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Pre-driving checksandadjustments
TROUBLESHOO TINGGUIDE
T32A1308 27-D271D 359-A932-46 DB-8333-9B39CD617627
Symptom Possible cause Action
totake
When pushing theignition switchtostop
the engine The
Shift toPark warning appears onthe
vehicle information displayandtheinside
warning chimesounds continuously or
for afew seconds. (Continuously Variable
T ransmission models) The
shift lever isnot inthe ªPº (Park)
position. Shift
theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park)
position.
When opening thedriver's doortoget
out ofthe vehicle The
inside warning chimesounds con-
tinuously . The
ignition switchisin the ªOFFº
position. Close
thedoor securely .
When closing thedoor aftergetting out
of the vehicle The
Key System Faultwarning inthe
meter blinks inyellow ,the outside chime
sounds 3times andtheinside warning
chime sounds forafew seconds. The
ignition switchisin the ªONº
position. Place
theignition switchinthe ªOFFº
position.
The Shift toPark warning appears onthe
vehicle information displayandtheout-
side chime sounds continuously .(Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission models)The
ignition switchisin the ªOFFº
position andtheshift lever isnot inthe
ªPº (Park) position. Move
theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park)
position andplace theignition switchin
the ªOFFº position.
When pushing therequest switchorthe
ªL OCKº
button onthe Intelligent
K ey tolock thedoor The
outside chimesounds forafew
seconds andallthe doors unlock. The
Intelligent Key isinside thevehicle. Carry
theIntelligent Key with you.
When closing thedoor withtheinside
lock knob turned toªLOCKº The
outside chimesounds forafew
seconds andallthe doors unlock. The
Intelligent Key isinside thevehicle or
luggage room. Carry
theIntelligent Key with you.
When pushing thedoor handle request
switch tolock thedoor The
outside chimesounds forafew
seconds. The
Intelligent Key isinside thevehicle or
luggage room. Carry
theIntelligent Key with you.
A door isnot closed securely . Close
thedoor securely .
The door handle request switchis
pushed beforethedoor isclosed. Push
thedoor handle request switchafter
the door isclosed.
When pushing theignition switchtostart
the engine The
Key System Faultwarning inthe
meter blinks ingreen. The
battery charge islow . Replace
thebattery withanew one. (See
ªBatteryº (P.8-20) .)
The Key System Faultwarning inthe
meter blinks inyellow andtheinside
warning chimesounds forafew seconds. The
Intelligent Key isnot inthe vehicle. Carry
theIntelligent Key with you.
When pushing theignition switch The
Key System Faultwarning inthe
meter illuminates inyellow . It
warns ofamalfunction withthe
electrical steeringlocksystem orthe
Intelligent Key system. Contact
aNISSAN dealer.
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USING REMOTEKEYLESS ENTRYFUNC-
TION
GUID-27E5 A408-0CF3-4 029-BFC2-03A4C54 96881
SP A2349
T ype A
SP A2546
T ype B (example)
SP A1926A
T ype C
SP A2561
T ype D
SP A2718
T ype E
*
A
L OCK button
*
B
UNL OCK button
*
C
P ower backdoorbutton (ifequipped)
*
D
P ANIC button (ifequipped)
Operating range
GUID-B36C 97E8-08E8-47EA-82F0 -17A07F11790A
It is possible tolock/unlock alldoors including theback
door using theremote keyless entrysystem. The
operating distancedepends upontheconditions
around thevehicle. To securely operatethelock and
unlock buttons, approach thevehicle toabout 1m (3.3
ft) from thedoor.
The remote keyless entrysystem willnot function under
the following conditions:
. When theIntelligent Key isnot within the
operational range.
. When theIntelligent Key battery isdischarged.
For information regardingthereplacement ofabattery ,
see ªBatteryº (P.8-20) .
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Pre-driving checksandadjustments
. pushing theªUNL OCKº
button onthe key.
. pushing theback doorrequest switch(if
equipped) .
. pushing thedoor handle request switch(if
equipped) .
. pushing thepower doorlockswitch tothe unlock
position.
T o close theback door, pulldown untilitsecurely
locks.
OPERA TINGPOWER BACKDOOR (if
equipped)
GUID-436541 C3-01DD-453A-AEA7-12BEFABBEB19
T o operate thepower backdoor, theshift lever must be
in the P(Park) position.
The power backdoorwillnotoperate ifthe battery
voltage islow .
P ower backdoormain switch
GUID-1E87 F67F-2B4F-4 F44-B5FB-976E0AD39F 92
JVP0282X
T ype A
*
1
P ower open (hands-free operation)
*
2
P ower open/close (switchoperation)
*
3
Manual operation
JVP0309X
T ype B
*
1
P ower open/close (switchoperation)
*
2
Manual operation
The power backdooroperation canbeturned onoroff
with thepower backdoormain switch onthe
instrument panel.
When thepower doormain switch ispushed tothe
ªOFFº position
*
3
(T ype A)or
*
2
(T ype B),power
operation isavailable byusing thepower backdoor
button onthe Intelligent Key .
P ower open (switch operation)
GUID-FEE A27BB-7EA9-4 260-927A-54954CB04 325
JVP0290X
Power backdoorswitch ÐInstrument panel
JVP0283X
Back dooropener switch
SP A2562
Power backdoorbutton - Key
JVP0285X
Power backdoorswitch ÐBack door
When theback doorisfully closed, theback doorwill
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formed foracertain periodoftime. Inthis
case, waitforawhile andthen perform the
operation.
P ower close
GUID-CC B3E1AA-F7F C-4580-824E-AE894FFC0FC5
When theback doorisfully opened, theback doorwill
fully close automatically by:
. pushing thepower backdoorswitch
*
A
on the
instrument panel
. pushing thepower backdoorswitch
*
D
on the
lower partofthe back door
. pushing thepower backdoorbutton
*
C
on the
key formore than1second
The hazard flashes 4times andtheoutside chime
sounds whentheback doorstarts closing.
Reverse function
GUID-E38 E5684-FF75 -4567-AC95-7492FB18 146B
The power backdoorwillreverse immediately ifone of
the following actionsisperformed duringpoweropen
or power close.
. pushing thepower backdoorswitch
*
A
on the
instrument panel
. pushing thepower backdoorswitch
*
D
on the
lower partofthe back door
. pushing thepower backdoorbutton
*
C
on the key.
The outside chimesounds whentheback doorstarts
to reverse.
Auto reverse function
GUID-98CB 1259-07F7-4 E7C-9EB2-D4EF10F4 F969
The auto-reverse functionenablestheback doorto
automatically reversewhensomething iscaught inthe
back doorasitis opening orclosing. Whenthecontrol
unit detects anobstacle, theback doorwillreverse and
return tothe fullopen orfull close position.
If asecond obstacle isdetected, theback doormotion
will stop. Theback doorwillenter themanual mode.
A pinch sensor ismounted oneach sideofthe back
door. Ifan obstacle isdetected bythe pinch sensor
during powerclose,theback doorwillreverse and
return tothe fullopen position immediately .
NO TE:
If the pinch sensor isdamaged orremoved, the
power closefunction willnotoperate.
WARNING:
There isasmall distance immediately beforethe
closed position thatcannot bedetected. Make
sure thatallpassengers keeptheirhands, etc.,
clear fromtheback dooropening beforeclosing
the back door.
Manual mode
GUID-FD58C3 34-881E-4F97-9CD8-8548D2267CDB
If power operation isnot available, theback doorcan
be operated manually.Power operation maynotbe
available ifmultiple obstacles havebeen detected ina
single power cycleorifthe battery voltage islow .
When thepower backdoormain switch isin the OFF
position, theback doorcanbeopened manually by
pushing theback dooropener switch.Ifthe power
back dooropener switchispushed duringpoweropen
or close, thepower operation willbecanceled andthe
back doorcanbeoperated manually.
AUT OCL OSURE (ifequipped)
GUID-5E1 D548E-B20 5-4D0F-BE11-4BC09 228D416
If the back doorispulled downtoapartly open
position, theback doorwillpull itself tothe closed
position.
Do not apply excessive forcewhen theauto
closure isoperating. Excessiveforceapplied
may cause themechanism tomalfunction.
CAUTION:
. The back doorwillautomatically closefrom
a partly openposition. To avoid pinching,
keep hands andfingers awayfromback
door opening.
. Donot letchildren operatetheback door.
BACK DOOR RELEASE LEVER
GUID-4A1 D87BC-BEAC-4 21F-8B76-F15FD5B474 D5
JVP0280X
If the back doorcannot beopened withthepower door
lock switch duetoadischarged battery,follow these
steps.
1. Fold therear seats down. SeeªSeatsº (P.1-2) .
2. Insert asuitable toolinthe access opening. Move
the release levertothe right. Theback doorwillbe
unlatched.
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iP od player operation
GUID-EA A661F5-31 6D-43D5-8 5C1-4B44D C15DAEE
Connecting iPod:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
The USB portislocated onthe lower partofthe
instrument panel.SeeªUSB (Universal SerialBus)
connection portº(P.4-75) .
If your iPod supports chargingviaaUSB connection,
its battery willbecharged whileconnected tothe
vehicle withtheignition switchplaced inthe ªONº or
ª ACCº position.
Compatibility:
The following modelsarecompatible:
. iPod 5th Generation (firmwareversion1.2.3or
later)
. iPod Classic (firmware version1.1.1orlater)
. iPod Touch (firmware version2.0.0orlater)*
. iPod nano -1st generation (firmwareversion1.3.1
or later)
. iPod nano -2nd generation (firmwareversion
1.1.3 orlater)
. iPod nano -3rd generation (firmwareversion1.1.3
or later)
. iPod nano -4th generation (firmwareversion1.0.4
or later)
. iPod nano -5th generation (firmwareversion1.0.1
or later)
* Some features ofthis iPod may notbefully functional.
Make surethatyour iPod firmware isupdated tothe
version indicated above.
iPod main operation:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
If the system hasbeen turned offwhile theiPod was
playing, pushing thePower/VOLUME dialwillstart the
iP od.
If another audiosource isplaying andaiPo dis connected,
pushtheAUX button untilthescreen on
the display changes tothe iPod mode.
Refer toyour device manufacturer's ownerinformation
regarding theproper useand care ofthe device.
Interface operation:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94A EAE0
JVH0680X
The interface foriPod operation shownonthe vehicle's
audio system displayscreenissimilar tothe iPod
interface. Usethetouchscreen, BACKbutton orthe
ENTER/Scroll dialtonavigate themenus onthe
screen.
When theiPod isplaying, touchtheªMenuº keyto
bring upthe iPodinterface.
Depending onthe iPodmodel, thefollowing itemsmay
be available onthe menu listscreen. Forfurther
information abouteachitem,seetheiPod Owner's
Manual.
. Playlists
. Artists
. Albums
. Genres
. Songs .
Composers
. Audiobooks
. Podcasts
Scrolling menus:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94A EAE0
JVH0681X
While navigating longlistsofartists, albums orsongs
in the music menu, itis possible toscroll thelistbythe
first character inthe name. To activate character
indexing, touchtheªA- Zº key inthe upper rightcorner
of the screen. Turn theENTER/Scroll dialtochoose
the number orletter tojump tointhe listand then push
the ENTER/Scroll dial.
If no character isselected afterthirty seconds, the
display returns tonormal.
Random andrepeat playmode:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
While theiPod isplaying, theplay pattern canbe
altered sothat songs arerepeated orplayed randomly .
Mix:
T ouching theªMixº keyonthe screen whileaniPod is
playing willalternate therandom playpattern as
follows:
(Normal) ?Shuffle Songs?(Normal)
Display screen,heaterandairconditioner ,and audio system
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5 Starting anddriving
Break -inschedule ....
................................................. ...................................5-3
Before starting engine....
................................................. ...........................5-3
Precautions whenstarting anddriving ....
............................................... 5-3
Exhaust gas(carbon monoxide) ....
.................................................... 5-4
Three-way catalyst(ifequipped) ....
................................................. .5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) (ifequipped) ....
........ 5-4
Diesel Particulate Filter(DPF) (ifequipped) ....
.............................. 5-6
On-pavement andoff-road drivingprecautions ....
............................... 5-7
Care when driving ....
....................................... ............................................ 5-7
Engine coldstart period ....
....................................... ...........................5-7
Loading luggage ....
............................................ ...................................5-7
Driving inwet conditions ....
...................................................... ..........5-7
Driving inwinter conditions ....
........................................................... .5-7
Ignition switch(model without intelligent Key system) ....
.................. 5-7
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)....
................................ 5-7
Manual Transmission (MT)....
............................................ ..................5-8
Steering lock(ifequipped) ....
............................................................. 5-8
K ey positions ....
........................................................... ...........................5-8
Push-button ignitionswitch(model withIntelligent
K ey system) ....
................................................................ ...............................5-9
Precautions onpush-button ignitionswitchoperation ....
........... 5-9
Intelligent Key system ....
....................................... ...............................5-9
Steering lock(ifequipped) ....
.......................................................... 5-10
Ignition switchpositions ....
....................................... ........................5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge ....
................................................ 5-11
Starting engine(model without Intelligent Key system) ....
............. 5-11
Starting engine(model withIntelligent Key system) ....
................... 5-12
Driving vehicle ....
........................................................... ............................5-13
Driving withContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)....
...... 5-13
Driving withManual Transmission (MT)....
................................... 5-17
Gear ShiftIndicator (ifequipped) ....
............................................. 5-18Stop/Start
SystemorIdling StopSystem (ifequipped) ....
........... 5-18
Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem display....
.............. 5-20
Stop/Start orIdling StopOFFswitch ....
.................................... 5-21
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) (ifequipped) ....
......................................... 5-22
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) modeswitch operations ............... 5-22
4WD warning ....
................................................................ ...............5-24
4WD mode indicator lights....
............................................ ...........5-24
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) torquedistribution indicator....
..... 5-25
Off-road drivingsafetyprecautions ....
........................................ 5-25
Tires of4WD model ....
....................................... ............................5-26
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)/Electronic StabilityProgram
(ESP) system ....
................................................................ ........................5-26
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)/Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)system OFFswitch ....
....................................... 5-27
Chassis control....
....................................... ............................................. 5-28
Active Trace Control ....
....................................... ............................5-28
Active Engine Brake(Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models) ....
...................................................... ........................5-28
Active RideControl ....
...................................................... ...............5-29
Hill Start Assist system ....
........................................................... ...........5-30
Hill descent controlsystem (ifequipped) ....
..................................... 5-30
Hill descent controlswitch....
............................................ ...........5-31
Blind SpotWarning (BSW)/Lane DepartureWarning (LDW)
systems (ifequipped) ....
................................................. ........................5-31
BSW system operation ....
.............................................................. 5-32
BSW driving situations ....
.............................................................. 5-33
LDW system operation ....
.............................................................. 5-34
BSW/LDW temporarydisabledstatus....
.................................. 5-35
BSW/LDW automaticdeactivation ....
......................................... 5-35
BSW/LDW malfunction ....
...................................................... .......5-35
Camera unitmaintenance ....
.......................................................... 5-35
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GUID-A467 6F80-7282-4 B00-8821-9F149B55F8E E
PRECAUTIONS ONPUSH-BUTT ONIGNI-
TION SWITCHOPERA TION
GUID-086 E9D42-2B5 5-4695-AC49-9675494A70E1
WARNING:
Do not operate thepush-button ignitionswitch
while driving thevehicle exceptinan emergency.
(The engine willstop when theignition switchis
pushed 3consecutive timesorthe ignition
switch ispushed andheld formore than2
seconds.) Thesteering wheelwilllock andcould
cause thedriver tolose control ofthe vehicle.
This could result inserious vehicledamage or
personal injury.
Before operating thepush-button ignitionswitch,be
sure tomove theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position
(for Continuously Variable Transmission model)orthe
shift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position(forManual
T ransmission model).
INTELLIGENT KEYSYSTEM
GUID-116 21F56-5195- 4DE6-92E0-5 AFEC5B4DC1F
The Intelligent Key system canoperate theignition
switch without takingthekey outfrom yourpocket or
bag. Theoperating environment and/orconditions may
affect theIntelligent Key system operation. Some
indicators andwarnings foroperation aredisplayed
on the vehicle information displayand/orinthe meter.
(See ªVehicle information displayº(P.2-20) and
ªW arning/indicator lightsandaudible remindersº
(P .2-12) .)
CAUTION:
. Besure tocarry theIntelligent Keywith you
when operating thevehicle.
. Never leavetheIntelligent Keyinside the
vehicle whenyouleave thevehicle. .
Ifthe vehicle battery isdischarged, the
ignition switchcannot beswitched from
the ªLOCKº position, andifthe steering lock
is engaged, thesteering wheelcannot be
moved. Chargethebattery assoon as
possible. (SeeªJump startingº (P.6-8) .)
Operating range
GUID-6DCA9 273-95BE-404D-9DED-C 3ABB1547B7 E
SSD0436
The Intelligent Key can only beused forstarting the
engine whentheIntelligent Key iswithin thespecified
operating range
*
1
.
When theIntelligent Key battery isalmost discharged
or strong radiowaves arepresent neartheoperating
location, theIntelligent Key system's operating range
becomes narrowerandmay notfunction properly.
If the Intelligent Key iswithin theoperating range,itis
possible foranyone, evensomeone whodoes notcarry
the Intelligent Key ,to push theignition switchtostart
the engine.
. The luggage roomareaisnot included inthe
operating range,buttheIntelligent Keymay
function.
. Ifthe Intelligent Key isplaced onthe instrument
panel, insidetheglove box,door pocket orthe
corner ofthe interior compartment, theIntelligent K
ey may notfunction.
. Ifthe Intelligent Key isplaced nearthedoor or
window outsidethevehicle, theIntelligent Key
may function.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model
GUID-48 46178B-012D -41FF-8D9A-4 B56BC7ED0EE
The ignition lockisdesigned sothat theignition switch
cannot beswitched tothe ªLOCKº position untilthe
shift lever ismoved tothe ªPº (Park) position.
When theignition switchcannot beswitched tothe
ªL OCKº position:
1. ªShift toParkº warning appears onthe vehicle
information displayandachime sounds.
2. Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position.
3. Push theignition switch.Theignition switchis
switched tothe ªOFFº position.
4. Open thedoor. Theignition switchturnstothe
ªL OCKº position.
For warnings andindicators onthe vehicle information
display ,see ªVehicle information displayº(P.2-20) .
If the ignition switchisswitched tothe ªLOCKº
position, theshift lever cannot bemoved fromtheªPº
(Park) position. Theshift lever canbemoved ifthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position withthefoot
brake pedaldepressed.
Starting anddriving
5-9
PUSH-BUT
TON IGNITION SWITCH
(model withIntelligent Keysystem)
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5-12
Starting anddriving
especially incold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave thevehicle unattended whilethe
engine iswarming up.
GUID-85BD 5A32-4CA0-4 B20-A3F7-7F2F8C6EA 88C
1. Apply theparking brake.
2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) orthe ªNº
(Neutral) position.
The starter isdesigned tooperate onlywhen
the shift lever isin the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
The starter isdesigned tonot operate unless
the clutch pedalisfully depressed.
The Intelligent Keymust becarried when
operating theignition switch.
3. Place theignition switchinthe ªONº position.
Depress thebrake pedal(CVTmodel) orthe
clutch pedal(MTmodel) andpush theignition
switch tostart theengine.
For diesel engine models: Wait until theglow
indicator light
goes out.
T o start theengine immediately ,push andrelease
the ignition switchwhiledepressing thebrake
pedal orclutch pedalwiththeignition switchin
any position.
4. Immediately releasetheignition switchwhenthe
engine starts.Ifthe engine starts,butfails torun,
repeat theabove procedures.
If the engine isvery hard tostart inextremely cold
or hot weather, depresstheaccelerator pedaland
hold it.Push theignition switchforupto15
seconds whileholding. Release theaccelerator
pedal whentheengine starts.
CAUTION:
. Assoon asthe engine hasstarted, release
the ignition switchimmediately.
. Donot operate thestarter formore than15
seconds atatime. Ifthe engine doesnot
start, place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº
position andwait 10seconds beforecrank-
ing the engine again.Otherwise, thestarter
could bedamaged.
. Ifitbecomes necessary tostart theengine
with abooster batteryandjumper cables,
the instructions andcautions contained in
the ª6.Incase ofemergencyº sectionshould
be carefully followed.
5. Allow theengine toidle foratleast 30seconds
after starting theengine towarm-up. Driveat
moderate speedsforashort distance first,
especially incold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave thevehicle unattended whilethe
engine iswarming up.
6. To stop theengine, movetheshift lever tothe ªPº
(Park) position (CVTmodel) ormove theshift lever
to the ªNº (Neutral) position(MTmodel) ,apply the
parking brakeandplace theignition switchinthe
ªOFFº position.
ST ARTING ENGINE (modelwith
Intelligent Keysystem)
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. when theengine coolant temperature islow.
. when thebattery capacity islow.
. when thebattery temperature islow.
. when thevehicle ismoved.
. when thevacuum inthe brake servode-
creases.
. when theengine hoodisopened withthe
engine running.
. when theengine isturned onwith the
engine hoodopen.
. when thedriver's seatbeltisnot fastened.
. when thedriver's doorisopen.
. when thesteering wheelisoperated (for
CVT model) .
. when theStop/Start orIdling StopSystem
indicator blinksatalow speed.
. when thefan speed control isin any position
other thanªOFFº (0)while theairflow
control isin the front defogger position.
. when thefront defogger switchison.
. when thetemperature insidethevehicle is
too high orlow. (When theairconditioner is
off, theStop/Start SystemorIdling Stop
System willoperate.)
. when thefanspeed ofthe airconditioner is
set tothe maximum speed.
. when theStop/Start orIdling StopOFF
switch isturned on.
. when thepower consumption islarge.
. when thevehicle istraveling ataltitudes
higher than2,000 m(6,562 ft)(for MTmodel) .
. when thevehicle istravelling ataltitudes
higher than1500m (4922ft)(R9M engine in
combination withCVTmodels) . .
For Manual Transmission (MT)models
Ð when theshift lever isin any position
except theªNº(Neutral) position.
Ð when theclutch pedalisdepressed.
Ð when theIntelligent Keyisnot inthe
vehicle.
. For Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models
Ð when theaccelerator pedalisdepressed.
Ð when theshift lever isin the ªRº(Reverse)
position.
Ð when thebrake pedalisnot firmly
depressed.
Ð when stopping thevehicle onsteep
sloping roads.
. when theelectric powersteering warning
light, theAnti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)
warning light,orthe Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC)/Electronic StabilityProgram
(ESP) warning lightilluminates.
NO TE:
The engine willnotrestart evenifthe brake
pedal isreleased (CVT)orclutch pedalis
pressed (MT)while theStop/Start Systemor
Idling StopSystem isactivated underthe
following condition:
. when theshift lever isin the ªPº(Park)
position (CVTmodel) .
. when theengine hoodisopened.
. when thedriver seatbeltisunfastened and
the driver's doorisopened (MTmodel) .
. when thegear shiftlever isnot inthe Neutral
position (MTmodels) . NO
TE:
It may take some timeuntil theStop/Start or
Idling StopSystem activates underthefollowing
conditions:
. when thebattery isdischarged.
. when theoutside temperature islow orhigh.
. when thebattery isreplaced orthe battery
terminal isdisconnected forextended peri-
ods and then reconnected.
NO TE:
When theStop/Start SystemorIdling Stop
indicator illuminates, theengine startsrunning
automatically underatleast oneofthe following
conditions:
. the brake pedalisreleased withtheshift
lever inthe ªDº(Drive) orªNº (Neutral)
position (forCVT model) .
. theshift lever isplaced inthe ªDº(Drive) or
ªRº (Reverse) positionfromtheªNº(Neutral)
or ªPº (Park) position (forCVT model) .
. the driver's seatbeltisunfastened, orthe
driver's doorisopen (forCVT model) .
. the battery voltage becomes low(due to
electrical loadfrom other vehicle systems
like headlights, heaters,etc.,or auxiliary
devices connected tothe 12volt socket
inside thevehicle) .
. the vehicle speedisabove about2km/h (1
MPH) .
. thefront defogger isoperated.
. when thetemperature insidethevehicle is
too high orlow. (When theairconditioner is
off, theStop/Start SystemorIdling Stop
System willoperate.)
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When leaving yourvehicle unoccupied:
. Always takethekey with you-even when leaving
the vehicle inyour owngarage.
. Close allwindows completely andlock alldoors.
. Always parkyourvehicle whereitcan beseen.
Park inawell litarea during thenight.
. Ifthe security systemisequipped, useit-even for
a short period.
. Never leavechildren orpets inthe vehicle
unattended.
. Never leavevaluables insidethevehicle. Always
take valuables withyou.
. Never leavethevehicle documents inthe vehicle.
. Never leavearticles onaroof rack. Remove them
from therack andkeep andlock them inside the
vehicle.
. Never leavethespare keyinthe vehicle.
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WARNING:
. Whatever thecondition, drivewithcaution.
Accelerate anddecelerate withgreat care.If
accelerating ordecelerating toofast, the
drive wheels willlose even more traction.
. Allow morestopping distanceincold weath-
er driving. Braking shouldbestarted sooner
than ondry pavement.
. Keep atagreater distance fromthevehicle
in front ofyou onslippery roads.
. Wet ice(08C ,328F andfreezing rain),very
cold snow andicecan beslick andvery
difficult todrive on.The vehicle willhave a
lot less traction orgrip under thesecondi-
tions. Try to avoid driving onwet iceuntil the
road issalted orsanded.
. Watch forslippery spots(glaring ice).These
may appear onanotherwise clearroadin
shaded areas.Ifapatch ofice isseen ahead,
brake before reaching it.Try not tobrake
while actually onthe ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.
. Donot use cruise control onslippery roads.
. Snow cantrap dangerous exhaustgasunder
your vehicle. Keepsnow clearofthe exhaust
pipe andfrom around yourvehicle.
BA TTER Y
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If the battery isnot fully charged duringextremely cold
weather conditions, thebattery fluidmayfreeze and
damage thebattery .To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery shouldbechecked regularly.For details,
see ªBatteryº (P.8-20) ofthis manual.
ENGINE COOLANT
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If the vehicle isto be left outside withoutanti-freeze,
drain thecooling system, including theengine block.
Refill before operating thevehicle. Fordetails, see
ªChanging enginecoolantº (P.8-9) ofthis manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
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1. Ifyou have snow tiresinstalled onthe front/rear
wheels ofyour vehicle, theyshould beofthe same
size, loading range,construction andtype (bias,
bias-belted orradial) asthe rear/front tires.
2. Ifthe vehicle isto be operated insevere winter
conditions, snowtiresshould beinstalled onall
four wheels.
3. Foradditional tractiononicy roads, studded tires
may beused. However, somecountries, provinces
and states prohibit theiruse.Check local,state
and provincial lawsbefore installing studdedtires.
Skid andtraction capabilities ofstudded
snow tires,onwet ordry surfaces, maybe
poorer thanthatofnon-studded snowtires.
4. Snow chains maybeused ifdesired. Makesure
they arethe proper sizeforthe tires onyour
vehicle andareinstalled according tothe chain
manufacturer's instructions.Usechain tensioners
when recommended bythe tire chain manufac-
turer toensure atight fit.Loose endlinks ofthe tire
chains mustbesecured orremoved toprevent the
possibility ofwhipping actiondamage tothe
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