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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Tachometer....................................2-4
Fuel gauge....................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-6
Checking bulbs................................2-7
Warning lights.................................2-7
Indicator lights................................2-11
Audible reminders.............................2-13
Security systems (if so equipped)..................2-14
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-14
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-17
Switch operation..............................2-17
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-18
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-19
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-19
Headlight control switch........................2-19
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-20
Instrument brightness control...................2-21Turn signal switch.............................2-21
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-22
Horn............................................2-22
Power outlet.....................................2-23
Storage.........................................2-23
Map pockets..................................2-23
Storage trays.................................2-24
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)..............2-25
Cup holders..................................2-25
Glove box....................................2-26
Console box (if so equipped)...................2-27
Covered storage bin...........................2-27
Tonneau cover (if so equipped)..................2-27
Windows........................................2-28
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-28
Manual windows (if so equipped)................2-30
Moonroof (if so equipped).........................2-31
Automatic moonroof...........................2-31
Interior light......................................2-33
Map lights (if so equipped)........................2-33
Luggage compartment light (Hatchback)............2-34
Trunk light (Sedan)...............................2-34
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To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (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
s1When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
s2When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
LIC0388
Type A
SIC2745
Type B
SIC3019
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-19
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys
(if so equipped)................................3-2
Intelligent keys (if so equipped)..................3-3
Doors............................................3-4
Locking with key................................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped)................................3-5
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-6
Remote keyless entry system (models without
Intelligent Key system) (if so equipped)...............3-6
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-7
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped)...............3-9
Operating range...............................3-11
Door locks/unlocks precaution..................3-11
Intelligent Key operation........................3-12
How to use the remote keyless entry
function......................................3-15
Warning lights and audible reminders............3-18Warning signals...............................3-19
Troubleshooting guide.........................3-20
Hood...........................................3-21
Rear hatch (Hatchback)...........................3-22
Opening the rear hatch.........................3-22
Rear hatch release.............................3-23
Trunk lid (Sedan).................................3-24
Opening the trunk lid...........................3-24
Key operation.................................3-25
Interior trunk lid release........................3-25
Fuel-filler door...................................3-26
Opener operation..............................3-26
Fuel-filler cap.................................3-26
Steering wheel...................................3-27
Tilt operation..................................3-27
Sun visors.......................................3-28
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped)...................3-28
Mirrors..........................................3-28
Rearview mirror...............................3-28
Outside mirrors...............................3-29
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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.
SIC2872
LPD0356WPD0126
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.
LPD0237MPA0008
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C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-29
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . .5-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-27
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-23
Cup holders...................2-25
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)..........1-46
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-20
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-19
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-21
Door locks....................3-4
Door open warning light.............2-8
Drive belt....................8-17Driving
Cold weather driving............5-29
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Driving with manual transmission.....5-20
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-25
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-17
Engine
Before starting the engine.........5-11
Block heater.................5-31
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-8
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine.............5-12
Event data recorders..............9-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-25F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-22
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid.................8-13
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-12
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Window washer fluid............8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-21
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-42
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-25
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-26
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-26
Fuses......................8-21
Fusible links...................8-23
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Lights
Map lights..................2-33
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-26
Power door locks...............3-5
Low fuel warning light..............2-9
Low tire pressure warning light.........2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-10
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-15
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-12
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual windows................2-30
Map lights....................2-33
Map pocket...................2-23
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-21
Mirror
Inside mirror.................3-28
Outside mirror control...........3-29
Outside mirrors...............3-29
Vanity mirror.................3-28
Moonroof....................2-31N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-15, 3-2, 5-11
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-29
Outside mirrors.................3-29
Overdrive switch................5-16
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-20
P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-22
Parking/parking on hills...........5-26
Phone, BluetoothThands-free system. . . .4-29Power
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-23
Power rear windows............2-29
Power steering system...........5-27
Power windows...............2-28
Rear power windows............2-29
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints............1-15, 1-24, 1-30
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-7
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-35
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting...................6-9
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-28
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-24
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-16
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-20
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-27
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-18
Rear power windows..............2-29
Rear seat.....................1-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-19
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-18
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Recorders
Event data..................9-19
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-18
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Child seat belts........1-15, 1-24, 1-30
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-18
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Rear seat adjustment.............1-4
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-10
Infants and small children.........1-10
Injured Person................1-11
Larger children...............1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-7
Pregnant women..............1-11
Seat belt extenders.............1-14
Seat belt maintenance...........1-15
Seat belts...................1-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-14
Three-point type with retractor.......1-11
Seat belt warning light.............2-11
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Front seats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Rear seat...................1-4
Security indicator light.............2-13Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-15, 3-2, 5-11
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-20
Service manual order form...........9-20
Servicing air conditioner.............4-9
Shift lock release.............5-15, 5-19
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)....................5-18
Manual transmission............5-21
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-14
Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system).....................1-46
Spark plug replacement............8-17
Speedometer...................2-3
SRS warning label...............1-49
Starting
Before starting the engine.........5-11
Jump starting.................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-9
Starting the engine.............5-12
Steering
Power steering system...........5-27
Tilting steering wheel............3-27
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-27
Stop light....................8-28
Storage.....................2-23
Storage tray...................2-24
Sunglasses case................2-25
Sunglasses holder...............2-25
Sunroof (see Moonroof)............2-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-49
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-49, 2-11Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-42
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-49
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-35
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-35
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system..................1-46
Switch
Automatic power window switch.....2-29
Fog light switch...............2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-19
Headlight control switch..........2-19
Ignition switch................5-6
Overdrive switch..............5-16
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-19
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-18
Turn signal switch..............2-21
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-17
T
Tachometer....................2-4
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-15, 3-2, 5-11
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-27
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-41
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Tire and Loading Information label.....9-11
Tire chains..................8-38
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-32
Tire rotation.................8-39
Types of tires................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-16
Wheels and tires..............8-32
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-19
Towing
Flat towing..................9-16
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Trailer towing................9-16
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-12
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Driving with manual transmission.....5-20
Selector lever lock release.....5-15, 5-19
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip odometer...................2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-4
Trunk light....................2-34
Turn signal switch................2-21U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-16
V
Vanity mirror...................3-28
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery.............6-13, 6-14
Vehicle security system.............2-14
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-15, 3-2, 5-11
Ventilators.....................4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-49, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-7
Battery charge warning light.........2-8
Brake warning light..............2-7
Door open warning light...........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-8
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-22Low fuel warning light............2-9
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-43
Seat belt warning light...........2-11
Vehicle security system...........2-14
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-49
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-6
Warning lights..................2-6
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-17
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-32
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-14
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-29
Manual windows..............2-30
Power rear windows............2-29
Power windows...............2-28
Rear power windows............2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-17
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-17
Wiper blades................8-19
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