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. when thefront defogger isturned on.(The
engine maynotstarts depending onthe
outside temperature.)
. when morethan3minutes haveelapsed
since theStop/Start SystemorIdling Stop
System wasactive (forCVT model) .
. when theaccelerator pedalisdepressed (for
CVT model) .
. when thesteering wheelisoperated. (The
steering wheeloperation maybecome hea-
vy, but this isnot amalfunction.) (forCVT
model)
. when thebattery capacity islow.
. when thepower consumption ishigh.
. when theshift lever isplaced inthe ªRº
(Reverse) position(forCVT model) .
. when theclutch pedalisdepressed (forMT
model) .
CAUTION:
Only engage gearwhen theclutch pedalisfully
depressed (forMTmodel) .
NO TE:
The following conditions willprevent theStop/
Start System orIdling StopSystem fromauto-
matically restarting theengine. Starting the
engine withtheignition switchoperation isthen
necessary:
. the driver's seatbeltisunfastened, and
driver's doorisopen (forMTmodel) .
. thehood isopen.
Use thissystem whilewaiting atstoplight, etc.When
the vehicle isstopped forlong periods oftime, turnoff
the engine. When
theengine isstopped bythe Stop/Start System
or Idling StopSystem, heating,coolinganddehumi-
difying functions willbedeactivated. To avoid theair
conditioning functionsfrombeing deactivated, turnoff
the Idling Stopmode bypressing theStop/Start or
Idling StopOFFswitch.
ST OP/ST ARTSYSTEM ORIDLING STOP
S YSTEM DISPLA Y
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Engine stop
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When theengine isstopped theinformation is
displayed forafew seconds.
Stop/Start systemorIdling StopSystem ON
or OFF
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If the Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem is
activated ordeactivated usingtheStop/Start System
or Idling StopSystem OFFswitch, themessage is
shown.
CO2 orfuel saved andengine stoptime
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The CO2 orfuel saved andtheengine stoptimemode
shows thefollowing items:
. The CO2 saved shows theestimated quantityof
CO2 exhaust emissions thatwere prevented by
the Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem every
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the VDC/ESP warninglight
may illumi-
nate. Donot drive onthese typesofroads.
. When driving onanunstable surfacesuchas
a turntable, ferry,elevator orramp, theVDC/
ESP warning light
may illuminate. This
is not amalfunction. Restarttheengine after
driving ontoastable surface.
. Ifwheels ortires other thantheNISSAN
recommended onesareused, theVDC/ESP
system maynotoperate properly andthe
VDC/ESP warninglight
may illuminate.
. The VDC/ESP systemisnot asubstitute for
winter tiresortire chains onasnow covered
road.
The Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)/Electronic Stabi-
lity Program (ESP)system usesvarious sensors to
monitor driverinputs andvehicle motion. Undercertain
driving conditions, theVDC/ESP systemhelpsto
perform thefollowing functions.
. Controls brakepressure toreduce wheelslipon
one slipping drivewheel sopower istransferred to
a non slipping drivewheel onthe same axle.
. Controls brakepressure andengine outputto
reduce drivewheel slipbased onvehicle speed
(traction controlfunction) .
. Controls brakepressure atindividual wheelsand
engine outputtohelp thedriver maintain controlof
the vehicle inthe following conditions:
Ð understeer (vehicletendstonot follow the
steered pathdespite increased steeringinput)
Ð oversteer (vehicletendstospin duetocertain
road ordriving conditions) .
The VDC/ESP systemcanhelp thedriver tomaintain
control ofthe vehicle, butitcannot prevent lossof
vehicle control inall driving situations. When
theVDC/ESP systemoperates, theVDC/ESP
warning light
in the meter flashes sonote the
following:
. The road maybeslippery orthe system may
determine someaction isrequired tohelp the
vehicle onthe steered path.
. You may feelapulsation inthe brake pedal and
hear anoise orvibration fromunder thehood. This
is normal andindicates thattheVDC/ESP system
is working properly.
. Adjust yourspeed anddriving tothe road
conditions.
If a malfunction occursinthe system, theVDC/ESP
warning light
illuminates inthe meter. TheVDC/
ESP system automatically turnsoff.
The VDC/ESP OFFswitch isused toturn offthe VDC/
ESP system. TheVDC/ESP offindicator light
illuminates toindicate theVDC/ESP systemisoff.
When theVDC/ESP OFFswitch isused toturn offthe
system, theVDC/ESP systemstilloperates toprevent
one drive wheel fromslipping bytransferring powerto
a non slipping drivewheel. TheVDC/ESP warninglight
flashes ifthis occurs. Allother VDC/ESP
functions areoffand theVDC/ESP warninglight
will not flash. TheVDC/ESP systemisauto-
matically resettoon when theignition switchisplaced
in the ªOFFº position thenback tothe ªONº position.
See ªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning light/
Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP)warning lightº(P.2-
16) and ªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)offindicator
light/Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP)offindicator
lightº (P.2-19) .
The computer hasabuilt-in diagnostic featurethat
tests thesystem eachtimeyoustart theengine and
move thevehicle forward orinreverse ataslow speed.
When theself-test occurs,youmay hear aªclunkº noise
and/or feelapulsation inthe brake pedal. Thisis
normal andisnot anindication ofamalfunction.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)/
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)
S YSTEM OFFSWIT CH
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The vehicle shouldbedriven withtheVehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC)/Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP)
system ONformost driving conditions.
When thevehicle isstuck inmud orsnow ,the VDC/
ESP system reduces theengine outputtoreduce
wheel spin.Theengine speedwillbereduced evenif
the accelerator isdepressed tothe floor. Ifmaximum
engine powerisneeded tofree astuck vehicle, turn
the VDC/ESP systemoff.
T o turn offthe VDC/ESP system,pushtheVDC/ESP
OFF switch. TheVDC/ESP offindicator light
will
illuminate.
Push theVDC/ESP OFFswitch againorrestart the
engine toturn ONthesystem.
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COUPLING DEVICEINSTALLA TION (forEurope)
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NISSAN recommends thatthecoupling devicefor
trailer towing beinstalled underthefollowing condi-
tions:
. Maximum permissible verticalloadonthe coupling
device: 981N(100 kg,221 lb)
. Thecoupling device,mounting pointsandinstalla-
tion parts onyour vehicle: asshown asan example
in the illustration. .
Rear overhang ofcoupling device:
*
A
1,080 mm
(42.5 in)
Follow allofthe coupling devicemanufacturer's
instructions forinstallation anduse.
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WARNING:
. Ifthe engine isnot running oristurned off
while driving, thepower assistforthe
steering willnotwork. Steering willbe
harder tooperate.
. When theelectric powersteering warning
light illuminates withtheengine running, the
power assistforthe steering willcease
operation. You will still have control ofthe
vehicle, butthesteering willbemuch harder
to operate.
The electric powersteering systemisdesigned to
provide powerassistwhiledriving tooperate the
steering wheelwithlight force.
When thesteering wheelisoperated repeatedly or
continuously whileparking ordriving atavery low
speed, thepower assistforthe steering wheelwillbe
reduced. Thisisto prevent overheating ofthe electric
power steering systemandprotect itfrom getting
damaged. Whilethepower assistisreduced, steering
wheel operation willbecome heavy.When the
temperature ofthe electric powersteering system
goes down, thepower assistlevelwillreturn tonormal.
Avoid repeating suchsteering wheeloperations that
could cause theelectric powersteering systemto
overheat.
Y ou may hear africative soundwhenthesteering
wheel isoperated quickly.However, thisisnot a
malfunction.
If the electric powersteering warninglight
illuminates whiletheengine isrunning, itmay indicate
the electric powersteering systemisnot functioning
properly andmay need servicing. Havetheelectric
power steering systemchecked byaNISSAN dealer.
(See ªElectric powersteering warninglightº(P.2-14) .)
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When theelectric powersteering warninglight
illuminates withtheengine running, thepower assist
for the steering willcease operation. You will still have
control ofthe vehicle. However, greatersteering effort
is needed, especially insharp turnsandatlow speeds.
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The brake system hastwo separate hydraulic circuits.If
one circuit malfunctions, youwillstill have braking
ability attwo wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
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V acuum assisted brakes
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The brake booster aidsbraking byusing engine
vacuum. Ifthe engine stops,youcan stop thevehicle
by depressing thefoot brake pedal. However, greater
foot pressure onthe foot brake pedalwillberequired
to stop thevehicle. Thestopping distancewillbe
longer.
If the engine isnot running oristurned offwhile driving,
the power assisted brakeswillnot function. Braking
will beharder.
WARNING:
Do not coast withtheengine stopped.
Using brakes
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Avoid resting yourfootonthe foot brake pedalwhile
driving. Thiswilloverheat thebrakes, wearoutthe
brake linings/pads faster,andincrease fuelconsump-
tion.
T o help reduce brakewearandtoprevent thebrakes
from overheating, reducespeedanddownshift toa
lower gearbefore goingdownaslope orlong grade.
Overheated brakesmayreduce braking performance
and could resultinloss ofvehicle control.
While driving onaslippery surface, becareful when
braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abruptbraking
or acceleration couldcause thewheels toskid and
result inan accident.
W et brakes
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When thevehicle iswashed ordriven through water,
the brakes maygetwet. Asaresult, yourbraking
distance willbelonger andthevehicle maypulltoone
side during braking.
T o dry the brakes, drivethevehicle atasafe speed
while lightly depressing thebrake pedal toheat upthe
brakes. Dothis until thebrakes returntonormal. Avoid
driving thevehicle athigh speeds untilthebrakes
function correctly.
Parking brakebreak-in
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Break inthe parking brakeshoes whenever the
stopping effectofthe parking brakeisweakened or
whenever theparking brakeshoes and/or drums/rotors
are replaced, inorder toassure thebest braking
performance.
This procedure isdescribed inthe vehicle service
manual andcanbeperformed byaNISSAN dealer.
Driving uphill
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When starting onasteep grade, itis sometimes
difficult tooperate boththebrake andclutch (forMT
model) .Apply theparking braketohold thevehicle. Do
not slip theclutch. Whenreadytostart, slowly release
the parking brakewhiledepressing theaccelerator
pedal andreleasing theclutch pedal.
Driving downhill
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The engine braking actioniseffective forcontrolling
the vehicle whiledescending hills.ForManual Trans-
mission (MT)model, theshift lever should beplaced in
the lower speed position priortodescending. For
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)model, the
manual shiftmode orthe ªLº position shouldbe
selected.
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Clock ...
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Clutch fluid...
............................................ .......................8-17
Coat hook ...
........................................................... ..........2-59
Cockpit ...
................................................................ ............2-3
Cold weather driving...
....................................... ..........5-59
Compass ...
....................................... ...............................2-10
Console box...
........................................................... ......2-55
Console light...
................................................. ..............2-62
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator ...
........................................................ 2-10
Continuously Variable Transmission fluid...
............. 8-17
Corner sensorfunction ...
....................................... ......4-15
Corrosion protection ...
......................................... 5-60,7-5
Coupling deviceinstallation ...
..................................... 5-56
Cover, Tonneau cover...
............................................... 2-60
Cruise control ...
....................................... .......................5-43
Cup holders ...
........................................................... ......2-55
CVT ,Driving withCVT (Continuously
V ariable Transmission) ...
................................................ 5-7
D
Defogger switch...
......................................................... 2-49
Diesel Particulate Filter(DPF) ...
.................................. 5-6
Dimensions ...
............................................ .........................9-7
Display Vehicle information display...
................................ 2-20
Distance toempty ...
............................................ ..........2-35
Door locks ...
...................................................... ................3-4
Drive belt...
....................................... ...............................8-14
Driver Attention Alert...
....................................... ..........2-36
Driving Driving inwet conditions ...
...................................... 5-7
Driving inwinter conditions ...
................................. 5-7
Driving vehicle ...
...................................................... 5-13
Driving withContinuously Variable
T ransmission (CVT)...
............................................. 5-13
Driving withManual Transmission (MT)...
......... 5-17
On-pavement andoff-road
driving precautions ...
....................................... ..........5-7
Precautions whenstarting anddriving ...
............. 5-3
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ECO mode system ...
.................................................... 5-47
Ambient ECO...
....................................... ................5-47
ECO Drive Report ...
............................................ ...5-48
ECO Pedal Guide function ...
............................... 5-47
ECO mode system indicator light...
.......................... 2-17
Elapsed time...
...................................................... ..........2-35
Elapsed timeandtripodometer ...
............................. 2-35
Electric powersteering system...
.............................. 5-56
Electric powersteering warninglight...
.................... 2-14
Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP)
OFF switch ...
............................................ .......................5-27
Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP)system ...
......... 5-26
Engine Break -inschedule ...
................................................. ..5-3
Coolant temperature gauge...
................................. 2-9
Engine compartment checklocations ...
............... 8-5
Engine cooling system ...
.......................................... 8-8
Engine oil...
....................................... ........................8-10
Engine serialnumber ...
....................................... ......9-9
Engine specifications ...
....................................... ......9-6
Engine startoperation indicator
(for Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models) ...
...................................................... 2-29
Engine startoperation indicator(forManual
T ransmission (MT)models) ...
............................... 2-29
Engine coldstart period ...
............................................. 5-7
Engine coolant ...
...................................................... ......5-59
Environmental factorsinfluence rate
of corrosion ...
....................................... .............................7-5
Exhaust gas...
....................................... .............................5-4
Explanation ofgeneral maintenance items...
............. 8-2
Exterior lights...
................................................. ..............8-28
F
Flat tire...
................................................................ ............6-2
Floor mats ...
........................................................... ............7-4Fluid
Brake fluid...
...................................................... .......8-16
Engine coolant ...
...................................................... ..8-8
Engine oil...
....................................... ........................8-10
Window washerfluid...
................................. 8-4,8-19
Fog light switch ...
............................................ ..............2-45
Forward emergency brakingsystem ...
...................... 5-45
Forward emergency brakingsystem
warning light...
...................................................... ..........2-14
Front foglights ...
...................................................... ......2-46
Front seats ...
............................................ .........................1-2
Fuel
Gauge ...
................................................. .......................2-9
Fuel fillercap ...
................................................. ..............3-27
Fuel fillerlid...
....................................... ...........................3-27
Fuel information ...
................................................. ............9-4
Fuses ...
...................................................... .......................8-24
Fusible links...
........................................................... ......8-24
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Starting engine(model withIntelligent
K ey system) ...
........................................................... ......5-12
Starting engine(model without Intelligent
K ey system) ...
........................................................... ......5-11
Steering Electric powersteering system...
....................... 5-56
Steering lock...
................................................ 5-8,5-10
Steering lockrelease
malfunction indicator...
........................................... 2-29
Tilting steering wheel...
......................................... 3-28
Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem ...
........... 5-18
Storages ...
............................................ ...........................2-54
Stowing damaged tireand tools ...
.............................. 6-7
Sun visors ...
........................................................... ..........2-61
Sunglasses holder...
............................................ ..........2-55
Sunroof ...
................................................................ ..........2-52
Super locksystem ...
............................................ ............3-4
Supplemental airbag systems ...
................................ 1-32
Supplemental curtainside-impact air
bag system ...
............................................ ................1-34
Supplemental front-impactairbag system ...
.... 1-33
Supplemental side-impactairbag system ...
.... 1-34
Supplemental curtainside-impact air
bag system ...
............................................ .......................1-27
Supplemental front-impactairbag system ...
.......... 1-27
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)...
................ 1-27
Supplemental side-impactairbag system ...
........... 1-27
Switch Fog light switch ...
............................................ .......2-45
Headlight switch...
.................................................. 2-39
Ignition switch...
......................................................... 5-7
P ower doorlockswitch ...
........................................ 3-6
T urn signal switch ...
................................................ 2-44
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T achometer ...
............................................ .........................2-8
T emperature gauge,Engine coolant
temperature gauge...
....................................... ................2-9
Theft warning system...
................................................ 3-20
Third rowseats ...
................................................. ............1-6Three-point
typeseatbelts ...
...................................... 1-12
Three-way catalyst...
....................................... ................5-4
Tilting steering wheel...
................................................ 3-28
Tire placard ...
....................................... .............................9-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) ...
........... 8-36
Tires Flat tire...
................................................................ ......6-2
Low tirepressure warninglight...
....................... 2-14
Low tirepressure warningsystem...
..................... 5-4
Spare tire...
....................................... ........................8-38
Tire age ...
........................................................... .......8-37
Tire chains ...
...................................................... .......8-36
Tire equipment ...
..................................................... 5-59
Tire inflation pressure ...
......................................... 8-36
Tire pressure ...
...................................................... ...5-55
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
.............................................. 5-4,6-2
Tire rotation ...
....................................... ....................8-37
Tire wear anddamage ...
....................................... 8-37
Tires of4WD model ...
........................................... 5-26
T ypes oftires ...
................................................. .......8-36
Uniform tirequality grading ...
............................... 9-10
Tires andwheels ...
............................................... 8-36,9-7
T o protect yourvehicle fromcorrosion ...
................... 7-5
T onneau cover...
............................................................. 2-60
T owing precautions ...
.................................................... 6-11
T owing recommended byNISSAN ...
........................ 6-11
T owing, Tow truck towing ...
........................................ 6-11
TPMS resetting ...
................................................. ............5-6
TPMS, Tirepressure monitoring system...
................ 5-4
TPMS, Tirepressure warningsystem...
..................... 6-2
T raffic SignRecognition ...
........................................... 2-37
T raffic SignRecognition (ifequipped) ...
.................. 2-36
T railer brakes ...
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T railer detection ...
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T railer towing ...
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Low tyrepressure warning...
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Tire pressure monitoring
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.............................................. 5-4,6-2
V ehicle information display...
................................ 2-20
W arning/indicator lightsand
audible reminders ...
................................................ 2-12
W arning light
Anti-lock brakingsystem(ABS)
warning light...
...................................................... ...2-13
Brake warning light...
............................................. 2-13
Electric powersteering warninglight...
............. 2-14
Electronic parkingbrakesystem
warning light...
...................................................... ...2-14
Electronic parkingbrakewarning light...
........... 2-14
Low tirepressure warninglight...
....................... 2-14
Seat beltwarning light...
....................................... 2-16
W arning lights...
............................................................. 2-13
W asher switch
Rear window wiperandwasher switch...
........ 2-49
Windshield wiperandwasher switch...
............ 2-47
W ashing ...
................................................. .........................7-2
W axing ...
................................................................ ............7-2
W elcome lightandfarewell lightfunction ...
............ 3-14
Wheel balance ...
...................................................... ......8-38
Wheels andtires
Care ofwheels ...
...................................................... ..7-3
When travelling orregistering in
another country ...
................................................. ............9-8
Where togo for service ...
............................................. 8-2
Window washerfluid...
....................................... .8-4, 8-19
Window(s)
Cleaning ...
................................................. ...................7-4
P ower windows ...
................................................. ...2-50
Windows ...
............................................ ...........................2-50
Windshield wiperandwasher switch...
................... 2-47
Wiper Rain-sensing autowiper system ...
..................... 2-48
Rear window wiperandwasher switch...
........ 2-49 Rear
window wiperblade ...
................................. 8-19
Windshield wiperandwasher switch...
............ 2-47
Wiper blades ...
................................................. .......8-18
Wiper andwasher switch...
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Wiper blades ...
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