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Security indicator light (ifso equipped)
For vehicles without Intelligent Key: This
light blinks whenever the ignition switch is
placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
For vehicles with Intelligent Key: This light
blinks when the ignition switch is placed in
the LOCK position with the key removed
from the ignition switch.
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) (if so
equipped)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlight
position is selected. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operat- ing, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
NOTE:
In case of a turn signal light bulb mal-
function, the turn signal will flash at a
higher frequency when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
For additional information, refer to “Lights”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
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 is not operating.
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 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 operational. If the light stays
on or comes on along with the
indi-
cator light while you are driving, have the
VDC system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
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Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, en-
gage the headlights, then push the le-
ver forward. The high beam lights
come on and the
indicator light
illuminates (blue). For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight control
switch” in this section.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off,
the headlights need not be on for this
function.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is in
the
orposition, the headlights
will turn off af ter a period of time.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (Canada only)
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to
the
position for full illumination when
driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime run-
ning lights illuminate when the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position or the head-
light switch is turned to the
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, to signal a lane change.
Hold the lever until the lane change is
completed.
Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, and release the lever.
The turn signal will automatically flash
three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
fog light switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low
beams selected for the fog lights to oper-
ate. The fog lights automatically turn off
when the high beam headlights are se-
lected. To sound the horn, push near the horn
icon(s) on the steering wheel.
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.
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Type A (if so equipped)
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HORN
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .......3-3
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys (if so equipped) ..........................3-5
Doors ...........................................3-5
Locking with key ..............................3-6
Locking with inside lock knob ................. 3-7
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-7
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........ 3-7
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-8
Remote keyless entry system (models
without NISSAN Intelligent Key®)
(if so equipped) ..................................3-8
How to use remote keyless entry
system .......................................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3-12
Operating range ............................. 3-14
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..............3-14
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ............3-15
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-18Warning lights and audible reminders
.......3-21
Warning signals ............................. 3-22
Troubleshooting guide (Continuously
Variable Transmission only) ..................3-24
Troubleshooting guide
(manual transmission only) ..................3-25
Hood ........................................... 3-26
Rear hatch ..................................... 3-27
Opening the rear hatch ......................3-27
Rear hatch release .......................... 3-28
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-28
Opener operation ........................... 3-28
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-29
Steering wheel ................................. 3-31
Tilt operation ................................ 3-31
Sun visors ...................................... 3-31
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-32
Mirrors ......................................... 3-32
Rearview mirror ............................. 3-32
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-33
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– All doors unlock automatically whenthe transmission is placed in the P
(Park) position (if so equipped), the
ignition is turned to the OFF position
or when the key is removed from the
ignition.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear
doors from being opened accidentally, es-
pecially when small children are in the ve-
hicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the unlock position
2,
the door can be opened from the outside
or the inside.
When the lever is in the LOCK position
1,
the door can be opened only from the
outside.
WARNING
∙ Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
∙ The remote keyless entry key fob transmits radio waves when the but-
tons are pressed. The FAA advises ra-
dio waves may affect aircraf t naviga-
tion and communication systems. Do
not operate the remote keyless entry
key fob while on an airplane. Make
sure the buttons are not operated un-
intentionally when the unit is stored
for a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn
the interior lights on, and activate the panic
alarm by using the key fob from outside the
vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the ve-
hicle before locking the doors.
The key fob can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 f t (10 m) from the vehicle.
The effective distance depends on the
conditions around the vehicle.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(models without NISSAN Intelligent
Key®) (if so equipped)
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As many as five key fobs can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning
the purchase and use of additional key
fobs, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer.
The key fob will not function when:∙ The battery is discharged.
∙ The distance between the vehicle and the key fob is over 33 f t (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when
the key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the key fob:
∙ Do not allow the key fob, which con- tains electrical components, to come
into contact with water or salt water.
This could affect the system function.
∙ Do not drop the key fob.
∙ Do not strike the key fob sharply against another object.
∙ Do not change or modif y the key fob.
∙ Wetting may damage the key fob. If the key fob gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry. ∙ Do not place the key fob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).
∙ Do not attach the key fob with a key holder that contains a magnet.
∙ Do not place the key fob near equip- ment that produces a magnetic field,
such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers.
If a key fob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
ommends erasing the ID code of that
key fob. This will prevent the key fob
from unauthorized use to unlock the
vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer.HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close all doors and the rear hatch.
4. Press the
button on the key fob.
All the doors lock. The hazard warning
lights flash twice and the horn beeps
once to indicate all doors are locked.
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∙ When thebutton is pressed
with all doors locked, the hazard
warning lights flash twice and the
horn beeps once as a reminder that
the doors are already locked.
∙ If a door is open and you press the
button, the doors will lock
but the horn will not beep and the
hazard lights will not flash.
The horn may or may not beep. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Silencing the
horn beep feature” in this section.
Unlocking doors
Press thebutton on the key fob once.
∙ Only the driver’s door unlocks.
∙ The hazard warning lights flash once if all doors are completely closed with the
ignition switch in any position except
the ON position.
∙ The interior light turns on and the light timer activates for a period of time
when the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position with the ignition switch
in any position except the ON position. Press the
button on the key fob again
within 5 seconds.
∙ All doors and the rear hatch unlock.
∙ The hazard warning lights flash once if all doors are completely closed.
The interior lights can be turned off without
waiting by inserting the key into the ignition
switch and placing the ignition in the ON or
START (if so equipped) position, locking the
doors with the key fob or pushing the inte-
rior light switch to the OFF position.
Auto relock
When thebutton on the key fob is
pressed, all doors will lock automatically
within 1 minute unless one of the following
operations is performed:
∙ Any door is opened.
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Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the panic alarm to
call attention by pressing and holding
the
button on the key fob forlonger
than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on
for a period of time. The panic alarm stops when:
∙ It has run for a period of time.
∙ Any button is pressed on the key fob.
Using the interior light (if so
equipped)
Press thebutton on the key fob once
to turn on the interior lights.
For additional information, refer to “Interior
lights” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the key fob.
To deactivate: Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds.
The hazard warning lights will flash three
times to confirm that the horn beep fea-
ture has been deactivated.
To activate: Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds
once more.
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The hazard warning lights will flash once
and the horn will sound once to confirm
that the horn beep feature has been reac-
tivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does
not silence the horn if the alarm is trig-
gered.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.
∙ The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pressed.
The FAA advises the radio waves may
affect aircraf t navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate
the Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored for a flight.
The Intelligent Key can operate all the door
locks using the remote control function or
pushing the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or
conditions may affect the Intelligent Key
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using
the Intelligent Key.
CAUTION
∙ Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle.
∙ Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicat-
ing with the vehicle as it receives radio
waves. The Intelligent Key transmits weak
radio waves. Environmental conditions
may interfere with the operation of the In-
telligent Key under the following operating
conditions: ∙ When operating near a location where strong radio waves are transmitted,
such as a TV tower, power station and
broadcasting station.
∙ When in possession of wireless equip- ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, or a CB radio.
∙ When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or covered by metallic materials.
∙ When any type of radio wave remote control is used nearby.
∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed near an electric appliance such as a personal
computer.
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equipped)
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∙ To prevent the Intelligent Key from be-ing lef t inside the vehicle, make sure you
carry the Intelligent Key with you and
then lock the doors.
∙ Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request
switch. The door will be unlocked but
will not open. Release the door handle
once and pull it again to open the door.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the key out of your pocket or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing
the door handle request switch or rear
hatch request switch within the range of
operation.
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
2. Close all doors and the rear hatch.
3. Push any door handle request switch
1or the rear hatch request switch2
while carrying the Intelligent Key with
you.
4. All doors and the rear hatch will lock.
5. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the vehicle chimes twice.
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