NISSAN NOTE 2008 Owners Manual

Manually dialling a phone number:
WARNING
Park the vehicle in a safe location, and apply the
handbrake before making a call.
To dial a phone number manually use the audio sys-
tem display (virtual keyboard pad) as follows:
1. Press<
>, and turn the<TUNE/MENU>dial to
highlight [Call Number].
2. Press<ENTER>to select [Call Number].
3. Turn the<TUNE/MENU>dial to scroll along, and
select each number of the phone number. Once
highlighted, press<ENTER>after each number
selection.
To delete the last number entered scroll to the
[←] (Backspace) symbol, and once highlighted
press<ENTER>. The last number will be de-
leted. Pressing<ENTER>repeatedly will delete
each subsequent number.4. After entering the last number, scroll to the [
]
symbol, and press<ENTER>,orpress<>to
dial the number.
Call Lists:
A number from the dialled, received, or missed call
lists can also be used to make a call.
•Dialled call
Use the dialled call mode to make a call which is
based on the list of outgoing (dialled) calls.
•Received call
Use the received call mode to make a call which
is based on the list of received calls.
•Missed call
Use the missed call mode to make a call which
is based on the list of missed calls.
1. Press<
>, and select [Call Lists].
2. Turn the<TUNE/MENU>dial to scroll to an item,
and press<ENTER>to select it.
3. Scroll to the preferred phone number then press
<ENTER>,orpress<
>to dial the number.
Receiving a call
When receiving an incoming call, the display will
show the caller’s phone number (or a notification
message that the caller’s phone number cannot be
shown):
•Answer the call by pressing<>briefly, or press
<ENTER>.
•End the call, after the conversation, by:
– Pressing<
>briefly again.
– Pressing<ENTER>when the [
] symbol is
highlighted.
If [
] is not highlighted, turn the<TUNE/
MENU>dial to [], and press<ENTER>.
•Reject the call by pressing<>with a long press
or select [] from the incoming call screen.
During a call:
During a call, by scrolling and pressing<ENTER>,
you can select the following options:
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•[#123] — Use this item to enter numbers during
a call. For example, if directed by an automated
phone system to dial an extension number the
system will send the tone associated with the
selected number.
•[] — Use this item (the transfer handset com-
mand) to transfer the call from the audio system
to your mobile phone.
To transfer the call back to hands-free via the
audio system select [
].
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
(where fitted)
j
1Telephone button
j2Volume control buttons
The hands-free mode can be operated using the
steering wheel switches.
Volume control buttons
The volume control buttons allow you to adjust the
volume of the speakers by pressing the<+>or<
—>button.
Telephone button
The phone <> button allows you to:
•Accept an incoming call by pressing<>once.
•Reject an incoming call by pressing<>for
more than 2 seconds during the incoming call.
•End an active call by pressing the<>button
once.
•Redial the last outgoing call by pressing the<>
button for more than 2 seconds.
MAIN OPERATION
A.Source button
B.Volume control buttons
C.
(INFO) button
D.Scrolling switch
A.
(INFO) button
B.Volume control buttons
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NAA898Z
Type A
NAA1010Z
Type B
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
FOR AUDIO CONTROL
(where fitted)
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C.Telephone button
D.Scrolling switch
E.Source button
The audio unit can be operated by using the con-
trols on the steering wheel.
To use the steering wheel audio switch, push the
power “ON” button of the audio unit with the ignition
switch in either the Acc or ON position.
mormScrolling switch
– Preset station change (radio mode)
Push the up/down scrolling switch (
or) for
less than 1.5 seconds to select one of the preset
radio stations.
– Seek tuning (radio mode)
Push the up/down scrolling switch (
or) for
more than 1.5 seconds to seek for the next or
previous radio station.
– Track up/down (CD mode)
Push the up/down scrolling switch (
or) for
less than 1.5 seconds to select the next track or
to return to the beginning of the present track.
Push (up/down) several times to skip through or
skip back the tracks.
– DISC change (where fitted, CD mode)
Push the up/down scrolling switch (
or) for
more than 1.5 seconds to change the playing
disc.
mINFO button
For additional information about thebutton,
see “Meters and gauges” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
SOURCE button
When the SRC (or SOURCE) button is pressed
repeatedly, the source will change as follows:
Radio⇒CD⇒AUX *⇒Radio
* where fitted
mTelephone button
For additional information of the telephone button,
see “Mobile phone integration (where fitted)” earlier
in this section.
mVolume control buttons
Press the + or — button to adjust the volume level.When installing large capacity wireless equipment
or a car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe
the following as it may adversely affect the Engine
control system and other electronic parts depend-
ing on its installation location.
CAUTION
•Keep the antenna as far as possible away from
the Electric Control Module.
•Also keep the antenna wire more than 20 cm
(8 inches) away from the Electro Injection har-
ness. Do not route the antenna wire next to
any harness.
•Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
•Connect the ground wire from the radio chas-
sis to the body.
For details, consult a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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NOTE
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5Starting and drivingStarting and driving
Running-in schedule ................................................ 5-2
Before starting the engine ........................................ 5-2
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-3
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ......................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models)................ 5-4
To help prevent damage ..................................... 5-4
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ........... 5-4
Diesel particulate filter (where fitted) ........................ 5-5
Care when driving ................................................... 5-5
Engine cold start period ...................................... 5-5
Loading luggage ................................................. 5-5
Driving on wet roads ........................................... 5-5
Driving under winter conditions ........................... 5-5
Ignition switch.......................................................... 5-6
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission ....................................... 5-6
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-7
Key positions ...................................................... 5-7
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-7
Ignition knob (where fitted)....................................... 5-7
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-8
Automatic transmission ....................................... 5-8
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-8
Ignition knob position .......................................... 5-8
Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery
situation .............................................................. 5-9
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-9
Starting the engine................................................... 5-10
Driving ..................................................................... 5-11
Driving with manual transmission......................... 5-11Driving with automatic transmission..................... 5-12
Speed limiter ........................................................... 5-15
Speed limiter operations ..................................... 5-16
Cruise control system .............................................. 5-18
Precautions on cruise control system .................. 5-19
Cruise control system operations ........................ 5-19
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor (where fitted) .................. 5-22
Parking .................................................................... 5-22
Trailer towing ........................................................... 5-24
Operating precautions ........................................ 5-24
Tyre pressure ..................................................... 5-25
Safety chains ...................................................... 5-25
Trailer brakes...................................................... 5-25
Trailer detection (where fitted) ............................ 5-25
Installation of coupling device ............................. 5-25
Vehicle security........................................................ 5-26
Power steering system............................................. 5-27
Brake system ........................................................... 5-27
Brake precautions .............................................. 5-27
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).......................... 5-28
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system
(where fitted) ........................................................... 5-29
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) OFF
switch................................................................. 5-30
Cold weather driving................................................ 5-31
Battery ............................................................... 5-31
Engine coolant .................................................... 5-31
Tyre equipment ................................................... 5-31
Special winter equipment.................................... 5-32
Corrosion protection ........................................... 5-32

During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles), follow these
recommendations for the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow the
recommendations may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.
•Avoid driving for long periods at a constant
speed, either fast or slow.
•Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
•Avoid quick starts.
•Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
•Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500
miles).
NOTE
Models with K9K diesel engine will achieve top
performance only after approximately 5,000 km
(3,000 miles).
WARNING
The driving characteristics of your vehicle can be
changed remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer couplings, roof racks, etc.).
Your driving style and speed have to be adjusted
accordingly. Especially when carrying heavy
loads, your speed must be reduced adequately.
•Make sure the area around the vehicle is free of
obstacles.
•Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake and clutch fluid, and window washer fluid
as frequently as possible, at least whenever you
refuel.
•Visually inspect tyres for their appearance and
condition. Also check the tyre pressure for
proper inflation.
•Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section should be checked peri-
odically.
•Check that all windows and light lenses are
clean.
•Check that all doors are closed.
•Position the seat and adjust the head restraints.
•Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
•Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
•Check the operation of the warning/indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
•Do not place hard or heavy objects on the dash-
board or rear parcel shelf in order to prevent
injury in the event of a sudden stop.
RUNNING-IN SCHEDULE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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WARNING
•Do not leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left
alone. They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly
become high enough to cause severe or pos-
sibly fatal injuries to people or animals.
•To prevent luggage or packages from sliding
forward during braking, do not stack anything
in the cargo area higher than the seatbacks.
•Secure all cargo with ropes or straps to pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting.
•Failure to follow proper seating instructions
see “Seats” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion, could result in serious personal injury in
an accident or sudden stop.
EXHAUST GAS (Carbon Monoxide)
WARNING
•Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain
colourless and odourless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas and can
cause unconsciousness or death.
•If you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing the vehicle, drive with all windows fully
open and have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
•Do not run the engine in closed spaces, such
as a garage, for any longer than is absolutely
necessary.
•Do not park the vehicle with the engine run-
ning for any extended length of time.
•Keep the back door closed while driving, oth-
erwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you must drive in
this way for some reason, take the following
steps:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Manual air conditioner equipped models:
Move the air intake lever to the
posi-
tion.
Automatic air conditioner equipped mod-
els: Switch on the outside air mode.
3) Set the fan speed control to the maximum
position to circulate the air.
•If electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass to a trailer through the seal of the
body, follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations to prevent carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle.
•When a vehicle has been stopped in an open
area with its engine running for any significant
length of time, turn the fan on to force outside
air into the vehicle.
•The exhaust system and body should be in-
spected by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop whenever:
– the vehicle is raised for service.
– you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing into the passenger compartment.
– you notice a change in the sound of the
exhaust system.
– you have had an accident involving dam-
age to the exhaust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
The three-way catalyst is an emission control device
installed in the exhaust system. In the converter,
exhaust gases are burned at high temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
CAUTION
•The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are
very hot. While the engine is running, keep
people or flammable materials away from the
exhaust pipe.
•Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry grass, waste pa-
per or rags, as they may burn easily.
•When parking, ensure that people or flam-
mable materials are kept away from the ex-
haust pipe.
TO HELP PREVENT DAMAGE
CAUTION
•Use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY, specifically
the recommended type. For details, see “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in
the “9. Technical information” section.
•Do not use leaded petrol. Leaded petrol will
seriously damage three-way catalyst.
Deposits from leaded petrol will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help
reduce exhaust pollutants.
•Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys-
tems can cause over-rich fuel flow into the
converter, causing it to overheat.
•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 keep driving if the engine misfires, or
if noticeable loss of performance or other un-
usual operating conditions are detected. Have
the vehicle inspected promptly by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
•Do not race the engine while warming it up.
•Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the
engine.The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrica-
tion and cooling of its rotating components. The tur-
bocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds
and it can reach an extremely high temperature. It is
essential to maintain a flow of clean oil through the
turbocharger system. A sudden interruption to the
oil supply may cause a malfunction in the turbo-
charger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the fol-
lowing maintenance procedure:
CAUTION
•Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged
diesel engine as prescribed. See the sepa-
rately provided Warranty Information & Main-
tenance Booklet for additional information.
•Use only the recommended engine oil. See
“Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical information”
section.
•If the engine has been operating at high rpm
for an extended period of time, let it idle for a
few minutes prior to shutdown.
•Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm im-
mediately after starting it.
THREE-WAY CATALYST (Petrol
engine models)TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
(Diesel engine models)
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WARNING
•Be careful not to burn yourself with exhaust
gases.
•Do not park the vehicle over flammable mate-
rials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags,
as they may burn easily.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
The diesel particulate filter reduces the amount of
materials that affect the environment by collecting
the particulate matter included in exhaust gases.
Particulate matter that has accumulated in the filter
is automatically burned and converted into harmless
substances while driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
The filter becomes extremely hot after burning
particulate matter.
If the diesel particulate filter warning light comes on,
it indicates that particulate matter has accumulated
in the filter to the specified limit. Particulate matter
collected in the filter cannot be burned under low
speed driving conditions.
As soon as safely possible, drive the vehicle at a
high speed (more than approximately 60 km/h (37.5
MPH) until the filter warning light goes out. Always
conform to local regulations.
When the accumulated particulate matter has been
completely burned, the filter warning light will go
out.
WARNING
•If the vehicle continues to be driven at a low
speed with the diesel particulate filter warn-
ing light illuminated, the fail-safe will limit en-
gine revolutions and/or torque. In this case,
the engine oil must be replaced and the pro-
cess of burning accumulated particulate mat-
ter must be carried out by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop.
•Use engine oil for diesel particulate filter
equipped models. For details, see “Capaci-
ties and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the
“9. Technical information” section.Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is es-
sential for your safety and comfort. As a driver, you
should be the one who knows best how to drive in
the given circumstances.
ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds when the engine is
cold, extra caution must be exercised when select-
ing a gear during the engine warm-up period after
starting the engine.
LOADING LUGGAGE
Loads, their distribution and the attachment of equip-
ment (coupling devices, roof luggage carriers, etc.)
will change the driving characteristics of the vehicle
considerably. Driving style and speed must be ad-
justed accordingly.
DRIVING ON WET ROADS
•Avoid starting off, accelerating and stopping sud-
denly.
•Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
•Extra distance should be kept from the vehicle in
front.
•When water covers the road surface in puddles,
small streams, etc, REDUCE SPEED to prevent
aquaplaning which will cause skidding and loss
of control. Worn tyres increase this risk.
DRIVING UNDER WINTER
CONDITIONS
•Drive safely.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
(where fitted)CARE WHEN DRIVING
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•Avoid starting off, accelerating or stopping sud-
denly.
•Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
•Avoid sudden steering actions.
•Extra distance should be kept from the vehicle in
front.
1.OFF
WARNING
Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position while driving. The steering
wheel will lock and could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. This could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock de-
vice.
There is an “OFF” position between the LOCK and
Acc positions, although it is not shown on the lock
cylinder. When the ignition switch is in the “OFF”
position, the steering wheel is not locked.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
To lock the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position and remove the key from the
ignition switch, then turn the steering clockwise. Tounlock the steering wheel, insert the ignition key and
turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly
right and left.
The ignition key can only be removed when the
switch is in the LOCK position (Normal parking po-
sition) (0).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot
be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When removing the key from the LOCK position of
the ignition switch, make sure that the selector lever
is in the P (Park) position.
The selector lever can only be moved from the P
(Park) position when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the footbrake pedal is depressed.
To remove the key from the ignition switch:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park) posi-
tion.
2. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the
selector lever cannot be moved from the P (Park)
position.
When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK
position, proceed as follows to remove the key:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park) posi-
tion.NSD238Z
IGNITION SWITCH
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