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fastened whenthefront passenger's seatis
occupied. Forabout 5seconds aftertheignition
switch isin the ON position, thesystem does
not activate thewarning lightforthe front
passenger.
See ªSeat beltsº (P.1-10) forprecautions on
seat beltusage.
Supplemental airbag warning light
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After placing theignition switchinthe ON
position, thesupplemental airbag warning light
will illuminate. Thesupplemental airbag warning
light willturn offafter about 7seconds ifthe
supplemental frontairbag andsupplemental
side airbag, curtain side-impact airbag systems
and/or pretensioner seatbeltareoperational.
If any ofthe following conditions occur,thefront
air bag, sideairbag, curtain airbag and
pretensioner systemsneedservicing andyour
vehicle mustbetaken toyour nearest NISSAN
dealer.
. The supplemental airbag warning light
remains onafter approximately 7seconds.
. The supplemental airbag warning light
flashes intermittently .
. The supplemental airbag warning lightdoes
not illuminate atall.
Unless checked andrepaired, theSupplemental
Restraint Systemsand/orthepretensioners maynot
function properly.
For additional information, seeªSupplemental
restraint systemº(P.1-38) .
WARNING
If the supplemental airbag warning
light ison, itcould mean thatthefront
air bag, sideairbag, curtain airbag
and/or pretensioner systemswillnot
operate inan accident. To help avoid
injury toyourself orothers, haveyour
vehicle checked byaNISSAN dealeras
soon aspossible.
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)
warning light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position,
the Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning
light illuminates andthen turns off.
The light willblink when theVehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC)system orthe traction control
system isoperating, thusalerting thedriver that
the vehicle isnearing itstraction limits.Theroad
surface maybeslippery .
If the VDC warning lightilluminates whilethe
VDC system ison, this light alerts thedriver tothe
fact that theVDC system's fail-safemodeis
operating, forexample theVDC system maynot
be functioning properly.Have thesystem
checked byaNISSAN dealer.Ifa malfunction
occurs inthe system, theVDC system function
will becanceled butthevehicle isstill driveable.
For additional information, seeªVehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC)systemº (P.5-37) ofthis manual.
INDICA TOR LIGHTS
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All-Wheel Drive(AWD) indicator
light (AWD model)
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position,
the All-Wheel Drive(AWD) indicator light
illuminates andthen turns off.
When selecting AWD mode whiletheengine is
running, theAWD indicator lightilluminates.
(See ªAll-Wheel Drive(AWD)º (P.5-29) .)
All-Wheel Drive(AWD-V) indicator
light (AWD model)
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When selecting AWD-V modewhiletheengine
is running, theAWD-V indicator lightilluminates.
(See ªAll-Wheel Drive(AWD)º (P.5-29) .)
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Operation:
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The malfunction indicatorlightwillcome onin
one oftwo ways:
. Malfunction indicatorlightilluminated steady
Ð An emission controlsystem and/orCVT
malfunction hasbeen detected. Checkthe
fuel-filler capifthe LOOSE FUELCAP
warning message isdisplayed onthe twin
trip odometer. Ifthe fuel-filler capisloose or
missing, tightenorinstall thecap and
continue todrive thevehicle. The
light
should turnoffafter afew driving trips.Ifthe
light does notturn offafter afew driving
trips, havethevehicle inspected bya
NISSAN dealer.You do not need tohave
your vehicle towedtothe dealer.
. Malfunction indicatorlightblinking ÐAn
engine misfirehasbeen detected whichmay
damage theemission controlsystem.
T o reduce oravoid emission controlsystem
damage:
1) Do not drive atspeeds above45MPH
(72 km/h) .
2) Avoid hardacceleration ordeceleration.
3) Avoid steepuphillgrades.
4) Ifpossible, reducetheamount ofcargo
being hauled ortowed.
The malfunction indicatorlightmaystop
blinking andremain on. Have
thevehicle inspected byaNISSAN
dealer. You do not need tohave yourvehicle
towed tothe dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicleoperation without
having theemission controlsystem
and/or CVTsystem checked andre-
paired asnecessary couldleadtopoor
driveability, reducedfueleconomy, and
possible damagetothe emission con-
trol system.
Security indicator light
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The light blinks whentheignition switchisin the
ACC, OFForLOCK position. Thisfunction
indicates thesecurity systemequipped onthe
vehicle isoperational.
If the security systemismalfunctioning, thislight
will remain onwhile theignition switchisin the
ON position. Foradditional information, see
ªSecurity systemsº(P.2-29) .
T urn signal/hazard indicatorlights
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The light flashes whentheturn signal switch
lever orhazard switchisturned on.
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)off
indicator light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position,
the Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)offindicator
light illuminates andthen turns off.
The light comes onwhen theVehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC)offswitch ispushed toOFF .This
indicates thattheVDC system andtraction
control system arenot operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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K ey reminder chime
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A chime willsound ifthe driver sidedoor is
opened whiletheignition switchispushed to
the ACC position.
Make suretheignition switchispushed tothe
OFF position, andtake theIntelligent Key with
you when leaving thevehicle.
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Ð CDs thatarenot round
Ð CDs with apaper label
Ð CDs thatarewarped, scratched, or
have abnormal edges
. This audio system canonly playpre-
recorded CDs.Ithas nocapabilities to
record orburn CDs.
. Ifthe CDcannot beplayed, error
messages asthe following examples
will bedisplayed.
Check Disc:
Ð Confirm thattheCDisinserted
correctly (thelabel sideisfacing
up, etc.).
Ð Confirm thattheCDisnot bent or
warped anditis free ofscratches.
Push Eject:
This isan error duetothe temperature
inside theplayer istoo high. Remove
the CDbypushing theEJECT button,
and after ashort timereinsert theCD.
The CDcan beplayed whenthetem-
perature ofthe player returns tonor-
mal.
Unplayable Track:
The fileisunplayable inthis audio
system (onlyMP3orWMA CD).
USB (Universal SerialBus)Connection
P ort
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WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect oroperate
the USB device whiledriving. Doingso
can beadistraction. Ifdistracted you
could losecontrol ofyour vehicle and
cause anaccident orserious injury.
CAUTION
. Donot force theUSB device intothe
USB port. Inserting theUSB device
tilted orup-side-down intotheport
may damage theport. Make sure
that theUSB device isconnected
correctly intotheUSB port.
. Do not grab theUSB portcover (if
so equipped) whenpulling theUSB
device outofthe port. Thiscould
damage theport andthecover.
. Do not leave theUSB cable ina
place where itcan bepulled unin-
tentionally. Pullingthecable may
damage theport. The
vehicle isnot equipped withaUSB device.
USB devices shouldbepurchased separately
as necessary .
This system cannotbeused toformat USB
devices. To format aUSB device, useapersonal
computer.
In some states/area, theUSB device forthe
front seats playsonlysound without imagesfor
regulatory reasons,evenwhen thevehicle is
parked.
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being played, theplay pattern canbechanged
as follows:
(CD)
(Normal) Û1Disc Random
(CD withcompressed audiofiles)
(Normal) ?1Disc Random ?1Folder
Random ?(Normal)
CD eject :
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When theCD eject button ispushed withthe
CD loaded, theCD willbeejected.
When thisbutton ispushed whiletheCD is
being played, theCD willbeejected.
If the CDcomes outand isnot removed, it
will bepulled backintotheslot toprotect
it.
USB (Universal SerialBus)connection
port
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WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect oroperate
the USB device whiledriving. Doingso
can beadistraction. Ifdistracted you
could losecontrol ofyour vehicle and
cause anaccident orserious injury.
CAUTION
. Donot force theUSB device intothe
USB port. Inserting aUSB device
tilted orupside-down intotheport
may damage theport. Make sure
that theUSB device isconnected
correctly tothe USB port.
. Do not grab theUSB portcover (if
so equipped) whenpulling aUSB
device outofthe port. Thiscould
damage theport andthecover.
. Donot leave aUSB cable inaplace
where itcan bepulled unintention-
ally. Pulling thecable maydamage
the port.
Refer toyour device manufacturer's owner
information regardingtheproper useand care
of the
device.
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USB main operation:
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The USB connection portislocated onthe
lower partofthe instrument panel.Connect a
USB memory deviceintotheconnector. When
the audio system operates, thesystem will
switch tothe USB memory devicemode
automatically .
If the system hasbeen turned offwhile theUSB
memory devicewasplaying, pushing thePower
button willstart theUSB memory device.
MEDIA button:
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T o change tothe USB mode, pushthe
button withaUSB connected untiltheUSB
mode isselected.
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being played, theCD willbeejected.
If the CDcomes outand isnot removed, it
will bepulled backintotheslot toprotect
it.
USB (Universal SerialBus)connection
port
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WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect oroperate
the USB device whiledriving. Doingso
can beadistraction. Ifdistracted you
could losecontrol ofyour vehicle and
cause anaccident orserious injury.
CAUTION
. Donot force theUSB device intothe
USB port. Inserting aUSB device
tilted orupside-down intotheport
may damage theport. Make sure
that theUSB device isconnected
correctly tothe USB port.
. Do not grab theUSB portcover (if
so equipped) whenpulling aUSB
device outofthe port. Thiscould
damage theport andthecover. .
Donot leave aUSB cable inaplace
where itcan bepulled unintention-
ally. Pulling thecable maydamage
the port.
Refer toyour device manufacturer's owner
information regardingtheproper useand care
of the device.
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USB main operation:
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The USB outlet connector islocated onthe
lower partofthe instrument panel.Connect a
USB memory deviceintotheconnector. When
the audio system operates thesystem will
switch tothe USB memory devicemode
automatically .
If the system hasbeen turned offwhile theUSB
memory devicewasplaying, pushing thePower
button willstart theUSB memory device.
MEDIA button:
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T o change tothe USB mode, pushthe
button withaUSB connected untiltheUSB
mode isselected.
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USB (Universal SerialBus)connection
port
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Connecting adevice tothe USB port:
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WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect, oroperate
the USB device whiledriving. Doingso
can beadistraction. Ifdistracted you
could losecontrol ofyour vehicle and
cause anaccident orserious injury.
CAUTION
. Donot force theUSB device intothe
USB port. Inserting theUSB device
tilted orup-side-down intotheport
may damage theport. Make sure
that theUSB device isconnected
correctly intotheUSB port.
. Do not grab theUSB portcover (if
so equipped) whenpulling theUSB
device outofthe port. Thiscould
damage theport andthecover.
. Do not leave theUSB cable ina
place where itcan bepulled unin-
tentionally. Pullingthecable may
damage theport
Refer toyour device manufacturer's owner
information regardingtheproper useand care
of the device.
The USB portislocated onthe lower center of
the instrument panel.InserttheUSB device into
the port.
When acompatible storagedeviceisplugged
into theport, compatible audiofilesonthe
storage devicecanbeplayed through the
vehicle's audiosystem. Audio
fileoperation:
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AUX button:
Place theignition switchinthe ON orACC
position andpush theAUX button toswitch to
the USB input mode. Ifanother audiosource is
playing andaUSB memory deviceisinserted,
push theAUX button untilthecenter display
changes tothe USB memory mode.
If the system hasbeen turned offwhile theUSB
memory wasplaying, pushtheON´OFF button
to restart theUSB memory .
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passenger car.The vehicle isnot
designed forcornering atthe same
speeds asconventional passenger
cars. Failure tooperate thisvehicle
correctly couldresult inloss of
control and/orarollover accident.
. Always usetires ofthe same type,
size, brand, construction (bias,bias-
belted orradial) ,and tread pattern
on allfour wheels. Installtraction
devices onthe front wheels when
driving onslippery roadsanddrive
carefully.
. Besure tocheck thebrakes imme-
diately afterdriving inmud orwater.
See ªBrake systemº (P.5-35) forwet
brakes.
. Avoid parking yourvehicle onsteep
hills. Ifyou getout ofthe vehicle
and itrolls forward, backward or
sideways, youcould beinjured.
. Whenever youdrive off-road
through sand,mudorwater asdeep
as the wheel hub,more frequent
maintenance mayberequired. See
the maintenance informationinthe
ªNISSAN ServiceandMaintenance
Guideº . .
Spinning thefront wheels onslip-
pery surfaces maycause theAWD
warning lighttoflash andtheAWD
system toautomatically switchfrom
the AWD mode tothe 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Beespe-
cially careful whentowing atrailer
(AWD model) .
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WARNING
Do not operate thepush-button ignition
switch whiledriving thevehicle except
in an emergency. (Theengine willstop
when theignition switchispushed 3
consecutive timesorthe ignition switch
is pushed andheld formore than2
seconds.) Ifthe engine stopswhilethe
vehicle isbeing driven, thiscould lead
to acrash andserious injury.
Before operating thepush-button ignition
switch, besure tomove theshift lever tothe P
(Park) position (forContinuously Variable Trans-
mission models) orthe shift lever tothe N
(Neutral) position(formanual transmission
models) .
Starting anddriving
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indicate amalfunction. Ifthe computer sensesa
malfunction, itswitches theABS offand
illuminates theABS warning lightonthe
instrument panel.Thebrake system thenoper-
ates normally ,but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning lightilluminates duringthe
self-test orwhile driving, havethevehicle
checked byaNISSAN dealer.
Normal operation
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The ABS operates atspeeds above3to 6MPH
(5 to10 km/h) .The speed variesaccording to
road conditions.
When theABS senses thatoneormore wheels
are close tolocking up,the actuator rapidly
applies andreleases hydraulic pressure. This
action issimilar topumping thebrakes very
quickly .You may feelapulsation inthe brake
pedal andhear anoise fromunder thehood or
feel avibration fromtheactuator whenitis
operating. Thisisnormal andindicates thatthe
ABS isoperating properly.However, thepulsa-
tion may indicate thatroad conditions are
hazardous andextra careisrequired while
driving.
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The Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)system
uses various sensors tomonitor driverinputs
and vehicle motion. Undercertain drivingcon-
ditions, theVDC system helpstoperform the
following functions.
. Controls brakepressure toreduce wheel
slip onone slipping drivewheel sopower is
transferred toanon slipping drivewheel on
the same axle.
. Controls brakepressure andengine output
to reduce drivewheel slipbased onvehicle
speed (traction controlfunction) .
. Controls brakepressure atindividual wheels
and engine outputtohelp thedriver maintain
control ofthe vehicle inthe following
conditions:
Ð understeer (vehicletendstonot follow
the steered pathdespite increased
steering input)
Ð oversteer (vehicletendstospin dueto
certain roadordriving conditions) .
The VDC system canhelp thedriver tomaintain
control ofthe vehicle, butitcannot prevent loss
of vehicle controlinall driving situations.
When theVDC system operates, theVDC
warning light
in the instrument panelflashes
so note thefollowing:
. The road maybeslippery orthe system may
determine someaction isrequired tohelp keep
thevehicle onthe steered path.
. You may feelapulsation inthe brake pedal
and hear anoise orvibration fromunder the
hood. Thisisnormal andindicates thatthe
VDC system isworking properly.
. Adjust yourspeed anddriving tothe road
conditions.
If a malfunction occursinthe system, theVDC
warning light
illuminates inthe instrument
panel. TheVDC system automatically turnsoff.
The VDC OFFswitch isused toturn offthe VDC
system. TheVDC offindicator
illuminates to
indicate theVDC system isoff. When theVDC
switch isused toturn offthe system, theVDC
system stilloperates toprevent onedrive wheel
from slipping bytransferring powertoanon
slipping drivewheel. TheVDC warning light
flashes ifthis occurs. Allother VDCfunctions
are off,and theVDC warning light
will not
flash. TheVDC system isautomatically resetto
on when theignition switchisplaced inthe off
position thenback tothe onposition.
See ªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning
lightº (P.2-17) andªVehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) offindicator lightº(P.2-19) .
The computer hasabuilt-in diagnostic feature
that tests thesystem eachtimeyoustart the
engine andmove thevehicle forward orin
reverse ataslow speed. Whentheself-test
Starting anddriving
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T echnical andconsumer information
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DO T(Department OfTransportation) Quality
Grades: Allpassenger cartires must conform to
federal safetyrequirements inaddition tothese
grades.
Quality gradescanbefound where applicable
on the tire sidewall between treadshoulder and
maximum sectionwidth.Forexample:
T readwear 200Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
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The treadwear gradeisacomparative rating
based onthe wear rateofthe tire when tested
under controlled conditions onaspecified
government testcourse. Forexample, atire
graded 150would wearoneandone-half
(1 1/2) times aswell onthe government course
as atire graded 100.Therelative performance
of tires depends uponactual conditions oftheir
use, however, andmay depart significantly from
the norm duetovariations indriving habits,
service practices anddifferences inroad char-
acteristics andclimate.
TRACTION AA,A ,B AND C
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The traction grades,fromhighest tolowest, are
AA ,A, B and C.Those grades represent the
tire's ability tostop onwet pavement as
measured undercontrolled conditions onspe-
cified government testsurfaces ofasphalt and
concrete. Atire marked Cmay have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction gradeassigned tothis tire
is based onstraight-ahead braking
traction tests,anddoes notinclude
acceleration, cornering,hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristic s.
TEMPERA TUREA,B AND C
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The temperature gradesA(the highest) ,B, and
C, representing thetire's resistance tothe
generation ofheat anditsability todissipate
heat when tested undercontrolled conditions on
a specified indoorlaboratory testwheel. Sus-
tained hightemperature cancause thematerial
of the tire todegenerate andreduce tirelife, and
excessive temperature canlead tosudden tire
failure. Thegrade Ccorresponds toalevel of
performance whichallpassenger cartires must
meet under theFederal MotorVehicle Safety
Standard No.109. Grades Band Arepresent
higher levelsofperformance onthe laboratory
test wheel thantheminimum requiredbylaw .
WARNING
The temperature gradeforthis tireis
established foratire that isproperly
inflated andnotoverloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, orexcessive
loading, eitherseparately orincombi-
nation, cancause heatbuild-up and
possible tirefailure.
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