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∙ Avoid using power outlets when theair conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster is on.
∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
∙ When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.
The extended storage switch is used when
the vehicle is in transit from the factory. It is
located in the fuse panel to the lef t of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel. If
any electrical equipment does not operate,
ensure the extended storage switch is
pushed fully in place, as shown.
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Pulled position
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FRONT-DOOR POCKETSCONSOLE SIDE POCKETSPushed position
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SEATBACK POCKETS
There is one seatback pocket located on
the back of the driver and passenger seats.
The pockets can be used to store maps.
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the pas-
senger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-
tem, please observe the following
items:
∙ Do not allow a passenger in the 2ndrow to push or pull on the seatback
pocket or head restraint. ∙ Do not place heavy loads heavier than
9.1 lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback, head
restraint or in the seatback pocket.
STORAGE TRAYS
WARNING
Do not place sharp objects in the trays
to help prevent injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
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Front console
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GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
Use the master key when locking or un-
locking the glove box.
WARNING
Keep the glove box lid closed while driv-
ing to help prevent injury in an accident
or a sudden stop.
CONSOLE BOX
To open the console box, press in on the
lever
1and raise the lid2.
To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches.
Upper half
Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the
upper half of the console box.
The upper half of the console box may be
used for storage of cellular phones. An ac-
cess hole is provided at the front of the
upper half of the console box for a phone or
iPod® cord routing to the power outlet.
Rear armrest
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Lower half
Pull up on the passenger’s side latch to
open the lower half of the console box. A
power outlet is located inside the console
box and there is storage for compact discs.
OVERHEAD SUNGLASSES
STORAGE
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release.
Only store one pair of sunglasses in the
holder.
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to avoid obstructing the
driver’s view and to help prevent an
accident.
CAUTION
∙ Do not use for anything other thansunglasses.
∙ Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
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CUP HOLDERSWARNING
Do not recline the rear seatback when
you use the cup holders on the rear
armrest. Doing so may cause the bever-
ages to spill over, and if they are hot,
they may scald the passengers.
Front console
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2nd row
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WARNING
Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is
hot, it can scald you or your passenger.
CAUTION
Use only sof t cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
CAUTION
∙ Do not use the bottle holder for anyother objects that could be thrown
about in the vehicle and possibly in-
jure people during sudden braking or
an accident.
∙ Do not use the bottle holder for open liquid containers.
3rd row
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Bottle holder — front
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Bottle holder — rear
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CARGO AREA STORAGE BIN
To access the floor storage area (Type A),
push down
1to raise the handle, then pull
up on the handle to lif t the luggage board.
To access the floor storage area (Type B),
raise the handle.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
When securing items using luggage hooks
located on the side finisher do not apply a
load over more than 6.5 lbs. (29 N) to a
single hook.
The luggage hooks that are located on the
floor should have loads less than 110 lbs.
(490 N) to a single hook.
The luggage hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
Type A (if so equipped)
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WARNING
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding
or shif ting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
∙ Use suitable ropes and hooks to se- cure cargo.
∙ Never allow anyone to ride in the lug- gage area. It is extremely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area inside of a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
∙ Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts.
∙ The child restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
∙ Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
ROOF RACK
WARNING
∙ Always install the crossbars onto theroof side rails before loading cargo of
any kind. Loading cargo directly onto
the roof side rails or the vehicle’s roof
may cause vehicle damage.
∙ Roof rack cross bars should be evenly distributed.
∙ Do not exceed maximum roof rack crossbars load capacity and always
distribute the load uniformly. ∙ Heavy loading of the crossbars has
the potential to affect the vehicle sta-
bility and handling during sudden or
unusual handling maneuvers.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shif ting. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
∙ Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
crossbars.
CAUTION
∙ Use care when placing or removingitems from the roof rack. If you cannot
comfortably lif t the items onto the
roof rack from the ground, use a lad-
der or a stool.
Do not apply any load directly to the roof side
rails
A. CrossbarsBmust be installed be-
fore applying load/cargo/luggage to the
roof of the vehicle.
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Genuine NISSAN accessory crossbars may
be available through a NISSAN dealer. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
The service load capacity for the roof side
rails is 165 lbs. (74 kg.), however do not ex-
ceed the crossbars load capacity.
Be careful that your vehicle does not ex-
ceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear).
For additional information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to:∙ F.M.V.S.S. or C.M.V.S.S. certification label (located on the driver’s door pillar).POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
∙ Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc., inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before closing
the windows. Use the window lock
switch to prevent unexpected use of
the power windows.
∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not leave
children, people who require the as-
sistance of others or pets unattended
in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
perature inside a closed vehicle on a
warm day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk of
injury or death to people and pets.
The power windows operate when the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ON position or
for a period of time af ter the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position. If the driver’s
or passenger’s door is opened during this
period of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.
1. Window lock button
2. Power door lock switch
3. Front passenger side switch
4. Right rear passenger side switch
5. Lef t rear passenger side switch
6. Driver’s side automatic switch
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