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If this warning appears while the engine is stopped,
the engine cannot be started. If this warning ap-
pears while the engine is running, the vehicle can be
driven. However, contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop for repair as soon as possible.
5. [Key battery low] indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key bat-
tery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery with a
new one. (See “Integrated keyfob/Intelligent Key
battery replacement” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
6. [Key ID Incorrect] warning
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed from the LOCK position and the Intelligent
Key cannot be recognised by the system. You can-
not start the engine with an unregistered key. Use
the registered Intelligent Key. See “Intelligent Key
system (where fitted)” in the “3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.
7. Engine start operation for Intelligent
Key system indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key bat-
tery is running out of power and the Intelligent Key
system and vehicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal. (See “Push-button ignition switch (where
fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
8. [Release parking brake] warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 7 km/h (4 MPH) and the parking brake is
applied. Stop the vehicle and release the parking
brake. This warning may a occur if the driver has
attempted to release the parking brake automati-
cally, but did not succeed.
9. Low fuel ([Range]) warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the empty
(0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0)
position.
10. [Low washer fluid] warning
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid is
at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary. (See
“Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid (where
fitted)” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)
11. Door/boot open warning
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or the
boot lid are open or not closed securely. The vehicle
icon indicates which door or whether the boot lid is
open on the display.
12. [SHIFT to Park] warning (XTRONIC
transmission models)
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed to stop the engine with the shift lever in any
position except the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position or place the ignition switch in the ON
position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“Push-button ignition switch (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.)
13. [Loose Fuel Cap] warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is not
tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refu-
elled. See “Fuel filler lid” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section section of this
manual.
14. [Battery Voltage Low Charge
Battery] warning
This warning appears when the battery voltage is
low and the battery needs to be charged.
15. [Press Brake Pedal] warning
This warning appears to remind you that you must
press the brake pedal before you can release the
parking brake. This warning may also be displayed
if the parking brake is activated, but the vehicle is
still rolling back.
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16. [Low Tyre Pressure] warning
This warning ([Low Tyre Pressure] and a vehicle
icon - where fitted) appears when the low tyre pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates and low
tyre pressure is detected. The warning appears each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position
as long as the low tyre pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears, stop the
vehicle and adjust the pressure to the recommended
COLD tyre pressure shown on the tyre placard.
(See “Low tyre pressure warning light (where fitted)”
earlier in this section and “Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion.)
17. [Low oil pressure stop vehicle]
warning
This warning appears in message area of the ve-
hicle information display if low oil pressure is de-
tected. This gauge is not designed to indicate low
oil level. The low oil pressure warning is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. See “Engine oil” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked regularly using
the engine oil dipstick. Operating with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the engine and
such damage is not covered by the warranty.
18. [Oil Level Low] warning
This warning appears in message area of the ve-
hicle information display if the oil level is not suffi-
cient for driving. Park the vehicle at a safe location
as soon as possible and use the dipstick to check
the oil level. See “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section If the oil level is not suf-
ficient for driving, top up the engine oil with the rec-
ommended engine oil. “Engine oil” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked regularly using
the engine oil dipstick. Operating with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the engine and
such damage is not covered by the warranty.
19. [4WD System Fault] warning
This warning appears when the four wheel drive
(4WD) system is not functioning properly while the
engine is running.
20. [4WD high temp. stop vehicle]
warning
This warning may appear while trying to free a stuck
vehicle due to increased oil temperature. The driv-
ing mode may change to Two-Wheel Drive (2WD).
If this warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with the
engine idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if
the warning turns off, you can continue driving.
21. [4WD tyre size incorrect] warning
This warning may appear if there is a large differ-
ence between the diameters of the front and rear
wheels and tyres. Pull off the road in a safe area,
with the engine idling. Check that all the tyre sizes
are the same, that tyre pressures are correct and
that the tyres are not excessively worn.
22. [Shipping mode on push storage
fuse] warning
This warning may appear if the extended storage
fuse switch is not pushed in (switched on). When
this warning appears, push in (switch on) the ex-
tended storage fuse switch to turn off the warning.
For more information, see “Fuses” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
23. [Power will turn off to save the
battery] warning
This warning appears after a period of time if the
shift lever has not moved from the P (Park) position
while the ignition is in the ON position for a certain
period of time.
24. [Power turned off to save the
battery] warning
This warning appears after the ignition switch is au-
tomatically turned OFF to save the battery.
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25. [Reminder turn off headlights]
warning
This warning appears when the driver side door is
opened while the headlight switch is left ON and the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC, “OFF” or
LOCK position. Place the headlight switch in “OFF”
or “AUTO” position. For additional information, see
“Headlight and turn signal switch” later in this sec-
tion.
26. [Time for a driver break?] indicator
This indicator appears when the set “TIMER” indi-
cator activates. You can set the time for up to 6
hours.
27. [Low outside temperature] warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature is
below 3°C (37°F). The warning can be set not to be
displayed. (See “[Clock] and [outside air
temperature]” later in this section or the separate
NissanConnect Owner’s manual.)
28. [Chassis control system fault]
warning
This warning appears if the chassis control module
detects an error in the Chassis Control System
(where fitted). Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. (See “Chas-
sis control” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
29. Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control system sta-
tus. The status is shown by the colour.
See “Cruise control (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section for details.
30. Speed limiter indicator
This indicator shows the status of the speed limiter
system . If the system is in turned on and in use, the
speed that the speed limiter is set to is also dis-
played.
See “Speed limiter (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for details.
31. Shift lever position indicator
This indicator shows the shift lever position.
See “Shift lever indicator (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for further details.
32. [Tyre Pressure System Fault]
warning
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
If this warning comes on, have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. See
“Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for further details.
33. [Resetting Tyre Pressure System]
indicator
This warning illuminates when the TPMS tempera-
ture calibration is in progress. See “TPMS tempera-
ture calibration” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion for further details.
34. [Parking Sensor System Fault]
warning (where fitted)
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the parking sensor system. If this warning
comes on, have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
35. [Vehicle Overheating Stop Vehicle]
warning
This warning illuminates is the engine coolant tem-
perature is too high, indicating that the engine is
overheating. See “Engine overheat” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section for further details.
36. [CVT System Fault] warning
(where fitted)
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the XTRONIC transmission (CVT) system. If
this warning comes on, have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
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37. [Adaptive Front-Lighting System
Fault] warning (where fitted)
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the dynamic high beam assistant system. See
“Dynamic high beam assistant (where fitted)” later
in this section. If this warning comes on, have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
38. [Headlight System Fault] warning
(where fitted)
This warning illuminates when the LED headlights
need to be replaced. If this warning comes on, have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop. See “LED headlight (where fitted)”
later in this section
39–45. [Stop/Start] System
These indicators show the Stop/Start System sta-
tus. See “Stop/Start System (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
46. [Push Ignition to OFF] warning
This warning will illuminate if the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC position when the shift lever is
moved to the P (Park) position. To turn off the Push
warning, place the ignition switch in the ON position
and then in the LOCK position.
47. [Please Select Driving Aids in
Settings Menu] warning
This warning is displayed if the Driving Aids items
are not available because they are turned off in the
Settings menu.
48–51. [System Fault] warning
This warning appears when the Blind Spot Warn-
ing, (where fitted), Lane Departure Warning (where
fitted), Traffic Sign Recognition (where fitted), or
Forward Emergency Braking systems (where fitted)
are not functioning properly.
52. [Not Available Front Radar
Obstruction] warning (where fitted)
If the sensor area of the front bumper is covered
with dirt or obstructed, making it impossible to de-
tect a vehicle ahead, the forward emergency brak-
ing system is automatically turned off. The forward
emergency braking system warning light (orange)
and the forward collision warning light (orange) will
illuminate and the [Not Available Front Radar Ob-
struction] warning message will appear in the ve-
hicle information display. If the [Not Available Front
Radar Obstruction] warning message appears, park
the vehicle in a safe location and turn the engine off.
Check to see if the sensor area of the front bumper
is blocked. If the sensor area of the front bumper is
blocked, remove the blocking material. Restart the
engine. If the warning light continues to illuminate,
have the forward emergency braking system
checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
53–54. [Not Available High Cabin
Temperature] warning (where fitted)
This warning appears if the interior temperature of
the vehicle has reached such a high temperature
that the sensor for the Traffic Sign Recognition and
Lane Departure warning systems can no longer
function reliably. Once the interior temperature has
reached normal levels, the warning should disap-
pear. If the warning continues to display, have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop
55. [Not Available Clean Rear Camera]
warning (where fitted)
This message is displayed if the rear camera used
by the Blind Spot Warning system is dirty or cov-
ered with snow or rain. If the message appears,
park the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine,
and clean the camera unit with a soft cloth. Then
restart the engine.
56. [Steering lock Registration
Complete] indicator
This appears when a new intelligent key is regis-
tered to the vehicle.
57. [Please select 1 item or more]
indicator
This message appears when you are in the main
menu of the vehicle information display to remind
you to select at least one item.
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TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located on the
left side of the steering wheel and on the switch
panel
j1 . To operate the trip computer, push the
switches as shown above.
Each time the
orswitch is pushed, the display
will change.
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1. [Fuel economy] (l (litre)/100 km,
km/l(litre) or MPG)
Current fuel consumption:
The current fuel consumption mode shows the cur-
rent fuel consumption.
Average fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption mode shows the av-
erage fuel consumption since the last reset. Push
the ENTER switch for longer than 1 second to enter
the Reset menu.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. For about
the first 500 m (1/3 mile) after a reset, the display
shows “——”.
Push ENTER briefly to show the second Fuel
Economy page.
2. [Speed] and [Average speed] (km/h
or MPH)
The (digital) speed shows the current speed at
which the vehicle is travelling.
The average speed mode shows the average ve-
hicle speed since the last reset. Push the ENTER
switch for longer than 1 second to enter the Reset
menu.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. The first
30 seconds after a reset, the display shows “——”.
3. [Range] (dte — km or mile)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you with
an estimation of the distance that can be driven
before refuelling. The dte is constantly being calcu-
lated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank
and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning feature.
If the fuel level is low, the warning is displayed on
the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte dis-
play will change to “——”.
•If the amount of fuel added is small, the display
just before the ignition switch is placed in the
“OFF” position may continue to be displayed.
•When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel
in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change
the display.
4. Elapsed [time] and [trip distance] (km
or mile)
Elapsed [time]:
The elapsed time mode shows the time since the
last reset. Push the ENTER switch for longer than 1
second to enter the Reset menu. (The trip odometer
is also reset at the same time.)[Trip distance]:
The trip odometer mode shows the total distance
the vehicle has been driven since the last reset.
Push the ENTER switch for longer than 1 second to
enter the Reset menu. (The elapsed time is also
reset at the same time.)
5. Navigation (where fitted)
When the route guidance is set in the navigation
system, this item shows the navigation route infor-
mation.
For more details, see the separately provided Nis-
sanConnect Owner’s manual.
6. Audio
The audio mode shows the status of audio informa-
tion.
For more details, see “FM AM radio with CD player
(where fitted)” in the “4. Display screen, heater and
air conditioner, and audio system” section or the
separately provided NissanConnect Owner’s
manual.
7. [Driving aids] (where fitted)
The driving aids mode shows the operating condi-
tion for the following systems.
•Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
•Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
•Forward Emergency Braking
Push ENTER to access the driving aids setting
menu.
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For more details, see “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section, “Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion, and/or “Forward emergency braking system
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion.
8. [Tyre pressures] (where fitted)
The tyre pressure mode shows the pressure of all
four tyres. The displayed values are only available
while the vehicle is being driven.
When the [Low Tyre Pressure] warning appears,
the display can be switched to the tyre pressure
mode by pushing the ENTER switch to reveal addi-
tional details on the displayed warning.
9. [Chassis control]
When either the Active Trace Control (where fitted),
Active Engine Brake (where fitted), Hill start Assist
(where fitted) or the Active Ride Control system is
operated, it shows the operating condition. See
“Chassis control” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section and “Hill Start Assist (HSA) system” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for more details.
10. [Stop/Start] system (where fitted)
The Stop/Start system mode shows the CO2 sav-
ings and the engine stop time. (See “Stop/Start Sys-
tem (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)[Trip CO2 saving] and engine stop time:
The trip CO2 saving and engine stop time mode
shows the CO2 saving and engine stop time since
the last reset.
The CO2 saving and engine stop time can be reset
by pushing the ENTER switch for longer than 1 sec-
ond.
[Total CO2 saving] and engine stop time:
The total CO2 saving and engine stop time mode
shows:
•The estimated CO2 exhaust emissions
prevented.
•The engine stop time that the engine has been
stopped by the Stop/Start System.
NOTE
The Total CO2 saving and engine stop time val-
ues cannot be reset and show accumulated
Stop/Start System information since the vehicle
was built.
11. Warning check
The current warnings are displayed. If no warning is
present, “No Warnings” is displayed.
[CLOCK] AND [OUTSIDE AIR
TEMPERATURE]
The clockj1 and outside air temperaturej2 are
displayed on the upper side of the vehicle informa-
tion display.
[Clock]
For details of how to set the clock, see “Setting the
clock” in the “4. Display screen, heater and air con-
ditioner, and audio system” section or the sepa-
rately provided NissanConnect Owner’s manual.
[Outside air temperature] (°C or °F)
The [outside air temperature] is displayed in °C or
°F in the range of −40 to 60°C (−40 to 140°F).
The outside temperature sensor is located in front of
the radiator. The sensor may be affected by road or
engine heat, wind directions and other driving con-
ditions. The display may differ from the actual out-
side temperature or the temperature displayed on
various signs or billboards.
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TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
(where fitted)
The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system provides
the driver with information about the most recently
detected speed limit. The system captures the road
sign information with the multi-sensing front camera
unit
j1 located in front of the interior rear-view mir-
ror and displays the detected signs in the vehicle
information display. For vehicles equipped with
NissanConnect, the speed limit displayed is based
on a combination of navigation system data and live
camera recognition. TSR information is always dis-
played at the top of the vehicle information display,
and optionally in the main central area of the display
screen. See “[Contents selection]” earlier in this
section for details of how to adapt the display of
TSR information.
WARNING
The TSR system is only intended to be a support
device to provide the driver with information. It is
not a replacement for the driver’s attention to
traffic conditions or responsibility to drive safely.
It cannot prevent accidents due to carelessness.
It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert and
drive safely at all times.
System operation
The traffic recognition system displays the following
types of road sign:
jALatest detected speed limit.
jBNational speed limit
jCNo speed limit information.
jDNo-overtaking zone.
jEEnd of no-overtaking zone.
NSD522
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jFConditional speed limit, with the following
available conditions:
jgSnow
jhSlip (rain 1)
jiRain (rain 2)
jjTowing
jkGeneric
CAUTION
•The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system is
intended as an aid to careful driving. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely, and observe all road regulations that
currently apply, including looking out for road
signs.
•The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
may not function properly under the following
conditions:
•When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the
windscreen in front of the TSR camera unit.
•When the headlights are not bright due to
dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not ad-
justed properly.
•When strong light enters the camera unit.
(For example, the light directly shines on
the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sun-
set.)
•When a sudden change in brightness oc-
curs. (For example, when the vehicle en-
ters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
•In areas not covered by the navigation sys-
tem.
•If there are deviations in relation to the
navigation, for example due to changes in
the road routing.
•When overtaking buses or trucks with
speed stickers.
Turning the TSR system on and off
Turning the LDW system on or of is done using the
[Settings] menu in the vehicle information display.
For details, see “Vehicle information display” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
Perform the following steps to enable or disable the
TSR system:
1. In the [Settings] menu, select the [Driver Assis-
tance] key.
2. Touch [Traffic Sign] to turn the system ON/OFF.
System temporarily unavailable
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under high
temperature conditions (over approximately 40 C
(104 F) and then started, the TSR system may be
deactivated automatically. The [Not available high
cabin temperature] warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced, the TSR
system will resume operating automatically.
System Malfunction
If the TSR system malfunctions it will be turned off
automatically and the system [Malfunction]/[System
error] warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
Action to take:
If the TSR [Malfunction]/[System error] message
appears, pull off the road at a safe location and stop
the vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart the en-
gine. If the TSR [Malfunction]/[System error] mes-
sage continues to appear, have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
Maintenance
The TSR uses the same multi-sensing front camera
unit that is used by the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) system, located in front of the interior rear
view mirror. For maintenance of the camera, see
“Multi-sensing camera unit maintenance” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
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WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer fluid may
freeze on the windscreen and obscure your vi-
sion. Warm the windscreen with the defogger be-
fore you wash it.
CAUTION
•Do not open/release the bonnet when the
front wiper arms are raised from their original
position.
•Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than 15 seconds.
•Do not operate the washer if the reservoir
tank is empty or frozen.
WINDSCREEN
The windscreen wiper and washer can be operated
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Wiper operation
Move the lever up or down to operate the wiper at
the following speeds:
•j1:Intermittent ()—TypeAorAUTO—
Type B (where fitted) operates the rain-sensing
auto wiper system. (See “Rain sensor (where
fitted)” later in this section.).
– The intermittent operation speed can be ad-
justed by rotating the ring forward
jA (slower)
or backwardjB (faster).
– The wiper operation speed will vary in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed in the AUTO
position. For example, when the vehicle
speed is high, the intermittent operation
speed will be faster.
•j2:Low ()– for continuous low speed op-
eration
•j3:High ()– for continuous high speed
operation
•j4 : — for a single sweep operation of the wiper.
Washer operation
Pull the lever towards youj5 to operate the washer.
For every fifth operation of the wiper and washer,
the headlight washing system (where fitted) will be
activated to clean the headlights. The headlight
washing system is only activated while the headlight
switch is in the
position. See “Headlight
cleaner (where fitted)” later in this section.
NIC2125Type A (without AUTO mode)
NIC2173Type B (with AUTO mode)
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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