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Overdrive off indicator lightS35-D-110201-DB3484E2-4E19-4E8D-8653-05337ABAC493The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when
the overdrive off mode is selected.
For additional information, see “Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Security indicator lightS35-D-110201-96187D83-25D7-49DD-B539-C22AB5E56EECThe 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” later in this section.
SPORT mode indicator lightGUID-A5B1431D-85F0-4BB0-8D0D-7C6EA87C77F8The SPORT mode indicator light illuminates
when the SPORT mode is turned “ON”.
(See“Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section
for the use of the SPORT mode switch.)
Turn signals/hazard indicator lightsS35-D-110201-B4A3944F-23DC-4EA1-8175-E073999D4DFCThe light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
S35-D-110201-0A999065-0D3C-4D64-8EDF-469349E59659The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system and traction
control system are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERSS35-D-110201-EBE34375-E958-4BE7-B4B9-6966B8417588
Key reminder chimeS35-D-110201-AB668DF3-6A09-4AA0-AD8E-4FAC9B4D0267The key reminder chime sounds if the driver’s
side door is opened while the key is left in the
ignition switch and the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. Remove the key
and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chimeS35-D-110201-C3CB04AA-B814-4136-9596-954368CA7654The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the light switch
in the
orposition, and the ignition
switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Brake pad wear warningS35-D-110201-1563C518-8031-4E59-8C17-F598AED67549The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Parking brake reminder chimeS35-D-110201-A0CEFDAA-E25A-4EB3-B94E-E27ED0243C7BThe parking brake reminder chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.
Seat belt warning chimeS35-D-110201-B111E09A-3135-472D-8E70-13DED4C26584The seat belt warning chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
Intelligent Key door buzzer (if so
equipped)
GUID-B22CE9E1-E8C5-48F1-98CA-8261AC0807CCWhen the chime or buzzer sounds from inside
and outside the vehicle, check for the following:
. The ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position.
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check tire pressure warning turns off after a
period of time. (See “Low tire pressure warning
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check tire pressure warning turns off after a
period of time. (See “Low tire pressure warning
light” earlier in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
5. Low washer fluid warning (if so
equipped)
GUID-90E15ADB-F0B0-4D80-8356-99653A9D81D1This light illuminates when the washer fluid is at
a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary. (See
“Window washer fluid” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.)
When the
switch is pushed, the low washer
fluid warning turns off (if so equipped) .
6. SHIFT “P” warning (if so equipped)GUID-58C85533-5532-497D-A5F9-10BA63C390BBThis warning appears when the ignition switch is
turned to stop the engine with the selector lever
in any position except the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“Intelligent Key system” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.)
7. Parking brake release warningGUID-FD53AB45-3AC7-4816-8C9B-02CE195475FCThis warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
8. Intelligent Key detection warning (if so
equipped)
GUID-90F98116-CBBF-42F7-9888-C0FC896EBDE2This warning appears in either of the following
conditions.
No key inside the vehicle:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The warning appears when the ignition switch is
turned from the LOCK position and the Intelli-
gent Key cannot be recognized by the system.
You cannot start the engine with an unregistered
key. Use the registered Intelligent Key.
See “Intelligent Key system” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section for
more details.
9. Intelligent key battery discharge in-
dicator (if so equipped)
GUID-CAFFE8FC-6DF5-4295-88C7-5F990638E820This indicator appears when the Intelligent key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery with
a new one. (See “Battery replacement” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
10. Intelligent Key system fault warning
(if so equipped)
GUID-A07A76FA-0B98-4D91-A83E-2BA58990F079
CAUTION
If the Intelligent Key system fault warn-
ing comes on, it may indicate a system
malfunction. Contact a NISSAN dealer
for repair.
For more information, see “Intelligent Key
system” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
11. Setting menu operation warningGUID-A8A654A3-3FED-4E7E-8D4D-5F2ADBF361F9The warning appears when you try to operate
the setting menu while driving. The setting menu
can only be entered when the vehicle is
stationary.
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Battery saver systemGUID-C87E6811-F73E-43C4-B263-0CDDFD967519.When the headlight switch is in theor
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Battery saver systemGUID-C87E6811-F73E-43C4-B263-0CDDFD967519.When the headlight switch is in theor
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off within a period of time after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position.
. When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
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Headlight aiming control (if so equipped)S35-D-110201-1FB40E63-F262-4574-B0B3-682A946243B6Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may
directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle
ahead or the windshield of the oncoming
vehicle. The light axis can be lowered with the
operation of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling with no heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
WARNING
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the
windshield of oncoming vehicle, the
driver of these vehicles may have
difficulty driving because of the bright-
ness. Use the headlight aiming control
switch to lower the light axis. See
“Xenon headlights” earlier in this sec-
tion for additional information.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
GUID-10297789-CB0E-4316-8D06-E96C4D5A3D58The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the head-
light switch to the
position for full illumina-
tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
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Connect PhoneS35-D-110201-DAF56654-BA68-4C50-89BF-A865A302EB6FNOTE:
Add Phone command is not available
when the vehicle is moving.
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Connect PhoneS35-D-110201-DAF56654-BA68-4C50-89BF-A865A302EB6FNOTE:
Add Phone command is not available
when the vehicle is moving.
JI0202
Use the Connect Phone commands to manage
the phones connecting to the vehicle or to
enable the Bluetooth
®function on the vehicle.
“Add Phone”
*A
Use the Add Phone command to add a phone to
the vehicle. See “Connecting procedure” earlier
in this section for more information.
“Select Phone”
*B
Use the Select Phone command to select from a
list of phones connected to the vehicle. The
system will list the names assigned to each
phone and then prompt you for the phone you
wish to select. Only one phone can be active at
a time. “Delete Phone”
*C
Use the Delete Phone command to delete a
phone that is connected to the vehicle. The
system will list the names assigned to each
phone and then prompt you for the phone you
wish to delete. Deleting a phone from the vehicle
will also delete that phonebook for that phone.
“Bluetooth Off”
*D
Use the Bluetooth Off command to prevent a
wireless connection to your phone.
“Replace phone”
*E
This can be used to reconnect a new phone with
the vehicle you have changed your cellular
phone.
SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODES35-D-110201-6F97B5D3-401C-46AD-9389-BD952ABFFFE3Speaker Adaptation allows up to two out-of
dialect users to train the system to improve
recognition accuracy. By repeating a number of
commands, the users can create a voice model
of their own voice that is stored in the system.
The system is capable of storing a different
speaker adaptation model for each connected
phone.
Training procedureS35-D-110201-4BFA4231-662E-46CF-B928-4A1945741EA81. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet
outdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine
running, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in Park.
3. Push and hold the
button for more than
5 seconds.
4. The system announces: “Push the PHONE SEND (
) button for the hands-free
phone system to enter the speaker adapta-
tion mode or push the PHONE END (
)
button to select a different language.”
5. Push the
button.
For information on selecting a different
language, see “Choosing a language” earlier
in this section.
6. If the connected phone is already in use, the system will prompt you to overwrite. Follow
the instructions provided by the system.
7. When preparation is complete and you are ready to begin, push the
button.
8. The SA mode will be explained. Follow the instructions provided by the system.
9. When training is finished, the system will tell you an adequate number of phrases have
been recorded.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...
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Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
...................................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst ...
.............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...
.................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
......................................... 5-6
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ...
.......... 5-6
Off-road recovery ...
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Rapid air pressure loss ...
...................................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...
................................. 5-7
Driving safety precautions ...
................................................. 5-8
Ignition switch ...
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. 5-10
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) ...
...................... 5-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
................ 5-12
Key positions ...
..................................................................... 5-12
Before starting the engine ...
................................................... 5-13
Starting the engine ...
................................................................ 5-13
Driving the vehicle ...
................................................................. 5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
................ 5-14
Parking brake ...
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.. 5-19
Cruise control ...
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. 5-19
Precautions on cruise control ...
....................................... 5-19
Cruise control operations ...
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...
................................................................. 5-21
Increasing fuel economy ...
...................................................... 5-21
Sonar system (if so equipped) ...
.......................................... 5-22
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ...
........................ 5-23
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations ...
..... 5-23
AWD warning light ...
........................................................ 5-25
Parking/parking on hills ...
........................................................ 5-26
Electric power steering system ...
......................................... 5-27
Brake system ...
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.. 5-27
Braking precautions ...
...................................................... 5-27
Parking brake break-in ...
.................................................. 5-28
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................... 5-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...
......................... 5-29
Cold weather driving ...
............................................................ 5-31
Freeing a frozen door lock ...
........................................... 5-31
Anti-freeze ...
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5-31
Battery ...
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....... 5-31
Draining of coolant water ...
............................................. 5-31
Tire equipment ...
................................................................ 5-31
Special winter equipment ...
............................................ 5-32
Driving on snow or ice ...
................................................. 5-32
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ...
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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
GUID-8CC33DA4-1AF0-4342-B809-19CE1354D01B
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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
GUID-8CC33DA4-1AF0-4342-B809-19CE1354D01B
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering
maneuvers, because these driving practices
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
As with any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,
particularly if the loss of control causes the
vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all
times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(including prescription or over-the-counter
drugs which may cause drowsiness) . Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in the “Seat
belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers to do
so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers.
In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
S35-D-110201-200796C5-D538-48BF-A739-570F1F9B79A1Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than pas-
senger cars to make them capable of performing
in a variety of on-pavement and off-road
applications. This gives them a higher center of
gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of
higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
However, they are not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional passenger
cars any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover. Seat belts help
reduce the risk of injury in collisions and
rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or
improperly belted person is significantly more
likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions”
later in this section.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERYGUID-8AE1A9CD-5285-4296-880C-280D2FA43FBAIf the right side or left side wheels leave the road
surface, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accel- erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle back onto the road surface until
vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires return to the
road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the
appropriate driving lane.
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.If you decide that it is not safe to returnthe vehicle to the road surface based on
vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gradu-
ally slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe
place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSSGUID-6FF196AC-FF92-483D-9FE2-BD46481D5F0ARapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due
to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure
loss can also be caused by driving on under-
inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway
speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. See
“Wheels and tires” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”
while driving maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air
pressure. Losing control of the vehicle
may cause a collision and result in
personal injury.
. The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.
. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accelera-
tor pedal.
. Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accel- erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually stop the vehicle. 6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
either contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire or see “Changing a flat
tire” in the “6. In case of emergency” section
of this Owner’s Manual.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
GUID-0C2FCF2D-F6C9-49A3-8519-5AED7405747D
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood-
stream reduces coordination, delays
reaction time and impairs judgement.
Driving after drinking alcohol increases
the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the se-
verity of the injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive under the influence
of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are
injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents.
Although the local laws vary on what is
considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is
that alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
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alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And
that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter,
prescription, and illegal drugs) . Don’t drive if
your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by
alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONSS35-D-110201-E7A06B68-B9DA-4F86-B811-CCB6BF916820Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and
off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep
water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly
designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional
off-road vehicle.
Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) mod-
els are less capable than All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) models for rough road driving and
extrication when stuck in deep snow, mud, or
the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
.Drive carefully when off the road
and avoid dangerous areas. Every
person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should be seated with their
seat belt fastened. This will keep
you and your passengers in position
when driving over rough terrain. .
Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead drive either straight up or
straight down the slopes. Off-road
vehicles can tip over sideways much
more easily than they can forward or
backward.
. Many hills are too steep for any
vehicle. If you drive up them, you
may stall. If you drive down them,
you may not be able to control your
speed. If you drive across them, you
may roll over.
. Do not shift ranges while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
. Stay alert when driving to the top of
a hill. At the top there could be a
drop-off or other hazard that could
cause an accident.
. If your engine stalls or you cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around. Your
vehicle could tip or roll over. Always
back straight down in R (Reverse)
range. Never back down in N (Neu-
tral) , using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control. .
Heavy braking going down a hill
could cause your brakes to overheat
and fade, resulting in loss of control
and an accident. Apply brakes
lightly and use a low range to
control your speed.
. Unsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough
terrain. Properly secure all cargo
so it will not be thrown forward
and cause injury to you or your
passengers.
. To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack (if so
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the
cargo area as far forward and as
low as possible. Do not equip the
vehicle with tires larger than speci-
fied in this manual. This could cause
your vehicle to roll over.
. Do not grip the inside or spokes of
the steering wheel when driving off-
road. The steering wheel could
move suddenly and injure your
hands. Instead drive with your fin-
gers and thumbs on the outside of
the rim.
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.Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.
. Always drive with the floor mats in
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.Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.
. Always drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may became hot.
. Lower your speed when encounter-
ing strong crosswinds. With a higher
center of gravity, your NISSAN is
more affected by strong side winds.
Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.
. Do not drive beyond the perfor-
mance capability of the tires, even
with AWD engaged.
. For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with
the engine running. Doing so may
result in drivetrain damage or un-
expected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle da-
mage or personal injury.
. Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for
emissions testing) , or similar equip- ment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure
you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a
dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
. When a wheel is off the ground due
to an unlevel surface, do not spin
the wheel excessively. (AWD mod-
els)
. Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
. If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your vehicle has a higher
center of gravity than a conventional
passenger car. The vehicle is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
cars. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident. .
Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial) , and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install traction
devices on the front wheels when
driving on slippery roads and drive
carefully.
. Be sure to check the brakes imme-
diately after driving in mud or water.
See “Brake system” later in this
section for wet brakes.
. Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle
and it rolls forward, backward or
sideways, you could be injured.
. Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance information in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide”.
. Spinning the front wheels on slip-
pery surfaces may cause the AWD
warning light to flash and the AWD
system to automatically switch from
the AWD mode to the 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Be espe-
cially careful when towing a trailer.
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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)
S35-D-110201-7E60201D-5BC1-4A77-B022-2EB741764885The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
.When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, make sure that the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
. When removing the key from the ignition
switch (if it is inserted) , make sure that the
selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be turned to
the LOCK position:
1. The SHIFT P warning (if so equipped)
appears on the vehicle information display
and a chime sounds.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
5. Remove the key, if it is inserted in the ignition switch.
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position. The selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON
position with the foot brake pedal depressed.
The OFF position*1is between the LOCK and
ACC positions, although it is not marked on the
ignition switch.
KEY POSITIONSS35-D-110201-06396A46-A2D1-4669-9D84-BF9FD54D3642
LOCK (0)S35-D-110201-3766F96D-1AD8-4926-9BF6-89EEF00D4EE3
Except for the Intelligent Key equipped
model:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The key can only be removed from the ignition
switch at this position.
For the Intelligent Key equipped model:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407PUSH OFF -
The ignition switch is locked at this position.
PUSH ON -
The ignition switch will be unlocked while
carrying the Intelligent Key.
OFF (1)S35-D-110201-B63E5331-2F3F-4787-8587-50D4072E5971The power supply is turned off.
ACC (2)S35-D-110201-A6FC5348-7C27-49D0-A408-EB98CE521FDBThe electrical accessory power activates without
the engine turned on.
ON (3)S35-D-110201-9D3A8F96-70AB-4768-80FB-4789116DD6ADThe ignition system and the electrical accessory
power activate without the engine turned on.
START (4)S35-D-110201-79ACFB24-9ADC-4251-AB1C-2447A8767855The engine starter activates and the engine will
start. The ignition switch, when released, will
automatically turn to the ON position.
CAUTION
As soon as the engine has started,
release the ignition switch immediately.