2012 Nissan Xterra Owners Manual

for any purpose while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle op- eration. Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving. ● If you must make a call while your ve- hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu- lar phone operational mode (if so equipped) is highly recommended. Ex- ercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

● If you are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle.

CAUTION

● Keep the antenna as far away as pos- control

sible from the electronic modules.

● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20 cm) away from the electronic con- trol system harnesses. Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness.

● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manufacturer. ● Connect the ground wire from the CB

radio chassis to the body.

● For details, consult a NISSAN dealer. ● Do not ground electrical accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable voltage con- trol system and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. Refer to “Vari- able voltage control system” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec- tion later in this manual.

● Use electrical accessories with the en- gine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

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BLUETOOTH姞 HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM (if so equipped)

WARNING

● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

● If you are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle.

CAUTION

To avoid discharging the vehicle battery, use a phone after starting the engine.

Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth姞 enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth姞 wireless technology, you can

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make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone in the vehicle.

Once your cellular phone is connected to the in-vehicle phone module, no other phone con- necting procedure is required. Your phone is automatically connected with the in-vehicle

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phone module when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position with the previously connected cellular phone turned on and carried in the ve- hicle. You can connect up to 5 different Bluetooth姞 cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. Before using the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System, refer to the following notes. ● Set up the wireless connection between a cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module before using the hands-free phone system.

● Some Bluetooth姞 enabled cellular phones may not be recognized by the in-vehicle phone visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for a recom- mended phone list and connecting instruc- tions.

module.

Please

● You will not be able to use a hands-free

phone under the following conditions: – Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser-

vice area.

– Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive a cellular signal; such as in a tunnel, in an underground parking garage, near a tall building or in a moun- tainous area.

– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it

from being dialed.

● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call.

● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quality degradation and wireless connection disruption.

● While a cellular phone is connected through the Bluetooth姞 wireless connection, the bat- tery power of the cellular phone may dis- charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge cellular phones.

● If the hands-free phone system seems to be malfunctioning, see “Troubleshooting guide” later in this section. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for trouble- shooting help.

● Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers. Stor- ing the device in a different location may reduce or eliminate the noise.

● Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual regarding the telephone charges, cellular phone antenna and body, etc.

REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Regulatory information – CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regula- tions.

– Operation is subject to the following two con-

ditions:

1. This device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation of the device.

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IC Regulatory information

– Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

– This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- the Canadian Interference-

quirements of Causing Equipment Regulations.

BLUETOOTH威 is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Visteon.

USING THE SYSTEM The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows hands-free operation of the Bluetooth姞 Phone System.

which takes a few seconds. If the button is pressed before the initialization completes, the system will announce “Hands-free phone system not ready” and will not react to voice commands. Operating tips To get the best performance out of the NISSAN Voice Recognition system, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly. ● Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a command. Otherwise, the command will not be received properly.

● Start speaking a command within 5 seconds

after the tone sounds.

● Speak in a natural voice without pausing

between words.

If the vehicle is in motion, some commands may not be available so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, 4-40 Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

Giving voice commands To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press button located on the and release the steering wheel. After the tone sounds, speak a command.

The command given is picked up by the micro- phone, and voice feedback is given when the command is accepted. ● If you need to hear the available commands for the current menu again, say “Help” and the system will repeat them.

● If a command is not recognized, the system announces, recognized. Please try again.” Repeat the command in a clear voice.

“Command not

● If you want to go back to the previous com- mand, you can say “Go back” or “Correc- tion” any time the system is waiting for a response.

● You can cancel a command when the sys- tem is waiting for a response by saying, “Cancel” or “Quit.” The system announces “Cancel” and ends the VR session. You can button on the also press and hold the steering wheel for 5 seconds at any time to end the VR session. Whenever the VR ses- sion is cancelled, a double beep is played to indicate you have exited the system.

● If you want to adjust the volume of the voice feedback, press the volume control switches (+ or -) on the steering wheel while being provided with feedback. You can also use the radio volume control knob.

Example: 1-555-1212 *123
– “One five five five one two one two star

one two three”

● Say “plus” for “+” (available only when using

the “Special Number” command).

● Say “pause” for a 2-second pause (available

only when storing a phone book number).

NOTE: For best results, say phone numbers as single digits. The voice command “Help” is available at any time. Please use the “Help” command to get information on how to use the system.

● In most cases you can interrupt the voice feedback to speak the next command by button on the steering pressing the wheel.

● To use the system faster, you may speak the second level commands with the main menu command on the main menu. For example, button and after the tone press the say, “Call Redial.”

NOTE:

The combined command of Call and (a Name) cannot be used.

How to say numbers

NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer to the following rules and examples. ● Either “zero” or “oh” can be used for “0”.

Example: 1-800-662-6200

– “One eight oh oh six six two six two oh

oh”, or

– “One eight zero zero six six two six two oh

oh”

● Words can be used for the first 4 digits

places only.

Example: 1-800-662-6200

– “One eight hundred six six two six two oh

oh”,

– NOT “One eight hundred six six two sixty

two hundred,” and

– NOT “One eight oh oh six six two sixty two

hundred”

● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired.

Example: 1-800-662-6200

– “One eight zero zero”

The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more.

– “six six two”

The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more.

– “six two zero zero”

● Say “pound” for “#”. Say “star” for “*” (avail- able when using the “Special Number” com- mand and the “Send” command during a call). See “List of voice commands” and “Special number” in this section for more information.

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button

You can also use the to interrupt the system feedback and give a command at once. See “List of voice commands” and “During a call” in this section for more information.

PHONE/END While the voice recognition system is active, press and hold the button for 5 seconds to quit the voice recognition system at any time.

TUNING SWITCH While using the voice recognition system, tilt the tuning switch up or down to manually control the phone system. GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN Voice Recognition. For ad- ditional command options, refer to “List of voice commands” in this section.

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CONTROL BUTTONS The control buttons for the Bluetooth姞 Hands- Free Phone System are located on the steering wheel.

PHONE/SEND Press the button to initiate a VR session or answer an incoming call.

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Choosing a language You can interact with the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System using English, Spanish or French.

To change the language, perform the following.

1. Press and hold the

than 5 seconds.

button for more

2. The

system announces:

“Press ) button for

the the PHONE/SEND ( hands-free phone system to enter the voice adaptation mode or press the PHONE/END lan- guage.”

) button to select a different

3. Press the

button.

For information on voice adaptation, see “Voice Adaptation (VA) mode” in this sec- tion.

4. The system announces the current language and gives you the option to change the lan- guage to Spanish (in Spanish) or French (in French). To select the current language, ) button. To press the PHONE/SEND ( select a different language, tilt the tuning switch (

) up or down.

or

NOTE:

You must press the seconds to change the language.

button within 5

5.

If you decide not to change the language, do not press either button. After 5 seconds, the VR session will end, and the language will not be changed.

Connecting procedure

NOTE:

The connecting procedure must be per- formed when the vehicle is stationary. If the vehicle starts moving during the procedure, the procedure will be cancelled.

Main Menu “Connect phone” 䊊A

“Add phone” 䊊B

Initiate from handset 䊊C

Name phone 䊊D

1. Press the

button on the steering wheel. The system announces the available commands.

2. Say: “Connect phone” 䊊A . The system ac- knowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands.

3. Say: “Add phone” 䊊B . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate connecting from the phone handset 䊊C . The connecting procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone Own- er’s Manual for details. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instruc- tions on connecting NISSAN recommended cellular phones.

When prompted for a Passkey code, enter “1234” from the handset. The Passkey code “1234” has been assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed.

4. The system asks you to say a name for the

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

Making a call by entering a phone number

Main Menu “Call” 䊊A

“Phone Number” 䊊B

Speak the digits 䊊C

“Dial” 䊊D

1. Press the

button on the steering

wheel. A tone will sound.

2. Say: “Call” 䊊A . The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands.

3. Say “Phone Number” 䊊B . The system ac- knowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands. Say: “Special Number” to dial more than 10
digits or any special characters.

Also, if more than one phone is connected and the name sounds too much like a name already used, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again.

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 Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4-43

four” as the 3rd group. For dialing more than 10 digits or any special characters, say “Special Number”. 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.

LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS

“Call”

Main Menu

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

When you press and release the button on 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.

If you want to go back to the previous command, you can say “Go back” or “Correction” any time the system is waiting for a response.

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.

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

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(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.

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“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.

“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.”

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

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.

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.

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“Phonebook” (phones with automatic phonebook download function)

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

NOTE:

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

Main Menu

“Phonebook”

Speak a Name “List Names” 䊊A “Record Name” 䊊B

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

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. “Record Name” 䊊B 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

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.

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“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. VOICE ADAPTATION (VA) MODE Voice Adaptation allows up to two out-of-dialect users to train the system to improve recognition 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 voice 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).

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3. Press and hold the

than 5 seconds.

button for more

4. The

system announces:

“Press ) button for

the the PHONE/SEND ( hands-free phone system to enter the voice adaptation mode or press the PHONE/END lan- guage.”

) button to select a different

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 VA 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 voice adap- tation has been completed and the system is ready.

The VA mode will stop if:

● The

button is pressed for more than 5

seconds in VA mode.

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

LOCK position. Training phrases During the VA 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 ● 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.

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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.

● 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.

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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 “Voice Adaptation (VA) 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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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). . . . . . . . . . 5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Avoiding collision and rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Off-road recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Driving safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Automatic transmission (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Manual transmission (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Automatic transmission (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Manual transmission (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Cruise control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Using four wheel drive (4WD)

(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Transfer case shifting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Hill descent control system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Hill start assist system (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Cold weather driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Anti-freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38

Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38

Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Engine block heater (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39

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.

● 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.

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 lift gate 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) 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 them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over- heat 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.

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Additional information: ● The TPMS does not monitor the tire

pressure of the spare tire.

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

● The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure of 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 PRES (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 PRES warning message turns off when the low tire pressure warning light turns off. Push the reset button for more than 1 second to manually turn off the CHECK TIRE PRES warning message. The low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated until the tires are inflated to the recom- mended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK TIRE PRES 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.

● The CHECK TIRE PRES warning is not dis- played if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.

● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to 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.

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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.)

● 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

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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 device.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

They have higher ground clearance than passen- ger cars to make them capable of performing in a variety of on-pavement and off-road applications. This gives them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. However, they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to per- form satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control 5-6 Starting and driving

or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Be sure to read the driving safety precautions later in this section. 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 maneuvers, 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 at- tentive at all times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription or over-the- counter drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the “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.

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.

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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. DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep wa- ter or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road ve- hicle.

Remember that two-wheel drive models are less capable than four-wheel drive models for rough road driving and extrication when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like.

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

● Drive carefully when off the road and avoid dangerous areas. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should be seated with their seat belt fastened. This will keep you and your passengers in position when driving over rough terrain.

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

● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over.

● Do not shift gears while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

● Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill. At the top there could be a drop-off or other hazard that could cause an accident.

● If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to the top of a steep hill, never at- tempt to turn around. Your vehicle could tip or roll over. Always back straight down in R (Reverse) gear. Never back down in N (Neutral) or with the clutch depressed (manual transmission vehicles), using only the brake, as this could cause loss of control.

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● Heavy braking going down a hill could cause your brakes to overheat and fade, resulting in loss of control and an acci- dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low gear to control your speed. Use the hill descent so equipped).

feature

control

(if

● Unsecured cargo can be thrown around when driving over rough terrain. Prop- erly secure all cargo so it will not be thrown forward and cause injury to you or your passengers.

● To avoid raising the center of gravity excessively, do not exceed the rated capacity of the roof rack/gear bin (if so equipped) and evenly distribute the load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as far forward and as low as pos- sible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires larger than specified in this manual. This could cause your vehicle to roll over.

● Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel when driving off-road. The steering wheel could move sud- denly and injure your hands. Instead drive with your fingers and thumbs on the outside of the rim.

● Before operating the vehicle, ensure that the driver and all passengers have their seat belts fastened.

● Always drive with the floor mats in

place as the floor may become hot.

● Lower your speed when encountering strong crosswinds. With a higher center of gravity, your NISSAN is more af- fected by strong side winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehicle control.

● Do not drive beyond the performance capability of the tires, even with 4WD engaged.

to raise two wheels off

● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at- tempt the ground and shift the transmission to any drive or reverse position with the engine running. Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected ve- hicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.

● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing), or similar equipment even if the other two wheels are raised off the ground. Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using the wrong test equipment may result in drivetrain damage or unex- pected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or per- sonal injury.

● Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may cause loss of control.

● If at all possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. Your NISSAN four-wheel drive vehicle has a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. The vehicle is not de- signed for cornering at the same speeds as passenger cars. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly could re- sult in loss of control and/or a rollover accident.

● Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted, or radial), and tread pattern on all four wheels. Install tire chains on the rear wheels when driving on slippery roads and drive carefully.

● Be sure to check the brakes immedi- ately after driving in mud or water. See “Brake system” later in this section for “Wet brakes”.

● Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it rolls forward, backward or sideways, you could be injured.

● Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent maintenance may be required. See “Periodic mainte- nance” in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.”

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IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING

● Never remove the ignition key or place the ignition switch in the LOCK position while driving. The steering 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 vehicle damage or per- sonal injury.

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To remove the key from the ignition switch:

1. Shift the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion with the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion.

2. Place the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-

tion.

3. Remove the key from the ignition.

If the shift selector is shifted to the P (Park) position after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position or when the ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key.

1. Move the shift selector into the P (Park)

position.

2. Turn the ignition key slightly toward the ON

position.

3. Turn the key to the LOCK position.

4. Remove the key.

The shift selector is designed so it cannot moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to OFF position or if the key is removed from the switch. The shift selector can be moved if the igni- tion switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) The ignition lock is designed so the ignition switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position and the key removed until the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. If the shift selector is not returned to P (Park) position, the ignition switch cannot be moved to the LOCK position.

There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ON positions. The OFF position is indicated by a “1” on the ignition switch. When the ignition is in the OFF position, the steering wheel is not locked (for mod- els with a steering lock mechanism). In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer- ing wheel slightly right and left. If the key will not turn from the LOCK posi- tion, turn the steering wheel to the left or right while turning the key to unlock the key cylinder.

KEY POSITIONS LOCK: Normal parking position (0) OFF: (Not used) (1) ACC: (Accessories) (2) This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running. ON: Normal operating position (3) This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories. 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.

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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.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

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.

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.

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least when- ever 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 ignition switch is turned to the ON (3) position. See “Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.

1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Automatic transmission:

Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The shift selector cannot be moved out of the P (Park) position and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch is placed in 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: 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.

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CAUTION

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

4. 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.

3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by placing the ignition switch in the START position. Release the key 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 key 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 plac- ing the ignition in the START position. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)

WARNING

● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 3, 2 or 1. 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.

● 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.

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The automatic transmission 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 the P (Park) position and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK or OFF position.

CAUTION

● When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by de- pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should be used for this purpose. ● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control.

The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled 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. 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.

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To move the shift selector:

: Push the button while depressing the

brake pedal

: Push the button to shift

: Shift without depressing brake pedal

Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and move the shift selector out of the P (Park) position.

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 ignition switch is placed in the OFF position for any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), or any D (Drive) position, the ignition switch can- not be placed in the LOCK position and the key cannot be removed from the ignition switch. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) position, then the ignition switch can be placed in LOCK. P (Park):

CAUTION

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

Use the P (Park) shift selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal should be depressed 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 move the shift selector into the P (Park) position. R (Reverse):

Do not downshift into the 3 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the follow- ing speeds in the 3 position.

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 the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the shift selector from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to R (Reverse).

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. 3 (Third gear):

Use this position for driving up and down long slopes where engine braking would be advanta- geous.

2WD:

99 MPH (160 km/h)

4H:

62 MPH (100 km/h)

4LO:

31 MPH (50 km/h)

2 (Second gear):

Use this position for hill climbing or engine brak- ing on downhill grades.

Do not downshift into the 2 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the follow- ing speeds in the 2 position.

2WD:

62 MPH (100 km/h)

4H:

62 MPH (100 km/h)

4LO:

21 MPH (35 km/h)

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1 (Low gear): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or slow driving through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 1 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the follow- ing speeds in the 1 position.