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Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning
light
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)air
bag warning light
High beam indicator light
Brake warning light(red)
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning
light (except forEurope)/Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)warning light(forEurope)
Hill descent controlsystem onindicator light
(if equipped)
Charge warning light
W ater-in-fuel-filter warninglight(diesel en-
gine model)
Hill Start Assist system onindicator light(if
equipped)
Electric powersteering warninglight
Dipped beamindicator light(ifequipped)
Malfunction IndicatorLight(MIL)
Electronic parkingbrakesystem warning
light (yellow) (ifequipped)
Door lockindicator light(ifequipped)
Rear foglight indicator light(ifequipped)
Electronic parkingbrakewarning light(if
equipped)
ECO mode system indicator light(if
equipped)
Security indicator light
Forward emergency brakingsystemwarning
light (ifequipped)
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) AUTOindicator
light (4WD model)
Small lightindicator light
Low tirepressure warninglight(ifequipped)
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) LOCK indicator
light (4WD model)
SPORT modeindicator light(ifequipped)
Malfunction warninglight(red) (diesel en-
gine model)
Front foglights indicator light(ifequipped)
T railer direction indicatorlight(ifequipped)
Master warning light
Front passenger airbag status light(if
equipped)
T urn signals/hazard indicatorlights
Seat beltwarning light
Glow plugindicator light(diesel engine
model)
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)offindicator
light (except forEurope)/Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)offindicator light(forEur-
ope)
Speed [120km/h (75MPH)] warning light
(if equipped)
High beam assist indicator light(if
equipped)
WARNING/IND ICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Instrument sand controls
High beam assist indicator light(if
equipped)
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The indicator lightilluminates whentheheadlights
come onwhile theheadlight switchisin the ªAUT Oº
position withthehigh beam selected. Thisindicates
that thehigh beam assist system isoperational. (See
ªHeadlight andturn signal switchº (P.2-39) .)
High beam indicator light
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The high beam indicator lightilluminates whenthe
headlight highbeam ison. The indicator turnsoffwhen
the low beam isselected. (SeeªHeadlight andturn
signal switchº (P.2-39) .)
Hill descent controlsystem onindicator
light (ifequipped)
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When theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position
the hilldescent controlsystem onindicator light
illuminates brieflyandthen turns off.This indicates
that thehilldescent controlsystem isoperational.
The light illuminates whenthehilldescent control
system isactivated.
If the hilldescent controlswitchison and theindicator
light blinks, thesystem isnot engaged.
If the indicator lightdoes notilluminate orblink when
the hilldescent controlswitchison, the system may
not befunctioning properly.Have thesystem checked
by aNISSAN dealer.
For additional information, seeªHill descent control
systemº (P.5-30) .
Hill Start Assist system onindicator
light (ifequipped)
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The light illuminates whentheconditions ofthe hillstart
assist system aresatisfied whenthevehicle isstopped
on ahill.
Then, thelight blinks whenthebrake pedalisreleased,
which indicates thatthehillstart assist system is
activated.
For additional information, seeªHill Start Assist
systemº (P.5-30) .
Malfunction IndicatorLight(MIL)
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CAUTION:
. Continuing vehicleoperation withoutproper
servicing ofthe engine control systemand/
or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
could leadtopoor driveability, reducedfuel
economy, anddamage tothe engine control
system and/orCVTsystem, whichmayaffect
the vehicle's warranty coverage.
. Incorrect settingofthe engine control sys-
tem may lead tonon-compliance oflocal
and national emission lawsandregulations.
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Malfunction IndicatorLight(MIL) illuminates. After
starting theengine, theMIL turns off.This indicates
that theengine control system and/orCVTsystem is
operational.
If the MIL illuminates whiletheengine isrunning, itmay
indicate thattheengine control system isnot
functioning properlyandmay need servicing. Have
the vehicle checked, andifnecessary repaired,bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly . If
the MIL blinks (ifequipped) whiletheengine is
running, itmay indicate apotential malfunction inthe
emission controlsystem. Inthis case, theemission
control system maynotfunction properly andmay need
servicing. Havethesystem checked, andifnecessary
repaired, byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
Precautions:
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T o reduce oravoid possible damagetothe engine
control system whentheMIL blinks:
. Avoid driving atspeeds above70km/h (43MPH) .
. Avoid sudden acceleration ordeceleration.
. Avoid goingupsteep uphillgrades.
. Avoid carrying ortowing unnecessary loads.
Rear foglight indicator light(if
equipped)
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The rear foglight indicator lightilluminates whenthe
rear foglight ison. (See ªFog lightswitchº (P.2-45) .)
Security indicator light
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The security indicator lightblinks whentheignition
switch isin the ªLOCKº ,ªOFFº position. Thisfunction
indicates thesecurity system* equipped onthe vehicle
is operational. (*immobilizer)
If security systemismalfunctioning, thislight will
remain onwhile theignition switchisin the ªONº
position. (SeeªSecurity systemº(P.3-20) foradditional
information.)
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position
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The
position turnsonthe headlights inaddition to
the other lights.
AUT Oposition (ifequipped)
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position and
the headlight switchisin the ªAUT Oºposition, the
headlights, frontclearance lights,instrument panel
lights, rearcombination lightsandother lights turnon
automatically dependingonthe brightness ofthe
surroundings.
The headlights willturn onautomatically attwilight orin
rainy weather (whenthewindshield wiperisoperated
continuously) .
When theignition switchisplaced inthe ªLOCKº or
ªOFFº position, thelights willturn offautomatically
.
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CAUTION:
Do not place anyobjects ontop ofthe sensor
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. The sensor senses thebrightness leveland
controls theautolight function.Ifthe sensor is
covered, itreacts asifitis dark, andthe
headlights willilluminate.
Headlight beam
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T o turn onthe high beam, pushthelever towards the
front position
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1
.
T o turn offthe high beam, returnthelever tothe neutral
position
*
2
.
T o flash theheadlights, pullthelever towards the
rearmost position
*
3
. The headlights canbeflashed
even when theheadlights arenot on.
If equipped, whenthelever ispulled towards the
rearmost position
*
3
after theignition switchis
placed inthe ªOFFº orªLOCKº position, theheadlight
will turn onand stay onfor 30 seconds. Thelever can be
pulled 4times forupto2minutes.
High beam assist (ifequipped)
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The high beam assist system willoperate whenthe
vehicle isdriven atspeeds ofapproximately 40km/h
(25 MPH) andabove. Ifan oncoming vehicleorleading
vehicle appears infront ofyour vehicle whenthe
headlight highbeam ison, the headlight willbe
switched tothe low beam automatically .
Precautions onhigh beam assist:
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WARNING:
. The high beam assist system isaconve-
nience butitis not asubstitute forsafe
driving operation. Thedriver should remain
alert atall times, ensure safedriving prac-
tices andswitch thehigh beam andlow
beam manually whennecessary.
. The high beam orlow beam maynotswitch
automatically underthefollowing condi-
tions. Switch thehigh beam andlowbeam
manually.
Ð During badweather (rain,fog,snow,
wind, etc.).
Ð When alight source similar toahead-
light ortail light isin the vicinity ofthe
vehicle.
Ð When theheadlights ofthe oncoming
vehicle orthe leading vehicleareturned
off, when thecolor ofthe light is
affected duetoforeign materials on
the lights, orwhen thelight beam is
out ofposition.
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Ð When thereisasudden, continuous
change inbrightness.
Ð When driving onaroad thatpasses over
rolling hills,oraroad thathaslevel
differences.
Ð When driving onaroad withmany
curves.
Ð When asign ormirror-like surfaceis
reflecting intenselighttowards thefront
of the vehicle.
Ð When thecontainer, etc.being towed by
a leading vehicleisreflecting intense
light.
Ð When aheadlight onyour vehicle is
damaged ordirty.
Ð When thevehicle isleaning atan angle
due toapunctured tire,being towed,
etc .
. The timing ofswitching thelow beam and
high beam maychange underthefollowing
situations.
Ð The brightness ofthe headlights ofthe
oncoming vehicleorleading vehicle.
Ð The movement anddirection ofthe
oncoming vehicleandtheleading vehi-
cle.
Ð When onlyonelight onthe oncoming
vehicle orthe leading vehicleisillumi-
nated.
Ð When theoncoming vehicleorthe lead-
ing vehicle isatwo-wheeled vehicle. Ð
Road conditions (incline,curve,theroad
surface, etc.).
Ð The number ofpassengers andthe
amount ofluggage.
High beam assist operations:
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T o activate thehigh beam assist system, turnthe
headlight switchtothe ªAUT Oºposition
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1
and push
the lever forward
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2
(high beam position) .The high
beam assist indicator lightinthe meter willilluminate
while theheadlights areturned on.
If the high beam assist indicator lightdoes not illuminate
inthe above condition, itmay indicate that
the system isnot functioning properly.Have thesystem
checked byaNISSAN dealer.
When thevehicle speedlowers toless than approxi-
mately 25km/h (16MPH) ,the headlight remainsthe
low beam.
T o turn offthe high beam assist system, turnthe
headlight switchtothe
position orselect thelow
beam position byplacing thelever inthe neutral
position.
Ambient imagesensor maintenance:
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The ambient imagesensor
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1
for the high beam
assist system islocated infront ofthe inside rearview
mirror. To keep theproper operation ofthe high beam
assist system andprevent asystem malfunction, be
sure toobserve thefollowing:
. Always keepthewindshield clean.
. Donot attach asticker (including transparent
material) orinstall anaccessory neartheambient
image sensor.
. Donot strike ordamage theareas around the
ambient imagesensor. Donot touch thesensor
lens thatislocated onthe ambient imagesensor.
If the ambient imagesensor isdamaged duetoan
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Starting anddriving
Ð when towing thevehicle withtherear
tires raised fromtheground.
. Operate the4WD mode switch onlywhen
driving straight. Donot operate the4WD
mode switch whenmaking aturn orbacking
up.
. Donot operate the4WD mode switch with
the front wheel spinning.
. Engine idlingspeed ishigh while warming
up the engine. Beespecially carefulwhen
starting ordriving onslippery surfaces with
the 4WD mode switch setinthe AUT Omode.
4WD WARNING
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If any malfunction occursinthe Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) system whiletheengine isrunning, warning
messages appearinthe vehicle information display
.
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If the ª4WD system faultºwarning
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appears, there
may beamalfunction inthe 4WD system. Reduce
vehicle speedandhave yourvehicle checked bya
NISSAN dealerassoon aspossible.
The ª4WD HighTemp. Stopvehicleº (hightempera-
ture) warning
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may appear whiletrying tofree a
stuck vehicle duetoincreased oiltemperature. The
driving modemaychange toTwo-Wheel Drive(2WD) .
If this warning isdisplayed, stopthevehicle withthe
engine idling,assoon asitis safe todo so. Then ifthe
warning turnsoff,you can continue driving.
The ªTyre size incorrectº warning
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3
may appear ifthere
isalarge difference betweenthediameters of
front andrear wheels. Pulloffthe road inasafe area,
with theengine idling.Check thatalltire sizes arethe
same, thatthetirepressure iscorrect andthat thetires
are not excessively worn.Change the4WD mode
switch tothe 2WD mode anddonot drive fast.
If any warning message continues tobe displayed,
have yourvehicle checked byaNISSAN dealeras
soon aspossible.
CAUTION:
. Donot operate theengine onafree roller
when anyofthe wheels raised.
. Ifthe ª4WD system faultºwarning appears
while driving, theremaybeamalfunction in
the 4WD system. Reducethevehicle speed
and have yourvehicle checked byaNISSAN
dealer assoon aspossible. Beespecially
careful whendriving.
. The power trainmaybedamaged ifyou
continue drivingwiththeª4WD system faultº
warning on.
4WD MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS
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The 4WD mode indicator lights(
,
) are
located inthe meter.
The 4WD mode indicator lights(
,
) illuminate
when theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position.
The indicator lightsturnoffwithin 1second.
The 4WD mode indicator lightswilldisplay themode
selected bythe 4WD mode switch whileengine is
running.
The 4WD LOCK indicator light
illuminates
simultaneously alongwiththe4WD AUTOindicator
light
when selecting theLOCK mode.
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3. Remove thefuse boxcover.
4. Pinch thelocking tabs
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found oneach sideof
the extended storagefuseswitch.
5. Pulltheextended storagefuseswitch straight out
from thefuse box
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.
How toremove theextended storagefuse
switch:
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1. To remove theextended storagefuseswitch, be
sure theignition switchisin the ªOFFº orªLOCKº
position.
2. Besure theheadlight switchisin the ªOFFº
position.
3. Remove thefuse boxcover.
4. Pinch thelocking tabs
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found oneach sideof
the extended storagefuseswitch.
5. Pulltheextended storagefuseswitch straight out
from thefuse box
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.
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HEADLIGHTS
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LED headlight bulb
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If replacement isrequired, contactaNISSAN dealer.
Halogen headlight bulb
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The halogen headlight isasemi-sealed beamtype
which usesreplaceable headlight(halogen) bulbs.
They canbereplaced frominside theengine compart-
ment without removing theheadlight assembly.
CAUTION:
High-pressure halogengasissealed insidethe
bulb. Thebulb maybreak ifthe glass envelope is
scratched orthe bulb isdropped. Low-beam:
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1. Disconnect thebattery negative cable.
2. Disconnect theelectrical connector
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from
the rear endofthe bulb.
3. Remove theheadlight bulb
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by turning it
counter clockwise. Donot shake orrotate the
bulb when removing it.
4. Install thenew bulb inthe reverse orderof
removal.
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High-beam:
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1. Disconnect thebattery negative cable.
2. Turn thecover
*
1
counter clockwise and
remove thecover.
3. Disconnect theelectrical connector
*
2
from
the rear endofthe bulb.
4. Remove theheadlight bulb
*
3
by turning it
counter clockwise. Donot shake orrotate the
bulb when removing it.
5. Install thenew bulb inthe reverse orderof
removal.
CAUTION:
. When handling thebulb, donot touch the
glass envelope.
. Use thesame number andwattage as
originally installed:
Halogen headlight model
High beam bulb:65W(H9)
Low beam bulb:55W(H11)
. Donot leave thebulb outofthe headlight
reflector foralong period oftime asdust,
moisture andsmoke mayenter theheadlight
body andaffect theperformance ofthe
headlight.
Aiming adjustment isnot necessary ifonly thebulbs
are replaced. Whenaiming adjustment isnecessary ,
contact aNISSAN dealer.
Fog may temporarily forminside thelens ofthe exterior
lights inthe rain orinacar wash. Atemperature
difference betweentheinside andtheoutside ofthe
lens causes thefog. This isnot amalfunction. Iflarge
drops ofwater collect insidethelens, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
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Item Wattage (W)
Front turnsignal light 21
Front clearance light/Daytime
running light* LED
Front foglight (ifequipped) 55
Side turnsignal light* LED
Rear combination light
T urn signal 21
Stop 21
T ail light 5
Reverse light 16
Rear foglight (ifequipped) 21
High-mounted stoplight* LED
License platelight 5
*: See aNISSAN dealerforreplacement.
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LIGHT LOCA TIONS
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1. Front turnsignal light
2. Headlight (high-beam)
3. Headlight (low-beam)
4. Front maplight
5. Room light(ifequipped)
6. Sideturnsignal light
7. Clearance light/Daytime runninglight
8. Front foglight (ifequipped)
9. High-mounted stoplight
10. Rearcombination light(taillight, stoplight, rear
turn signal light)
11. Rearpersonal light(ifequipped)
12. Rearfoglight (ifequipped)
13. License platelight
14. Reverse light/Taillight
15. Luggage roomlight
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Hazard indicator operation ...
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Head restraints ...
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Headlight aimingcontrol ...
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Headlight andturn signal switch ...
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Headlights ...
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Headlight switch...
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Heater Heater andairconditioner operation...
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High beam assist ...
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Hill descent controlswitch...
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Hill descent controlsystem ...
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Hill start assist system ...
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