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JVI1010X
Type A (if so equipped)
JVI1011XType B (if so equipped)
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer oper-
ates when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
INT (Type A) (if so equipped) — intermit-
tent operation can be adjusted by turning
the knob toward
(Slower) or(Faster).
When the speed sensing wiper interval
function is turned on, the intermittent
operation speed varies in accordance
with the vehicle speed. (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the
intermittent operation speed will be fas-
ter.) (See “Vehicle settings” (P.2-23).)
AUTO (Type B) (if so equipped) — For
models with the rain-sensing auto wiper
system, see “Rain-sensing auto wiper
system” (P.2-43).
LO — continuous low speed operationHI — continuous high speed operationMIST — one sweep operation of the wiper
Pull the lever toward youto operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.
To operate the washer, pull the lever
toward the back of the vehicle
until
the desired amount of washer fluid is
spread on the windshield. The wiper will
automatically operate several times. Wiper drip wipe system:
The wiper will also operate once about 3
seconds after the washer and wiper are
operated. This operation is to wipe
washer fluid that has dripped on the
windshield.
NOTE:
The Speed Dependent feature may be
disabled (if so equipped). See “Vehicle
settings” (P.2-23).

JVI1013X
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYS-
TEM (if so equipped)
The rain-sensing auto wiper system can
automatically turn on the wipers and
adjust the wiper speed depending on
the rainfall and the vehicle speed by using
the rain sensor located on the upper part
of the windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper sys-
tem, push the lever down to the AUTO
position
. The wiper will sweep once
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be
adjusted by turning the knob toward the
front
(High) or toward the rear(Low). .
High — High sensitive operation
. Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper
system off, push up the lever to the OFF
position, or pull down the lever to the LO
or HI position.
CAUTION
Do not touch the rain sensor and
around it when the wiper switch is in
the AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The
wipers may operate unexpectedly
and cause to an injury or may da-
mage a wiper.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers are
intended for use during rain. If the
switch is left in the AUTO position,
the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly when dirt, fingerprints, oil film
or insects are stuck on or around the
sensor. The wipers may also operate
when exhaust gas or moisture affect
the rain sensor.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers may
not operate if rain does not hit the
rain sensor even if it is raining.
. When the windshield glass is coated
with water repellent, the speed of the rain-sensing auto wipers may be
higher even though the amount of
the rainfall is small.
. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing
auto wiper system when you use a
car wash.
. Using genuine wiper blades is re-
commended for proper operation of
the rain-sensing auto wiper system.
(See “Windshield wiper blades” (P.8-
16) for wiper blade replacement.)
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JVI1014X
Type A (if so equipped)
JVI1015XType B (if so equipped)
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
OPERATION
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow etc. on and around
the wiper arms. After about 1 minute,
turn the switch ON again to operate the
wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer
operate when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF
position to operate the wiper.
Intermittent (INT) — intermittent opera-
tion (not adjustable)
Low (ON) — continuous low speed opera-
tion
Push the switch forwardto operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.
WAC0617X
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch
on. The indicator lightwill come on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear window
defroster.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH

WAC0617X
The windshield deicer switch (defroster
switch) operates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The deicer is used to remove ice from the
windshield when a wiper is frozen to the
windshield.
When the switch
is pushed, the indica-
tor lightilluminates and the deicer
operates for approximately 15 minutes.
The rear window defroster will activate at
the same time. After the preset time has
passed, the deicer will turn off automati-
cally. To turn off the deicer manually,
push the deicer switch again, and the
indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
. When operating the deicer con-
tinuously, be sure to start the
engine. Otherwise, it may cause
the battery to discharge.
. When cleaning the inner side of
the window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the electrical
conductors on the surface of the
window.
SIC3668
Type A (if so equipped)
JVI1505XType B (if so equipped)
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WINDSHIELD DEICER SWITCH (if so
equipped)HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights will come on.
Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.
SIC3669
Intelligent Auto Headlight system
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system
allows the headlights to be set so they
turn on and off automatically.
To set the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The Intelligent Auto Headlight system automatically turns the headlights on
and off.
To turn the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system off, turn the headlight switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system can
turn on the headlights automatically
when it is dark and turn off the headlights
when it is light.
The headlights will also be turned on
automatically at twilight or in rainy
weather (when the windshield wiper is
operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you place the ignition
switch in the OFF position and open any
door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the auto-
matic headlights off delay from 0 seconds
(OFF) to 180 seconds. The factory default
setting is 45 seconds.
See “Vehicle settings” (P.2-23).

To turn off the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
position or select the low beam position
by placing the lever in the neutral posi-
tion.
WAC0618X
Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
for the high
beam assist system is located as shown.
To keep the proper operation of the high
beam assist system and prevent a system
malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including
transparent material) or install an
accessory near the ambient image
sensor.
. Do not strike or damage the areas
around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is
located on the ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition
switch in the OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time when
the ignition switch has been pushed to
the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will
not turn off automatically. Be
sure to turn the light switch to
the OFF position when you leave
the vehicle for extended periods
of time, otherwise the battery will
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be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running
for extended periods of time even
if the headlights turn off auto-
matically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to theposition for full illumination when
driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light sys-
tem is active, tail lights on your
vehicle are not on. It is necessary at
dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and
others.
SIC4378
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness control switch
(upperand lower) can be operated
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

SIC4454
For driving or starting the vehicle on
snowy roads or slippery areas, push on
the SNOW mode switch. The SNOW mode
indicator will illuminate. When the SNOW
mode is activated, engine output is con-
trolled to avoid wheel spin.
Push off the SNOW mode for normal
driving.
SIC4474
TOW MODE should be used when pulling
a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load.
Driving the vehicle in TOW MODE with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will
not cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced, and the trans-
mission/engine driving characteristics
may feel unusual.
Push the TOW MODE switch to activate
TOW MODE. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates when TOW
MODE is selected. Push the TOW MODE
switch again to turn TOW MODE OFF.
TOW MODE is automatically canceled
when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position.
SIC4455
The vehicle should be driven with the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on
for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is
depressed to the floor. If maximum en-
gine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator will illumi-
nate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. (See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
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SNOW MODE SWITCH TOW MODE SWITCH VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH

SIC2648
Main switch
Type B (if so equipped)
The power outlet (plug type) is located on
the back side of the front console. It can
operate when the ignition switch in the
ON position and the main switch (located
in the console box) is ON.
The specification of this power outlet is
for use of a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A) power
draw.
To turn on or off the power supply to the
outlet, push the ON
or OFFside of the
main switch. When the switch is turned to
the ON position, the indicator light
will
illuminate.
JVI1638X
Power outlet
Pull up the cover and plug in.
After using the power outlet, be sure to
turn off the main switch.
CAUTION
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A)
power draw.
. Use this power outlet with the
engine running. (If the engine is
stopped, this could result in a
discharged battery.)
WAC0630X
USB (Universal Serial Bus) CHAR-
GING CONNECTOR
The USB charging connector is located on
the back of the center console box.
The USB charging connector can be used
only for charging an external device.
Connect a USB device into the connector.
Charging will start automatically (max-
imum output up to 5volt, 12W, 2.4A (Type-
A) and 5volt, 15W, 3A (Type-C)).
The external device will be charged con-
tinuously while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
Some mobile devices cannot be charged
depending on their specifications.
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CAUTION
.Do not force a USB device into the
connector. Inserting the USB de-
vice tilted or up-side-down into
the connector may damage the
connector. Make sure that the
USB device is connected correctly
into the connector.
. Do not use a reversible USB cable.
Using the reversible USB cable
may damage the connector.
WAC0621X
1. Lid release button
2. Charging pad
3. Indicator
WIRELESS CHARGER (if so equipped)
The wireless charger is located inside the
lid. Push the lid release button up to open
the lid. Place the smartphone on the pad of the wireless charger with screen face
up. Charging will start automatically. The
smartphone will be charged continuously
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
WARNING
.
Never put metallic materials be-
tween the wireless charger and a
smartphone.
. Those who use a pacemaker or
other medical equipment should
contact the electric medical
equipment manufacturer for the
possible influences before use.
. Never put cloth over the smart-
phone during charging process.
. Never charge a smartphone when
it is wet.
. Never put metallic materials or
small goods such as a cigarette
lighter, Intelligent Key or memory
drive.