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is not in P (Park) position. Also, a chime sounds
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position and start the engine.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information, refer
to “Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Engine start operation for Intelligent Key
system (if I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of the
Intelligent Key is low and when the Intelligent Key
system and the vehicle are not communicating
normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with the
Intelligent Key while depressing the brake pedal.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® battery discharge” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
placed from the OFF position and the IntelligentKey is not recognized by the system. You cannot
start the engine with an unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning illuminates when there is an error
with the system. For additional information, refer
to “Front and rear sonar system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches 0 (Empty) .
There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty) .
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Windshield-washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
Door/Trunk Open
This warning illuminates when a door has been
opened.
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for a period of time
and then turns off.
The I-Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system. If the
light comes on while the engine is stopped, it may
be impossible to start the engine.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
you can drive the vehicle. However in these
cases, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair as
soon as possible.
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been
refueled. For additional information, refer to
“Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
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Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning illuminates when there is an error
with the system. For additional information, refer
to “Headlight and turn signal switch” in this sec-
tion.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. The warning appears each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of
all four tires to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this section
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Sensor
This warning illuminates when the sensor is acti-
vated. For additional information, refer to “Front
and rear sonar system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.Park Sensor
This indicator illuminates when the sensor is ac-
tivated. For additional information, refer to “Front
and rear sonar system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Driver Attention Alert Malfunction (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Driver Attention
Alert system is not functioning properly. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Driver Attention
Alert (if so equipped)” in the Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Alarm - Time for a break? (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the driver enables
the Timer Alert function within the Driving Aids
Settings and the selected set time is expired. The
time is based on ignition on time and can be set
up to six hours.
Driver Attention Alert - Take a Break? (if
so equipped)
This alert appears when the system has detected
that the driver may be displaying fatigue or a lack
of attention.
Illumination Brightness Control
This indicator shows the illumination adjustment
of the instrument panel. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Instrument Brightness Control” in
this section.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse (if
so equipped)
This warning may appear if the extended storage
fuse switch is not pushed in (switched on) . When
this warning appears, push in (switch on) the
extended storage fuse switch to turn off the
warning. For additional information, refer to “Ex-
tended storage switch” in this section.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle information
display after a period of time if the ignition switch
is in ACC or the ON position and if the vehicle is
in P (Park) . For additional information, refer to
“Push-button ignition switch positions” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition switch is
automatically turned to off. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Push-button ignition switch po-
sitions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
This warning appears when the headlights are
left in the ON position when exiting the vehicle.
Place the headlight switch in the OFF or AUTO
position. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.
Chassis Control System Error: See Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears if the Integrated Dynamics-
control module detects an error in the Active
Trace Control, Active Engine Brake, or the Active
Ride Control systems. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer. For additional information,
refer to “Integrated Dynamic-control Module, Ac-
tive Trace Control, Active Engine Brake, or the
Active Ride Control” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Oil and Filter
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance comes for changing the engine oil and
filter. You can set or reset the distance for check-
ing or replacing these items. For scheduled main-
tenance items and intervals, see a “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide.”Tire
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance is reached for replacing tires. You can
set or reset the distance for replacing tires.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, includ-
ing tire pressure checks. For additional
information, refer to “Changing wheels
and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual. Many fac-
tors including tire inflation, alignment,
driving habits and road conditions affect
tire wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement indi-
cator for a certain driving distance does
not mean your tires will last that long. Use
the tire replacement indicator as a guide
only and always perform regular tire
checks. Failure to perform regular tire
checks, including tire pressure checks
could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle
damage could occur and may lead to a
collision, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Other
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance is reached for checking or replacing maintenance items other than the engine oil, oil
filter and tires. Other maintenance items can in-
clude such things as air filter or tire rotation. The
distance for checking or replacing the items can
be set or reset.
Cruise indicators
This indicator shows the cruise control system
status.
When cruise control is activated,
will illu-
minate to indicate it is set. The vehicle information
display will also display the speed the cruise
control was set at. If you accelerate past the set
speed, the speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If
cruise control is on and cancelled, the speed will
be displayed to show the speed the vehicle will
return to if the resume button his activated.
Transmission Shift Position Indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shift posi-
tion.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when the there is a prob-
lem with the CVT system. If this warning comes
on, have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
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RECEIVING A CALL
Using Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, a
received phone call can be operated on the ve-
hicle information display as well as on the touch-
screen display.1. When there is an incoming call, the caller information and the operation keys are dis-
played on the vehicle information display.
2. Use
orto highlight the pre-
ferred item and push the OK button to select
the item.
Available keys Action
[Answer] Answers the received phone call.
[Decline] Declines the received phone call.
INFO:
A cellular phone device must be connected and selected among other connected Bluetooth® devices
before hands-free operation. For additional information, refer to the separate Navigation Owner’s
Manual.
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TEXT MESSAGING
Using Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, a
received text message can be operated on the
vehicle information display as well as on the
touch-screen display.
To read/ignore an incoming text1. When a new text message is received, a pop-up window and operation keys will ap-
pear with the sender’s name or phone num-
ber on the vehicle information display.
2. Use
orto highlight the pre-
ferred item and push OKto select the item.
Available keys Action
[Read] View or hear the received message.
[Ignore] Ignore the received message.
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To reply to/exit from a text1. When a new text message is received and [Read] is selected, operation keys are dis-
played on the vehicle information display.
2. Use
orto highlight the pre-
ferred item and push the OK button to select
the item.
Available keys Action
[Reply] Available pre-determined messages will be displayed on the
vehicle information display if the steering switch controls are
used. Further operations, such as voice recognition reply
operation, is available when using the touch-screen display.
[Exit] Ends text message operation and the vehicle information
display will show the previous screen.
INFO
A cellular phone device must be connected and selected from among other connected Bluetooth®
devices before hands-free operation. For additional information, refer to the separate Navigation
Owner’s Manual.
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4. Confirm that thesecurity indicator
light stays on for about 30 seconds. The
vehicle security system is now pre-armed.
The vehicle security system will automati-
cally shift into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every
three seconds. If during the pre-armed
phase one of the following occurs, the sys-
tem will not arm:
● Any door is unlocked with the mechanical
key, the intelligent key or door request
switch (if so equipped) .
● Ignition switch is placed in ACC or ON
position.
● Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
trunk lid locked with the ignition switch
placed in the LOCK position. When
placing the ignition switch in the ACC
or ON position, the system will be re-
leased.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
● The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently but synchronously.
● The alarm automatically turns off after a pe-
riod of time. However, the alarm reactivates if
the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by: ● opening any door or hood without using the
key or Intelligent Key (even if the door is
unlocked by releasing the door inside lock
knob) .
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or the
trunk/liftgate with the mechanical key, pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key, or press-
ing the request switch on the driver’s or passen-
ger’s door with the Intelligent Key in range of the
door handle.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of a
registered key. Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
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Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC
position. This function indicates the NISSAN Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System is operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, the light will remain on while the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have when visiting
a NISSAN dealer for service.
SWITCH OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) or AUTO — intermittent
operation can be adjusted by turning the
knob
A.
2Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation
3High (HI) — continuous high speed opera-
tion Push the lever up
4to have one sweep opera-
tion (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
LIC0474
Type A (if so equipped)
WIC2748
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC3187
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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●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.
● The rain-sensing auto wipers may not
operate if rain does not hit the rain
sensor even if it is raining.
● Using genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Wind-
shield wiper blades” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual. To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirror (if so equipped) , start the engine and push
the rear window defroster switch on. The rear
window defroster indicator light on the switch
comes on. Push the switch again to turn the
defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition, and
the front parking, tail, license plate, and in-
strument panel lights will come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition, and
the headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.
LIC2325WIC1435
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically. The
autolight system can:● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights au-
tomatically when it is dark.
● Turn off all the lights when it is light.
● Keep all the lights on for a period of time after
you turn the key to OFF and all doors are
closed. To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi- tion
1.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF and a
door is opened and left open, the headlights
remain ON for a period of time. If another door is
opened while the headlights are on, then the
timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
,orposition.LIC3188
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