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WARNING
Pay special attention to your surround-
ings when using the clutch interlock
switch. The vehicle will move forward or
backward according to the gear selected.
The clutch interlock (clutch start) switch allows
for starting the engine without depressing the
clutch pedal. This feature helps you restart the
engine if it stops under difficult conditions. (For
example, the engine stops on a steep hill and a
slight movement forward or backward might be
dangerous.)To use the clutch interlock switch:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.
3. Place the shift selector in the 1 position to
move forward, or R to move backward.
4. Place your left foot on the brake pedal and
release the parking brake.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
6. Press and release the clutch interlock
switch. The CANCEL light on the switch will
illuminate.
7. Turn the ignition to the START position to
start the engine and, at the same time, de-
press the accelerator pedal with your right
foot. As the vehicle begins to move, take
your left foot off the brake. Once the engine
has started, the clutch interlock switch
CANCEL light shuts off. Do not use the
interlock switch to start the engine under
normal driving conditions.The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
The power outlet located on the instrument panel
and the power outlet located in the cargo area are
powered directly by the vehicle’s battery.
Open the cap to use a power outlet.
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CLUTCH INTERLOCK (clutch start)
SWITCH (if so equipped)POWER OUTLET
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or for about
45 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s
door is opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is canceled.
1. Window lock button
2. Power door lock switch
3. Front passenger’s side window switch
4. Right rear passenger’s window switch
5. Left rear passenger’s window switch
6. Driver’s side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close the front and rear
passenger windows.
To open a window, push the switch and hold it
down. To close a window, pull the switch and
hold it up. To stop the opening or closing function
at any time, simply release the switch.
Front passenger’s power window
switch
The passenger’s window switch operates only
the corresponding passenger’s window. To open
the window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.
To close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
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Rear power window switch
The rear power window switches open or close
only the corresponding windows. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver’s side window can be opened or
closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock
function.
Automatic operation
To fully open a window equipped with automatic
operation, press the window switch down to the
second detent and release it; it need not be held.
The window automatically opens all the way. To
stop the window, lift the switch up while the
window is opening.The interior lights have a three-position switch
and operate regardless of ignition switch posi-
tion.
When the switch is in the ON position
s1, the
interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi-
tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes
unless the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
When the switch is in the ON position
s2, the
interior lights will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:
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cThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key,
or the power door lock switch while all doors
are closed and the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
cThe driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
cThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.The lights will turn off while the 30 second timer is
activated when:
cThe driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key, or the power door lock switch.
cThe ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition.
The lights will turn off automatically after 30 min-
utes while doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.
When the switch is in the OFF position
s3, the
interior lights do not illuminate, regardless of door
position.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
Type B
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
s1, then close the
door.
To unlock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the unlock position
s2.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver or front passenger side) , to the
lock position
s1, then close the door. When
locking the door this way, be certain not to leave
the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver or front passenger side)
to the unlock position
s2.When the power door lock switch (driver or pas-
senger side) is moved to the lock position with
the key in the ignition and any door open, all doors
will lock and then unlock automatically.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock
position with the key in the ignition and any door
open, all doors will lock and then unlock auto-
matically. This helps to prevent the keys from
being accidently locked inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
cAll doors will be locked automatically when
the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/
h) .
cAll the doors will unlock automatically when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The automatic lock and unlock functions
can be deactivated or activated indepen-
dently of each other.To deactivate or activate
the automatic door lock or unlock system, per-
form the following procedure:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.Inside lock
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3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of
performing Step #2:
cTo change AUTO UNLOCK settings:
push and hold the power door lock switch
to the
position (UNLOCK) for more
than 5 seconds.
cTo change AUTO LOCK settings: push
and hold the power door lock switch to
the
position (LOCK) for more
than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will
flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the
OFF and ON position again between each
setting change.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
WARNING
The remote keyless entry keyfob trans-
mits radio waves when the buttons are
pushed. The FAA advises radio waves may
affect aircraft navigation and communica-
tion systems. Do not operate the remote
keyless entry keyfob while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored for
a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the
interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.
As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
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The keyfob will not function when:
cthe battery is discharged
cthe distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m)
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
cDo not allow the keyfob to become wet.
cDo not drop the keyfob.
cDo not strike the keyfob sharply against
another object.
cDo not place the keyfob for an extended
period in an area where temperatures
exceed 140°F (60°C) .
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
ommends erasing the ID code of that key-
fob. This will prevent the keyfob from un-
authorized use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing proce-
dure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors.
4. Push the
button on the keyfob. All
the doors lock. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.cWhen the
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once as a
reminder that the doors are already
locked.
cIf a door is open and you push
the
button, the doors will lock
but the horn will not beep and the hazard
lights will not flash.
The horn may or may not beep. Refer to “Silenc-
ing the horn beep feature” later in this section for
details.
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Unlocking doors
Push thebutton on the keyfob once.
cOnly the driver’s door unlocks.
cThe hazard warning lights flash once if all
doors are completely closed with the ignition
switch in any position except the ON posi-
tion.
cThe interior lights illuminate for 30 seconds
when the interior light switch is in the normal
operation position.Push the
button on the keyfob again within
5 seconds.
cAll doors unlock.
cThe hazard warning lights flash once if all
doors are completely closed.
The interior lights can be turned off without wait-
ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the
ignition switch and turning to the ON or START
position, locking the doors with the keyfob or
pushing the interior light switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
Auto relock
When thebutton on the keyfob is pushed,
all doors will lock automatically within one minute
unless one of the following operations is per-
formed:
cAny door is opened.
cA key is inserted into the ignition switch and
the switch is turned from OFF to ON.Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the
button on the
keyfob forlonger than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 25 seconds, or
cany button is pushed on the keyfob.
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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.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims according to the intensity of the head-
lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature is activated when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
s1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-
matic anti-glare feature is operating.
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With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the
button as described:
cTo turn off the anti-glare feature, push
the
button. The indicator light will turn
off.
cTo turn on the anti-glare feature, push
the
button again. The indicator light
will turn on.
For more information about the
s2compass and
compass features (if so equipped) , refer to
“Compass display” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
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.
Electric control type
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.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch” in the
“Instrument and controls” section of this manual.
Foldable outside mirrors
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.
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