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NISSAN CARES...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide NISSAN directly with comments or
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s
side)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name
– Your comments or questions
ORYou can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and Odometer....................2-4
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
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................................2-11
Indicator lights................................2-14
Audible reminders.............................2-16
Vehicle information display.........................2-17
How to use the vehicle information display.......2-17
Security systems.................................2-25
Vehicle security system.........................2-25
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-27
Switch operation..............................2-27
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-29Xenon headlights (if so equipped)...............2-29
Headlight control switch........................2-29
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-32
Instrument brightness control...................2-32
Turn signal switch.............................2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-33
Horn............................................2-34
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-34
Traction Control System (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-35
Power outlet.....................................2-36
Storage.........................................2-37
Map pockets..................................2-37
Seatback pockets (if so equipped)..............2-37
Storage pouch (if so equipped).................2-38
Sunglasses holder.............................2-38
Cup holders..................................2-40
Glove box....................................2-41
Console box..................................2-41
Storage box (if so equipped)....................2-42
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20. Traction Control System (TCS) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-25)
Trunk opener (P. 3-23)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Intelligent Key port (P. 5-7)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Odometer/twin trip odometer
6. Twin trip odometer change button7. Vehicle information display
8. Instrument brightness control
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METERS AND GAUGES
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1. Speedometer
2. Change button
3. Odometer/twin trip odometer
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometers1indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h) .
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.
Changing the display:
Pushing the change button changes the display
as follows:
Trip
!Trip!Trip
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec-
ond resets the currently displayed trip odometer
to zero.
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F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-33
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-52
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-21
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler cap................3-25
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-25
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-25
Fuel-filler lid.................3-25
Fuses......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-23
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Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-51
Gascap.....................3-25
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-41
Glove box lock.................2-41
Grocery hooks.................2-43H
Hands-free phone system,
BluetoothT................4-46, 4-61
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-29
Headlight control switch............2-29
Headlights....................8-27
Heated seats..................2-34
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-11, 4-18
Heater operation...........4-12, 4-19
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-51
Hood release..................3-23
Horn.......................2-34
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Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch.........5-7
Immobilizer system............2-26, 3-3
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-19
Increasing fuel economy............5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-10
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-29
Inside mirror...................3-28
Instrument brightness control.........2-32
Instrument panel..............0-8, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-32Intelligent Key system
Key operating range..........3-8, 3-18
Key operation.................3-9
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation. . .3-12, 3-18
Troubleshooting guide........3-16, 3-22
Warning signals...........3-16, 3-22
Interior light...................2-48
Interior trunk lid release.............3-24
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
J
Jump starting...................6-7
K
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-25
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).....3-12, 3-18
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.........3-2
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Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-11
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Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-58
Language setting.................4-6
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System..............1-25
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-58, 2-14
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10
Bulb replacement..............8-28
Charge warning light............2-11
Console light................2-49
Fog light switch...............2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-29
Headlight control switch..........2-29
Headlights..................8-27
Interior light.................2-48
Light bulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light......2-12
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-23
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-53
Security indicator light...........2-15
Spotlights (See map light).........2-50
Trunk light..................2-50
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-10
Lights
Map lights..................2-50
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-25
Glove box lock...............2-41
Power door locks...............3-5Trunk lid lock opener lever.........3-23
Low fuel warning light..........2-13, 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light........2-12
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-23
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
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Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-23
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-14
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Map lights....................2-50
Map pocket...................2-37
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-32
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-29
Inside mirror.................3-28
Outside mirrors...............3-29
Vanity mirror.................3-28
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NISSAN Intelligent Key™............3-17
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-26, 3-3
NISSAN voice recognition system.......4-69O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirrors.................3-29
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form..........9-27
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-27
P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Parking/parking on hills...........5-22
Phone, BluetoothThands-free
system..................4-46, 4-61
Power
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-36
Power rear windows............2-45
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-23
Power windows...............2-44
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Switch
Autolight switch...............2-30
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Fog light switch...............2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-29
Headlight control switch..........2-29
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-28
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-35
Turn signal switch..............2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
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Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start................2-26, 3-3
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-45
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-11
Tire chains..................8-42
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-34
Tire rotation.................8-43
Types of tires................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-24Wheels and tires..............8-34
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-27
Towing
Flat towing..................9-23
Tow truck towing..............6-10
Towing load/specification.........9-19
Trailer towing................9-16
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-35
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-51
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-11
Driving with manual transmission.....5-16
Selector lever lock release.........5-14
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip odometer...................2-4
Troubleshooting guide (NISSAN voice
recognition system)...............4-73
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-9
Trunk lid lock opener lever...........3-23
Trunk light....................2-50
Turn signal switch................2-33
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Uniform tire quality grading...........9-24V
Vanity mirror...................3-28
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-26
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery.................6-12
Vehicle security system.............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start.....2-26, 3-3
Ventilators....................4-10
Visors......................3-27
Voice recognition system............4-69
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Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-58, 2-14
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-11
Battery charge warning light........2-11
Brake warning light.............2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-33
Low fuel warning light........2-13, 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light......2-12
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-23
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-53
Seat belt warning light...........2-13
Vehicle security system...........2-25
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