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1. With the display turned on, press andhold the
button for about 9 sec-
onds. The display will read “C.”
2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a
maximum speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
3. Af ter completing the circles the display should return to normal.
∙ If the compass deviates from the cor- rect indication soon af ter repeated ad-
justment, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
∙ The compass may not indicate the cor- rect compass point in tunnels or while
driving up or down a steep hill. (The
compass returns to the correct com-
pass point when the vehicle moves to
an area where the geomagnetism is
stabilized.)CAUTION
∙ Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the
operation of the compass.
∙ When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mirror as it
may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive OFF indicator light
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system
warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
orBrake warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Charge warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightSlip indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)TOW mode ON indicator light
Master warning lightHill descent control system ON
indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Power steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
or,,,,
,,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display” in this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings
and indicators, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in this section.
orAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Automatic EmergencyBraking (AEB) system
warning light
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It illumi-
nates briefly and then turns off.
This light illuminates when the AEB system
is set to OFF on the meter display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB sys-
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. For additional information, re-
fer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the fol-
lowing:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING
∙ Your brake system may not be work-ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be
dangerous.
∙ Pressing the brake pedal with the en- gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
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If the hill descent control switch is on and
the indicator light blinks, the system is not
engaged.
If the indicator light does not come on
when the hill descent switch is on, the sys-
tem may not be functioning properly. Have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
For additional information, refer to “Hill de-
scent control switch” in this section and “Hill
descent control system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance
test. For additional information, refer to
“Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
∙ MIL on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been de-
tected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the
Loose Fuel Cap warning appears in the
vehicle information display. If the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off
af ter a few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off af ter a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. You do not need
to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer. ∙ MIL blinking — An engine misfire has
been detected which may damage the
emission control system. To reduce or
avoid emission control system dam-
age:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
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Overdrive OFF indicatorlight
The overdrive OFF indicator light illumi-
nates when the overdrive OFF mode is se-
lected.
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position.
The blinking security indicator light indi-
cates that the security systems equipped
on the vehicle are operational.
For additional information, refer to “Security
systems” in this section.
Side light and headlightindicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or head-
lights are on (not including daytime run-
ning or signature lights). If the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position, the side light
and headlight indicator light will illuminate
when the headlights turn on. For additional information, refer to “Headlight and turn
signal switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC sys-
tem is operating, thus alerting the driver to
the fact that the road surface is slippery
and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working;
this is normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds af ter
the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter ap-
proximately 2 seconds if the system is op-
erational. If the light does not come on
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
TOW mode ON indicator
light
This light comes on when the tow mode
function is on.
For additional information, refer to “Tow
mode switch” in this section.
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the
VDC OFF switch is pushed to off. This indi-
cates the VDC system has been turned off.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine and the system will operate
normally. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
The VDC indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter
about 2 seconds if the system is opera-
tional. If the light stays on or comes on
along with the
indicator light while
you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm the windshield
with the defroster before you wash the
windshield.
CAUTION
∙ Do not operate the washer continu-ously for more than 30 seconds.
∙ Do not operate the washer if the windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with windshield-washer
fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some methyl alcohol based
windshield-washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con- centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water. NOTE:
If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In ap-
proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent op-
eration can be adjusted by turning the
knob toward
A(Slower) orB(Faster).
Also, the intermittent operation speed
varies in accordance with the vehicle
speed (if so equipped). (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the in-
termittent operation speed will be
faster.)
2Low (LO) — continuous low speed op-
eration
3High (HI) — continuous high speed op-
eration
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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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Push the lever up4to have one sweep
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
NOTE:
The Wiper with Speed feature may be
disabled. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display ” in
this section.
REAR SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear window
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.
CAUTION
∙ Do not operate the washer continu- ously for more than 30 seconds.
∙ Do not operate the washer if the windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with windshield-washer
fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some methyl alcohol based
windshield-washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con- centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.
LIC3101
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TOW mode should be used when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driv-
ing the vehicle in the TOW mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not
cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced, and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual.
Push the TOW mode switch to activate
TOW mode. The indicator light on the in-
strument panel illuminates when TOW
mode is selected. Push the TOW mode
switch again to turn TOW mode OFF.TOW mode is automatically canceled when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF po-
sition.
The E-call (SOS) switch is used in combina-
tion with a NissanConnect® Services sub-
scription to call for assistance in case of an
emergency.
Pushing the switch will (with a paid subscrip-
tion) reach a response specialist that will
provide assistance based on the situation
described by the vehicle’s occupant. For ad-
ditional information, or to enroll your vehicle,
refer to www.NissanUSA.com/connect or
call 855–426–6628.
LIC3343LIC3357
TOW MODE SWITCH E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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When closing
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it moves to the
front, the moonroof will immediately open
backward.
When tilting down
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the
moonroof will immediately tilt up.
If the auto-reverse function malfunctions
and repeats opening or tilting up the
moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down
switch within 5 seconds af ter it happens;
the moonroof will fully close gradually.
Make sure nothing is caught in the moon-
roof.
WARNING
∙ In an accident you could be thrownfrom the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
∙ Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
∙ Remove water drops, snow, ice orsand from the moonroof before
opening.
∙ Do not place heavy objects on the moonroof or surrounding area.
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it
forward or backward.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your moonroof checked and re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Panoramic sunshade
The panoramic sunshade operates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position. The
sunshade switch is located near the roof
console. When opening or closing the sun-
shade the switch need not be held.
To open the sunshade:
∙ To fully open the sunshade, push the switch
1toward the open position.
To close the sunshade: ∙ To fully close the sunshade, push the switch
2toward the close position.
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WARNING
∙ To avoid personal injury, keep yourhands, fingers and head away from
the sunshade arm, the arm rail and
sunshade inlet port.
∙ Do not allow children near the rear sunshade system. They could be
injured.
∙ Do not place objects on or near the rear sunshade. This could cause im-
proper operation or damage it.
∙ Do not pull or push the rear sunshade. This could cause improper operation
or damage it.
CAUTION
∙ Do not place objects (such as newspa-pers, handkerchiefs, etc.) on the sun-
shade inlet port. Doing so may en-
tangle these objects in the sunshade
when it is extending or retracting,
causing improper operation or dam-
age to the sunshade.
∙ Do not push the sunshade arm with your hands, etc., as this may deform it.
Improper operation or damage to the
sunshade may result. ∙ Do not put any object into the sun-
shade inlet port as this may result in
improper operation or damage the
sunshade.
∙ Do not hang any object on the arm rail as this may result in improper opera-
tion or damage the sunshade.
∙ Do not forcefully pull the sunshade. Doing so may elongate the sunshade.
Improper operation or damage to the
sunshade may result.
Restarting the sunshade switch
If the sunshade does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initial-
ize the sunshade operation system. 1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position.
2. Push and hold the sunshade close switch.
3. Sunshade will begin moving towards the close position only while the switch
is continually held. (this disables the ob-
stacle detection).
4. Sunshade will stop for about 4 sec- onds. 5. Sunshade drive cable will travel in the
open direction for .394 in. (10 mm) then
reverse direction and stop at the nor-
mal close position.
6. Release the sunshade close switch. Ini- tialization procedure is complete.
If the moonroof does not operate properly
af ter performing the procedure above,
have your vehicle serviced. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Auto-reverse function (when closing
the sunshade)
The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when the sunshade is closed by au-
tomatic operation when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position or for a period
of time af ter the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the sunshade occurs.
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