transmission NISSAN X-TRAIL 2013 Owner´s Manual


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1-2. Driving aids(ifequipped)
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The driving aidsmode shows theoperating condition
for the following systems.
. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. Blind SpotWarning (BSW)
. Forward Emergency Braking(ifequipped)
For more details, seeªBlind SpotWarning (BSW)/
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systemsº (P.5-31) ,
ªForward emergency brakingsystemº (P.5-45) ,ªBlind
Spot Warning (BSW) system(ifequipped forEurope)
º (P .5-36) orªLane Departure Warning (LDW) system
(if equipped forEurope)º (P.5-39) .
3. Speed andAverage speed(km/horMPH)
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The (digital) speedshows thecurrent speedatwhich
the vehicle istravelling.
The average speedmodeshows theaverage vehicle
speed sincethelast reset. Resetting isdone by
pushing theENTER
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1
(T ype A)or
*
2
(T ype B)
switch forlonger than1second.
The display isupdated every30seconds. Thefirst30
seconds afterareset, thedisplay showsªÐ±º.
4. Average speed(km/horMPH)
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The average speedmodeshows theaverage vehicle
speed sincethelast reset. Resetting isdone by
pushing theENTER
*
1
(T ype A)or
*
2
(T ype B)
switch forlonger than1second.
The display isupdated every30seconds. Thefirst30
seconds afterareset, thedisplay showsªÐ±º.
5-6. Elapsed timeandtripodometer (kmor
mile)
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Elapsed time:
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The elapsed timemode shows thetime since thelast
reset. Thedisplayed timecanbereset bypushing the
ENTER
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1
(T ype A)or
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2
(T ype B)switch for
longer than1second. (Thetripodometer isalso reset
at the same time.)
T rip odometer:
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The tripodometer modeshows thetotal distance the
vehicle hasbeen driven sincethelast reset. Resetting
is done bypushing theENTER
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1
(T ype A)or
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2
(T ype B)switch forlonger than1second. (The
elapsed timeisalso reset atthe same time.)
7. Distance toempty (dteÐkm ormile)
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The distance toempty (dte)mode provides youwith an
estimation ofthe distance thatcanbedriven before
refueling. Thedteisconstantly beingcalculated, based
on the amount offuel inthe fuel tank andtheactual fuel
consumption.
The display isupdated every30seconds.
The dtemode includes alow range warning feature.If
the fuel level islow ,the warning isdisplayed onthe
screen.
When thefuel level drops evenlower, thedte display
will change toªÐк .
. Ifthe amount offuel added issmall, thedisplay
just before theignition switchisplaced inthe
ªOFFº position maycontinue tobe displayed.
. When driving uphillorrounding curves,thefuel in
the tank shifts, which maymomentarily changethe
display .
8-9. Fuel economy (l(litre)/100 km,km/l(litre)
or MPG)
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Current fuelconsumption:
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The current fuelconsumption modeshows thecurrent
fuel consumption.
Average fuelconsumption:
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The average fuelconsumption modeshows the
average fuelconsumption sincethelast reset. Reset-
ting isdone bypushing theENTER
*
1
(T ype A)or
*
2
(T ype B)switch forlonger than1second.
The display isupdated every30seconds. Forabout
the first 500 m(1/3 mile) afterareset, thedisplay
shows ªÐк.
10. Audio (ifequipped)
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The audio mode shows thestatus ofaudio information.
11. Navigation (ifequipped)
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When theroute guidance isset inthe navigation
system, thisitem shows thenavigation routeinforma-
tion.
12. Compass (ifequipped)
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This display indicates theheading direction ofthe
vehicle.
13. ª4x4-iº display (ifequipped)
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When theª4x4-iº display isselected, youcan view the
distribution ratioofthe transmission torquetothe front
and rear wheels duringdriving.
Instrume ntsand controls
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Instrument sand controls
14. Chassis control
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When Active Trace Control, ActiveEngine Brakeor
Active RideControl systemisoperated, itshows the
operating condition. Italso shows operating condition
of Hill Start Assist orthe Hill Descent Control.See
ª Active Trace Controlº (P.5-28) ,ªActive Engine Brake
(Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)models)º
(P .5-28) ,ªActive RideControlº (P.5-29) ,ªHill Start
Assist systemº (P.5-30) orªHill descent control
systemº (P.5-30) formore details.
15. Tyre Pressures (ifequipped)
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The tirepressure modeshows thepressure ofall four
tyres while thevehicle isdriven.
When theLow Tyre Pressure warningappears, the
display canbeswitched tothe tirepressure modeby
pushing theENTER switch
*
1
to reveal additional
details onthe displayed warning.
16. Driver Attention Alertsystem (ifequipped)
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When theªDriver Attention Alertºdisplay isselected,
you can view yourattention levelasdetected bythe
system. Formore information seeªDriver Attention
Alertº (P.2-36) .
17. Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem
(if equipped)
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The Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem mode
shows theCO2 orfuel savings andtheengine stop
time. (See ªStop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystemº
(P .5-18) .)
T rip CO2 orfuel saving andengine stoptime:
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The tripCO2 orfuel saving andengine stoptimemode
shows amount ofCO2 orfuel saved andtheengine
stop timesince thelast reset.
The CO2 orfuel saving andengine stoptimecanbe reset
bypushing theENTER switch
*
1
(T ype A)or
*
2
(T ype B)inthe ªStop/Startº menu.Formore
information, seeªDisplay Settingsº (P.2-22) .
T otal CO2 orfuel saving andengine stoptime:
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The total CO2 orfuel saving andengine stoptime
mode shows:
. Theestimated CO2exhaust emissions prevented.
(for Europe andSouth Africa)
. Theestimated quantityofsaved fuel.(forAustralia
and New Zealand)
. The time thattheengine hasbeen stopped forby
the Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem.
NO TE:
The Total CO2 orfuel saving andengine stop
time values cannot bereset andshow accumu-
lated Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem
information sincethevehicle wasbuilt.
18. Traffic SignRecognition (ifequipped)
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The Traffic SignRecognition (TSR)system provides
the driver withinformation aboutthemost recently
detected speedlimit.Formore details, seeªTraffic
Sign Recognitionº (P.2-37) .
CL OCK ANDOUTSIDE AIRTEMPERA TURE
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The clock
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and outside airtemperature
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2
are
displayed onthe upper sideofthe vehicle information
display .
Clock
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For clock adjustment, seeªClockº (P.4-6) orªAudio
settingsº (P.4-58) .
Outside airtemperature (8Cor8F )
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The outside airtemperature isdisplayed in8C or8F in
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Pre-driving checksandadjustments
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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5 Starting anddriving
Break -inschedule ....
................................................. ...................................5-3
Before starting engine....
................................................. ...........................5-3
Precautions whenstarting anddriving ....
............................................... 5-3
Exhaust gas(carbon monoxide) ....
.................................................... 5-4
Three-way catalyst(ifequipped) ....
................................................. .5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) (ifequipped) ....
........ 5-4
Diesel Particulate Filter(DPF) (ifequipped) ....
.............................. 5-6
On-pavement andoff-road drivingprecautions ....
............................... 5-7
Care when driving ....
....................................... ............................................ 5-7
Engine coldstart period ....
....................................... ...........................5-7
Loading luggage ....
............................................ ...................................5-7
Driving inwet conditions ....
...................................................... ..........5-7
Driving inwinter conditions ....
........................................................... .5-7
Ignition switch(model without intelligent Key system) ....
.................. 5-7
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)....
................................ 5-7
Manual Transmission (MT)....
............................................ ..................5-8
Steering lock(ifequipped) ....
............................................................. 5-8
K ey positions ....
........................................................... ...........................5-8
Push-button ignitionswitch(model withIntelligent
K ey system) ....
................................................................ ...............................5-9
Precautions onpush-button ignitionswitchoperation ....
........... 5-9
Intelligent Key system ....
....................................... ...............................5-9
Steering lock(ifequipped) ....
.......................................................... 5-10
Ignition switchpositions ....
....................................... ........................5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge ....
................................................ 5-11
Starting engine(model without Intelligent Key system) ....
............. 5-11
Starting engine(model withIntelligent Key system) ....
................... 5-12
Driving vehicle ....
........................................................... ............................5-13
Driving withContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)....
...... 5-13
Driving withManual Transmission (MT)....
................................... 5-17
Gear ShiftIndicator (ifequipped) ....
............................................. 5-18Stop/Start
SystemorIdling StopSystem (ifequipped) ....
........... 5-18
Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem display....
.............. 5-20
Stop/Start orIdling StopOFFswitch ....
.................................... 5-21
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) (ifequipped) ....
......................................... 5-22
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) modeswitch operations ............... 5-22
4WD warning ....
................................................................ ...............5-24
4WD mode indicator lights....
............................................ ...........5-24
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) torquedistribution indicator....
..... 5-25
Off-road drivingsafetyprecautions ....
........................................ 5-25
Tires of4WD model ....
....................................... ............................5-26
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)/Electronic StabilityProgram
(ESP) system ....
................................................................ ........................5-26
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)/Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)system OFFswitch ....
....................................... 5-27
Chassis control....
....................................... ............................................. 5-28
Active Trace Control ....
....................................... ............................5-28
Active Engine Brake(Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models) ....
...................................................... ........................5-28
Active RideControl ....
...................................................... ...............5-29
Hill Start Assist system ....
........................................................... ...........5-30
Hill descent controlsystem (ifequipped) ....
..................................... 5-30
Hill descent controlswitch....
............................................ ...........5-31
Blind SpotWarning (BSW)/Lane DepartureWarning (LDW)
systems (ifequipped) ....
................................................. ........................5-31
BSW system operation ....
.............................................................. 5-32
BSW driving situations ....
.............................................................. 5-33
LDW system operation ....
.............................................................. 5-34
BSW/LDW temporarydisabledstatus....
.................................. 5-35
BSW/LDW automaticdeactivation ....
......................................... 5-35
BSW/LDW malfunction ....
...................................................... .......5-35
Camera unitmaintenance ....
.......................................................... 5-35
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5-8
Starting anddriving
3. Place theignition switchinthe ªLOCKº position.
4. Remove thekey.
If the ignition switchisturned tothe ªLOCKº position,
the shift lever cannot bemoved fromtheªPº (Park)
position. Theshift lever canbemoved ifthe ignition
switch isin the ªONº position withthefoot brake pedal
depressed.
The ªOFFº position
*
1
is between theªLOCKº and
ªONº positions, althoughitis not marked onthe
ignition switch.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)
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The ignition switchincludes adevice thathelps
prevent accidental removalofthe key while driving.
The keycan only beremoved whentheignition switch
is in the ªLOCKº position.
1. Turn theignition switchslightly inthe ªONº
direction.
2. Place theignition switchinthe ªLOCKº position.
3. Remove thekey.
The ªOFFº position
*
1
is between theªLOCKº and
ªONº positions, althoughitis not marked onthe
ignition switch.
STEERING LOCK (ifequipped)
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T o lock steering wheel
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1. Place theignition switchinthe ªLOCKº position.
2. Remove thekey,if it is inserted inthe ignition
switch.
3. Turn thesteering wheel1/6ofaturn clockwise
from thestraight upposition.
T o unlock steering wheel
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1. Insert thekey into theignition switch.
2. Gently turntheignition switchwhilerotating the
steering wheelslightly rightandleft.
KEY POSITIONS
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L OCK (OFF)/L OCK(ACC) (0)
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. The ignition keycan only beremoved atthis
position.
. Thesteering lock(ifequipped) canonly belocked
at this position.
. The electrical accessory poweractivates without
the engine turnedon.(ACC position)
OFF/OFF(ACC) (1)
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. The engine isturned offwith thesteering wheel
unlocked.
. The electrical accessory poweractivates without
the engine turnedon.(ACC position)
ON (2)
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The ignition systemandtheelectrical accessory power
activate withouttheengine turnedon.
ST ART (3)
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The engine starteractivates andtheengine willstart.
The ignition switch,whenreleased, willautomatically
turn tothe ªONº position.
CAUTION:
As soon asthe engine hasstarted, releasethe
ignition switchimmediately.
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PRECAUTIONS ONPUSH-BUTT ONIGNI-
TION SWITCHOPERA TION
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WARNING:
Do not operate thepush-button ignitionswitch
while driving thevehicle exceptinan emergency.
(The engine willstop when theignition switchis
pushed 3consecutive timesorthe ignition
switch ispushed andheld formore than2
seconds.) Thesteering wheelwilllock andcould
cause thedriver tolose control ofthe vehicle.
This could result inserious vehicledamage or
personal injury.
Before operating thepush-button ignitionswitch,be
sure tomove theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position
(for Continuously Variable Transmission model)orthe
shift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position(forManual
T ransmission model).
INTELLIGENT KEYSYSTEM
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The Intelligent Key system canoperate theignition
switch without takingthekey outfrom yourpocket or
bag. Theoperating environment and/orconditions may
affect theIntelligent Key system operation. Some
indicators andwarnings foroperation aredisplayed
on the vehicle information displayand/orinthe meter.
(See ªVehicle information displayº(P.2-20) and
ªW arning/indicator lightsandaudible remindersº
(P .2-12) .)
CAUTION:
. Besure tocarry theIntelligent Keywith you
when operating thevehicle.
. Never leavetheIntelligent Keyinside the
vehicle whenyouleave thevehicle. .
Ifthe vehicle battery isdischarged, the
ignition switchcannot beswitched from
the ªLOCKº position, andifthe steering lock
is engaged, thesteering wheelcannot be
moved. Chargethebattery assoon as
possible. (SeeªJump startingº (P.6-8) .)
Operating range
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The Intelligent Key can only beused forstarting the
engine whentheIntelligent Key iswithin thespecified
operating range
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1
.
When theIntelligent Key battery isalmost discharged
or strong radiowaves arepresent neartheoperating
location, theIntelligent Key system's operating range
becomes narrowerandmay notfunction properly.
If the Intelligent Key iswithin theoperating range,itis
possible foranyone, evensomeone whodoes notcarry
the Intelligent Key ,to push theignition switchtostart
the engine.
. The luggage roomareaisnot included inthe
operating range,buttheIntelligent Keymay
function.
. Ifthe Intelligent Key isplaced onthe instrument
panel, insidetheglove box,door pocket orthe
corner ofthe interior compartment, theIntelligent K
ey may notfunction.
. Ifthe Intelligent Key isplaced nearthedoor or
window outsidethevehicle, theIntelligent Key
may function.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model
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The ignition lockisdesigned sothat theignition switch
cannot beswitched tothe ªLOCKº position untilthe
shift lever ismoved tothe ªPº (Park) position.
When theignition switchcannot beswitched tothe
ªL OCKº position:
1. ªShift toParkº warning appears onthe vehicle
information displayandachime sounds.
2. Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position.
3. Push theignition switch.Theignition switchis
switched tothe ªOFFº position.
4. Open thedoor. Theignition switchturnstothe
ªL OCKº position.
For warnings andindicators onthe vehicle information
display ,see ªVehicle information displayº(P.2-20) .
If the ignition switchisswitched tothe ªLOCKº
position, theshift lever cannot bemoved fromtheªPº
(Park) position. Theshift lever canbemoved ifthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position withthefoot
brake pedaldepressed.
Starting anddriving
5-9
PUSH-BUT
TON IGNITION SWITCH
(model withIntelligent Keysystem)
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Starting anddriving
STEERING LOCK (ifequipped)
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The ignition switchisequipped withananti-theft
steering lockdevice.
T o lock steering wheel
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1. Place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº position
where theignition switchposition indicator willnot
illuminate.
2. Open orclose thedoor. Theignition switchturns
to the ªLOCKº position.
3. Turn thesteering wheel1/6ofaturn tothe right or
left from thestraight upposition.
T o unlock steering wheel
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Push theignition switch,andthesteering wheelwillbe
automatically unlocked.
CAUTION:
. Ifthe battery ofthe vehicle isdischarged, the
push-button ignitionswitchcannot be
switched fromtheªLOCKº position.
. Ifthe steering lockrelease malfunction
indicator appearsonthe vehicle information
display, pushtheignition switchagainwhile
rotating thesteering wheelslightly tothe
right andleft.
(See ªVehicle information displayº(P.2-20) .)
IGNITION SWITCHPOSITIONS
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WARNING:
Never placetheignition switchinthe ªOFFº
position whiledriving. Thesteering wheelmay
lock andcause thedriver tolose control ofthe
vehicle, resulting inserious vehicledamage or
personal injury.
CAUTION:
. Do not leave thevehicle forextended
periods oftime when theignition switchis
in the ªONº position andtheengine isnot
running. Thiscandischarge thebattery.
. Use electrical accessories withtheengine
running toavoid discharging thevehicle
battery. Ifyou must useaccessories while
the engine isnot running, donot use them
for extended periodsoftime anddonot use
multiple electrical accessories atthe same
time.
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When theignition switchispushed withoutdepressing
the brake pedal (Continuously Variable Transmission model)
orthe clutch pedal(Manual Transmission
model) ,the ignition switchwillilluminate.
Push theignition switchcenter:
. once tochange toªONº .
. twotimes tochange toªOFFº .
The ignition switchwillautomatically returntothe
ªL OCKº position whenanydoor iseither opened or
closed withtheswitch inthe OFF position.
L OCK position
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The ignition switchandsteering lock(ifequipped) can
only belocked atthis position.
The ignition switchwilllock when anydoor isopened
or closed withtheignition switched off.
ON position
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The ignition systemandtheelectrical accessory power
activate atthis position withouttheengine turnedon.
The ªONº position hasabattery saverfeature thatwill
place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº position, ifthe
vehicle isnot running, aftersome timeunder the
following conditions:
. alldoors areclosed.
. shift lever isin ªPº (Park) position (CVTmodel) or
ªNº (Neutral) position(MTmodel) .
The battery saverfeature willbecancelled ifany ofthe
following occur:
. anydoor isopened.
. shift lever ismoved outofthe ªPº (Park) position.
. ignition switchchanges position.
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Starting anddriving
especially incold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave thevehicle unattended whilethe
engine iswarming up.
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1. Apply theparking brake.
2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) orthe ªNº
(Neutral) position.
The starter isdesigned tooperate onlywhen
the shift lever isin the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
The starter isdesigned tonot operate unless
the clutch pedalisfully depressed.
The Intelligent Keymust becarried when
operating theignition switch.
3. Place theignition switchinthe ªONº position.
Depress thebrake pedal(CVTmodel) orthe
clutch pedal(MTmodel) andpush theignition
switch tostart theengine.
For diesel engine models: Wait until theglow
indicator light
goes out.
T o start theengine immediately ,push andrelease
the ignition switchwhiledepressing thebrake
pedal orclutch pedalwiththeignition switchin
any position.
4. Immediately releasetheignition switchwhenthe
engine starts.Ifthe engine starts,butfails torun,
repeat theabove procedures.
If the engine isvery hard tostart inextremely cold
or hot weather, depresstheaccelerator pedaland
hold it.Push theignition switchforupto15
seconds whileholding. Release theaccelerator
pedal whentheengine starts.
CAUTION:
. Assoon asthe engine hasstarted, release
the ignition switchimmediately.
. Donot operate thestarter formore than15
seconds atatime. Ifthe engine doesnot
start, place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº
position andwait 10seconds beforecrank-
ing the engine again.Otherwise, thestarter
could bedamaged.
. Ifitbecomes necessary tostart theengine
with abooster batteryandjumper cables,
the instructions andcautions contained in
the ª6.Incase ofemergencyº sectionshould
be carefully followed.
5. Allow theengine toidle foratleast 30seconds
after starting theengine towarm-up. Driveat
moderate speedsforashort distance first,
especially incold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave thevehicle unattended whilethe
engine iswarming up.
6. To stop theengine, movetheshift lever tothe ªPº
(Park) position (CVTmodel) ormove theshift lever
to the ªNº (Neutral) position(MTmodel) ,apply the
parking brakeandplace theignition switchinthe
ªOFFº position.
ST ARTING ENGINE (modelwith
Intelligent Keysystem)
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DRIVING WITHCONTINUOUSL YVARI-
ABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
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The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)inyour
vehicle iselectronically controlledtoproduce maximum
power andsmooth operation.
The recommended operatingprocedures forthis
transmission areshown onthe following pages.Follow
these procedures formaximum vehicleperformance
and driving enjoyment.
WARNING:
Do not downshift abruptlyonslippery roads.
This maycause aloss ofcontrol.
CAUTION:
. The cold engine idlespeed ishigh, souse
caution whenshifting thetransmission into
a forward orreverse position beforethe
engine haswarmed up.
. Avoid revving upthe engine whilethe
vehicle isstopped. Thiscould cause unex-
pected vehicle movement.
. Never shifttoeither theªPº (Park) orªRº
(Reverse) positionwhilethevehicle ismov-
ing. This could cause serious damage tothe
transmission.
. Start theengine ineither theªPº (Park) or
ªNº (Neutral) position.Theengine willnot
start inany other position. Ifitdoes, have
your vehicle checked byaNISSAN dealer.
. Except inan emergency, donot shift tothe
ªNº (Neutral) positionwhiledriving. Coast-
ing with thetransmission inthe ªNº (Neutral)
position maycause serious damage tothe transmission.
. Shift intotheªPº (Park) position andapply
the parking brakewhenatastandstill for
longer thanashort waiting period.
. Keep theengine atidling speed while
shifting fromtheªNº (Neutral) positionto
any driving position.
. When stopping thevehicle onanuphill
grade, donot hold thevehicle bydepressing
the accelerator pedal.Thefoot brake pedal
should bedepressed inthis situation.
Starting vehicle
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1. After starting theengine, fullydepress thefoot
brake pedalbefore moving theshift lever outofthe
ªPº (Park) position.
2. Keep thefoot brake pedaldepressed andmove
the shift lever toadriving position.
3. Release theparking brake,thefoot brake pedal,
and then gradually startthevehicle inmotion.
The CVT isdesigned sothe foot brake pedal
MUST bedepressed beforeshifting fromtheªPº
(Park) position toany driving position whilethe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position.
The shift lever cannot bemoved outofthe ªPº
(Park) position andinto anyofthe other
positions ifthe ignition switchisplaced inthe
ªLOCKº ,ªOFFº orªACCº position.
CAUTION:
. DEPRESS THEFOOTBRAKE PEDAL-Shift-
ing the shift lever toªDº ,ªDsº ,ªR º, ªL ºor
manual shiftmode without depressing the
foot brake pedalcauses thevehicle tomove
slowly whentheengine isrunning. Make sure
thefoot brake pedalisdepressed fully
and thevehicle isstopped beforeshifting
the shift lever.
. MAKE SUREOFTHE SHIFT LEVER POSI-
TION -Make suretheshift lever isin the
desired position. ªDº,ªDsº ,ªL ºand manual
shift mode areused tomove forward and
ªR ºto back up.
. WARM UPTHE ENGINE -Due tothe higher
idle speeds whentheengine iscold, extra
caution mustbeexercised whenshifting the
shift lever intothedriving position immedi-
ately afterstarting theengine.
Shifting
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With manual shiftmode (LHDmodel) (Type A)
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With manual shiftmode (LHDmodel) (Type B)
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Without manualshiftmode (LHD model)
: Push
thebutton
*
A
while depressing the
foot brake
pedal.
: Push
thebutton
*
A
.
: Just
move theshift lever.
WARNING:
. Apply theparking brakeifthe shift lever isin
any position whiletheengine isnot running.
Failure todo socould cause thevehicle to
move unexpectedly orroll away andresult in
serious personal injuryorproperty damage. .
Ifthe shift lever cannot bemoved fromthe
ªPº (Park) position whiletheengine is
running andthefoot brake pedalisde-
pressed, thestop lights maynotwork.
Malfunctioning stoplights couldcause an
accident injuringyourself andothers.
After starting theengine, fullydepress thefoot brake
pedal, pushtheshift lever button andmove theshift
lever outofthe ªPº (Park) position.
If the ignition switchisplaced inthe ªOFFº orªACCº
position forany reason whiletheshift lever isin any
positions otherthantheªPº (Park) position, theignition
switch cannot beplaced inthe ªLOCKº position.
If the ignition switchcannot beplaced inthe ªLOCKº
position, performthefollowing steps:
1. Apply theparking brake.
2. Place theignition switchinthe ªONº position
while depressing thefoot brake pedal.
3. Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position.
4. Place theignition switchinthe ªLOCKº position.
P (Park) :
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Use thisposition whenthevehicle isparked orwhen
starting theengine. Makesurethatthevehicle is
completely stoppedandmove theshift lever into
the ªPº(Park) position. Applytheparking brake.
When parking onahill, first depress thefoot brake
pedal, applytheparking brake,andthen move theshift
lever intotheªPº (Park) position.
R (Reverse) :
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Use thisposition toback up.Make surethatthevehicle
is completely stoppedbeforeselecting theªRº
(Reverse) position. N
(Neutral) :
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Neither theforward norreverse gearisengaged. The
engine canbestarted inthis position. You may shift to
the ªNº (Neutral) positionandrestart astalled engine
while thevehicle ismoving.
D (Drive) :
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Use thisposition forallnormal forward driving.
Ds (Drive Sport) (ifequipped) :
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When theshift lever isshifted fromtheªDº (Drive) to
ªDsº (Drive Sport) position, thetransmission entersthe
Ds (Drive Sport) mode.Moving theshift lever tothe
ªDsº (Drive Sport) position allowsyoutoenjoy ªsportyº
driving shiftoperation onawinding roadandfeel
smooth acceleration ordeceleration onahilly road by
moving inalower gearautomatically .Moving theshift
lever forwards andbackwards allowsmanual shifting.
When canceling theDs(Drive Sport) mode,returnthe
shift lever tothe ªDº (Drive) position. Thetransmission
returns tothe normal drivingmode.
L (Low) (ifequipped) :
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Use thisposition whenclimbing steephillsslowly or
driving slowlythrough deepsnow,sand ormud, orfor
maximum enginebraking onsteep downhill grades.
Manual shiftmode
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When theshift lever isshifted fromtheªDº position to
the manual shiftgate withthevehicle stopped orwhile
driving, thetransmission entersthemanual shiftmode.
Shift ranges canbeselected manually.
In the manual shiftmode, theshift range isdisplayed
on the position indicator inthe meter.
Shift ranges upordown onebyone asfollows:
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