cvt NISSAN QUEST 2013 RE52 / 4.G Owners Manual

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GUID-073633CE-DDD1-43BA-93E3-2242C44257FC
JVC0210X
1. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-37)
2. Tachometer (P.2-7)
3. Speedometer (P.2-6)
4. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
5. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11)
6. Trip computer switch (P.2-22)
7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-18)— Trip computer (P.2-22)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)/Continu- ously Variable Transmission (CVT) position
indicator (P.2-16)
10. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
METERS AND GAUGES
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Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-12
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system warning light*2-12
Brake warning light
2-12
Charge warning light2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-13
Hydraulic pump electric power
steering warning light2-13
Intelligent Key system warning
light2-14
Low tire pressure warning light 2-14
Master warning light
2-15
Seat belt warning light 2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-15
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-16Indicator
light Name Page
Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) position indicator
light 2-16
Cruise indicator light
2-16
Exterior light indicator2-16
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-16
High beam indicator light 2-16
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-17
Overdrive off indicator light 2-17
Security indicator light
2-17
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-18
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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JVC0210X
1. Instrument brightness control switch
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Warning/indicator lights
6. Trip computer switch
7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display— Trip computer
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
9. Odometer/twin trip odometer/Continuously Vari- able Transmission (CVT) position indicator
10. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position. This is not a malfunction.
METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND
NEEDLE SWEEP
GUID-6FB96EED-2227-43A8-9F52-B32907E5E8C9The ring illumination surrounding meters and
gauges illuminates when the driver’s door is
closed after getting into the vehicle with the
Intelligent Key carried in.
When the engine is started, the indicator
needles will sweep in the speedometer and
tachometer and the ring illumination will be
brightened gradually. This function can be
turned off. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-22) .)
Instruments and controls2-5
METERS AND GAUGES
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GUID-E5FC8490-7919-41ED-A4B5-0EDA211CD359
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key system warning lightExterior light indicator
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning
light*Master warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Hydraulic pump electric power steering
warning lightCruise indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
*: if so equipped
Instruments and controls2-11
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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2-16Instruments and controls
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental
Restraint Systems (air bag systems) and/or the
pretensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemental
restraint system” (P.1-47) .
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
GUID-AE9CC0E0-4545-43E8-B644-9AA218EEAC08The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system or the traction control
system is operating, thus alerting the driver that
the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road
surface may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light comes on and stays on
while the VDC system is on, this light alerts the
driver to the fact that the VDC system’s fail-safe
mode is operating, for example the VDC system may not be functioning properly. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If a
malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled but the vehicle
is still driveable. For additional information, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-
31).
INDICATOR LIGHTSGUID-74D81D00-89E2-45CA-8D90-62256806AA00
Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) position indicator light
GUID-EA4324B0-97BD-4543-B6F9-6455691DD2E7When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the automatic
selector shift position. (See “Continuously Vari-
able Transmission (CVT)” (P.5-13) .)
Cruise indicator lightGUID-DDE42649-20AF-4630-87BB-B2941A1E1FEE
Cruise main switch indicator:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off when
the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator light illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational. (See
“Cruise control” (P.5-24).)
Cruise malfunction:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See “Cruise control” (P.5-24).)
Exterior light indicatorGUID-DF342439-0FE3-4496-9A16-C533B45E0A28This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO (if so equipped) ,
orposition and the front side marker
lights, the front parking lights, instrument panel
lights, tail lights, rear side marker lights, license
plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator
turns off when these lights are turned off.
Front passenger air bag status lightGUID-367FC65F-F709-47F5-B2C8-55C6BB057E93The front passenger air bag status light ()
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light opera-
tion, see “NISSAN advanced air bag system
(front seats)” (P.1-53) of this manual.
High beam indicator lightGUID-615CDEB6-E7A5-47B7-A115-94D5A95A46BCThis light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
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Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)GUID-1C68E634-2F16-4A6B-85E1-536C36C54FC0If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or
if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US
gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (See “Readiness for inspec-
tion/maintenance (I/M) test” (P.9-27).)
Operation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system has been detected.
Check the fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning appears on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap
and continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving trips.
If the
light does not turn off after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72
km/h) .
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel econ-
omy, and possible damage to the emis-
sion control system.
Overdrive off indicator lightGUID-B248403A-7160-4641-9641-C1D42F7AEF5DThe overdrive off indicator light illuminates when
the overdrive off mode is selected.
For additional information, see “Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT)” (P.5-13) of this
manual.
Security indicator lightGUID-ECFD3652-2277-449D-95FC-FDE76A31BDDEThe light blinks when the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the ignition switch is in the
ON position. For additional information, see
“Security systems” (P.2-27) .
Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsGUID-DEC39268-26DF-4838-A9EA-6A903EF57EBBThe light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Instruments and controls2-17
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...
................................ 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
...................................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst ...
.............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...
.................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
......................................... 5-6
Off-road recovery ...
................................................................ 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ...
...................................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...
................................. 5-8
Push-button ignition switch ...
.................................................... 5-8
Intelligent Key system ...
......................................................... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch operation ...
........................ 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ...
......................... 5-10
Emergency engine shut off ...
............................................ 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...
.................................. 5-11
Before starting the engine ...
................................................... 5-12
Starting the engine ...
................................................................ 5-12
Driving the vehicle ...
................................................................. 5-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
................ 5-13
Parking brake ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system (if so equipped) ...
..... 5-17
BSW system operation ...
.................................................. 5-19
BSW driving situations ...
................................................... 5-20
BSW malfunction ...
............................................................. 5-23
System maintenance ...
....................................................... 5-24 Cruise control
...
........................................................................\
. 5-24
Precautions on cruise control ...
..................................... 5-24
Cruise control operations ...
............................................ 5-25
Break-in schedule ...
................................................................. 5-26
Fuel efficient driving tips ...
..................................................... 5-26
Increasing fuel economy ...
...................................................... 5-27
Parking/parking on hills ...
........................................................ 5-28
Hydraulic pump electric power steering system ...
........... 5-29
Brake system ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-29
Braking precautions ...
...................................................... 5-29
Parking brake break-in ...
.................................................. 5-30
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................... 5-30
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...
......................... 5-31
Cold weather driving ...
............................................................ 5-33
Freeing a frozen door lock ...
........................................... 5-33
Anti-freeze ...
........................................................................\
5-33
Battery ...
........................................................................\
....... 5-33
Draining of coolant water ...
............................................. 5-33
Tire equipment ...
................................................................ 5-33
Special winter equipment ...
............................................ 5-33
Driving on snow or ice ...
................................................. 5-34
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ...
....................... 5-34
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NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1.Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.GUID-4F8024F2-EE74-4F4F-B2AF-CDFE05032D9DCONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)
GUID-AD9B8476-359E-4FB3-AB57-D63E67CF5891The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
in your vehicle is electronically controlled to
produce maximum power and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages.
Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle
performance and driving enjoyment.
Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.
Starting the vehicleGUID-86C7A18E-C625-473D-8F6C-2622084047AC1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before moving the selector
lever out of the P (Park) position.
This CVT is designed so that the foot
brake pedal must be depressed before
shifting from P (Park) to any driving
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The selector lever cannot be moved out
of the P (Park) position and into any of
the other positions if the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or
ACC position. 2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
move the selector lever to a driving position.
3. Release the parking brake and foot brake pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.
WARNING
.Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) , D
(Drive) or L (Low) position. Always
depress the brake pedal until shift-
ing is completed. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and
have an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.
. Never shift to P (Park) or R (Re-
verse) while vehicle is moving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause you to lose
control and have an accident.
Starting and driving5-13
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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5-16Starting and driving
ing condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition, have a
NISSAN dealer check the transmission
and repair if necessary.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode or fail-safe operation
occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually
reduced. The reduced speed may be
lower than other traffic, which could
increase the chance of a collision. Be
especially careful when driving. If ne-
cessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission
to return to normal operation, or have it
repaired if necessary.
SSD1177
Shift lock releaseGUID-D1B1011E-24FC-4DA4-8FB1-638355580FE5If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
selector lever may not be moved from the P
(Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the selector lever button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the following
procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCKposition.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover
*A
using a suitable tool. 4. Push down the shift lock release
*Busing a
suitable tool.
5. Push the selector lever button
*Cand move
the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position
*Dwhile holding down the shift lock
release.
The vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.
Replace the removed shift lock release cover
after the operation.
If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the
P (Park) position, have a NISSAN dealer check
the CVT system as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position while the
engine is running and the brake pedal
is depressed, the stop lights may not
work. Malfunctioning stop lights could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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6-12In case of emergency
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle*B
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster
vehicle
*Bat about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle
*Abeing jump
started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the
ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait 10 seconds before trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully discon- nect the negative cable and then the positive
cable (
*4?*3?*2?*1) .
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.
GUID-AF8EBCAC-D95B-46B0-8FB6-7D559960C8C6Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models cannot be push-started
or tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
GUID-7BE274CB-4547-414A-A0AB-1E92E044A439
CAUTION
.Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle
fire.
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radiator
cap while the engine is still hot.
When the radiator cap is removed,
pressurized hot water will spurt out,
possibly causing serious injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading) , or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc., take the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
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