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tired. Failure todo socould cause youtolose
control ofthe vehicle, resulting inaserious
accident.
System operation
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If the system detects thatdriver attention isdecreas-
ing, themessage ªTimeforadriver break?º appears in
the vehicle information displayandabuzzer sounds
when thevehicle isdriven atspeeds above60km/h
(37 MPH) .
Attention levelindicator:
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When theªDriver attentionº displayisselected, you
can view yourattention levelasdetected bythe system.
For more information seeªSettingsº (P.2-21) .
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. The attention levelindicator consistsof
eight levels.
. When stopping theengine, thesystem is
reset.
T urning theDriver Attention Alertsystem on
and off
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T o activate ordeactivate thisfunction, seeªSettingsº
(P .2-21) .
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The setting willberetained evenifthe engine is
restarted.
System Malfunction
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If the Driver Attention Alertsystem malfunctions, the
system warning message willappear inthe vehicle
information displayandthefunction willbestopped
automatically .
Action totake:
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Stop thevehicle inasafe location, andthen turnoff
and restart theengine. Ifthe system warning message
continues toappear, havethesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealer.
TRAFFIC SIGNRECOGNITION (ifequipped)
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The Traffic SignRecognition (TSR)system provides
the driver withinformation aboutthemost recently
detected speedlimit.Thesystem captures theroad
sign information withthemulti-sensing frontcamera
unit
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1
located onthe windshield infront ofthe inside
rearview mirroranddisplays thedetected signsinthe
vehicle information display.For vehicles equipped with
navigation system,thespeed limitdisplayed isbased
on acombination ofnavigation systemdataandlive
camera recognition. TSRinformation isalways dis-
played atthe top ofthe vehicle information display,and
optionally inthe main central areaofthe display screen.
WARNING:
The TSR system isonly intended tobe asupport
device toprovide thedriver withinformation. It
is not areplacement forthe driver's attention to
traffic conditions orresponsibility todrive
safely. Itcannot prevent accidents duetocare-
lessness. Itis the driver's responsibility tostay
alert anddrive safely atall times.
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T urning theTSR system onand off
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T urning theLDW system onoroff isdone using the
[Settings] menuinthe vehicle information display.For
details, seeªVehicle information displayº(P.2-20) .
Perform thefollowing stepstoenable ordisable the
TSR system:
1. Inthe [Settings] menu,selectthe[Driver Assis-
tance] key.
2. Touch [Traffic Sign] toturn thesystem ON/OFF .
System temporarily unavailable
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If the vehicle isparked indirect sunlight underhigh
temperature conditions(overapproximately 408C
(1048F )and then started, theTSR system maybe
deactivated automatically.The [Not available high
cabin temperature] warningmessage willappear in
the vehicle information display.
Action totake:
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When theinterior temperature isreduced, theTSR
system willresume operating automatically .
System Malfunction
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If the TSR system malfunctions itwill beturned off
automatically andthesystem [Malfunction]/[System
error] warning message willappear inthe vehicle
information display.
Action totake:
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If the TSR [Malfunction]/[System error]message
appears, pulloffthe road atasafe location andstop
the vehicle. Turn theengine offand restart theengine.
If the TSR [Malfunction]/[System error]message
continues toappear, havethesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealer.
Maintenance
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The TSR uses thesame multi-sensing frontcamera
unit that isused bythe Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) system, locatedinfront ofthe interior rearview
mirror. Formaintenance ofthe camera, seeªMulti-
sensing cameraunitmaintenanceº (P.5-41) .
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
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NISSAN recommends thatyouconsult thelocal
regulations concerning theuse oflights.
position
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The
position turnsonthe front clearance, tail,
license plateandinstrument panellights.
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accident, contactaNISSAN dealer.
Daytime runninglightsystem
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Even ifthe headlight switchis* position, thedaytime
running lightswillcome onafter starting theengine.
When thelight switch isturned tothe
position, the
daytime runninglightwillturn off.
HEADLIGHT AIMINGCONTROL
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Manual type
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The headlight aimingcontrol operates whenthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position andtheheadlight
is on toallow theheadlight axistobe adjusted
according tothe driving condition.
When driving withnoheavy load/luggage ordriving on
a flat road, select thenormal position ª0º.
If the number ofoccupants andload/luggage inthe
vehicle changes, theheadlight axismay become higher
than normal.
If the vehicle istraveling onahilly road, theheadlights
may directly shineonthe rearview andoutside mirrors
of avehicle aheadorthe windshield ofan oncoming
vehicle, whichmayobscure otherdrivers' vision.
T o adjust tothe proper aimingheight, turntheswitch accordingly
.The higher thenumber, designated onthe
switch, thelower theheadlight axis.
Select theswitch position byreferring tothe following
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The defogger isused toreduce themoisture, fogor
frost onthe rear window andoutside doormirror (if
equipped) surfacetoimprove therear view.
When thedefogger switchispushed, theindicator
light
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illuminates andtherear window defogger
operates forapproximately 15minutes. Afterthepreset
time haspassed, thedefogger willturn offautomati-
cally .
T o turn offmanually ,push thedefogger switchagain.
CAUTION:
. When operating thedefogger continuously,
be sure tostart theengine. Otherwise, itmay
cause thebattery todischarge.
. When cleaning theinner sideofthe window,
be careful nottoscratch ordamage the
electrical conductors onthe surface ofthe
window.
NO TE:
When therear defogger isturned on,the Stop/
Start System orIdling StopSystem (ifequipped)
will notbeactivated.
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The horn switch operates regardless ofthe ignition
switch position exceptwhenthebattery isdischarged.
When thehorn switch ispushed andheld, thehorn will
sound. Releasing thehorn switch willcease thehorn
sound.
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POWER WINDOWS
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WARNING:
. Make surethatallpassengers havetheir
hands, etc.inside thevehicle beforeoperat-
ing the power windows.
. Never leavechildren oradults whowould
normally requirethesupport ofothers alone
in the vehicle. Theycould unknowingly
activate switches orcontrols andinadver-
tently become involved inan accident.
The power windows operatewhentheignition switch
is in the ªONº position.
T o open awindow ,push down thepower window
switch.
T o close awindow ,pull upthe power window switch.
Driver's window switch
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The driver's switch,themain switch, cancontrol all
windows.
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If sunroof doesnotoperate
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If the sunroof andsunshade donot operate properly,
perform thefollowing procedure toinitialize the
operation system.
1. Ifthe sunroof andsunshade areopen, closethem
fully byrepeatedly pushingthesunroof switchto
the CLOSE
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position.
2. Push andhold thesunroof switchtothe CLOSE
*
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position for10 seconds.
3. After thesunroof andsunshade moveslightly to
the closed position andthen move backalittle,
release thesunroof switch.
4. Push andhold thesunroof switchtothe CLOSE
*
2
position forover 6seconds.
5. Release thesunroof switch.Thesunroof and
sunshade willfully open andthen fullyclose.
6. Check ifthe sunroof switchoperates normally.
If the sunroof doesnotoperate properly afterperform-
ing the procedure above,haveyourvehicle checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
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Instrument panel(if equipped)
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Console box
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Cargo area
T o use thepower outlet,pullthecover asillustrated.
CAUTION:
. The outlet andplug maybehot during or
immediately afteruse.
. This power outletisnot designed foruse
with acigarette lighterunit.
. Donot use with accessories thatexceed a12
volt, 120W (10A)power draw.Donot use
double adapters ormore thanoneelectrical
accessory.
. Use thispower outletwiththeengine
running toavoid discharging thevehicle
battery.
. Avoid usingwhentheairconditioner, head-
lights orrear window defogger ison.
. Push theplug inas far asitwill go.Ifgood
contact isnot made, theplug mayoverheat
or the internal temperature fusemayblow.
. Before inserting ordisconnecting aplug, be
sure thattheelectrical accessory beingused
is turned OFF.
. When notinuse, besure toclose thecap. Do
not allow water orany liquid tocontact the
outlet.
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CAUTION:
. Donot leave thelight switch onwhen the
engine isnot running forextended periods
of time toprevent thebattery frombeing
discharged.
. Turn offthe lights whenyouleave the
vehicle.
INTERIOR LIGHTSWITCH
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The interior lightcanbeturned ONregardless of
door position. Thelight willgooffafter aperiod
of time unless theignition switchisplaced inthe
ªONº position whenanydoor isopened.
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The interior lightscanbeset tooperate when
the doors areopened. To turn offthe interior
lights when adoor open, pushtheswitch, the
interior lightswillnot illuminate, regardless of
door position. Thelights willgooffwhen the
ignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position, or
the driver's doorisclosed andlocked. Thelights
will also gooffafter aperiod oftime when the
doors areopen.
CONSOLE LIGHT
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The console lightwillturn onwhenever theclearance
lights orheadlights areilluminated.
MAP LIGHTS
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Push thebutton toturn themap lights on.To turn them
off, push thebutton again.
ROOM LIGHT(ifequipped)
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The room lighthasathree-position switch.
When theswitch isin the ªONº position
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, the room
light illuminates.
When theswitch isin the ªDOORº position
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, the
room lightilluminates whenadoor isopened.
The interior lighttimer willkeep theroom lightonfor
approximately 15seconds when:
. The keyisremoved fromtheignition switchwith
the driver's doorclosed. (modelwithout Intelligent
K ey system)
. Theignition switchisplaced inthe ªOFFº position.
(model withIntelligent Key system)
. The doors areunlocked bypushing theªUN-
L
OCKº
button (ontheremote controller or
Intelligent Key) orthe request switch(Intelligent
K ey system equipped models),with theignition
switch inthe ªLOCKº position.
. Any door isopened andthen closed withthe
ignition switchinthe ªLOCKº position.
The interior lighttimer willbecancelled when:
. The driver's doorislocked.
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TROUBLESHOO TINGGUIDE
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Symptom Possible cause Action
totake
When pushing theignition switchtostop
the engine The
Shift toPark warning appears onthe
vehicle information displayandtheinside
warning chimesounds continuously or
for afew seconds. (Continuously Variable
T ransmission models) The
shift lever isnot inthe ªPº (Park)
position. Shift
theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park)
position.
When opening thedriver's doortoget
out ofthe vehicle The
inside warning chimesounds con-
tinuously . The
ignition switchisin the ªOFFº
position. Close
thedoor securely .
When closing thedoor aftergetting out
of the vehicle The
Key System Faultwarning inthe
meter blinks inyellow ,the outside chime
sounds 3times andtheinside warning
chime sounds forafew seconds. The
ignition switchisin the ªONº
position. Place
theignition switchinthe ªOFFº
position.
The Shift toPark warning appears onthe
vehicle information displayandtheout-
side chime sounds continuously .(Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission models)The
ignition switchisin the ªOFFº
position andtheshift lever isnot inthe
ªPº (Park) position. Move
theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park)
position andplace theignition switchin
the ªOFFº position.
When pushing therequest switchorthe
ªL OCKº
button onthe Intelligent
K ey tolock thedoor The
outside chimesounds forafew
seconds andallthe doors unlock. The
Intelligent Key isinside thevehicle. Carry
theIntelligent Key with you.
When closing thedoor withtheinside
lock knob turned toªLOCKº The
outside chimesounds forafew
seconds andallthe doors unlock. The
Intelligent Key isinside thevehicle or
luggage room. Carry
theIntelligent Key with you.
When pushing thedoor handle request
switch tolock thedoor The
outside chimesounds forafew
seconds. The
Intelligent Key isinside thevehicle or
luggage room. Carry
theIntelligent Key with you.
A door isnot closed securely . Close
thedoor securely .
The door handle request switchis
pushed beforethedoor isclosed. Push
thedoor handle request switchafter
the door isclosed.
When pushing theignition switchtostart
the engine The
Key System Faultwarning inthe
meter blinks ingreen. The
battery charge islow . Replace
thebattery withanew one. (See
ªBatteryº (P.8-20) .)
The Key System Faultwarning inthe
meter blinks inyellow andtheinside
warning chimesounds forafew seconds. The
Intelligent Key isnot inthe vehicle. Carry
theIntelligent Key with you.
When pushing theignition switch The
Key System Faultwarning inthe
meter illuminates inyellow . It
warns ofamalfunction withthe
electrical steeringlocksystem orthe
Intelligent Key system. Contact
aNISSAN dealer.
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switch onthe ultrasonic sensor.
It is possible toexclude theultrasonic (forexample,
when leaving petsinside thecar ortransporting the
vehicle onaferry) .
T o exclude theultrasonic:
1. Close allthe windows.
2. Place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº position.
3. Push thecancel switch
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located onthe ceiling.
The security indicator lightwillstart flashing
rapidly .
4. Close thedoors, hoodandback door. Lockthem
using theremote controller, theIntelligent Key or
the request switch.Thesecurity indicator lightwill
start flashing fasterandabuzzer willsound once.
The ultrasonic sensorisnow excluded fromthetheft
warning system.Allother functions ofthe system
remain activated untilthetheft warning systemis
disarmed again.
For models without ultrasonic sensor
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How toactivate system:
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1. Close allwindows andsunroof (ifequipped) .
The system canbearmed evenifthe
windows areopen.
2. Place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº position.
3. Remove remotecontroller orthe Intelligent Key
from thevehicle.
4. Close alldoors, hoodandback door. Lockall
doors. Thedoors canbelocked withremote
controller orthe Intelligent Key ,door handle
request switch,powerdoorlockswitch or
mechanical key. 5.
Confirm thatthesecurity indicator lightcomes on.
The security indicator lightstays onfor about 30
seconds. Thevehicle security systemisnow pre-
armed. Afterabout 30seconds thevehicle
security systemautomatically shiftsintothearmed
phase. Thesecurity lightbegins toflash once
every approximately 3seconds. If,during this30
seconds pre-armtimeperiod, thedoor isun-
locked, orthe ignition switchisplaced inªONº ,
the system willnot alarm.
Even when thedriver and/or passengers arein
the vehicle, thesystem willactivate withall
doors, hood,andback doorlocked withthe
ignition switchinthe ªLOCKº position. When
placing theignition switchinthe ªONº position,
the system willbereleased.
Theft warning systemoperation:
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The vehicle security systemwillgive thefollowing
alarm:
. The hazard indicator orheadlight blinksandthe
horn sounds intermittently .
. The alarm automatically turnsoffafter approxi-
mately 30or50 seconds. However, thealarm
reactivates ifthe vehicle istampered withagain.
The alarm isactivated by:
. Unlocking thedoor oropening theback door
without usingthebutton onthe remote controller
or the Intelligent Key ,the door handle request
switch orthe mechanical key.(Even ifthe door is
opened byreleasing thedoor inside lockknob, the
alarm willactivate.)
. Opening thehood. How
tostop alarm:
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. The alarm willstop onlybyunlocking adoor by
pushing theªUNL OCKº button onthe remote
controller orthe Intelligent Key .
. The alarm willnotstop ifthe ignition switchis
placed inthe ªONº position.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
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The NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) willnotallow
the engine tostart without theuse ofthe registered
NA TS key.
If the engine doesnotstart using theregistered NATS
key ,it may bedue tointerference causedby:
. Another NATS key.
. Automated tollroad device.
. Automated paymentdevice.
. Other devices thattransmit similarsignals.
Start theengine usingthefollowing procedure:
1. Remove anyitems thatmay becausing the
interference awayfromtheNATS key.
2. Leave theignition switchinthe ªONº position for
approximately 5seconds.
3. Place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº orªLOCKº
position, andwait approximately 10seconds.
4. Repeat steps2and 3again.
5. Start theengine.
6. Repeat thesteps above untilallpossible inter-
ferences areeliminated.
If this procedure allowstheengine tostart, NISSAN
recommends placingtheregistered NATS key sepa-
rate from other devices toavoid interference.
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FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies withPart15ofthe FCC
Rules. Operation issubject tothe following two
conditions: (1)This device maynotcause harm-
ful interference, and(2)this device mustaccept
any interference received,including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes ormodifications notexpressly
approved bythe party responsible forcompli-
ance could voidtheuser's authority tooperate
the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies withIndustry Canada
licence-exempt RSSstandard(s) .Operation is
subject tothe following twoconditions: (1)this
device maynotcause interference, and(2)this
device mustaccept anyinterference, including
interference thatmay cause undesired operation
of the device.
Security indicator light
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The security indicator lightislocated onthe meter
panel. Itindicates thestatus ofNA TS. The
light operates whenever theignition switchisin
the ªLOCKº ,ªOFFº orªACCº position. Thesecurity
indicator lightindicates thatthesecurity systems on
the vehicle areoperational.
If NA TS ismalfunctioning, thislight willremain onwhile
the ignition switchisin the ªONº position.
If the light remains onand/or theengine does
not start, contact aNISSAN dealerforNATS
service assoon aspossible. Besure tobring all
NA TS keys thatyouhave when visiting aNISSAN
dealer forservice.
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WARNING:
. The hood mustbeclosed andlatched
securely beforedriving. Failuretodo so
could cause thehood tofly open andresult
in an accident.
. Never openthehood ifsteam orsmoke is
coming fromtheengine compartment to
avoid injury.
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OPENING HOOD
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1. Pull thehood lockrelease handle
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located
below theinstrument paneluntilthehood springs
up.
2. Locate thelever
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in between thehood and
grille, andpush thelever sideways withyour
fingertips.
3. Raise thehood.
4. Remove thesupport rodand insert itinto theslot
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.
Hold thecoated parts
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when removing or
resetting thesupport rod.Avoid directcontact
with themetal parts, asthey maybehot
immediately aftertheengine hasbeen stopped.
CL OSING HOOD
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1. While supporting thehood, return thesupport rod
to its original position.
2. Slowly lowerthehood toabout 20to30 cm (8to
12 in)above thehood lock,thenletitdrop.
3. Make sureitis securely latched.
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WARNING:
. Always besure theback doorhasbeen
closed securely toprevent itfrom opening
while driving.
. Donot drive withtheback dooropen. This
could allowdangerous exhaustgasestobe
drawn intothevehicle. SeeªPrecautions
when starting anddrivingº (P.5-3) forex-
haust gas.
. Donot leave children unattended insidethe
vehicle. Theycould unknowingly activate
switches orcontrols. Unattended children
could become involved inserious accidents.
. Always besure thathands andfeet areclear
of the door frame toavoid injury while
closing theback door.
OPERA TINGMANUAL BACKDOOR
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T o open theback door, unlock itand push theopener
switch
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. Pull upthe back doortoopen.
The back doorcanbeunlocked by:
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