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Zone map
The difference betweenmagnetic northandgeogra-
phical northisknown asvariance. Insome areas, this
difference cansometimes begreat enough tocause
false compass readings. Followtheseinstructions to
set the variance foryour particular locationifthis
happens:
1. Push the
switch formore than3seconds.
The current zonenumber willappear inthe display .2.
Find yourcurrent location andvariance one
number onthe zone map.
3. Push the
switch repeatedly untilthenew
zone number appears inthe display .After youstop
pushing theswitch in,the display willshow a
compass directionwithinafew seconds.
. Ifthe compass deviatesfromthecorrect indication
soon afterrepeated adjustment, havethecom-
pass checked ataNISSAN dealer. .
The compass maynotindicate thecorrect
compass pointintunnels orwhile driving upor
down asteep hill.(The compass returnstothe
correct compass pointwhen thevehicle movesto
an area where thegeomagnetism isstabilized.)
CAUTION:
. Donot install aski rack, antenna, etc.which
are attached tothe vehicle bymeans ofa
magnet. Theyaffect theoperation ofthe
compass.
. When cleaning themirror, useapaper towel
or similar material dampened withglass
cleaner. Donot spray glasscleaner directly
on the mirror asitmay cause theliquid
cleaner toenter themirror housing.
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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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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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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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the lever forward
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(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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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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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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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.
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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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During thefirst 1,600 km(1,000 miles),follow these
recommendations toobtain maximum engineperfor-
mance andensure thefuture reliability andeconomy of
your newvehicle. Failuretofollow theserecommenda-
tions mayresult inshortened enginelifeand reduced
engine performance.
. Donot drive ataconstant speed,eitherfastor
slow ,for long periods oftime.
. Do not runtheengine over4,000 rpm(for
gasoline enginemodels) .
. Donot accelerate atfull throttle inany gear.
. Donot start quickly .
. Donot brake hardasmuch aspossible.
. Donot tow atrailer foratleast thefirst 800 km
(500 miles) (forAustralia, NewZealand, South
Africa andEurope) .
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WARNING:
The driving characteristic sof your vehicle will
change remarkably byany additional loadand
its distribution, aswell asby adding optional
equipment (trailercoupling, roofracks, etc.).
Y our driving styleandspeed mustbeadjusted
according tothe circumstances. Especiallywhen
carrying heavyloads, yourspeed mustbe
reduced adequately.
. Make surethearea around thevehicle isclear.
. Visually inspecttiresfortheir appearance and
condition. Measureandcheck thetire pressure for
proper inflation.
. Check thatallwindows andlights areclean.
. Adjust theseat andhead restraint positions.
. Adjust theinside andoutside rearview mirror
positions.
. Fasten yourseatbeltandaskallpassengers todo
the same.
. Check thatalldoors areclosed.
. Check theoperation ofthe warning lightswhen
the ignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position.
. Maintenance itemsinthe ª8.Maintenance anddo-
it-yourselfº sectionshouldbechecked periodi-
cally .
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WARNING:
. Never leavechildren oradults whowould
normally requirethesupport ofothers alone
in your vehicle. Petsshould notbeleft alone
either. Theycould unknowingly activate
switches orcontrols andinadvertently be-
come involved inaserious accident and
injure themselves. Onhot, sunny days,
temperatures inaclosed vehicle could
quickly become highenough tocause se-
vere orpossibly fatalillness topeople or
animals.
. Properly secureallluggage tohelp prevent it
from sliding orshifting. Donot place lug-
gage higher thantheseatbacks. Inasudden
stop orcollision, unsecured luggagecould
cause personal injury.
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During thefirst fewmonths afterpurchasing a
new vehicle, ifyou smell strong odorsofVolatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs)insidethevehicle,
ventilate thepassenger compartment thor-
oughly. Openallthe windows beforeentering
or while inthe vehicle. Inaddition, whenthe
temperature inthe passenger compartment
rises, orwhen thevehicle isparked indirect
sunlight foraperiod oftime, turnoffthe air
recirculation modeofthe airconditioner and/or
open thewindows toallow sufficient freshair
into thepassenger compartment.
Starting anddriving
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steep descent thatengine braking aloneinFour-Wheel
Drive (4WD) modecannot control thespeed.
When driving forward onthe descent, thespeed can
be adjusted bythe brake oraccelerator operation.The
system maintains thespeed forreverse drivingonthe
descent.
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When additional brakingisrequired onsteep downhill
roads, activate thehilldescent controlsystem by
pushing thehilldescent controlswitchon.
When thehilldescent controlsystem isactivated, the
hill descent controlsystem onindicator light
will
illuminate. (SeeªHilldescent controlsystem on
indicator lightº(P.2-18) .)Also, thestop/tail lights
illuminate whilethehilldescent controlsystem is
applying thebrakes tocontrol thevehicle speed.
T o activate thehilldescent controlsystem, satisfyallof
the following conditions:
. Shift thetransmission tothe forward orreverse
gear.
. Turn the4WD mode switch tothe LOCK mode
and drive thevehicle ataspeed under25km/h
(15 MPH) . .
Push thehilldescent controlswitchtothe ªONº
position.
If the accelerator orbrake pedal isdepressed whilethe
hill descent controlsystem ison, the system willstop
operating temporarily .As soon asthe accelerator or
brake pedal isreleased, thehilldescent controlsystem
begins tofunction againifthe hilldescent control
operating conditions arefulfilled.
The hilldescent controlsystem onindicator lightblinks
if the hilldescent controlswitchison and allconditions
for system activation arenot met, orifthe system
becomes disengaged forany reason.
When thevehicle speedexceeds 40km/h (25MPH) ,
the 4WD mode indicator lightchanges fromLOCK to
AUT O.Once thespeed decreases to25 km/h (15
MPH) ,turn the4WD mode switch toLOCK again to
turn onthe hilldescent controlsystem.
T o turn offthe hilldescent controlsystem, pushthehill
descent controlswitchtothe OFF position.
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The Blind SpotWarning (BSW) systemhelpsalertthe
driver ofother vehicles inadjacent laneswhen
changing lanes.
The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system helps
alert thedriver whenthevehicle istraveling closeto
either theleftorthe right ofatraveling
lane.
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The BSW/LDW systemsusetherearview cameraunit
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WARNING:
. The BSW system isnot areplacement for
proper driving procedure andisnot de-
signed toprevent contactwithvehicles or
objects. Whenchanging lanes,always use
the side andrear mirrors andturn andlook
in the direction youwillmove toensure itis
safe tochange lanes.Neverrelysolely on
the BSW system.
. The LDW system isonly awarning deviceto
help inform thedriver ofapotential unin-
tended lanedeparture. Itwill notsteer the
vehicle orprevent lossofcontrol. Itis the
driver's responsibility tostay alert, drive
safely, keepthevehicle inthe traveling lane,
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