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1. Power windows (P. 2-42)
2. Windshield (P. 8-21)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-28)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-27)
5. Tie down (P. 6-13)
6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
7. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-30)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-35)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-3)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-43)
12. Mirrors (P. 3-33)
13. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key® ,
keys (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII2038
EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-6)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-32)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-46)
5. HomeLink® universal transceiver(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
6. Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-33)
7. Glove box (P. 2-41)
8. Cup holders (P. 2-40 )
9. Console box (P. 2-41)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
11. Rear seat (P. 1-6)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII2040
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-5
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-6
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-10
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................ 2-10
Indicator lights ................................ 2-14
Audible reminders ............................. 2-16
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-17
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-17
Startup display ................................ 2-17
Settings ...................................... 2-18
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-23
Security systems ................................. 2-26
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-26
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-28Switch operation
.............................. 2-28
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-30
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) ...............2-30
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-31
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-33
Instrument brightness control ...................2-33
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-34
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-34
Horn ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-35
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-36
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-37
P ower

outlet ..................................... 2-37
Storage ......................................... 2-38
Map pockets .................................. 2-38
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-39
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-39
Cup holders . . . ............................... 2-40
Glove box .................................... 2-41
Console box .................................. 2-41

Theindicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in
this section. This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, press the
button as described in the
chart below to activate various features of the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Push and hold
the
button for about: Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
5 seconds Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
9 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section. Press thebutton for about 1 second when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to
toggle the compass display
1on or off. The
display will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s
heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by
driving the vehicle in three complete circles at
less than 5 MPH (8 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driving
your vehicle on your everyday route. The com-
LIC1487
COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
2-6Instruments and controls

●The compass may not indicate the correct
compass point in tunnels or while driving up
or down a steep hill. (The compass returns
to the correct compass point when the ve-
hicle moves to an area where the geomag-
netism is stabilized.)
CAUTION
●Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the op-
eration of the compass.
● When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mirror as it may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter the
mirror housing.
Instruments and controls2-9

2Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation
3High (HI) — continuous high speed opera-
tion
Push the lever up
4to have one sweep opera-
tion (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine and
push the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.NOTE:
The top and bottom few rows of wires on
the rear window are not part of the rear
window defroster system. These wires
make up the antenna for the audio system.
Type A
LIC2324
Type B
LIC2325
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-29

The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below approximately 68°F
(20°C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below 68°F (20°C) , the system will heat the
steering wheel to approximately 86°F (30°C) ,
then turn off automatically.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel off manually. The indicator light will go off.NOTE:
The heated steering wheel switch is
equipped with a 30 minute timer. After the
switch has been activated for 30 minutes,
the system will automatically turn off. If the
surface temperature of the steering wheel
is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch is
turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
The warning systems switch is used to temporar-
ily turn off the warning systems (Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) and Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
systems) that are activated using the settings
menu in the vehicle information display.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The indicator
will also be off if all of the warning systems are
deactivated using the settings menu.
The BSW system will turn on the Blind Spot
indicator lights, located inside the vehicle next to
the outside mirrors, if a vehicle is located in the
detection zone. If the turn signal is activated in the
direction of the detected vehicle, a chime sounds
LIC0421LIC2225
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped) WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3-4
Doors ............................................3-4
Locking with key ................................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .............3-5
Automatic door locks ...........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® With Door and Trunk
Request Switches .................................3-7
Operating range ................................3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ..............3-10
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-13
Warning signals ............................... 3-16
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-17
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Without Door and Trunk
Request Switches ................................ 3-18
Operating range ............................... 3-19
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-19
Warning signals ............................... 3-23Troubleshooting guide
......................... 3-24
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...............3-25
Remote engine start operating range ............3-25
Remote starting the vehicle .....................3-25
Extending engine run time ......................3-26
Canceling a remote start .......................3-26
Conditions the remote start will not work . . . ......3-26
Hood ........................................... 3-27
Trunk lid ......................................... 3-27
Opener operation .............................. 3-27
Interior trunk lid release ........................ 3-29
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-30
Opener operation .............................. 3-30
Fuel-filler cap . . ............................... 3-30
Tilt/telescopic steering ............................ 3-32
Tilt operation .................................. 3-32
Telescopic operation ........................... 3-32
Sun visors ....................................... 3-32
V anity

mirrors . . ............................... 3-33
Mirrors .......................................... 3-33
Rearview mirror (if so equipped) .................3-33
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-34
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-35

1To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
2To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.
3To extend (if so equipped) the sun visor, slide
in or out as needed.
CAUTION
● Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
● Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The night position1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
LPD2067WPD0126
MIRRORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-33

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims during night time conditions and ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare
feature is activated when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-
matic anti-glare feature is operating.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
Type A and Type B
The indicator light2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press:
● the O button for inside mirrors without
compass.
● the
button for inside mirrors with
compass.
The indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again,
press: ●
the | button for inside mirrors without
compass.
● the
button for inside mirrors with
compass.
The indicator light will turn on.
For information on HomeLink® Universal Trans-
ceiver operation, see the “HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
For information on the compass display (if so
equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
Type A - Without compass
LPD0469
Type B - With compass
LPD0470
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