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1. Power windows (P. 2-41)
2. Windshield (P. 8-17)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-27)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-17)
5. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-13)
6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
7. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-28)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-29)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-36)
12. Mirrors (P. 3-23)
13. Door locks, Intelligent key system, keys,
request button (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2, 3-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Secondary trunk release (P. 3-18)
2. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-22)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-45)
5. HomeLinkT(if so equipped) (P. 2-46)
6. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
7. Glove box (P. 2-37)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-37)
9. Front console (P. 2-38)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Power meter...................................2-4
High voltage battery status meter.................2-4
Fuel gauge....................................2-5
Compass display (if so equipped)...................2-5
Compass display...............................2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights................................2-10
Indicator lights................................2-15
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....................2-28
Headlight control switch........................2-28Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-31
Instrument brightness control...................2-31
Turn signal switch.............................2-32
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-32
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-32
Horn............................................2-33
Heated seats (if so equipped)......................2-33
Power outlet.....................................2-34
Storage.........................................2-35
Map pockets..................................2-35
Seatback pockets.............................2-36
Sunglasses holder.............................2-36
Cup holders..................................2-37
Glove box....................................2-37
Console box..................................2-38
Covered storage box...........................2-39
Grocery hooks (if so equipped).................2-39
Cargo net (if so equipped)......................2-40
Windows........................................2-41
Power windows...............................2-41
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-43
Automatic sunroof.............................2-43
Interior light......................................2-45
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition key is turned to OFF.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) .The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
If the low fuel warning appears on the ve-
hicle information display indicator while
driving with the low fuel level, refill the fuel
tank immediately and start the hybrid sys-
tem. Do not drive the vehicle if the fuel tank
is empty. The engine will not be able to
start to recharge the high voltage battery
and the high voltage battery will become
discharged.
CAUTION
cIf the vehicle runs out of fuel,
the
malfunction 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 vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
cFor 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 in the ON position, 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 secondsCompass 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.
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COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
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cThe 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
cDo 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.
cWhen 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.
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To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped) , start the Hybrid System
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 few rows of wires on the rear win-
dow are not part of the rear window de-
froster system. These wires make up the
antenna for the audio system.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
s1When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
s2When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Intelligent Keys.................................3-2
Doors............................................3-3
Locking with key................................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch.............3-5
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-5
Intelligent Key system..............................3-6
Operating range................................3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution...................3-8
Intelligent Key operation.........................3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry
function......................................3-12
Warning signals...............................3-15
Troubleshooting guide.........................3-15
Hood...........................................3-17
Trunk lid.........................................3-17Opener operation..............................3-17
Secondary trunk lid release.....................3-18
Interior trunk lid release........................3-19
Fuel-filler door...................................3-20
Opener operation..............................3-20
Fuel-filler cap.................................3-20
Tilting telescopic steering column..................3-21
Tilt operation..................................3-21
Telescopic operation...........................3-22
Sun visors.......................................3-22
Vanity mirrors.................................3-23
Mirrors..........................................3-23
Rearview mirror (if so equipped).................3-23
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)...............................3-23
Outside mirrors...............................3-24
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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 positions1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
s2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims according to the intensity of the head-
lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The indicator light
s1will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the
button. The indicator light will turn off.
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To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
thebutton again. The indicator light will
turn on.
For information on HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver operation, see “HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
For information on the compass and outside tem-
perature display, see “Compass and outside
temperature display” in the “Instrument and con-
trols” section of this manual.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
s2or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
cObjects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.cDo not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Electric control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror remote control only operates
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Rotate the control lever to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired position by
moving the control lever.
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Manual control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror can be moved in any direction
for a better rear view.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch” in the
“Instrument and controls” section of this manual.
Manual folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
Push the mirrors backward to fold them.
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