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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION  
(Nissan Intelligent Key® models only -  
if so equipped)
 
    It is important to make sure the Intelligent 
Key is with you (that is, in your pocket 
or purse).
 
  Depress the brake pedal.
    •  If the brake pedal is not depressed,  
pushing the ignition switch once enters the ACC mode.
    •  If the ignition switch is pushed a second time, the vehicle will enter  
the ON mode.
 
    Move the shif t lever to the P (PARK) position.
 
    Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to start the engine. 
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) 
 
  Depress the brake pedal.  
 
  Depress the clutch pedal to the floor.  
 
  Move the shif t lever to the N (NEUTRAL) position.  
 
  Turn the key to the S TA R T  position.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF
 
    For a manual transmission, apply the brake pedal, depress the clutch pedal, 
place the vehicle in 1 (FIRST) gear, apply the parking brake and turn the  
ignition off.
 
    For a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT models) (if so equipped), apply 
the brake pedal, move the shif t lever to the P (PARK) position, apply the parking 
brake and press the ignition switch START/STOP button. 
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
     Turn the headlight control switch to the  
position 1 to turn on the front parking, tail, 
license plate and instrument panel lights. Turn 
the switch to the 
 position 2 to turn on 
the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM 
 
    The autolight system will automatically turn 
the headlights on when it is dark and off when it is light. The system will keep the 
headlights on for a period of time af ter you turn the ignition off and all doors   
are closed.
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To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.