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SPA2214
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects 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.
Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located at
the lower part of the instrument panel.
The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Move the switch right
*1or left*2to select
the right or left side mirror, then adjust
*3using
the control switch.
Defrosting outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear
window defroster switch is operated. (See “Rear
window and outside mirror defroster switch”
(P.2-24) .)
SPA1829
Foldable outside mirrors
Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the
rear of the vehicle.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25
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3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA1733
VANITY MIRROR (if so equipped)
To use the front vanity mirror, pull down the sun
visor and pull up the cover.
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4-8Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
SAA3395
Language:
Select the “Language” key to adjust the
language used by the system. The language
can be set to English, Franc¸ ais or Espan˜
ol.
Touch click:
Select the “Touch Click” key to toggle the touch
click feature on or off. When activated, a click
sound will be heard every time a key on the
screen is touched.
Beep tones:
Select the “Beep Tones” key to toggle the beep
tones feature on or off. When activated, a beep
sound will be heard when a pop-up message
appears on the screen or a button on the unit (such as the
button) is pressed and held for
two seconds.
Reset all settings/memory:
Select the “Reset All Settings/Memory” key to
return all settings to default and to clear the
memory.
Traffic Info setup
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item. When the selector lever is shifted into the R
(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows
the view to the rear of the vehicle.
The system is designed as an aid to the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to help avoid
damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect
small objects below the bumper and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or on the
ground.
WARNING
.
The rear view camera is a conve-
nience but it is not a substitute for
proper backing up. Always turn and
check that it is safe to do so before
backing up. Always back up slowly.
. Objects viewed in the RearView
Monitor differ from actual distance
because a wide-angle lens is used.
Objects in the RearView Monitor
will appear visually opposite than
when viewed in the rear view and
outside mirrors.
. Make sure that the back door is
securely closed when backing up.
. Underneath the bumper and the
corner areas of the bumper cannot
be viewed on the RearView Monitor
REARVIEW MONITOR (if so
equipped)
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4-14Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
SAA2345
1. Rear window defrosterbutton (See “Rear
window and outside mirror defroster switch”
(P.2-24) .)
2. Fan speed control
dial
3. A/C (Air Conditioner) button
4. Air flow control dial
5. Air recirculation
button
6. Temperature control dial
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, turn the
fan speed control
dial to the OFF (0)
position.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER
Controls
Outside air circulation:
Push the air recirculation
button to turn off
the indicator light on the button. The air flow is
drawn from outside the vehicle.
Air recirculation:
Push the air recirculation
button to turn on
the indicator light on the button. The air flow is
circulated inside the vehicle.
Air flow control:
Turn the air flow control dial to change the air
flow mode.
— Air flows from the center and side ventilators.
— Air flows from the center and sideventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.
— Air flows from the defroster and footoutlets.
— Air flows mainly from the defroster outlets.
.When theorposition is selected,
the air conditioner will automatically turn on.
This will dehumidify the air and help to defog
the windows. The A/C indicator light will
illuminate when the air conditioner automa-
tically turns on. The air conditioner and A/C
indicator light will remain on in all flow
control modes until the A/C button is
pressed or the fan control dial is turned to
off.
. When the
orposition is selected,
the air recirculation mode cannot be turned
on to prevent the windows from being
fogged up.
Fan speed control:
Turn the fan speed control
dial clockwise to
increase the fan speed.
Turn the fan speed control
dial counter-
clockwise to decrease the fan speed.
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SAA2346
1 Front defrosterbutton
2 Display*
3 Rear window defroster
button (See “Rear
window and outside mirror defroster switch”
(P.2-24) .)
4 AUTO button
5 Temperature control
,button
6 Fan speed control
,button
7 OFF button
8 MODE button
9 Air recirculation
button
10 Outside air circulation
button
11 A/C (Air Conditioner) button
*: Temperature is displayed 8F (US) or8C (Cana-
da) .
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
Automatic operation (AUTO)
The AUTO mode may be used year-round as the
system automatically controls constant tempera-
ture, air flow distribution and fan speed.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, push
the OFF button.
Cooling and dehumidified heating:
1. Push the AUTO button. (The AUTO indicator will be displayed.)
2. If the A/C indicator light does not illuminate, push the A/C button. (The A/C indicator
light will illuminate.) 3. Push the temperature control
,
button to set the desired temperature. The
temperature range is between 608F (188C)
and 908F (328C) .
4. To set the automatic control mode, perform one of the following operations.
.When the outside air circulation mode ison, push and hold the outside air
circulation
button for more than 1.5
seconds.
.When the air recirculation mode is on,
push and hold the air recirculation
button for more than 1.5 seconds.
When setting the automatic control mode,
both indicator lights will blink twice indicat-
ing that the system is in the automatic
control mode.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Heating (A/C off):
1. Push the AUTO button. (The AUTO indicator will be displayed.)
2. If the A/C indicator light illuminates, push the A/C button. (The A/C indicator light will turn
off.)
Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems4-17
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5-12Starting and driving
SSD0860
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged,
or environmental conditions interfere with the
Intelligent Key operation, start the engine
according to the following procedure:
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)
4. Push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the
chime sounds. The engine will start. After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the brake
pedal, the ignition switch position will change to
ACC.
NOTE:
.
When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the
Intelligent Key system warning light
may blink in yellow even if the Intelli-
gent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To stop the warning
light from blinking, touch the ignition
switch with the Intelligent Key again.
. If the Intelligent Key system warning
light in the meter is blinking in green,
replace the battery as soon as possible.
(See “Key battery replacement” (P.8-
23) .) .
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head restraints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. (See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P.2-11) .)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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10-2
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-31
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...................................... 5-8, 5-14
D
Daytime running light system................................... 2-26
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch........................................................... 2-24
Dimensions and weights............................................. 9-8
Door open warning light............................................ 2-13
Drive belt....................................................................... 8-15
Driving Cold weather driving........................................... 5-29
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-9, 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel.............................................................. 5-23
Electric power steering system ............................... 5-25
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-13
Emission control information label.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-17
Engine Before starting the engine................................. 5-12
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-23
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level...................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off................................ 5-11 Engine block heater............................................. 5-30
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-6
Engine cooling system........................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-7
If your vehicle overheats..................................... 6-11
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Event Data Recorders (EDR)................................... 9-19
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)................................ 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................. 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)..... 2-28
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-16
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-12
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ....................................................... 4-31, 4-35
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-42
Fog light switch........................................................... 2-28 Front manual seat adjustment.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light.............. 1-47
Front seat, Front seat adjustment............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .............................. 1-8
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Distance to empty................................................... 2-9
Fuel economy........................................................ 5-23
Fuel octane rating ................................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................................. 9-3
Fuel-filler cap......................................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door....................................................... 3-21
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-8
Fuses.............................................................................. 8-20
Fusible links.................................................................. 8-21
G
Gas cap......................................................................... 3-21
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-4 Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Fuel gauge................................................................ 2-8
Odometer.................................................................. 2-5
Speedometer............................................................ 2-5
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-7
Trip computer........................................................... 2-9
General maintenance ................................................... 8-2
Glove box...................................................................... 2-33
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth®............... 4-52
Hazard warning flasher switch................................. 2-28
Head restraints .............................................................. 1-6
Headlights Bulb replacement................................................. 8-27
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Headlight switch................................................... 2-24
Heated seats................................................................ 2-29
Heater Engine block heater............................................. 5-30
Heater and air conditioner operation.............. 4-13
Hood release................................................................ 3-19
Hook Luggage hook....................................................... 2-34
Utility hooks ........................................................... 2-35
Horn................................................................................ 2-29
How to use the back button...................................... 4-5
How to use the setup button..................................... 4-5
I
Ignition switch (with Intelligent Key system) ................................ 5-9
(without Intelligent Key system) .......................... 5-8
Key positions............................................................ 5-9
Immobilizer system...................................................... 2-20
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-19
Indicator lights.............................................................. 2-16
Inside mirror.................................................................. 3-24
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......................... 9-19
Instrument brightness control .................................. 2-27
Instrument panel............................................................ 2-3
Intelligent Key system ................................................ 3-10 Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-13
Key operating range ............................................ 3-12
Key operation ........................................................ 3-13
P position selecting warning light.................... 2-15
Remote keyless operation.................................. 3-16
Interior light replacement........................................... 8-28
Interior lights................................................................. 2-38
iPod
®connecting........................................................ 4-39
iPod®player operation............................................... 4-47
ISOFIX child restraint................................................. 1-23
J
Jump starting.................................................................. 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) .................... 3-7
With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................... 3-16
Keys.................................................................................. 3-2 For Intelligent Key system.................................. 3-10
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels........................................ 1-53
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-10
Emission control information label................... 9-10
Engine serial number.............................................. 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........... 9-9
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-31, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................... 9-8
LATCH system............................................................. 1-23
License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-11
Light Air bag warning light........................................... 1-53
Bulb replacement................................................. 8-26
Cargo light............................................................. 2-40
Ceiling light............................................................ 2-39
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-28
Headlight switch................................................... 2-24
Headlights bulb replacement............................ 8-27
Indicator lights....................................................... 2-16
Interior lights.......................................................... 2-38
Map lights .............................................................. 2-38 Replacement.......................................................... 8-26
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-12
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ..... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .................................................... 9-12
Lock Automatic door locks ............................................. 3-6
Back door lock...................................................... 3-20
Door locks................................................................. 3-4
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Low fuel warning light................................................ 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light............................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .... 5-3
Luggage hooks............................................................ 2-34M
Maintenance Battery..................................................................... 8-13
General maintenance ............................................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions...................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements.................................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle................................................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-19
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).............................. 2-17
Manual air conditioner................................................ 4-14
Manual front seat adjustment..................................... 1-3
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-38
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-4
Meter Trip computer........................................................... 2-9
Meters and gauges....................................................... 2-4 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-27
10-3
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10-4
MirrorInside mirror........................................................... 3-24
Outside mirrors..................................................... 3-25
Vanity mirror........................................................... 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor.......................................... 4-8
N
Navigation setup............................................................ 4-6
New vehicle break-in.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System..................... 2-20
O
Odometer........................................................................ 2-5
Off-road recovery.......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level...................................... 8-9
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-5
Outside air temperature display................................ 2-9
Outside mirrors............................................................ 3-25
Overdrive OFF switch................................................ 5-17
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ........................ 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-20
P
Panic alarm.......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Parking Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-24 Phone
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ......... 4-52
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-51
Power Electric power steering system ........................ 5-25
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-31
Power windows .................................................... 2-36
Precautions Audio operation .................................................... 4-20
Braking precautions............................................. 5-26
Child restraints...................................................... 1-21
Cruise control........................................................ 5-21
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-40
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Push starting ................................................................ 6-11
Push-button ignition switch............................. 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio.............................................................................. 4-20 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-51
Radio operation .................................................... 4-37
Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-49
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................ 9-19
Rear center seat belt ................................................. 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........... 3-6
Rear seats....................................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch........................................................... 2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch ................ 2-23
Rearview monitor........................................................... 4-8
Recorders, Event data ............................................... 9-19 Registering your vehicle in another country........... 9-8
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system.................................................................... 3-16
Remote keyless entry system..................................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects........................................... 9-18
Rollover............................................................................ 5-6
S
Safety, Child seat belts ............................................. 1-19
Satellite radio operation ............................................ 4-42
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment.............................. 1-3
Front seats................................................................ 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety............................................................ 1-19
Infants...................................................................... 1-20
Injured persons..................................................... 1-12
Larger children...................................................... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage........................ 1-10
Pregnant women .................................................. 1-12
Rear center seat belt .......................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning................................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-18
Seat belt hooks .................................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-19
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-15
Seat belts............................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment...................... 1-15
Small children........................................................ 1-20
Three-point type................................................... 1-12
Seat(s) Heated seats......................................................... 2-29
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start................................................. 2-20
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Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-19
Selector leverShift lock release.................................................. 5-18
Servicing air conditioner............................................ 4-19
Shift lock release Transmission.......................................................... 5-18
Shifting CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Manual transmission................................... 5-9, 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats..................................................................... 1-15
SOURCE select switch............................................. 4-49
Spare tire.............................................................. 8-38, 9-7
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-16
Speedometer.................................................................. 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine................................. 5-12
Jump starting............................................................ 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
Push starting ......................................................... 6-11
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................... 1-47
Steering Electric power steering system ........................ 5-25
Steering wheel switch for audio controls ...... 4-49
Tilting steering column........................................ 3-23
Storage .......................................................................... 2-31
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-24
Supplemental air bag warning labels..................... 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light............ 1-53, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system................................. 1-40 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..................................................... 1-40
Switch Audio control steering wheel switch............... 4-49
Autolight switch.................................................... 2-25 Fog light switch.................................................... 2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 2-28
Headlight switch................................................... 2-24
Overdrive OFF switch......................................... 5-17
Power door lock switch......................................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch.................................................... 2-24
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-29
System setup ................................................................. 4-6
T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature display...................................................... 2-9
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start................................................................... 2-20
Three-way catalyst........................................................ 5-3
Tilt steering column .................................................... 3-23
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light.... 2-14
Tires Flat tire....................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system...................... 5-3
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-31, 9-10
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-35
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation............................................................ 8-36
Types of tires......................................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-16
Wheel/tire size......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires.................................................. 8-30
Touch screen.................................................................. 4-3 Towing
Flat towing ............................................................. 9-16
Tow truck towing.................................................. 6-12
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-15
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................. 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system...................... 6-2
Traffic info setup............................................................ 4-8
Trailer towing................................................................ 9-15
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-9, 5-18
Transmission selector lever lock release........ 5-18
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-7
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)..................................... 3-16
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country.............................................................. 9-8
Trip computer................................................................. 2-9
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-27
U
Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-16
USB memory operation............................................. 4-45
V
Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-26
Variable voltage control system............................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights....................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN)................................... 9-8
Information display.................................................. 2-8
10-5