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Changing the display
Press the
button on the steering
wheel to change the display as follows:
Accel guide/Average fuel economy →In-
stant fuel economy/Average fuel economy
→ Average fuel economy →Average speed
→ Distance to empty →Trip A →Trip B
Resetting the trip odometer
Press the
button on the steering
wheel for more than 1 second to reset the
currently displayed trip odometer to zero.
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
message
For vehicles without a vehicle informa-
tion display: Push the reset button
Afor
more than 1 second to reset the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning message in the trip
computer
Baf ter the fuel cap has been
tightened. For additional information, refer
to “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
For vehicles with a vehicle information
display: For additional information, refer to
“Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators” in the section.
Check tire pressure warning
message (if so equipped)
The CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning
message is displayed when the low tire
pressure warning light is illuminated and
low tire pressure is detected. Check and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. The
CHECK TIRE PRES warning message turns
off when the low tire pressure warning light
turns off.
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The low fuel warning light comes on when
the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg-
isters 0 (Empty).
The arrow on the fuel pump symbol
indicates the fuel-filler location.
CAUTION
∙ If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
Af ter a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
af ter a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
∙ For additional information, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the modes of the trip computer
can be selected by pressing the
but-
ton on the steering wheel. The following
modes can be selected:
∙ Trip A
∙ Trip B
∙ ECO Pedal Indicator (if so equipped) ∙ Instant fuel economy
∙ Average fuel economy
∙ Average speed
∙ Distance to empty
∙ Trip computer reset
Type B (if so equipped)
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AVE & INST fuel economy
When Average & Instant fuel economy in-
formation is displayed, there will be differ-
ent sections to read:
AInstant fuel economy (BAR graph)
BAverage fuel economy (BAR & DIGIT)
The bar graph is not displayed when ve-
hicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
Instant fuel economy
The instant fuel economy mode shows the
instant fuel economy. The display updates
instantly when driving.
Average fuel economy
The average fuel economy mode shows
the average fuel economy since the last
reset. Resetting is done by pressing
the
button on the steering wheel for
more than approximately 1 second. The
display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) af ter a reset,
the display shows (----).
Average speed
The average speed mode shows the aver-
age vehicle speed since last reset. Reset-
ting is done by pressing the
button
on the steering wheel for more than ap-
proximately 1 second. The display is up-
dated every 30 seconds. The first 30 sec-
onds af ter a reset, the display shows (----).
Distance to empty
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides
you with an estimation of the distance that
can be driven before refueling. The dte is
constantly being calculated, based on the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the
actual fuel economy which will depend on
driving conditions. Dashes (—) indicate that
fuel remaining volume cannot be read by
the fuel pump and should be refilled as
soon as possible.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
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NOTE:
When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shif ts, which may
momentarily change the display.
Trip computer reset
To reset Trip A, Trip B, AVG/mpg, or
AVG/mph, go to the desired mode on the
trip computer and hold the
button on
the steering wheel for more than 3 sec-
onds.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The outside temperature function pro-
vides a display of the outside temperature
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
The display of positive temperatures is un-
signed (blank), negative temperatures are
prefixed with a minus sign.
The outside temperature will always be vis-
ible on the lef t side of the display.
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orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightNISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if so
equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) sys-
tem warning light (if so equipped)orPower steering warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightShif t P (Park) warning light (if so equipped)Overdrive OFF indicator light (if so
equipped)
Door open warning light (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning light (if so
equipped)Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light (CVT models) (if so
equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Low fuel warning light (if so equipped)Cruise indicator light (if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light (if so
equipped)ECO mode indicator light (if so equipped)SPORT mode indicator light (if so
equipped)
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Engine start operation indicator light (if so
equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning light (if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indi-
cator light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
The "CHECK TIRE PRES" warning message
”/”Tire Pressure Low— Add Air” warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section and “Tire
pressure” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.
WARNING
∙ Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
∙ If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch placed in the ON
position, have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. ∙ If the 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 in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could re-
sult in serious personal injury or
death. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure
show on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label located in the driver’s
door opening to turn the low tire pres-
sure warning light off. If the light still
illuminates while driving af ter adjust-
ing the tire pressure, a tire may be flat
or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible. If no tire
is flat and all tires are properly in-
flated, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. ∙ When replacing a wheel without the
TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on af ter 1 minute. Have your
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for these services.
∙ Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.CAUTION
∙ The TPMS is not a substitute for theregular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
∙ If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
∙ Be sure to install the specified size of tires to the four wheels correctly.
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Low windshield-washerfluid warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add
windshield-washer fluid as necessary. For
additional information, refer to “Windshield-
washer fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.
Master warning light (if soequipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the master warning light illuminates if
any of the following are displayed on the
vehicle information display:
∙ No key warning
∙ Low washer fluid warning
∙ Parking brake release warning
∙ Door open warning
∙ Loose fuel cap warning
∙ Check tire pressure warning
∙ Emergency brake warning
∙ Lock warning
∙ I-Key system warning ∙ Headlight system warning
∙ ITS warning
∙ Shipping mode warning
∙ Low oil pressure warning
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if so
equipped)
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off. This light illu-
minates or blinks as follows:
∙ The light blinks in yellow when the door is closed with the Intelligent Key lef t out-
side the vehicle and the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position. Make sure
that the Intelligent Key is inside the ve-
hicle.
∙ The light blinks in green when the Intel- ligent Key battery is running out of
power. Replace the battery with a new
one. For additional information, refer to
“Battery” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual. ∙ The light illuminates in yellow when it
warns of a malfunction with the electri-
cal steering lock system or the Intelli-
gent Key system.
If the warning light illuminates in yellow
while the engine is stopped, it may be im-
possible to free the steering lock or to start
the engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the vehicle.
However in these cases, have the vehicle
checked and repaired as soon as possible.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
orPower steering warning light
WARNING
∙ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
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∙ When the power steering warninglight illuminates with the engine run-
ning, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control
of the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. Af ter starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the power steering system is op-
erational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not
functioning properly and may need servic-
ing. Have the power steering system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, there will
be no power assist for the steering but you
will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds. For additional information, refer to “Power
steering” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position and remains illuminated
until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime sounds for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat
is occupied. For 7 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem does not activate the warning light for
the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to “Seat
belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
Shif t P (Park) warning light(if so equipped)
This light blinks red and the key reminder
chime sounds if the shif t lever is in any
position other than P (Park) and the ignition
switch is in the OFF position. Return the
shif t lever to P (Park) with the ignition
switch in the OFF position and the light will
turn off. Place the ignition switch in the
LOCK position and the chime will turn off.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Supplemental air bagwarning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position, the supplemental air
bag warning light illuminates for about
7 seconds and then turns off. This means
the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
and pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
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The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
such items as:∙ Vehicle settings
∙ Trip computer information
∙ Drive system warnings and settings
∙ Cruise control system information
∙ NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation infor- mation
∙ Indicators and warningsHOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the
,, ENTER
and
switches located on the steering
wheel.
1— navigate through the items in
the vehicle information display
ENTER — change or select an item in
the vehicle information display
2— go back to the previous menu
3— select/enter the vehicle infor-
mation display menu items or to
change from one display screen to the
next (i.e. trip, Fuel economy)
The ENTER and
buttons also control
audio and control panel functions. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Steering
wheel switch for audio control” in the “Moni-
tor, climate, audio, phone and voice recog-
nition systems” section of this manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON or ACC
(if so equipped) position the screens that
display in the vehicle information include:
∙ Active system status (if so equipped)
∙ Trip computer
∙ Fuel economy
∙ Warnings
∙ Outside air temperature
∙ Odometer/Twin Trip Odometer
Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information, refer to
“Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators” in this section.
To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, refer to “Meter settings”
in this section.
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WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.To sound the horn, push near the horn icon
on the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
body parts that contact the seat. Use of
the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.
Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped)
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HORN
HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)
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