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The front and rear seats are warmed by built-in
heaters (if so equipped) . The switches are lo-
cated on the center consoles.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the low or high position of the switch,
as desired. The indicator light in the switch
will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.3. When the seat is warmed or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch
off.
CAUTION
cDo not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
cDo not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
cDo not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
cAny liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
cWhen cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
cIf any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by your NISSAN dealer.cThe battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
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HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below approximately 68°F
(20°C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below 68°F (20°C) , the system will heat the
steering wheel to approximately 86°F (30°C) ,
then turn off automatically.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
off manually. The indicator light will go off.NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.The vehicle should be driven with the Traction Con-
trol System (TCS) on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the TCS
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
engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the TCS off.
To turn off the TCS, push the TCS OFF switch.
The
indicator will come on.
Push the “TCS OFF” switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See “Traction
control system (TCS)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped)TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
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The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing 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 engine 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 come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See “Vehicle dy-
namic control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 Volt, 120 W (10A) maximum.
You can route a power cord through the opening
s1on the passenger compartment access panel.
CAUTION
cThe outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.cOnly certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. See your NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
cUse power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
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Instrument panel
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Passenger compartment
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)POWER OUTLET
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cAvoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
cPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
c
When not in use, be sure to close the cap.
Do not allow water to contact the outlet.
This power outletsAcan be used with an acces-
sory cigarette lighter element. Contact your
NISSAN dealer for information.
This power outlet can also be used for powering
electrical accessories such as cellular tele-
phones.
CAUTION
cThe cigarette lighter should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
cThe outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
Front center console
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Rear center console (if so equipped)
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
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cDo not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter.
cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
cUse power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
cAvoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
cPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
cWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
MAP POCKETS SEATBACK POCKETS
The seatback pockets are located on the back of
the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pockets
can be used to store maps.
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STORAGE
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SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
WARNING
cThe sunglasses holder should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
cKeep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to prevent an accident.
CAUTION
cDo not use for anything other than
sunglasses.cDo not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
CUP HOLDERS
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
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Front
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Console box storage
Pull up on the lever to open the console box.
Remove the inside tray to store a large object.
The console box may be used for storage of
cellular phones. Open the access hole cover
s1
to route a cord to the power outlet.
REAR CENTER CONSOLE (if so
equipped)
Pull up on the lever to open the console box.The light inside the rear center console box may
be turned on
s1and offs2with the switch.
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cDo not hang any object on the arm rail
as this may result in improper operation
or damage the screen.
cDo not forcefully pull the screen. Doing
so may elongate the screen. Improper
operation or damage to the screen may
result.
The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position
s1,
the interior light illuminates, regardless of
door position. The light will go off after 30
minutes unless the ignition key is in the ACC
or ON position.
cWhen the switch is in the center DOOR
position
s2, the front and rear personal
lights will illuminate under the following con-
ditions:– Driver’s door is unlocked while the igni-
tion key is removed from the key cylinder.
Lights remain on for a maximum of 30
seconds.
– Driver’s door is opened.
Lights remain on for a maximum of 30
seconds after driver’s door is closed.
– Ignition key is removed from key cylinder.
Lights remain on for a maximum of 30
seconds.
The lights will go off when the ignition key is in the
ON position, or the driver’s door is closed and
locked.
Without sunroof
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With sunroof
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INTERIOR LIGHT
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The lights will also go off after 30 minutes when
doors are open.
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position
s3,
the interior light does not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.
NOTE:
The foot well and door step lights illumi-
nate when the driver and passenger doors
are opened regardless of the interior light
switch position. These lights will turn off
automatically after 30 minutes while doors
are open to prevent the battery from be-
coming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.FRONT
To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
Console light
The console lights1will turn on whenever the
headlights are illuminated. To turn the console
light off while the headlights are illuminated, push
the interior light switch to the OFF position.
Models without sunroof
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Models with sunroof
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PERSONAL LIGHTS
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REAR
To turn on both personal reading lights, press the
switch to thepositions1. To turn the lights
off, return the switch to the center position.
To turn on a single personal reading light, press
the switch to the
positions2. To turn a
single personal reading light off, return the switch
to the center position.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.
For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte-
rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.The HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of up
to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver:
cWill operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.
cIs powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLinkTwill retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(Example: new vehicle purchases) . Upon
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes. For
additional information refer to “Program-
ming HomeLinkT” later in this section.
LIC0417
TRUNK LIGHT HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER
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