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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
When pushing the door handle
request switchThe front door beep sounds for approximately 2
seconds.The doors cannot be locked.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle and push the
door handle request switch.
When closing the doorsThe front door beep sounds for approximately
10 seconds.The ignition knob is not turned to
LOCK position.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
The key warning light in the instrument panel
blinks in red and the front door warning beep
sounds for approximately 3 seconds.The Intelligent Key is not in the
vehicle.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The front door beep sounds for approximately 3
seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key is left in the
vehicle.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle and close the
door.
When opening the driver’s door A warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition knob is not in LOCK
position, or the mechanical key is
inserted into the ignition knob.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
Remove the mechanical key from the ignition knob.
When stopping the engine The P position warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in red.The selector lever is not in the P
(Park) position.Make sure that the selector lever is in the P (Park) position
and turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
When turning the ignition knob The warning chime sounds The ignition knob is not turned to
LOCK.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
When starting the engine The key warning light in the instrument panel
blinks in green.The battery charge is low. Replace the battery with a new one. See “Battery replace-
ment” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
When turning the ignition switch A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is not turned
to the LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
A warning chime sounds continuously and the
Intelligent Key lock warning light blinks.
When pushing the ignition
switchThe Intelligent Key system warning light in the
instrument panel illuminates red.The Intelligent Key is not in the
vehicle.If the Intelligent Key system warning light illuminates red even
while you are carrying the Intelligent Key, the battery is com-
pletely discharged. Replace the battery with a new one. See
“Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handles1located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
s2in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
s3.
4. Remove the support rod
s4and insert it into
the slot
s5.Hold the coated parts
sAwhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts, as they may be
hot immediately after the engine has been
stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support rod to
its original position, lower the hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and
release it. This allows proper engagement of the
hood latch.
WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
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HOOD
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WARNING
The rear hatch must be closed securely
before driving. An open rear hatch could
allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn inside the vehicle.
OPENING THE REAR HATCH
To open the rear hatch, unlock it with one of the
following operations, then push the opener
switch
sA.
cPush the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
cUnlock all doors using the key.
cPush the
button on the remote con-
troller (if equipped) twice. See “Remote key-
less entry system” earlier in this section.cPush the rear hatch request switch or door
handle request switch (if equipped) twice.
See “Intelligent key system” earlier in this
section.
cPush the
button on the Intelligent Key
(if equipped) twice. See “Intelligent key sys-
tem” earlier in this section.
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REAR HATCH (Hatchback)
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WARNING
cDo not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
cClosely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
OPENING THE TRUNK LID
To open the trunk lid, unlock it with one of the
following operations, then push the opener
switch
sA.
cPush the trunk request switch or door
handle request switch (if equipped) . See
“Intelligent key system” earlier in this section.
cPush the
button on the Intelligent Key
(if equipped) . See “Intelligent key system”
earlier in this section.
cPush the
button on thekeyfob (if
equipped) . See “Remote keyless entry sys-
tem” earlier in this section.cUnlock the driver’s door using the key or
inside door lock knob.
cPush the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
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TRUNK LID (Sedan)
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KEY OPERATION
To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise. To
close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the
car locked, with the rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides
a means of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.To open the trunk from the inside, rotate the
illuminated lever
s1until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is made
of a material that glows in the dark after a brief
exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk compart-
ment on the trunk lock at the center of the trunk
lid.
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OPENER OPERATION
The fuel-filler door release is located below the
instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler door, pull
the release. To lock, close the fuel-filler door
securely.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
s1while
refueling.
WARNING
cGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
cDo not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
cUse only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
cNever pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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cDo not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con-
tainers for flammable liquid.CAUTION
cIf fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
cTighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates be-
cause 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.
cFor additional information, see the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
earlier in this manual.TILT OPERATION
Push the lock levers1down and adjust the
steering wheel up or down
s2to the desired
position.
Pull the lock lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
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STEERING WHEEL
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To block out glare from the front, swing down the
sun visor
s1.
To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor
from the center mount and swing it to the side
s2.
VANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped)
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and slide the mirror cover open. Some
vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when
the mirror cover is open.
REARVIEW MIRROR
The night positions1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
s2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
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SUN VISORSMIRRORS
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OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the small switch
s1to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
s2.
WARNING
cObjects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
cDo not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Foldable outside mirrors
Push the mirrors backward to fold them.
Heated mirrors (Canada only)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. Press the
rear window defroster switch to activate the heat-
ing function. Press the switch again to deactivate,
or the heating function will automatically turn off
after approximately 15 minutes.
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WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
cDo not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
cDo not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
1. Air intake lever (Outside air circulation/
Air recirculation)
2. Air flow control dial
3. Fan control dial
4. Air conditioner button
5. Temperature control dial
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air flow control dial
The air flow control dial allows you to select the
air flow outlets.
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
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