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TALK/PHONE SEND buttonPHONE END button
Control buttonsThe control buttons for the Bluetooth
®Hands-
Free Phone System are located on the steering
wheel.
TALK/PHONE SEND
Push the
button to initiate a VR session
or answer an incoming call.
You can also use the
button to skip
through system feedback and to enter
commands during a call. (See “List of voice
commands” later in this section and “Duringa call” later in this section for more informa-
tion.)
PHONE END
Push the
button to cancel a VR session
or end a call.
Getting startedThe following procedures will help you get
started using the Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System with NISSAN Voice Recognition. For
additional command options, see “List of voice
commands” later in this section.
Choosing a languageYou can interact with the Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System using English, Spanish or French.
To change the language, perform the following.
1. Push and hold the
button for more than
5 seconds.
2. The system announces: “Press the PHONE
SEND (
) button for the hands-free
phone system to enter the speaker adapta-
tion mode or press the PHONE END (
)
button to select a different language.”
3. Press the
button.
For information on speaker adaptation, see
“SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODE”
later in this section.4. The system announces the current language
and gives you the option to change the
language to Spanish (in Spanish) or French
(in French) . Use the following chart to select
the language.
NOTE:
You must push the
button or the
button within 5 seconds to change
the language.
Current lan-
guagePress
(TALK/PHONE
SEND) to selectPress
(PHONE END)
to select
English Spanish French
Spanish English French
French English
Spanish
5. If you decide not to change the language, do
not push either button. After 5 seconds, the
VR session will end, and the language will
not be changed.Pairing procedureNOTE:
The pairing procedure must be performed
when the vehicle is stationary. If the
vehicle starts moving during the proce-
dure, the procedure will be cancelled.
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1. Push the
button on the steering wheel.
The system announces the available com-
mands.
2. Say: “Setup”*A
. The system acknowl-
edges the command and announces the
next set of available commands.
3. Say: “Pair phone”*B. The system acknowl-
edges the command and announces the
next set of available commands.
4. Say: “New phone”*C. The system ac-
knowledges the command and asks you to
initiate pairing from the phone handset
*D
.
When you are asked to enter a PIN code for
pairing your Bluetooth
®cellular phone,
operate it to enter the code “1234”. The
code is always “1234” regardless of the
number of phones paired.
The pairing procedure of the cellular phonevaries according to each cellular phone. See
the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for
details. You can also visit www.nissanusa.
com/bluetooth for instructions on pairing
NISSAN recommended cellular phones.
5. The system asks you to say a name for the
phone
*E.
If the name is too long or too short, the
system tells you, then prompts you for a
name again.
Also, if more than one phone is paired and
the name sounds too much like a name
already used, the system tells you, then
prompts you for a name again.
6. The system asks you to assign a priority level
*F. The priority level determines which
phone is active when more than one paired
Bluetooth
®phone is in the vehicle. Follow
the instructions provided by the system or
see “Setup” later in this section for more
information on changing priorities.
7. The system will ask if you would like to
select a custom ringtone
*G
. Follow the
instructions provided by the system or see
“Setup” later in this section for more
information on selecting ringtones.
Making a call by entering a phone
number1. Push the
button on steering wheel. A
tone will sound.
2. Say: “Call”
*A
. The system acknowledges
the command and announces the next set of
available commands.
Say: “Call International”
*B
to dial more
than 10 digits or any special characters.
3. Say the number you wish to call
*C. For
example, 555-1212 can be said as “five five
five one two one two.” (See “How to say
numbers” earlier in this section for more
information.)
4. When you have finished speaking the phone
number, the system repeats it back and
announces the available commands.
5. Say: “Dial”
*D
. The system acknowledges
the command and makes the call.
For additional command options, see “List of
voice commands” later in this section.
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Receiving a callWhen you hear the ringtone, push thebutton on the steering wheel.
Once the call has ended, push the
button
on the steering wheel.
NOTE:
If you do not wish to take the call when you
hear the ringtone, push the
button on
the steering wheel to reject the call.
For additional command options, see “List of
voice commands” later in this section.
List of voice commandsWhen you push and release the
button on
the steering wheel, you can choose from the
commands on the Main Menu. The following
pages describe these commands and the
commands in each sub-menu.
Remember to wait for the tone before
speaking.
You can say “Help” to hear the list of commandscurrently available anytime the system is waiting
for a response.
If you want to end an action without completing
it, you can say “Cancel” or “Quit” at anytime the
system is waiting for a response. The system will
end the VR session. Whenever the VR session
is canceled, a double beep is played to indicate
you have exited the system.
If you want to go back to the previous command,
you can say “Go back” or “Correction” anytime
the system is waiting for a response.
When you get used to the menus in the system,
you can talk ahead by saying more than one
command at a time. For example, say, “Call five
five five one two one two” or “Memo pad
record.”
Also, when you get used to the system
responses, you can skip ahead to the tone by
pressing the
button on the steering wheel.
However, if you press the
button when the
system is waiting for a response from you it will
end the VR session.
Call (speak name)
*A
If you have stored entries in the phone book, you
can dial a number associated with a name and
location.
See “Phone book” later in this section to learn
how to store entries.
When prompted by the system, say the name of
the phone book entry you wish to call. The
system acknowledges the name.
If there are multiple locations associated with
the name, the system asks you to choose the
location.
Onceyouhaveconfirmedthenameand
location, the system begins the call.
(speak digits)
*B
When prompted by the system, say the number
you wish to call. (See “How to say numbers”
earlier in this section and “Making a call by
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entering a phone number” earlier in this section
for more details.)
“Redial”
*C
Use the Redial command to call the last number
that was dialed within the vehicle.
NOTE:
The system will not redial the last number
dialed by the handset keypad.
If a redial number does not exist, the system
announces, “There is no number to redial” and
ends the VR session.
“Call Back”
*D
Use the Call Back command to dial the number
of the last incoming call within the vehicle.
The system acknowledges the command, re-
peats the number and begins dialing.
If a call back number does not exist, the system
announces, “There is no number to call back”
and ends the VR session.
International
When you would like to enter a phone number
other than in 3-3-4 digit format, say “interna-
tional”. When the system acknowledges this
command, the system will prompt you to speak
the number you wish to enter.
During a callDuring a call there are several command options
available. Push the
button on the steering
wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter
commands.
.“Help” — The system announces the avail-
able commands.
.“Go back/Correction” — The system an-
nounces “Go back,” ends the VR session
and returns to the call.
.“Cancel/Quit” — The system announces
“Cancel,” ends the VR session and returns
to the call.
.“Send/Enter/Call/Dial” — Use the Send
command to enter numbers during a call.
For example, if you were directed to dial an
extension by an automated system:
Say: “Send one two three four.”
The system acknowledges the command
and sends the tones associated with the
numbers. The system then ends the VR
session and returns to the call.
.“Transfer Call” — Use the Transfer Call
command to transfer the call from the
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System to
the cellular phone when privacy is desired.
The system announces, “Transfer call. Calltransferred to privacy mode.” The system
then ends the VR session.
You can also issue the Transfer Call
command again to return to a hands-free
call through the vehicle.
.“Mute” — Use the Mute command to mute
your voice so the other party cannot hear it.
Use the mute command again to unmute
your voice.
NOTE:
If the other party ends the call or the
cellular phone network connection is lost
while the Mute feature is on, the Mute
feature may need to be reset to “off.”
Phone bookThe phone book stores up to 40 names for each
phone paired with the system. Each name can
have up to 4 locations/phone numbers asso-
ciated with it.
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commended cellular phones.
The system repeats the number and prompts
you for the next command. When you have
finished entering numbers, choose “Store.”
The system confirms the name, location and
number, then announces that the entry has been
stored. The system then ends the VR session.
“Delete”
*C
Use the Delete command to erase one entry
from the phone book, all entries from the phone
book, the current redial number or the current
call back number.
To delete entries from the phone book, say a
name or “All entries” when prompted by the
system.
The system acknowledges the command and
asks you to confirm the deletion.
To delete the current redial number or call back
number, say “redial number” or “call back
number” when prompted by the system.
If a redial number or a call back number exists,
the system deletes them without asking for
confirmation.
If there is no number for the entry you are trying
to delete, the system says so and ends the VR
session.“List Names”
*D
Use the List Names command to hear all the
names and locations in the phone book.
The system recites the phone book entries but
does not include the actual phone numbers.
When the playback of the list is complete the
system returns to the main menu.
You can stop the playback of the list at any time
by pushing the
button on the steering
wheel. The system ends the VR session.
Memo padThe Memo Pad records a maximum of 6 voice
memos, each up to 20 seconds long.
“Play”
*A
The system plays back all the memos in the
order of newest to oldest. The system ends the
VR session.
If there are no memos recorded, the system
announces “No messages to play.” The system
ends the VR session.“Record”
*B
The system announces “Recording” and a tone
sounds signaling you to begin.
Speak the information you wish to record clearly.
When you are done, push the
or
button on the steering wheel.
A tone sounds and the system announces
“Memo recorded.” Another tone sounds to end
the VR session.
If the memo pad is full, the system asks if you
wish to record over the oldest memo.
“Delete”
*C
The Delete command erases all memos. The
system asks you to confirm this action before
deleting all memos.
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Precautions when starting and driving..................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)......................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst.......................................... 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)............. 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover........................... 5-5
Off-road recovery........................................... 5-5
Rapid air pressure loss.................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving...................... 5-6
Ignition switch
(models without Intelligent Key system)................... 5-7
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)............ 5-7
Manual Transmission (MT)................................ 5-8
Steering lock................................................. 5-8
Key positions................................................ 5-8
Push-button ignition switch
(models with Intelligent Key system)....................... 5-9
Operating range for engine start function............. 5-9
Push-button ignition switch operation................ 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions................ 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge...................... 5-11
Before starting the engine.................................. 5-12
Starting the engine........................................... 5-12
Models without Intelligent Key system............... 5-12
Models with Intelligent Key system................... 5-13
Driving the vehicle............................................ 5-14Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).......... 5-14
Manual Transmission (MT).............................. 5-18
Parking brake.................................................. 5-20
Cruise control (if so equipped)............................ 5-21
Precautions on cruise control.......................... 5-21
Cruise control operations............................... 5-21
Break-in schedule............................................ 5-23
Increasing fuel economy.................................... 5-23
Sonar system (if so equipped)............................. 5-24
Parking/parking on hills...................................... 5-25
Electric power steering system............................ 5-26
Brake system.................................................. 5-27
Braking precautions...................................... 5-27
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)...................... 5-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system................. 5-29
Cold weather driving......................................... 5-30
Freeing a frozen door lock.............................. 5-30
Anti-freeze.................................................. 5-30
Battery...................................................... 5-30
Draining of coolant water............................... 5-30
Tire equipment............................................ 5-31
Special winter equipment............................... 5-31
Driving on snow or ice.................................. 5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped)................. 5-31
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alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.Additional information.The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
.The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) . Also, this system may not detect
a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a
flat tire while driving) .
.The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
.Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in
low ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.
For additional information, see “Low tire pres-sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MON-
ITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.
WARNING
.If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as possi-
ble. (See “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section for
changing a flat tire.).When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
.Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
.Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors.
CAUTION
.The TPMS may not function properly
when the wheels are equipped with
tire chains or the wheels are buried
in snow.
.Do not place metalized film or any
metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the
windows. This may cause poor re-
ception of the signals from the tire
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pressure sensors, and the TPMS will
not function properly.
Some devices and transmitters may temporarily
interfere with the operation of the TPMS and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. Some examples are:
.Facilities or electric devices using similar
radio frequencies are near the vehicle.
.If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is
being used in or near the vehicle.
.If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/
AC converter is being used in or near the
vehicle.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Cana-
da.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering
maneuvers, because these driving practices
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
As with any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,
particularly if the loss of control causes the
vehicle to slide sideways.Be attentive at all
times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(including prescription or over-the-counter
drugs which may cause drowsiness) . Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in the “SEAT
BELTS” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers to do
so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person issignificantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERYWhile driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this
occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-
erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle back onto the road surface until
vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the
steering wheel until both tires return to the
road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the
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appropriate driving lane.
.If you decide that it is not safe to return
the vehicle to the road surface based on
vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gra-
dually slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe
place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSSRapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due
to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure
loss can also be caused by driving on under-
inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway
speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. See
“WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”
while driving maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air
pressure. Losing control of the vehicle
may cause a collision and result in
personal injury.
.The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.
.Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
.Do not rapidly release the accelera-
tor pedal.
.Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-
erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location
off the road and away from traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually
stop the vehicle.6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
either contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire or see “CHANGING A
FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section of this Owner’s Manual.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood-
stream reduces coordination, delays
reaction time and impairs judgement.
Driving after drinking alcohol increases
the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the se-
verity of the injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive under the influence
of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are
injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents.
Although the local laws vary on what is
considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is
that alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
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1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON
direction.
3. TurntheignitionswitchtotheLOCK
position.
4. Remove the key.
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position. The selector lever can
be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON
position with the foot brake pedal depressed.
There is an OFF position
*1
between the
LOCK and ACC positions, although it is not
marked on the ignition switch.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)The ignition switch includes a device that helps
prevent accidental removal of the key while
driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position.
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
from the ACC or ON position, turn the key to the
OFF position, push the key in, then turn the key
to the LOCK position.
There is an OFF position
*1
in between the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position is
indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.
STEERING LOCK
To lock steering wheel1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
2. Remove the key.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn
clockwise from the straight up position.To unlock steering wheel1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently turn the ignition switch while rotating
the steering wheel slightly right and left.KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (0)The key can only be removed from the ignition
switch at this position.
The steering lock can only be locked at this
position.OFF (1)The engine is turned off with the steering wheel
unlocked.ACC (2)The electrical accessory power activates without
the engine turned on.
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