down s1 . To close the window, pull the switch up s2 .

Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding windows. To open the window, push the switch and hold it down s1 . To close the window, pull the switch up s2 . Locking passengers(cid:146) windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver(cid:146)s side window can be opened or closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock function.

Automatic operation To fully open a window equipped with automatic operation, press the window switch down to the second detent and release it; it need not be held. The window automatically opens all the way. To stop the window, lift the switch up while the window is opening.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS

WIC0263

LIC0792

WIC0879

MANUAL WINDOWS The side windows can be opened or closed by turning the hand crank on each door.

Type A

The interior lights have a three-position switch and operate regardless of ignition switch posi- tion. When the switch is in the ON position s1 , the interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi- tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes unless the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position.

Type B

When the switch is in the O position s2 , the interior lights will stay on for about 30 seconds when: c The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key or the power door lock switch while all doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the OFF position.

c The driver(cid:146)s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from the ignition switch.

c The key is removed from the ignition switch

while all doors are closed.

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The lights will turn off while the 30 second timer is activated when: c The driver(cid:146)s door is locked by the keyfob, a

key, or the power door lock switch.

c The ignition switch is turned ON. The lights will turn off automatically after 30 min- utes while doors are open to prevent the battery from becoming discharged. When the switch is in the OFF position s3 , the interior lights do not illuminate, regardless of door position.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery.

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MAP LIGHTS

CARGO LIGHT

LIC0790
To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To turn them off, press the switches again.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery.

LIC0590
The cargo light on the overhead trim has a three- position switch. To operate, push the switch to the desired position. ON: The light is illuminated. Normal (center) position: The light illuminates when the lift gate is opened. The light turns off when the lift gate is closed. OFF: The light does not illuminate regardless of door position or lock status.

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Child safety rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Lift gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Fuel-filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Opening the fuel-filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Fuel-filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Tilt operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

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KEYS

1.

WPD0128
Two master keys (black) with transpon- der chip and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side Valet key (black) with transponder chip Key number plate Transponder chip

2. 3. 4. A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate.

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After the registration process, these components will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration. Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle. Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which contains an electrical transponder, to come into contact with salt water. This could affect system function.

A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer can duplicate it. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM KEYS (if so equipped) You can only drive your vehicle using the master or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in the key head. The master key can be used for all the locks. To protect belongings when you leave a key with someone, give them the valet key only. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. Additional or replacement keys: If you still have a key, the key number is not necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli- cate your existing key. As many as five NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used with one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is be- cause the registration process will erase the memory of all key codes previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.

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DOORS

WARNING

c Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders.

c Before opening any door, always look

for and avoid oncoming traffic.

c Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents.

Driver(cid:146)s side

WPD0311

LOCKING WITH KEY Manual To lock a door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle s1 . To unlock, turn the key toward the rear s2 .

LPD0240

Power (if so equipped) The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. Turning the key toward the front s1 of the vehicle locks all doors. Turning the key one time toward the rear s2 of the vehicle unlocks that door. From that position, returning the key to neutral s3 (where the key can only be removed and inserted) and turning it toward the rear again within 5 seconds unlocks all doors s4 .

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Lockout protection When the power door lock switch (driver(cid:146)s or front passenger(cid:146)s side) is moved to the lock position with the key in the ignition and any door open, all doors will lock and then unlock auto- matically. This helps to prevent the keys from being accidently locked inside the vehicle.

LPD0320

WPD0381

Inside lock

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position s1 , then close the door. To unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position s2 .

Door lock switch

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped) To lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver(cid:146)s or front passenger(cid:146)s side) to the lock position s1 . When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

To unlock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver(cid:146)s or front passenger(cid:146)s side) to the unlock position s2 .

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WPD0321
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the lock position, the door can be opened only from the outside.

c Do not strike the keyfob sharply against

another object.

c Do not place the keyfob for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140(cid:176)F (60(cid:176)C).

If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec- ommends erasing the ID code of that key- fob. This will prevent the keyfob from un- authorized use to unlock the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing proce- dure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if so equipped)

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the interior lights on, and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors.

The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi- mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends on the conditions around the vehicle.

As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN dealer.

The keyfob will not function when: c the battery is discharged c the distance between the vehicle and the

keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m)

The panic alarm will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the keyfob: c Do not allow the keyfob to become wet. c Do not drop the keyfob.

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c When the

button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder the doors are already locked.

that

c If a door

is open and you push the lock button, the doors will but the horn will not beep and the hazard lights will not flash.

The horn may or may not beep. Refer to (cid:147)Silenc- ing the horn beep feature(cid:148) later in this section for details.

LPD0210

button on the keyfob once.

Unlocking doors Push the c Only the driver(cid:146)s door unlocks. c The hazard warning lights flash once if all doors are completely closed with the ignition key in any position except the ON position. c The interior lights illuminate for 30 seconds when the interior light switch is in the normal operation position.

LPD0209

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Locking doors 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood and all doors. 4. Push the

button on the keyfob. All the doors lock. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked.

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button on the keyfob again within

Push the 5 seconds. c All doors unlock. c The hazard warning lights flash once if all

doors are completely closed.

The interior lights can be turned off without wait- ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the ignition and turning to the ON or START position, locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the interior light switch to the OFF position. Auto relock When the button on the keyfob is pushed, all doors will lock automatically within 1 minute unless one of the following operations is per- formed: c Any door is opened. c A key is inserted into the ignition switch and

the key is turned from OFF to ON.

LPD0211

LPD0262

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pushing and holding the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds. The panic alarm stops when: c it has run for 25 seconds, or c any button is pushed on the keyfob.

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. To deactivate: Press and hold the and

buttons for at least 2 seconds.

The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the and once more.

buttons for at least 2 seconds

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HOOD

The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si- lence the horn if the alarm is triggered. Using the interior lights Push the on the interior lights. For additional information, refer to (cid:147)Interior lights(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and controls(cid:148) section earlier in this manual.

button on the keyfob once to turn

WARNING

c Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Fail- ure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident.

c If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment, to avoid injury do not open the hood.

LPD0302
s1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver(cid:146)s side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.

s2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood.

s3

Insert the support rod into the slot on the underside of the hood.

When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make sure it locks into place.

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LIFT GATE

FUEL-FILLER DOOR

WARNING

c Always be sure the lift gate has been closed securely to prevent it from open- ing while driving.

c Do not drive with the lift gate open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See (cid:147)Ex- haust gas(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual.

c Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle be- fore closing the lift gate.

LPD0322
The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate simulta- neously. To open the lift gate, pull up on the handle. To close, lower and push the lift gate down se- curely.

OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER LID Push the lid to open.

LPD0303

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c Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: (cid:150) Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

(cid:150) Do not use electronic devices when

filling.

(cid:150) Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill- ing it.

(cid:150) Use only approved portable fuel con-

tainers for flammable liquid.

WARNING

c Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. You could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling.

c Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap a third of a turn, and wait for any (cid:147)hissing(cid:148) sound to stop to prevent fuel from spraying out and possibly causing personal injury. Then remove the cap.

c Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.

c Use only an original equipment type fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emis- sion control system. An incorrect cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury. It could also cause the malfunction indicator light to come on. c Never pour fuel into the throttle body to

attempt to start your vehicle.

LPD0323

FUEL-FILLER CAP The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder s1 while refueling.

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STEERING WHEEL

SUN VISORS

CAUTION

c If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.

c Tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly may cause the mal- function indicator light (MIL) to illumi- nate. If the light illuminates be- cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and to continue vehicle. The light should turn off after a

drive

the

If the

light few driving trips. does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. c For additional

information, see the (cid:147)Malfunction indicator light (MIL)(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and Controls(cid:148) section earlier in this manual.

LPD0304

TILT OPERATION

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired posi- tion. Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

WPD0315
s1 To block glare from the front, swing down the

main sun visor.

s2 To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side.

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MIRRORS

s3 Slide the extension sun visor (if so equipped)

in or out as needed.

CAUTION

c Do not store the sun visor before return- ing the extension to its original position.

c Do not pull the extension sun visor forc-

edly downward.

WPD0307

WPD0126

VANITY MIRRORS To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the mirror cover is open.

REARVIEW MIRROR The night position s1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position s2 when driving in daylight hours.

WARNING

Use the night position only when neces- sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.

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OUTSIDE MIRRORS

WARNING

c Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.

c Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

LPD0237

WPD0170

Electric control type (if so equipped) The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Move the small switch s1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch s2 .

Manual control type The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view. Heated mirrors (if so equipped) Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi- tional information, see (cid:147)Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instrument and controls(cid:148) section of this manual.

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Foldable outside mirrors Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.

LPD0259

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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Air conditioner operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Air flow charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
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VENTILATORS

Adjust air flow direction for the driver side s1 , center s2 , and passenger side s3 ventilators by moving the ventilator slide and/or ventilator as- semblies.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (manual)

WARNING

c The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. c 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.

c Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.

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(cid:151) Air flows from defroster outlets

and the front and rear floor outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows mainly from defroster

outlets.

The air flow control dial also has intermediate positions which allow the air flow to be distrib- uted between 2 of the icon positions on the air flow control dial. Temperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To lower the temperature, turn the dial to the left. To increase the temperature, turn the dial to the right.

Air recirculation button

NOTE: The air recirculation feature is available only on those vehicles equipped with air conditioning. On position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the c driving on a dusty road. c to prevent traffic fumes from entering pas-

button to the on position when:

senger compartment.

Fan control dial Temperature control dial Air flow control dial Air conditioner button Rear window defrost button Air recirculation button

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed.

LHA0489

Air flow control dial The air flow control dial allows you to select the air flow outlets. MAX A/C

(cid:151) Air flows from center and side

vents with maximum cooling (air conditioning).

(cid:151) Air flows from center and side

ventilators.

(cid:151) Air flows from center and side

ventilators and the front and rear floor outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows mainly from the front and

rear floor outlets.

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c for maximum cooling when using the air con-

ditioner.

Off position (Indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart- ment and distributed through the selected outlet. Use the off position for normal heater or air con- ditioner operation.

Air conditioner button

Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light on the button will come on. Push the button again to turn off the air condi- tioner. The indicator light on the button will go off. The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. Rear window defroster switch For more information about the rear window de- froster switch, see (cid:147)Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and controls(cid:148) section of this manual.

HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets. 1. Push the

button to the OFF position for normal heating. The indicator light on the

button will go off.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.

Ventilation This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators. 1. Push the

button to the OFF position. button will

The indicator light on the go off.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

Defrosting or defogging This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.

c To quickly remove ice or fog from the win- dows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and the temperature control lever to the full HOT position. c When the

position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36(cid:176)F (2(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even is turned to a if the air flow control dial position other than the position. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.

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Bi-level heating The bi-level mode directs warmed air to the side and center vents and to the front and rear floor outlets.

1. Push the

The indicator light on the go off.

button to the OFF position. button will

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the wind- shield. 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.

c When the

position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however,

button will the indicator light on the not come on) if the outside temperature is more than 36(cid:176)F (2(cid:176)C). If in defrost mode for more than one minute, the air conditioning system will continue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position other than the position. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing out- side air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defog- ging performance.

Operating tips Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position, and push in the button to activate the air conditioner. When the air condi- tioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running.

Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.

1. Push the

button to the off position.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Push the comes on.

button. The indicator light

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

c For quick cooling when the outside tem- perature is high, push the button to the on position (indicator light on). Be sure to return the button to the off position for normal cooling.

Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.

1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

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3. Push the comes on.

button. The indicator light

When the or positions in between are selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36(cid:176)F (2(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even if the air flow is turned to a position other than control dial the position. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defrosting. For additional information on heating and cooling see (cid:147)Heater and air con- ditioner(cid:148) in this section(cid:148). The air recirculation ) button should always be in the OFF position for heating and defrosting.

Operating tips c Keep the windows closed while the air con-

ditioner is in operation.

c After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compartment. Then, close the windows. This allows the air con- ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.

c The air conditioning system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This helps pre- vent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication.

c A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunction.

c If

the engine coolant

temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem- perature over the normal range, turn the air conditioner off. See (cid:147)If your vehicle overheats(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) section of this manual.

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WHA0775

WHA0776

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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth(cid:146)s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to your air conditioner system. See (cid:147)Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Techni- cal and consumer information(cid:148) section of this manual. A NISSAN dealer is able to service your (cid:147)environ- mentally friendly(cid:148) air conditioning system.

WARNING

The air conditioner system contains re- frigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air conditioner ser- vice should be done only by an experi- enced technician with proper equipment.

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AUDIO SYSTEM

RADIO Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position.

Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ- ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the ve- hicle may influence radio reception quality. Radio reception Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra- dio reception. These circuits are designed to extend reception range, and to enhance the qual- ity of that reception.

However there are some general characteristics of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These char- acteristics are completely normal in a given re- ception area, and do not indicate any malfunction in your NISSAN radio system.

Reception conditions will constantly change be- cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other ve- hicles can work against ideal reception. De- scribed below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception. FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 (cid:150) 30
miles (40 (cid:150) 48 km), with monaural (single chan- nel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example, they will reflect off objects.

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift.

Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position (usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter) static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control to reduce treble response.

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Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo- mentary flutter or loss of sound. AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics, AM signals are also sub- ject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver.

Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist.

Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights. SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped) When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and

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the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary data. No satellite radio reception is available and (cid:147)NO SAT(cid:148) is displayed when the SAT band option is selected unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMT or SIRIUS(cid:153) satellite radio service subscription is active. Sat- ellite radio can only be installed in vehicles that were factory pre-wired for satellite radio. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. Satellite radio performance may be affected if cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio signal. If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite antenna.

Compact disc (CD) player

CAUTION

c Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player.

c Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer.

c Only one CD can be loaded into the CD

player at a time.

c Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm) round discs that have the (cid:147)COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO(cid:148) logo on the disc or packaging.

c During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the hu- midity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely.

c The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

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c The CD player sometimes cannot func- tion when the compartment tempera- ture low. Decrease/increase the temperature before use.

extremely high or

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c Do not expose the CD to direct sun-

light.

c CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with finger- prints may not work properly.

c The following CDs may not work prop-

erly: c Copy control compact discs (CCCD) c Recordable compact discs (CD-R) c Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW) c Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunc- tion: c 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter c CDs that are not round c CDs with a paper label c CDs that are warped, scratched, or

have abnormal edges

c This audio system can only play pre- recorded CDs. It has no capability to record or burn CDs.

c If the CD cannot be played, one of the following messages will be displayed.

CHECK DISC: c Confirm that the CD is inserted cor- rectly (the label side is facing up, etc.).