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Foreword
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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide explains details
about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular

accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to us.

READ FIRSTGUID-E8CEB247-EE99-4DF1-B514-E4CF8D44A577
— THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with
controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
.

NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for
conditions.

ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle
features or taking other actions that

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could distract you.
.

ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.

ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.

ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“On-pavement and off-road driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and “Driving safety precautions” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section of
this manual.

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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.

WHEN READING
THE MANUAL
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This manual includes information for all
options available on this model. Therefore,
you may find some information that does
not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
notice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
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You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:

WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
SIC0697

CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed carefully.

If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not
do this” or “Do not let this happen”.
NOS1274

If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.
NOS1275

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above indicate movement or action.
NOS1276

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those

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above call attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING GUID-2BB33B36-3AFC-416F-9AE2-CFC36E1C928F

WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

Bluetooth® is a trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and lisenced to Visteon Corporation
and Clarion Co., Ltd.
Gracenote® is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. The
Gracenote logo and logo type,
and the “Powered by Gracenote”
logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
XM Radio® requires a subscription, sold separately. It is not
available in Alaska, Hawaii or
Guam. For more information, visit
www.xmradio.com.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY
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Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

C 2011 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
*

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or
by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co.,
Ltd.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE
PROGRAM
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NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you
would like to provide NISSAN directly with
comments or questions, please contact the
NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using
our toll-free number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for
the following information:
.
.

.
.
.
.
OR

Your name, address, and telephone number
Vehicle identification number (attached to
the top of the instrument panel on the
driver’s side)
Date of purchase
Current odometer reading
Your NISSAN dealer’s name
Your comments or questions

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.
com
If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and
thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Table of
Contents

Illustrated table of contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ............................................................................
...
Hardtop models ...................................................................
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CrossCabriolet models ......................................................
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Exterior front ...............................................................................
...
Hardtop models ...................................................................
...
CrossCabriolet models ......................................................
...
Exterior rear ................................................................................
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Hardtop models ...................................................................
...
CrossCabriolet models ......................................................
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Passenger compartment .........................................................
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Hardtop models .................................................................
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CrossCabriolet models ....................................................
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Cockpit .....................................................................................
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Instrument panel ....................................................................
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Meters and gauges ...............................................................
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Engine compartment ............................................................
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VQ35DE engine .............................................................
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Warning and indicator lights ..............................................
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
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HARDTOP MODELS
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Rear center seat belt (P.1-25)
Adjustable headrest (P.1-14)
Seat belts (P.1-18)
Armrest (P.1-17)
Head restraints (P.1-11)
— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-14)
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bags (P.1-48)
Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-48)
Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap
child restraint) (P.1-44)
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-33)
Rear seats (P.1-9)
— Child restraints (P.1-30)
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bags (P.1-48)
Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-61)
Front seats (P.1-3)
Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)
— Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-54)

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9.
10.
11.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bags (P.1-48)
Front seats (P.1-3)
Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)
— Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-54)

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CROSSCABRIOLET
MODELS
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1.
2.
3.
4.

Dual pop-up roll bar system (P.1-64)
Seat belts (P.1-18)
Head restraints (P.1-11)
— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-14)
Door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bags (P.1-48)

5.
6.
7.
8.

Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-48)
LATCH (Lower Anchors for CHildren) system
(P.1-33)
Rear seats
— Child restraints (P.1-30)
Front seat belt pretensioner (P.1-61)

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EXTERIOR FRONT
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7.
8.
9.

10.

11.
12.

13.
14.

*:
JVO0040X

HARDTOP MODELS
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1.
2.

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Hood (P.3-20)
Headlight and turn signal lights
— Switch operation (P.2-35)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)
Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P.2-31)

4.
5.
6.

— Rain-sensing auto wiper system* (P.2-32)
— Blade replacement (P.8-18)
— Window washer fluid (P.8-13)
Roof rack (rail)* (P.2-53)
Moonroof* (P.2-57)
Power windows (P.2-54)

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Recovery hook (P.6-21)
License plate installation (P.9-12)
Fog lights*
— Switch operation (P.2-39)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-28)
Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-7)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P.2-14, P.5-3)
Outside mirrors (P.3-47)
Doors
— Keys (P.3-3)
— Door locks (P.3-5)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-8)
— Security system (P.2-28)
Child safety rear door lock (P.3-8)
Fuel-filler door
— Operation (P.3-41)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
if so equipped

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10.
11.

12.

Fog lights
— Switch operation (P.2-39)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-28)
Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-7)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P.2-14, P.5-3)
Outside mirrors (P.3-47)
Doors
— Keys (P.3-3)
— Door locks (P.3-5)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-8)
— Security system (P.2-28)
Fuel-filler door
— Operation (P.3-41)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

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CROSSCABRIOLET
MODELS
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1.
2.

Hood (P.3-20)
Headlight and turn signal lights
— Switch operation (P.2-35)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)
Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P.2-31)

4.
5.
6.
7.

— Blade replacement (P.8-18)
— Window washer fluid (P.8-13)
Soft top (P.3-28)
Power windows (P.2-54)
Recovery hook (P.6-21)
License plate installation (P.9-12)

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EXTERIOR REAR
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HARDTOP MODELS
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1.

0-6

Lift gate (P.3-20)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-16)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-8)
Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P.2-33)
— Window washer fluid (P.8-13)

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Rear window defroster (P.2-35)
High-mounted stop light
Antenna (P.4-83)
— Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-36)
Rear view camera* (P.4-22)
Rear combination light

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— Bulb replacement (P.8-28)
if so equipped

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CROSSCABRIOLET
MODELS
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2.
3.
4.

Antenna (P.4-83)
— Satellite radio antenna (P.4-36)
High-mounted stop light
Rear window defroster (P.2-35)
Trunk (P.3-25)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-16)

5.
6.

— Intelligent Key system (P.3-8)
Rear view camera (P.4-22)
Rear combination light
— Bulb replacement (P.8-28)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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9.
10.
11.

12.

13.
14.
15.

16.
17.
*:
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HARDTOP MODELS
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4.
5.

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Cargo cover* (P.2-50)
Rear personal light (P.2-59)
Coat hooks (P.2-54)
Automatic drive positioner switch* (P.3-49)
Door armrest
— Power window switch (P.2-54)

6.
7.
8.

— Power door lock switch (P.3-7)
— Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-47)
Sun visors (P.3-45)
Moonroof* (P.2-57)
Front map lights (P.2-59)

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Mood light (P.2-61)
Sunglasses holder (P.2-46)
Inside rearview mirror (P.3-46)
— HomeLink® universal transceiver* (P.2-62)
— Compass* (P.2-8)
Cargo area
— Storages (P.2-49)
— Luggage hooks (P.2-51)
— Cargo light (P.2-61)
— Spare tire (P.6-4)
Rear cup holders (P.2-45)
Heated seat switch (rear)* (P.2-41)
Console box (P.2-48)
— Power outlet* (P.2-43)
— Auxiliary input jacks* (P.4-79)
— iPod® connector* (P.4-70)
— USB connector* (P.4-61)
Front cup holders (P.2-45)
Storage box* (P.2-49) or Cigarette lighter/
Ashtray* (P.2-44)
if so equipped

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8.
9.
*:

Console box (P.2-48)
— Power outlet (P.2-43)
— Auxiliary input jacks (P.4-79)
— iPod® connector (P.4-70)
— USB connector (P.4-61)
Front cup holders (P.2-45)
Storage box (P.2-49)
if so equipped

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CROSSCABRIOLET
MODELS
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Door armrest
— Power window switch (P.2-54)
— Power door lock switch (P.3-7)
— Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-47)
Automatic drive positioner switch (P.3-49)

3.
4.
5.

Sun visors (P.3-45)
Front map lights (P.2-59)
Inside rearview mirror (P.3-46)
— HomeLink® universal transceiver (P.2-62)
— Compass* (P.2-8)
Rear cup holders (P.2-45)

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COCKPIT
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13.
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15.

16.
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3.
4.

Heated steering wheel switch* (P.2-40)
Power lift gate switch* (Hardtop models)
(P.3-20) or trunk lid release switch (CrossCabriolet models) (P.3-25)
Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-38)
Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight (P.2-36)

5.
6.
7.
8.

— Turn signal light (P.2-39)
— Fog light* (P.2-39)
Trip computer switch (P.2-23)
TRIP/RESET switch (P.2-6)
Wiper and washer switch (P.2-31)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(P.2-43, P.5-27)

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17.
18.

Power lift gate main switch* (Hardtop models)
(P.3-20) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
switch (CrossCabriolet models) (P.5-21)
Power rear seatback switch* (Hardtop models)
(P.1-9)
Power rear seatback switch* (Hardtop models)
(P.1-9) or Remote walk-in switch (CrossCabriolet models) (P.1-3)
Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-41)
Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever*
(P.3-44)
Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch*
(P.3-44)
Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control* (P.4-81)
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control (models with navigation system)* (P.4-84)
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control (models without navigation system)*
(P.4-95)
Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-40)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-48)
— Power steering system (P.5-25)
Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-18)
Center-console mounted controls
— Heated seat switches* (P.2-41)
— All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch*
(Hardtop models) (P.5-21)
— Soft top operating switch (CrossCabriolet

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models) (P.3-28)
if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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10.
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13.
14.
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19.
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**:
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Side ventilator (P.4-29)
Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10)
Center ventilator (P.4-29)
Center display
— Center color display* (P.4-3)
— Navigation system**

Heater/air conditioner control or Center multifunction control panel* (P.4-3)
— Navigation system**
— Vehicle information and setting buttons*
(P.4-9)
— Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone System
(models with navigation system)* (P.4-84)

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— Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone System
(models without navigation system)* (P.4-95)
Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-39)
Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-48)
Hood release handle (P.3-20)
Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
Parking brake (P.5-18)
Intelligent Key port (P.5-12)
Audio system (P.4-35)
— Clock* (P.2-42)
Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-56)
Power outlet (P.2-43)
Rear window and outside mirror* defroster
switch (P.2-35)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-30) or Audio
system (P.4-35)
Trunk release power cancel switch (CrossCabriolet models) (P.3-26)
Glove box (P.2-47)
if so equipped
Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

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METERS AND GAUGES
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1.
2.
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4.
5.
6.
7.

Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-38)
Tachometer (P.2-7)
Speedometer (P.2-6)
Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11)
Trip computer switch (P.2-23)
Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-19)

8.
9.

10.

— Trip computer (P.2-39)
Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)/Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position
indicator (P.2-16)
RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-6)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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VQ35DE ENGINE
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1.
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4.
5.
6.

Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-11)
Drive belt location (P.8-15)
Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8)
Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
Air cleaner (P.8-17)
Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-20)

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
Radiator filler cap (P.8-7)
Engine oil dipstick (P.8-8)
Battery (P.8-13)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
GUID-353409D4-8EDC-4D72-921B-F87CF9A54D49

Warning
light

Name

Page

Indicator
light

Name

Page
2-16

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)*

2-12

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (AWD models)*

Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light

2-12

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator
light

2-16

Cruise indicator light

2-17

Front passenger air bag status
light

2-17

High beam indicator light

2-17

Low beam indicator light

2-17

Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)

2-17

Overdrive off indicator light

2-18

Brake warning light

2-13

Charge warning light

2-13

Engine oil pressure warning
light

2-13

Intelligent Key warning light

2-14

Low tire pressure warning light

2-14

Master warning light

2-15

Soft top indicator light (CrossCabriolet models)*

2-18

Seat belt warning light

2-15

Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights

2-19

Supplemental air bag warning
light

2-16

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light

2-19

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light

2-16

*: if so equipped

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MEMO

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats ............................................................................................
...
1-2
Front seats ............................................................................
...
1-3
Rear seats (Hardtop models) ..........................................
...
1-9
Head restraints .................................................................
...
1-11
Adjustable headrest (Hardtop models) ......................
...
1-14
Rear headrest (CrossCabriolet models) ....................
...
1-17
Armrest (Hardtop models) .............................................
...
1-17
Seat belts .................................................................................
...
1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage ....................................
...
1-18
Pregnant women ..............................................................
...
1-20
Injured persons .................................................................
...
1-20
Three-point type seat belt ..............................................
...
1-20
Seat belt extenders ..........................................................
...
1-28
Seat belt maintenance ....................................................
...
1-28
Child safety ..............................................................................
...
1-29
Infants ..................................................................................
...
1-29
Small children ....................................................................
...
1-30
Larger children ..................................................................
...
1-30
Child restraints ........................................................................
...
1-30
Precautions on child restraints .....................................
...
1-31
LATCH Lower Anchors System ....................................
...
1-33
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .....................................................................
...
1-35

Rear-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts ..........................................................................
...
Forward-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH (Hardtop models only) ...................................
...
Forward-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts ..........................................................................
...
Installing top tether strap (Hardtop models) ..........
...
Booster seats ..................................................................
...
Supplemental restraint system ...........................................
...
Precautions on supplemental restraint system .......
...
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) .....................................................................
...
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air
bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (Hardtop models) or
door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag (CrossCabriolet
models) systems ............................................................
...
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) .............
...
Supplemental air bag warning labels .......................
...
Supplemental air bag warning light ..........................
...
Repair and replacement procedure ..........................
...
Dual pop-up roll bar system
(CrossCabriolet models) ..............................................
...

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1-36
1-39
1-40
1-44
1-44
1-48
1-48
1-54

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1-61
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1-63
1-63
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SEATS
GUID-2869D0FF-2DAC-47DC-BF36-8D864A5BD9A3

The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and being injured
is increased.

CAUTION
SSS0133

well back in the seat with both feet
on the floor and adjust the seat
properly. See “Precautions on seat
belt usage” later in this section.

WARNING
.

1-2

Do not ride in a moving vehicle
when the seatback is reclined. This
can be dangerous. The shoulder belt
will not be against your body. In an
accident, you could be thrown into it
and receive neck or other serious
injuries. You could also slide under
the lap belt and receive serious
internal injuries.
For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit

After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.

Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.

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When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damages.

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SSS0792

FRONT SEATS
GUID-589050CC-5D5C-4407-A4F0-CB0819F0ABAB
Manual seat adjustment
GUID-6BE5370B-3D84-4E0B-B0E0-081F8AF0F764
Forward and backward:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
1 up and hold it while you slide
Pull the lever *
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position. Release the lever to lock the seat in
position.

seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission in the P
(Park) position.

JVR0034X

Sliding front passenger seat (CrossCabriolet models):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To slide the front passenger seat from the front
most position to the rear most position, push the
A or the front seat
bottom half of the seatback *
B . If you push the top half of the
cushion *
C , it will lock the seat in the front
seatback *
most position.

Reclining:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
2 up and
To recline the seatback, pull the lever *
lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull
the lever up and lean your body forward. Release
the lever to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
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Power seat adjustment
GUID-2155E48C-B77E-4502-84B7-2AF110D60DE4
Operating tips:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Predriving checks and adjustments” section for the
seat position memory function.
SSS0684

SSS0793

Seat lifter (if so
equipped):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to
adjust the seat height until the desired position
is achieved.

1-4

Lumbar support
(if so equipped):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver.
1 up or down to adjust the
Move the lever *
seatback lumbar area.

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JVR0038X

Forward and backward:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
A forward or backward will
Moving the switch *
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
1 or back *
2 end of the
Pushing the front *
B will slide the driver seat forward
slide switch *
or backward to the desired position (CrossCabriolet models driver’s seat only).

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JVR0039X

Reclining:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
A backward until the
Move the recline switch *
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
A forward.
forward again, move the switch *

vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) position.

2 end of the reclining
Push and hold the back *
B until the desired angle is obtained.
switch *
To bring the seatback forward again, push and
1 end of the switch (Crosshold the front *
Cabriolet models driver’s seat only).

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the

1-6

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SSS1027

Seat lifter (if so
equipped):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle of the front portion or
height of the seat.

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Walk-in function (front passenger seat,
CrossCabrioletGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
models):

CAUTION

SSS1028

Lumbar support
(if so equipped):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver.

When operating the walk-in function, be sure not to contact any
moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damages.

When operating the walk-in function, be sure that the front passenger seat is not occupied by a
passenger and/or any objects to
avoid possible injuries and/or damages.

After operating the walk-in function,
be sure to return the seat to the
rearmost position and then tilt up
the seatback until it latches.

SSS1172
Front passenger’s seatback switch

1 or back *
2 end of the switch
Push the front *
to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

This feature makes it easier to get in and out of
the rear seat. Use the following procedure when
getting in and out of the rear seat on the
passenger’s side. If the sun visor is used, close it
to the original position before operating the
walk-in feature.
SSS1175
Remote walk-in switch

1. Push the front passenger’s seatback switch
to fold down the seatback and unlock the
seat position.

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Alternatively, you can push the remote walkin switch located on the instrument panel to
fold down the front passenger’s seatback
and unlock the seat position.

WARNING
Before using the driver’s seatback release, be sure that the driver’s seat is
not occupied by a driver and/or any
objects to avoid possible injuries and/
or damage.

2. Slide the seat forward to the foremost
position manually.
3. Get in or out the vehicle.
4. Return the front passenger seat to the
rearmost position. To slide the front passenger seat, see “Manual seat adjustment”
earlier in this section.
SSS1173

Driver’s seatback release (CrossCabriolet models) GUID-116F27BD-8437-47A9-8270-AD99D91FA75D
To exit the rear seat from the driver’s side, pull
the strap behind the driver’s seat to release the
driver’s seatback. The driver’s seatback will tilt
forward so that you can exit the vehicle.
NOTE:
Pulling the strap behind the driver’s seat
does not slide the driver’s seat forward.
You cannot slide the driver’s seat manually.

1-8

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To fold down the
seatbacks:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
A . Pull the lever
Pull the strap on the rear seat *
B beside the cargo area and fold the seat*
back.

SSS0569

SSS0821

REAR SEATS
(Hardtop models)
GUID-42670C07-8DEA-4731-BDEC-1C3F2B7295A1
Folding

To return the seatbacks:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Manual operation:

GUID-8333E9E4-6111-43A4-8DC3-B860D3C64DA7

Lift up each seatback and push it to the upright
position until it is latched.

Before foldingGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
the rear seats:
. Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks
on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks
(Hardtop models)” later in this section.)
. Disconnect and stow the center seat belt
and tongue into the retractor base. (See
“Rear center seat belt (Hardtop models)”
later in this section.)
. Always reconnect the center seat belt when
the seat is returned to the upright position.
. Remove drink containers from the rear cup
holder.

Power operation (if so equipped):
Push and hold the corresponding switch located
B or
on the lower side of the instrument panel *
A .
the right or left side in the cargo area *
A beep sounds once and the seatback will be
returned automatically.
A beep sounds twice when the seatback is fully
returned to the seating position.
If the control unit detects any obstacle or
malfunctions while in the power operation, a
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beep sounds for 4 seconds and the seatback
will return to the folded position automatically.
Check if there are any obstacles caught that
prevent seats from returning to the folded
position. See a NISSAN dealer if the beep still
sounds.

CAUTION

— Be careful not to allow hands or
feet to get caught or pinched in
the seat.
.

Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

When returning the seatbacks, be
sure to attach the rear center seat
belt connector.

Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seats
when they are in the fold-down
position. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

When folding or returning the seatbacks to the upright position, to
avoid injury to yourself and others:
— Make sure that the seat path is
clear before moving the seat.

When operating the rear power seatback return, make sure that the vehicle
is stopped and the transmission is in
the P (Park) position.

Do not fold down the rear seats
when occupants are in the rear seat
area or any luggage is on the rear
seats.

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center seat belt connector is completely secured.
.

If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured
in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

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WARNING
.

SSS0227A

Reclining

For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat with both feet
on the floor and adjust the seat belt
properly. See “Precautions on seat
belt usage” later in this section.

After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.

GUID-1BFE5C97-1FC3-4054-A6B3-17A9466D0C05

A
Pull the reclining strap *
and position the
seatback at the desired angle. Release the
reclining strap after positioning the seat at the
desired angle.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The
seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

HEAD RESTRAINTS
GUID-5E605952-D804-4293-B401-616CD7C38955

WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other
vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
head restraints properly, as specified in
this section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint
stalks or remove the head restraint. Do
not use the seat if the head restraint
has been removed. If the head restraint
was removed, reinstall and properly
adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position.
Failure to follow these instructions
can reduce the effectiveness of the
head restraints. This may increase the
risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.

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SSS1013

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints. The head restraints are adjustable.
Indicates the seating position is equipped
with a head restraint.

SSS0992

SSS0997

ComponentsGUID-D58E33DF-16BC-41B1-B4C5-AA96E133EBC7

Adjustment

1. Head restraint

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.

2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks

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GUID-ACB994E3-70CF-4004-BDD8-BB431714EC1E

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SSS0993

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

SSS0994

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint down.

SSS0995

Removal

GUID-FC0E7C18-BEC7-4083-8503-66512F55EE99

Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure
place so it is not loose in the vehicle.
5. Install and properly adjust the head restraint
before an occupant uses the seating position.

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Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described earlier in this section.

ADJUSTABLE HEADREST (Hardtop
models)
GUID-44BABEF8-0609-4B69-934B-AA984B2E807B

WARNING

SSS0996

Install

GUID-10B7C451-D81D-4E42-9DB2-2C10EBE1FF75

1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes
in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint
is facing the correct direction. The stalk with
1
the adjustment notches *
must be in2 .
stalled in the hole with the lock knob *
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position.

SSS0508

Front-seat Active
Head Restraint
GUID-3164FE3F-22C1-4D05-B110-75CFEC562928
The Active Head Restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback receives
from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The
movement of the head restraint helps support
the occupant’s head by reducing its backward
movement and helping absorb some of the
forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said
that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.

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The adjustable headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may provide additional protection
against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrests properly, as
specified in this section. Check the
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat. Do not attach anything to the
adjustable headrest stalks or remove
the adjustable headrests. Do not use
the seat if the adjustable headrests
have been removed. If the adjustable
headrest was removed, reinstall and
properly adjust the headrest before an
occupant uses the seating position.
Failure to follow these instructions
can reduce the effectiveness of the
adjustable headrests. This may increase the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision.

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SSS1014

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with adjustable headrests. The headrests are adjustable.
Indicates the seating position is equipped
with an adjustable headrest.

SSS0992

SSS0997

ComponentsGUID-08BD1B61-7B43-4109-A568-5892EDCD8D17

Adjustment

1. Adjustable headrest

Adjust the headrest so the center is level with
the center of your ears.

2. Adjustment notches

GUID-909049BB-7248-4BC4-953B-DC4A4D1B6C05

3. Lock knob
4. Stalks

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SSS0993

To raise the headrest, pull it up.

SSS0994

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the headrest down.

SSS0995

Removal

GUID-BE2EE26A-B413-48C4-B196-33F5100BE36D

Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable headrests.
1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the headrest from the seat.
4. Store the headrest properly in a secure
place so it is not loose in the vehicle.
5. Install and properly adjust the headrest
before an occupant uses the seating position.

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SSS0996

Install

GUID-F3510470-0C00-4072-8C22-9B43D094B745

1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in
the seat. Make sure that the headrest is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
1
the adjustment notches *
must be in2 .
stalled in the hole with the lock knob *

JVR0030X

REAR HEADREST (CrossCabriolet
models)
GUID-E90B0FC8-0909-43DE-8515-8D064D935FB7
The rear headrests of CrossCabriolet models
cannot be removed or adjusted.

SSS0229A

ARMREST (Hardtop
models)
GUID-38665920-E49E-4A44-96F5-25968146C89C
Rear armrestGUID-9BC9B1A5-D55E-4C9C-A0C9-6CB62211A931
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped
with a removable or adjustable headrest.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the headrest before an
occupant uses the seating position.

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SEAT BELTS
GUID-02C3DBF6-9D5A-47DE-B2F0-C98E0027F971

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
GUID-0C8D3A44-10AF-48A1-A8CC-9A495B9121D7
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well
back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your
chances of being injured or killed in an accident
and/or the severity of injury may be greatly
reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and
all of your passengers to buckle up every time
you drive, even if your seating position includes a
supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be
worn at all times when a vehicle is being
driven.

SSS0136

SSS0134

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WARNING
.

SSS0016

SSS0014

Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and,
if appropriate, in a child restraint.
The seat belt should be properly
adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do
so may reduce the effectiveness of
the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident. Serious injury
or death can occur if the seat belt is
not worn properly.
Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your
chest. Never put the belt behind
your back, under your arm or across
your neck. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not
falling off your shoulder.
Position the lap belt as low and
snug as possible AROUND THE
HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt
worn too high could increase the
risk of internal injuries in an accident.

Be sure the seat belt tongue is
securely fastened to the proper
buckle.

Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.

Do not allow more than one person
to use the same seat belt.

Never carry more people in the
vehicle than there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
pushed to the ON position with all
doors closed and all seat belts
fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.

No changes should be made to the
seat belt system. For example, do
not modify the seat belt, add material, or install devices that may
change the seat belt routing or
tension. Doing so may affect the
operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the
seat belt system may result in
serious personal injury.

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Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. See a NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the
pretensioner system components
should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including
retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was
minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use
during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is
noted.

All child restraints and attaching
hardware should be inspected after
any collision. Always follow the
restraint manufacturer’s inspection
instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints
should be replaced if they are

damaged.

injuries. You could also slide under
the lap belt and receive serious
internal injuries.

PREGNANTGUID-92E572E7-A7ED-4EC2-8824-E9C667CD8A35
WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as
possible around the hips, not the waist. Place
the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across
your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over
your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS
GUID-B47CCE32-408A-4E62-B891-7EBBE28DCC23
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.

THREE-POINT
TYPE SEAT BELT
GUID-F9647E3B-7CCB-4333-9D53-DBFEBA7433EC

WARNING
.

Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.

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For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat with both feet
on the floor and adjust the seat belt
properly.

Do not allow children to play with
the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat
belts. If the seat belt becomes
wrapped around a child’s neck with
the ALR mode activated, the child
can be seriously injured or killed if
the seat belt retracts and becomes
tight. This can occur even if the
vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat
belt to release the child. For the
center of the rear seat, the connector tongue may also be released.
Release the connector tongue by
inserting a suitable tool (such as a
key) into the connector buckle. If the
seat belt can not be unbuckled or is
already unbuckled, release the child
by cutting the seat belt with a

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retractor.

suitable tool (such as a knife or
scissors) to release the seat belt.

SSS0292

Fastening the
seat belts
GUID-4C4C9056-82D7-4B6A-80A4-9DBA4C079A82
1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” earlier in this
section.)
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
. The retractor is designed to lock
during a sudden stop or on impact.
A slow pulling motion permits the
belt to move and allows you some
freedom of movement in the seat.
. If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then
smoothly pull the belt out of the
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of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat
belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for
child restraint installation.

SSS0290

3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug
on the hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have two modes
of operation:
. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
. Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to
allow the driver and passengers some freedom

When ALR mode is activated the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional
information, see “Child restraints” later in this
section.
The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR
mode should not be activated. If it is
activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat
belt tension.

WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be
certain that seatbacks are completely
secured in the latched position. If they
are not completely secured, passengers
may be injured in an accident or sudden
stop.

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SSS0326

Unfastening the
seat belts
GUID-313FD5EC-9489-4699-B4F1-98B31FED4129
To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

Checking seat
belt operation
GUID-AED6BCDC-CBDB-4FCF-9DB2-9B060E99627A
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat
belt movement by two separate methods:
.

When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows:
.

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and

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restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any question about seat belt
operation, see a NISSAN dealer.

seat belt may slip and result in personal
injury.

CAUTION

SSS1181

Seat belt guide (front seats, CrossCabriolet models)GUID-3EF9ED5F-135A-43B1-8954-CAD684674E27

When entering or exiting the rear
seat, or inserting or retrieving luggage with the seatback folded
down, always release the seat belt
guide. Otherwise, the seat belt
guide may be damaged.

Do not fold the seat forward or pull
it backward by holding the seat belt
guide in your hand. Doing so may
damage the seat belt guide.

When the seat belt guide is used with the front
seat, the seat belt can easily be pulled out.
Release the seat belt guide, clip the seat belt
and install the seat belt guide again.
When using the seat belt guide, do not allow it
to twist.

WARNING
When using the seat belt guide, make
sure that the seat belt guide is securely
installed to the seat. Otherwise, the
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WARNING

SSS0351A

Shoulder belt height adjustment (Hardtop models)GUID-E8DCDEEB-44E6-4A0A-B2D9-EB6DBF18146C

After adjustment, release the adjustment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down
to make sure it is securely fixed in
position.

The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident.

SSS0845

Seat belt hooks
(Hardtop models)
GUID-0F6C8515-923F-4DA4-BED8-81B474353BA2
When the rear seat belts are not in use and
when folding down the rear seats, hook the rear
outer seat belts on the seat belt hooks.

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this
section.)
1 , and
To adjust, pull the adjustment button *
then move the shoulder belt anchor to the
2 , so that the belt passes
desired position *
over the center of the shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not falling
off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment
button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into
position.

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SSS0241

SSS0846

Rear center GUID-D2977525-73CC-440E-AC17-490B6791BECA
seat belt (Hardtop models)
The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue
1
2 . Both the
and a seat belt tongue *
*
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt operation.

WARNING
.

Always fasten the connector tongue
and the seat belt in the order shown.

Always make sure both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue
are secured when using the seat
belt or installing a child restraint. Do
not use the seat belt or child
restraint with only the seat belt
tongue attached. This could result
in serious personal injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop.

SSS0703

The center seat belt buckle and the tongue are
identified by the CENTER mark. The center seat
belt tongue can be fastened only into the center
seat belt buckle.

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Stowing rear center
seat belt:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When folding down the rear seat, the rear center
seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position
as follows:
1 so that the
1. Hold the connector tongue *
seat belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector
buckle. Release the connector tongue by
A into
inserting a suitable tool such as key *
the connector buckle.

2. Insert the seat belt tongue into the retractor
2 .
base first *
3. Then secure the connector tongue into the
3 .
retractor base *

WARNING
.

Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear
center seat belt connector is completely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured

SSS0225

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in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

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Attaching rearGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
center seat belt:
Always be sure the rear center seat belt
connector tongue and connector buckle are
attached. Disconnect only when folding down
the rear seat.
To connect the buckle:
1. Pull out the connector tongue from the
1 .
retractor base *
2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the
2 .
retractor base *

seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear
center seat belt connector is completely secured.
.

If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured
in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector
3 .
buckle until it clicks *
The center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle are indicated by the ! and ~ mark.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt
connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belts” earlier in this section.

WARNING
.

Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the

SSS0232

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purchasing an extender if an extender is
required.

WARNING
.

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
made by the same company which
made the original equipment seat
belts, should be used with NISSAN
seat belts.

Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use
could result in serious personal
injury in the event of an accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to
install child restraints. If the child
restraint is not secured properly, the
child could be seriously injured in a
collision or a sudden stop.

SSS0235

Storing rear seat belt buckles (Hardtop
models)
GUID-34BA1AAF-B284-4222-A05C-7E212FF3C674
Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in
the storage of the seat cushion to avoid
dropping it under the seat cushion.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
GUID-798C755D-7740-4606-AB38-FAC398986CFA
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
the installed seat belts is available that can be
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8
in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either
the driver or front passenger seating position.
See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with

SEAT BELT GUID-3D5EE851-7E10-4B7F-A02B-8BFBB0D4CCE6
MAINTENANCE
.

To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
seat belts to retract until they are completely
dry.

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If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt
assembly should be replaced.

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CHILD SAFETY
GUID-26D16DBE-9A0E-4759-945D-C9D751725375

WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the
seat belt becomes wrapped around a
child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured
or killed if the seat belt retracts and
becomes tight. This can occur even if
the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat
belt to release the child. For the center
of the rear seat, the connector tongue
may also be released. Release the
connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool (such as a key) into the
connector buckle. If the seat belt can
not be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting
the seat belt with a suitable tool (such
as a knife or scissors) to release the
seat belt.
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available from

many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
. Rear-facing child restraint
. Forward-facing child restraint
. Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rearfacing child restraints. Forward-facing child
restraints are available for children who outgrow
rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1
year old. Booster seats are used to help position
a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no
longer use a forward-facing child restraint.

WARNING
Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate

child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved child
restraints for infants and small children. See
“Child restraints” later in this section.
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle
by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and
Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle
seat belt. See “Child restraints” later in this
section for more information.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (Air bag system) for the front passenger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.

INFANTS

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Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recommends that infants be placed in child restraints
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child restraint

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CHILD RESTRAINTS
GUID-D2F4DA62-62F0-46FA-BDC9-C09A7F684094

that fits your vehicle and always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
use.

SMALL CHILDREN
GUID-927D047A-9A7C-4FEB-90C0-65CE234F2245
Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing
child restraint as long as possible up to the
height or weight limit of the child restraint.
Forward-facing child restraints are available for
children who outgrow rear facing child restraints
and are at least 1 year old. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommendations.
NISSAN recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.

LARGER CHILDREN
GUID-EC196FE5-D487-4C51-9056-7FA7FF17ACB0
Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided. The seat belt may not
fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and
80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
obtain proper seat belt fit.

commercially available booster seat if the
shoulder belt fits close to the face or neck or if
the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the
abdomen. The booster seat should raise the
child so that the shoulder belt is properly
positioned across the top, middle portion of
the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips.
A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt
is no longer on or near the face and neck, use
the shoulder belt without the booster seat.

SSS0099

WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the
cargo area. The child could be seriously
injured or killed in a sudden stop or
collision.

SSS0100

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS GUID-6A8C536A-DB98-4A79-B638-8ED4F6FB91BB

WARNING
.

CrossCabriolet models are not
equipped with top tethers. A child
restraint system requiring a top
tether strap cannot be properly installed and should not be used in
your vehicle.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use and installation of child restraints could
result in serious injury or death of a
child or other passengers in a
sudden stop or collision:
— The child restraint must be used
and installed properly. Always
follow all of the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions for
installation and use.
— Infants and children should
never be held on anyone’s lap.
Even the strongest adult cannot
resist the forces of a collision.
— Do not put a seat belt around
both a child and another pas-

properly fitted.

senger.

— Never use the anchor points for
adult seat belts or harnesses.

— NISSAN recommends that all
child restraints be installed in
the rear seat. Studies show that
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than
in the front seat. If you must
install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front seat, see
“Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts”
later in this section.
— Even with the NISSAN Advanced
Air Bag System, never install a
rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat. An inflating air bag
could seriously injure or kill a
child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the
rear seat.
— Be sure to purchase a child
restraint that will fit the child
and vehicle. Some child restraints may not fit properly in
your vehicle.
— Child restraint anchor points are
designed to withstand loads
from child restraints that are

— A child restraint with a top tether
strap should not be used in the
front passenger seat.
— Keep seatbacks as upright as
possible after fitting the child
restraint.
— Infants and children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while in the
vehicle.
.

When the child restraint is not in
use, keep it secured with the LATCH
system or a seat belt. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose objects can
injure occupants or damage the
vehicle.

CAUTION
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can
become very hot. Check the seating
surface and buckles before placing a
child in the child restraint.

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This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint anchor system, referred to as the
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child restraints include rigid
or webbing-mounted attachments that can be
connected to these anchors.
For details, see “LATCH Lower Anchors System” later in this section.
LATCH child restraints generally require the use
of a top tether strap. If your vehicle does not
have top tether anchor locations, do not install a
child restraints in your vehicle that requires the
use of a top tether strap.

sure the child restraint is compatible with
your child. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated. Canadian law requires the
top tether strap on forward-facing child
restraints to be secured to the designated
anchor point on the vehicle.
SSS0419B

If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.

LATCH label location (Hardtop models)

Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
infants and small children of various sizes. When
selecting any child restraint, keep the following
points in mind:
.

Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Check the child restraint in your vehicle to
be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system.
If the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check the various adjustments to be

SSS0933
LATCH label location (CrossCabriolet models)

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LATCH Lower
Anchors SYSTEM
GUID-5B0A4406-68B6-491C-B161-EC20158AB5AF
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with the LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
compatible child restraints. This system may
also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX
compatible system. With this system, you do not
have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the
child restraint.
The LATCH anchor points are provided to install
child restraints in the rear outboard seating
positions only.

restraint will not be secured properly.
.

Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower
anchor area. Feel to make sure
there are no obstructions over the
anchors such as seat belt webbing
or seat cushion material. The child
restraint will not be secured properly if the lower anchors are obstructed.
SSS0637

LATCH lowerGUID-4797B6AD-EBE0-4886-9CA1-312C75CE0CF6
anchor

LATCH lower anchor location

LATCH lowerGUID-94E9EDFE-3FEF-48B7-A3C5-82134F7A076B
anchor location

WARNING

The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of
the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is
attached to the seatback to help you locate the
LATCH anchors.

Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:
.

Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.

Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using
the LATCH lower anchors. The child
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SSS0643
LATCH rigid attachment

Installing child restraint LATCH lower
anchor attachments
GUID-4BE9649D-8090-4388-B26D-DF734FBAADA5

If your vehicle is equipped with a top tether
anchor, it must be used when installing child
restraints with the LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “Top tether anchor
(Hardtop models)” later in this section for
installation instructions (Hardtop models).

LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this
system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat
belt to secure the child restraint. Check your
child restraint for a label stating that it is
compatible with LATCH. This information may
also be in the instructions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer.

SSS0822

SSS0644

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint.

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Top tether anchor
(Hardtop models)
GUID-0CAD3BA9-2525-4BC2-BA48-40988918011E

WARNING
.

If the cargo cover (if so equipped)
contacts the top tether strap when it
is attached to the top tether anchor,
remove the cargo cover from the
vehicle or secure it on the cargo
floor below its attachment location.
If the cargo cover is not removed, it
may damage the top tether strap
during a collision. Your child could
be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top

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tether strap is damaged.
.

Do not allow cargo to contact the
top tether strap when it is attached
to the top tether anchor. Properly
secure the cargo so it does not
contact the top tether strap. Cargo
that is not properly secured or cargo
that contacts the top tether strap
may damage the top tether strap
during a collision. Your child could
be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top
tether strap is damaged.

SSS0648
Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2

Top tether anchor
point locations:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Anchor points are located on the back side of
the seatbacks.

SSS0639
Rear-facing — step 3

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is
properly attached to the lower anchors.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONGUID-0637B231-098A-443B-BFD0-B842E89E11E5
USING LATCH

3. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing-mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” sections before
installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

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5. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1
through 4.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONGUID-8DE8014C-18D8-487E-9787-117D005E68B6
USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING
.

The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must
be used when installing a child
restraint. Failure to use the ALR
mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured.
The restraint could tip over or be
loose and cause injury to a child in a
sudden stop or collision. Also, it can
change the operation of the front
passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light”
later in this section.

When installing a child restraint
system in the rear center position,
both the center seat belt connector
tongue and buckle tongue must be
secured. See “Rear center seat belt
(Hardtop models)” earlier in this

SSS0650
Rear-facing — step 4

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side while holding the child restraint
near the LATCH attachment path. The child
restraint should not move more than 1 inch
(25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the LATCH
attachment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
attachment as necessary, or put the restraint
in another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint or try
installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if
applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all
types of vehicles.

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section. (Hardtop models)

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SSS0100

SSS0654

SSS0655

Rear-facing — step 1

Rear-facing — step 2

Rear-facing — step 3

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” earlier in this section and “Child restraints” earlier in this section before installing a
child restraint.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
when the seat belt is fully retracted.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear
seats:
1. Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the front
seat. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.

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SSS0656

SSS0657

SSS0658

Rear-facing — step 4

Rear-facing — step 5

Rear-facing — step 6

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

5. Remove any additional slack from the seat
belt; press downward and rearward firmly in
the center of the child restraint to compress
the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while
pulling up on the seat belt.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side while holding the child restraint
near the seat belt path. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),
from side to side. Try to tug it forward and
check to see if the belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten
the seat belt as necessary, or put the
restraint in another seat and test it again.
You may need to try a different child
restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all
types of vehicles.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the

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seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1
through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
LATCH (Hardtop
models only)
GUID-C0068E19-F4E9-4C59-AAD1-F67BC6381275
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” sections before
installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

SSS0645

SSS0646

Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2

Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 3

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is
properly attached to the lower anchors.

3. The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback.

If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point. See “Installing top tether strap (Hardtop models)” later in this section. Do not
install child restraints that require the use of
a top tether strap in seating positions that do
not have a top tether anchor.

If necessary, adjust or remove the headrest
to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the
headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the headrest
when the child restraint is removed.
See “Adjustable headrest (Hardtop models)” earlier in this section for headrest
adjustment information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable headrest and it is interfering with
the proper child restraint fit, try another
seating position or a different child restraint.

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child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1
through 6.

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SEAT BELTSGUID-D986E0DE-3F9D-4081-B625-7A6C59773877

WARNING

SSS0647

SSS0638

Forward-facing — step 4

Forward-facing — step 6

4. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing-mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side while holding the child restraint
near the LATCH attachment path. The child
restraint should not move more than 1 inch
(25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the LATCH
attachment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
attachment as necessary, or put the restraint
in another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the

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2. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback.

SSS0640
Forward-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” sections before
installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the
rear seats or in the front passenger seat:
1. If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and, therefore,
must not be used in the front seat.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint or headrest to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. If the head restraint or
headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head
restraint or headrest when the child
restraint is removed. See “Head restraints” earlier in this section or “Adjustable
headrest (Hardtop models)” earlier in this
section for head restraint or headrest
adjustment, removal and installation information.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint or headrest and it
is interfering with the proper child restraint
fit, try another seating position or a different
child restraint.

SSS0360B
Forward-facing — step 3

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for belt routing.
If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point (rear seat installation only, Hardtop
models). See “Installing top tether strap
(Hardtop models)” later in this section. Do
not install child restraints that require the
use of a top tether strap in seating positions
that do not have a top tether anchor.

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SSS0651

SSS0652

SSS0653

Forward-facing — step 4

Forward-facing — step 5

Forward-facing — step 6

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
when the seat belt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat
belt; press downward and rearward firmly in
the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while pulling up on the seat
belt.
7. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

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seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2
through 8.

SSS0823

SSS0641
Forward-facing — step 8

Forward-facing — step 10

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side while holding the child restraint
near the seat belt path. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),
from side to side. Try to tug it forward and
check to see if the belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten
the seat belt as necessary, or put the
restraint in another seat and test it again.
You may need to try a different child
restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all
types of vehicles.

10. If the child restraint is installed in the front
passenger seat, place the ignition switch in
the ON position. The front passenger air bag
status light
should illuminate. If this light
is not illuminated, see “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this section.
Move the child restraint to another
seating position. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled.

9. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
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Position the top tether strap over the top of
the seatback.
2. Secure the top tether strap to the tether
anchor point on the back of the seatback
behind the child restraint.
3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint
installation procedure steps in this section
before tightening the tether strap.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, consult your NISSAN
dealer for details.
SSS0822

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP
(Hardtop models)
GUID-10E4B72F-E871-4B10-A99B-9504B51D59C9
First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH
lower anchors (rear outboard seat positions
only) or the seat belt, as applicable.
1. If necessary, raise or remove the headrest to
position the top tether strap over the top of
the seatback. If the headrest is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall
the headrest when the child restraint is
removed.
See “Adjustable headrest (Hardtop models)” earlier in this section for headrest
adjustment, removal and installation information.

BOOSTER SEATS
GUID-5C761715-A70E-4E74-8871-BE6A74AC0326
Precautions on
booster seats
GUID-469816AF-C7E6-4180-AFB1-93AE88597A78

WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not
used properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a sudden stop or collision
greatly increases:
.

Make sure the shoulder portion of
the belt is away from the child’s face
and neck and the lap portion of the
belt does not cross the stomach.

Make sure the shoulder belt is not
behind the child or under the child’s
arm.

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A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has
a lap/shoulder belt.

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LRS0455

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in mind:
.

Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.

LRS0453

Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
1 is chosen, the
low back booster seat *
vehicle seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
2 should be used.
high back booster seat *
If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with
your child. Always follow all recommended
procedures.

LRS0464

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to booster
seat installation in the rear seats or the front
passenger seat.

Booster seatGUID-DD7C3A91-D5DD-463D-A292-37C02FD6C0EF
installation

CAUTION
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode

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when using a booster seat with the seat
belts.
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” earlier in this section, “Child restraints”
earlier in this section and “Booster seats” earlier
in this section before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the
rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

SSS0640

1. If you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, move the seat to the rearmost position.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only
place it in a forward-facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions.

LRS0454
Front passenger position

3. The booster seat should be positioned on
the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint or headrest to obtain the correct
booster seat fit. If the head restraint or
headrest is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head
restraint or headrest when the booster
seat is removed. See “Head restraints”
earlier in this section or “Adjustable headrest
(Hardtop models)” earlier in this section for
head restraint or headrest adjustment, removal and installation information.
If the seating position does not have an

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adjustable head restraint or headrest and it
is interfering with the proper booster seat fit,
try another seating position or a different
booster seat.
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low
and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions for adjusting the seat belt
routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt
toward the retractor to take up extra slack.
Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the top, middle portion of the child’s
shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the
seat belt routing.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instructions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown in “Seat belts” earlier in this section.

SSS0823

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front
passenger seat, place the ignition switch in
the ON position. The front passenger air bag
status light
may or may not illuminate
depending on the size of the child and the
type of booster seat used. See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
GUID-89C89C02-D98C-47EA-BD3E-60C2DD1787AC

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTGUID-7DBBCDDD-81AC-4813-B231-7475F02B5DFA
SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information concerning the following systems:
.

Driver and passenger supplemental frontimpact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System)
. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag
. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (for Hardtop
models)
. Door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (for CrossCabriolet models)
. Seat belt pretensioner
Supplemental front-impact air bag system:
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can
help cushion the impact force to the head and
chest of the driver and front passenger in certain
frontal collisions.
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag system: This system can help
cushion the impact force to the chest area of the
driver and front passenger in certain side impact
collisions. The side air bags are designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system (for
Hardtop models): This system can help
cushion the impact force to the head of
occupants in front and rear outboard seating
positions in certain side impact or rollover
collisions. In a side impact, the curtain and
rollover air bags are designed to inflate on the
side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover,
the curtain and rollover air bags on both sides
are designed to inflate. Under both side-impact
and rollover situations, the curtain air bags will
remain inflated for a short period of time.
Door-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system (for
CrossCabriolet models): This system can
help cushion the impact force to the heads of
the driver and front passenger in certain sideimpact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the
curtain and rollover air bags are designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
In a rollover, the curtain and rollover air bags on
both sides are designed to inflate. Under both
side-impact and rollover situations, the curtain
air bags will remain inflated for a short period of
time.
These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection
provided by the driver and passenger seat belts
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should always be correctly worn and the
occupant seated a suitable distance away from
the steering wheel, instrument panel and door
finishers. (See “Seat belts” earlier in this section
for instructions and precautions on seat belt
usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.

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WARNING
.

The front air bags ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a side impact,
rear impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the
risk or severity of injury in various
kinds of accidents.

The front passenger air bag will not
inflate if the passenger air bag
status light is lit or if the front
passenger seat is unoccupied. See
“Front passenger air bag and status
light” later in this section.

The seat belts and the front air bags
are most effective when you are
sitting well back and upright in the
seat with both feet on the floor. The
front air bags inflate with great
force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, if you are
unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in
any way, you are at greater risk of
injury or death in a crash. You may
also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the front air bag if you are up
against it when it inflates. Always sit

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back against the seatback and as
far-away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts.
.

crease the risk that they are injured
if the front air bag inflates.

The driver and front passenger seat
belt buckles are equipped with
sensors that detect if the seat belts
are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag
System monitors the severity of a
collision and seat belt usage then
inflates the air bags as needed.
Failure to properly wear seat belts
can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.

The front passenger seat is
equipped with an occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) that
turns the front passenger air bag
OFF under some conditions. This
sensor is only used in this seat.
Failure to be properly seated and
wearing the seat belt can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an
accident. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this
section.

Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could in-

SSS0007

SSS0006

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WARNING

SSS0008

Never let children ride unrestrained
or extend their hands or face out of
the window. Do not attempt to hold
them in your lap or arms. Some
examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

Children may be severely injured or
killed when the front air bags, side
air bags or curtain and rollover air
bags inflate if they are not properly
restrained. Pre-teens and children
should be properly restrained in the
rear seat, if possible.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rearfacing child restraint in the front
seat. An inflating front air bag could
seriously injure or kill your child.
See “Child restraints” earlier in this
section for details.

SSS0099

SSS0009

SSS0100

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SSS0059A

SSS0140

SSS0159

Do not lean against doors or windows.

WARNING
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (Hardtop models) or
door-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags (CrossCabriolet models):
.
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The side air bags and curtain air
bags ordinarily will not inflate in the
event of a frontal impact, rear impact or lower severity side collision.
Always wear your seat belts to help

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reduce the risk or severity of injury
in various kinds of accidents.
.

The seat belts and air bags are most
effective when you are sitting well
back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor. The air bags
inflate with great force. Do not allow
anyone to place their hand, leg or
face near the side air bag on the
side of the seatback of the front
seat, near the side roof rails (Hardtop models), or near the top of the
door finisher (CrossCabriolet models). Do not allow anyone sitting in
the front seats or rear outboard
seats to extend their hand out of
the window or lean against the
door. Some examples of dangerous
riding positions are shown in the
previous illustrations.

When sitting in the rear seat, do not
hold onto the seatback of the front
seat. If the side air bag inflates, you
may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who
should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in
the illustrations.

Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
side air bag inflation.

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10.

SSS0847
Hardtop models

NISSAN ADVANCED
AIR BAG SYSTEM (front seats)
GUID-62252794-B440-46E4-B4A3-195A0FB9B0EC
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Crash zone sensor
Supplemental front-impact air bag modules
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag modules
Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)
Occupant classification system control unit

6.
7.
8.
9.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag inflators
Seat belt pretensioners
Satellite sensors

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Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

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This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN
Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and
front passenger seats. This system is designed
to meet certification requirements under U.S.
regulations. It is also permitted in Canada.
However, all of the information, cautions
and warnings in this manual still apply and
must be followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel; the
passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is
mounted in the instrument panel above the glove
box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in
higher severity frontal collisions, although they
may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher severity
frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain
frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is
not always an indication of proper front air bag
operation.
SSS1174
CrossCabriolet models

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Crash zone sensor
Supplemental front-impact air bag modules
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bags
Occupant classification system control unit
Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)
Dual pop-up roll bars

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag inflators
Door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bags
Satellite sensors
Seat belt pretensioners
Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has
dual stage air bag inflators. The system monitors
information from the crash zone sensor, satellite
sensor, Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt
buckle sensors and occupant classification
sensor (pattern sensor). Inflator operation is
based on the severity of a collision and seat belt
usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the
occupant classification sensor is also monitored.
Based on information from the sensors, only one

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front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on
the crash severity and whether the front
occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally,
the front passenger air bag may be automatically
turned OFF under some conditions, depending
on the information provided by the occupant
classification sensor. If the front passenger air
bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status light
will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the
light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will
be off). (See “Front passenger air bag and
status light” later in this section for further
details.) One front air bag inflating does not
indicate improper performance of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer. If
you are considering modification of your vehicle
due to a disability, you may also contact
NISSAN. Contact information is contained in
the front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate
a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with a
history of a breathing condition should get fresh
air promptly.

and chest of the front occupants. They can help
save lives and reduce serious injuries. However,
an inflating front air bag may cause facial
abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower body.
Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat
belts should be correctly worn and the driver
and passenger seated upright as far as practical
away from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
this, the force of the front air bag inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the air bag module during
inflation.
The front air bags will deflate quickly after a
collision.
The front air bags operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the head

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SSS0823
Front passenger air bag status light

Front passenger
air bag and status light
GUID-3CBF7429-7AEE-4E17-9176-3C55CA8B9FB7

WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed
to automatically turn OFF under some
conditions. Read this section carefully
to learn how it operates. Proper use of
the seat, seat belt and child restraints is
necessary for most effective protection.
Failure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats,
seat belts and child restraints can
increase the risk or severity of injury in

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an accident.
Status light: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The front passenger air bag status light
is
located on the instrument panel below the air
conditioner controls. After the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, the front passenger
air bag status light illuminates for about 7
seconds and then turns off or illuminates
depending on the front passenger occupied
status. The light operates as follows:
.

Unoccupied passenger seat: The
light is OFF and the front passenger air
bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this
section: The
light illuminates to
indicate that the front passenger air bag is
OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this
section: The
light is OFF to indicate
that the front passenger air bag is operational.

Front passenger
air bag:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is
operated under some conditions as described

below as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the
front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate
in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags
in your vehicle are not part of this system.

sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure
to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly
for the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag
to certain front passenger seat occupants, such
as children, by requiring the air bag to be
automatically turned OFF.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and children be properly restrained in a rear seat.
NISSAN also recommends that appropriate
child restraints and booster seats be properly
installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the
occupant classification sensor is designed to
operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child
restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restrains and to use the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode)
may allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also result in
the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead
of being OFF. (See “Child restraints” earlier in
this section for proper use and installation.)

The occupant classification sensor (pattern
sensor) is in the front passenger seat cushion
and is designed to detect an occupant and
objects on the seat. For example, if a child is in
the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag
System is designed to turn the passenger air
bag OFF in accordance with the regulations.
Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in
the regulations is on the seat, the occupant
classification sensor can detect it and cause the
air bag to turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as
outlined in this manual should not cause the
passenger air bag to be automatically turned
OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF,
however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat
properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise
being out of position), this could cause the

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle

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occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint being used. If
the air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate in a
crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat
belt is not being used properly. Make sure that
the child restraint is installed properly, the seat
belt is used properly and the occupant is
positioned properly. If the air bag status light is
not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child
restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is

OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

Do not place objects with sharp
edges on the seat. Also, do not
place heavy objects on the seat that
will leave permanent impressions in
the seat. Such objects can damage
the seat or occupant classification
sensor (pattern sensor). This can
affect the operation of the air bag
system and result in serious personal injury.

Do not use water or acidic cleaners
(hot steam cleaners) on the seat.
This can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. This can
also affect the operation of the air
bag system and result in serious
personal injury.

Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components
will be hot. Do not touch them; you
may severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the supplemental air bag system.
This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or
damage to the supplemental air bag
system.

The air bag system and passenger air bag status
light will take a few seconds to register a change
in the passenger seat status. However, if the
seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area,
will blink. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.

Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions GUID-1331924B-CE23-4E8A-A024-69044301EFB8

WARNING
.

Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bags inflate.

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classification sensor.

Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or front end
structure. This could affect proper
operation of the front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury. Tampering includes
changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by
placing material over the steering
wheel pad and above the instrument
panel or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system.
Modifying or tampering with the
front passenger seat may result in
serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by
placing material on the seat cushion
or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the
seat that is not specifically designed
to assure proper air bag operation.
Additionally, do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback.
Such objects may interfere with the
proper operation of the occupant

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the seat belt system. This may
affect the front air bag system.
Tampering with the seat belt system
may result in serious personal injury.

Work on and around the front air
bag system should be done by a
NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be
done by a NISSAN dealer. The
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) wiring harnesses* should not
be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not be
used on the air bag system.

A cracked windshield should be
replaced immediately by a qualified
repair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect the function of the
supplemental air bag system.

inform the buyer about the front air bag system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.

The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you
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FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND
ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG (Hardtop models) OR
DOOR-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG (CrossCabriolet models)
SYSTEMS GUID-EB2F6895-6E81-4642-9F76-FC0B9A82DFD3

SSS0848
Hardtop models

SSS0982
CrossCabriolet moldels

The side air bags are located in the outside of
the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air
bags are located in the side roof rails (Hardtop
models) or upper side of the door trim (CrossCabriolet models). These systems are designed
to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the
risk of injury to out-of-position occupants.
However, all of the information, cautions
and warnings in this manual still apply and
must be followed. The side air bags and
curtain and rollover air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity side collisions, although
they may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher severity
side impact. They are designed to inflate on the
side where the vehicle is impacted. They may
not inflate in certain side collisions. Curtain and
rollover air bags are also designed to inflate in
certain types of rollover collisions or near
rollovers.

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Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain and
rollover air bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain and rollover
air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should
be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest
and pelvic area of the front occupants. Curtain
and rollover air bags help to cushion the impact
force to the heads of occupants in the front and
rear outboard seating positions (Hardtop models) or the heads of the driver and front
passenger (CrossCabriolet models). They can
help save lives and reduce serious injuries.
However, side air bags and curtain and rollover
air bags may cause abrasions or other injuries.
Side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags
do not provide restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bags. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain and rollover

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air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect
the occupants. Because of this, the force of the
side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, these air
bag modules during inflation. In a rollover, the
curtain and rollover air bags on both sides are
designed to inflate. Under both side-impact and
rollover situations, the curtain air bags will
remain inflated for a short period of time.

Right after inflation, several side air
bag and curtain and rollover air bag
system components will be hot. Do
not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of this side air bag and curtain and
rollover air bags. This is to prevent
damage to or accidental inflation of
the side-impact air bag and curtain
side-impact and rollover air bag
systems.

Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system, door panel,
door trim, or side panel. This could
affect proper operation of the side
air bag and curtain and rollover air
bag systems.

The side air bags and curtain and rollover
air bags operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.

WARNING
.

Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door
finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if a side
air bag or door-mounted curtain air

bag (CrossCabriolet model) inflates.

Tampering with the supplemental
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing
material near the seatbacks or by
installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, around the side
air bag.

Work around and on the side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag
systems should be done by a
NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be
done by a NISSAN dealer. The
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) wiring harnesses* should not
be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not be
used on the side air bag and curtain
and rollover air bag systems.
The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain and rollover air bag systems and guide
the buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(front seats) GUID-3B87B5A0-4336-4C99-89BF-22D756A42161

WARNING
.

The pretensioners cannot be reused
after activation. They must be re-

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placed together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.
.

If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but a pretensioner is not
activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if
necessary, replaced by a NISSAN
dealer.
No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the pretensioner system. This is
to prevent damage to or accidental
activation of the pretensioners.
Tampering with the pretensioner
system may result in serious personal injury.
Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done by a
NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be
done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not be
used on the pretensioner system.
If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set
forth in the appropriate NISSAN

Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal
injury.
The pretensioner system may activate with the
supplemental air bag system in certain types of
collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor, it
helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle
becomes involved in certain types of collisions,
helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same
way as conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner activates, smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard. The
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with a
history of a breathing condition should get fresh
air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow
the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to
reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is
used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner
system. (See “Supplemental air bag warning
light” later in this section for more details.) If the
supplemental air bag warning light indicates
there is a malfunction, have the system checked

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by a NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.

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The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the air bags and/or
pretensioner systems may not operate properly.
They must be checked and repaired. Take your
vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.

WARNING
SPA1097

SSS1016

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
GUID-903148F5-C14E-43FA-AED1-8BBDAE796F82

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
GUID-51E691C0-0E01-4640-9FB4-F2F56D4D2B94

Warning labels about the supplemental frontimpact air bag system are placed in the vehicle
as shown in the illustration.

The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying
in the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits for the air bag systems, pretensioners
and all related wiring.

SRS air bag GUID-7BC8FADF-7E78-40A4-B77A-006F326840B9

1
The warning labels *
are located on the
surface of the sun visors.

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the SRS air bag systems are
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the air
bags and/or pretensioner systems need servicing:

If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the air
bags and/or pretensioner systems will
not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE GUID-BE097191-F8D3-4AAC-850E-F3F16831D6C5
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and
rollover air bags and pretensioners are designed
to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a
reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated
after inflation has occurred. Repair and replace-

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ment of these systems should be done only by a
NISSAN dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
and rollover air bags and pretensioners and
related parts should be pointed out to the
person performing the maintenance. The ignition
switch should always be in the LOCK position
when working under the hood or inside the
vehicle.

end or side portion of the vehicle.
.

If you need to dispose of a supplemental air bag or pretensioner systems, or scrap the vehicle, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental air bag and pretensioner system
disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

WARNING
SSS1178

Once a front air bag, side air bag or
curtain and rollover air bag has
inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be
replaced. Additionally, the activated
pretensioners must also be replaced. The air bag module and
pretensioner system should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air
bag modules and pretensioner system cannot be repaired.

DUAL POP-UP ROLL BAR SYSTEM
(CrossCabriolet
models)
GUID-94609B65-694A-4C47-A779-9B5BB5581CB7
The dual pop-up roll bars are designed to
deploy only during rollover collisions. The dual
pop-up roll bars are located behind the rear
seatback and deploy when the Air bag Control
Unit (ACU) judges that the vehicle will overturn.
The dual pop-up roll bars, with proper seat belt
usage, help preserve occupant headroom in a
rollover collision and can help reduce the risk of
occupant injury.

The front air bag, side air bag and
curtain and rollover air bag systems,
and pretensioner system should be
inspected by a NISSAN dealer if
there is any damage to the front

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the dual pop-up roll bar to not
operate properly.

WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions in this section may result
in serious injury or death.
.

The dual pop-up roll bars deploy
upward at a high speed when activated. Keep hands and other body
parts away from the dual pop-up roll
bars.

Never place objects (such as umbrellas or accessories) near the dual
pop-up roll bars, which deploy from
the top of rear seatback. Such
objects can become dangerous projectiles when dual pop-up roll bars
deploy.

Tampering with the dual pop-up roll
bars may cause them to unintentionally deploy or operate abnormally.

Never open the dual pop-up roll bar
covers or modify or disassemble the
dual pop-up roll bars.

Do not sit, place a heavy object, or
apply a strong load on the dual popup roll bar cover. Doing so could
cause damage to the cover or cause

Never allow anyone other than a
NISSAN dealer to retract or repair
the dual pop-up roll bars. Always
contact a NISSAN dealer after dual
pop-up roll bars deploy.

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MEMO

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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................................
...
2-3
Instrument panel ........................................................................
...
2-4
Meters and gauges ...................................................................
...
2-5
Speedometer and odometer ............................................
...
2-6
Tachometer ...........................................................................
...
2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................
...
2-7
Fuel gauge ............................................................................
...
2-8
Compass (if so equipped) ......................................................
...
2-8
Zone variation change procedure ................................
...
2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ............
...
2-11
Checking bulbs .................................................................
...
2-12
Warning lights ...................................................................
...
2-12
Indicator lights ...................................................................
...
2-16
Audible reminders ............................................................
...
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Dot matrix liquid crystal display ..........................................
...
2-19
Operational indicators .....................................................
...
2-20
Maintenance indicators ...................................................
...
2-23
Trip computer ....................................................................
...
2-23
Security systems ....................................................................
...
2-28
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ...................
...
2-28
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ..........................
...
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Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............................
...
2-31
Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if so equipped) .....
... 2-32
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(Hardtop models) ...................................................................
...
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Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .......
...
Headlight and turn signal switch .......................................
...
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) ............................
...
Headlight switch ............................................................
...
Turn signal switch ..........................................................
...
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ..............................
...
Hazard warning flasher switch ...........................................
...
Horn ..........................................................................................
...
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .........................
...
Heated seats (if so equipped) ...........................................
...
Clock ........................................................................................
...
Models with color display ............................................
...
Models without color display ......................................
...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .................
...
Power outlet ............................................................................
...
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) ..............
...
Storage ....................................................................................
...
Cup holders .....................................................................
...
Sunglasses holder (Hardtop models) .......................
...
Glove box .........................................................................
...
Console box ....................................................................
...
Storage box (if so equipped) ......................................
...
Cargo floor box (Hardtop models) ............................
...
Luggage side box (Hardtop models) ........................
...

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Cargo cover (if so equipped for
Hardtop models) ..............................................................
...
Luggage hooks (Hardtop models) ...............................
...
Luggage cover (CrossCabriolet models) ...................
...
Roof rack (if so equipped for Hardtop models) .......
...
Coat hooks (Hardtop models) ......................................
...
Windows ..................................................................................
...
Power windows ................................................................
...
Moonroof (if so equipped for Hardtop models) .............
...
Automatic moonroof and sunshades ..........................
...
Interior lights ............................................................................
...
Map lights ...........................................................................
...
Personal lights (Hardtop models) ................................
...
Interior light control switch ............................................
...

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Mood lights (Hardtop models) ..........................................
...
Vanity mirror lights .................................................................
...
Cargo lights (Hardtop models) ..........................................
...
Trunk light (CrossCabriolet models) ................................
...
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ......
...
Programming HomeLink® .............................................
...
Programming HomeLink® for
Canadian customers .....................................................
...
Operating the HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ....................................................
...
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................................
...
Clearing the programmed information ......................
...
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button ..........
...
If your vehicle is stolen .................................................
...

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COCKPIT
GUID-06B56D4D-A0AA-4178-A121-A31F959AC846

10.
11.

12.
13.
14.
15.

16.

17.
18.
SSI0838

1.
2.
3.
4.

Heated steering wheel switch*
Power lift gate switch* (Hardtop models) or
trunk lid release switch (CrossCabriolet models)
Instrument brightness control switch
Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal light

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

— Fog light*
Trip computer switch
TRIP/RESET switch
Wiper and washer switch
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
Power lift gate main switch* (Hardtop models) or
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch (Cross-

Cabriolet models)
Power rear seatback switch* (Hardtop models)
Power rear seatback switch* (Hardtop models)
or Remote walk-in switch (CrossCabriolet models)
Fuel-filler door opener switch
Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever*
Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch*
Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control*
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control (models with navigation system)*
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control (models without navigation system)*
Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering system
Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches
Center-console mounted controls
— Heated seat switches*
— All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch*
(Hardtop models)
— Soft top operating switch (CrossCabriolet
models)
if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
GUID-73174318-E521-4B16-8B9D-A3A74ECB1262

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
*:
**:

SSI0839

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

2-4

Side ventilator
Meters and gauges
Push-button ignition switch
Center ventilator
Center display
— Center color display*
— Navigation system**

Heater/air conditioner control or Center multifunction control panel*
— Navigation system**
— Vehicle information and setting buttons*
— Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone System*
(models with navigation system)
— Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone System*

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(models without navigation system)
Hazard warning flasher switch
Front passenger supplemental air bag
Hood release handle
Fuse box cover
Parking brake
Intelligent Key port
Audio system
— Clock*
Front passenger air bag status light
Power outlet
Rear window and outside mirror* defroster
switch
Heater/air conditioner control or Audio system
Trunk release power cancel switch (CrossCabriolet models)
Glove box
if so equipped
Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

Black plate (93,1)

METERS AND GAUGES
GUID-A68BAE6F-B6C6-458C-9E0C-28DA5D3B2890

LOCK position. This is not a malfunction.

JVO0043X

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Instrument brightness control switch
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Warning/indicator lights
Trip computer switch
Dot matrix liquid crystal display

8.
9.
10.

— Trip computer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Odometer/twin trip odometer/Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator
RESET switch for trip odometer

The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
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Resetting the GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
trip odometer:
3 for more
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch *
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.

JVI0252X

SIC4699

Speedometer

Odometer/twin trip odometer

SPEEDOMETER
AND ODOMETER
GUID-A5312850-B162-4691-B245-BFE52CFF92CD

Odometer/twin
trip odometer
GUID-8971DF72-32A1-467A-9B68-200871A5DCCC

SpeedometerGUID-6D108D90-F044-4A12-A5A1-80A313264F81
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h).

1 and twin trip odometer *
2
The odometer *
are displayed when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.

The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.
Changing the display:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
3 on the right
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch *
side of the combination meter panel changes
the display as follows:
TRIP A ? TRIP B ? TRIP A

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Black plate (95,1)

normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and let the
engine idle. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section for immediate action required.

JVI0253X

TACHOMETER
GUID-D6E06D01-68FC-46F3-83E0-465A7D80EEAA
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the
1 .
engine into the red zone *

CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.

SIC4690

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
GUID-5D79A6DB-7B0E-48CD-B3D5-38EB0D89F9F4
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge needle points
1 shown in the illustration.
within the zone *
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.

CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
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COMPASS (if so equipped)
GUID-56AB49A5-E009-4FD9-864E-78F14A1329E1

tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches “E”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

CAUTION
.

JVI0338X

FUEL GAUGE
GUID-7C88D297-60D4-4310-84BB-E1EC1735E409
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator light (MIL)
may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
the
light should turn off. If the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by
a NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
later in this section.

SIC3181

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
B will indicate
position, the compass display *
the direction of the vehicle’s heading.

The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “E” (Empty).

NOS1741

The low fuel warning
appears on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches
“E”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the

2-8

If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass
by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at
less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). You can also
calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle

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on your everyday route. The compass will be
calibrated once it has tracked 3 complete
circles.
To turn on and off the compass manually, push
A while the ignition switch is in
the
switch *
the ON position.

SIC0611B
Zone map

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Black plate (98,1)

ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCEDURE
GUID-0E831674-32EA-49CF-AB30-0F9EEEB78E33
The difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance. In
some areas, this difference can sometimes be
great enough to cause false compass readings.
Follow these instructions to set the variance for
your particular location if this happens:
1. Push the
switch for more than 3
seconds. The current zone number will
appear in the display.
2. Find your current location and variance
number on the zone map.
NOTE:
Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.

pass point when the vehicle moves to an
area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.)

CAUTION
.

Do not install a ski rack, antenna,
etc., which are attached to the
vehicle by means of a magnet. They
affect the operation of the compass.

When cleaning the mirror, use a
paper towel or similar material
dampened with glass cleaner. Do
not spray glass cleaner directly on
the mirror as it may cause the liquid
cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

3. Push the
switch repeatedly until the
new zone number appears in the display,
then release the switch. After you release
the switch, the display will show a compass
direction within a few seconds.
. If the compass deviates from the correct
indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
. The compass may not indicate the
correct compass point in tunnels or while
driving up or down a steep hill.
(The compass returns to the correct com-

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Black plate (99,1)

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
GUID-6AC4475F-D514-4474-861E-A33DFE4DFCFD

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Master warning light

Low beam indicator light

Seat belt warning light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Supplemental air bag warning light

Overdrive off indicator light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
(AWD models)
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light

Soft top indicator light (CrossCabriolet
models)

Engine oil pressure warning light

Cruise indicator light

Intelligent Key warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Low tire pressure warning light

High beam indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light

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Black plate (100,1)

CHECKING BULBS
GUID-B5546604-D327-4511-B24A-C4F4615F5F1F

WARNING LIGHTS
GUID-39AE13E8-806F-40A7-8C69-3AF4A1790761

With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
GUID-2C7F9D36-036A-4856-8580-AE4D2A3CACAA

The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,

If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed on the dot matrix crystal display on the
speedometer. (See “Dot matrix liquid crystal
display” later in this section.)

malfunctioning. If the warning
light turns off, you can drive
again.
— blinks slowly (about once every
2 seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. Check that
all tire sizes are the same, tire
pressure is correct and tires are
not worn.

The light comes on when the ignition switch is
pushed to ON. It turns off soon after the engine
is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the diameter
of the front and the rear wheels are different, the
warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. (See “All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)

CAUTION
.

If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
If the AWD warning light blinks
when you are driving:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a
second):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. The driving
mode will change to 2WD to
prevent the AWD system from

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If the warning light is still on after
the above operations, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.

or
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning
light
GUID-06CAAC80-C465-4A21-9EB7-C024333BA100
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-

Black plate (101,1)

tance. (See “Brake system” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)

Brake warning light

GUID-4A67DFC2-D59E-4197-BAD5-168A3CE40A7E

This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brakeGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid
warning light:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. (See “Brake fluid” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate

the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary repaired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)

WARNING
.

Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.

ChargeGUID-69B03338-0451-441C-B766-BECF7DE9BC90
warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.

EngineGUID-0AE5784C-961F-4FC8-BFAF-77A224D6D347
oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-ityourself” section.)

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CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.

Intelligent
Key warning light
GUID-0700CAF3-DF55-4F0A-A342-324495D014C0
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine. If the light comes on while the engine
is running, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair
as soon as possible.

Low tire
pressure warning light
GUID-2FD87A32-C17B-42A1-B740-5A7539F98F4B
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this light
illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure
warning:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate. A
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also appears
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. The low tire pressure warning
light does not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to
the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning is active
as long as the low tire pressure warning light

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remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Dot matrix liquid
crystal display” later in this section, “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.
TPMS malfunction:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
pushed ON. The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section. For the CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE warning, see “Dot matrix liquid
crystal display” later in this section.

WARNING
.

If the light does not illuminate with
the ignition switch pushed ON, have
the vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.

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If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently
damage the tires and increase the
likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low
tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat. If you have a flat
tire, replace it with a spare tire as
soon as possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as

possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
.

Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.

CAUTION
.

The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.

If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h), the TPMS may not operate
correctly.

Be sure to correctly install the
specified size of tires to the four
wheels.

MasterGUID-6AB3A8A0-B446-4089-A66C-618A6659F580
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
following are displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display:

.
.
.
.
.

No key warning
Low fuel warning
Low washer fluid warning
Parking brake release warning
Door/lift gate open warning (Hardtop models)
. Door/trunk open warning (CrossCabriolet
models)
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” later in this
section.

Seat belt
warning light
GUID-956FC59D-0351-472F-8CD0-3356E0A21318
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat is
occupied. For approximately 5 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the system
does not activate the warning light for the front
passenger.
See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for precautions on seat belt usage.
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Black plate (104,1)

Supplemental
air bag warning light
GUID-C47663FA-9971-432A-840C-6232303C8EC4
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
will illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning
light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
SRS air bag systems are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the air
bags and/or pretensioner systems need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest NISSAN dealer.
.

The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental
Restraint Systems (air bag systems) and/or the
pretensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemental
restraint system” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section.

bags and/or pretensioner systems will
not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning lightGUID-9CD9709D-A6B8-4177-B503-4BF50BC0F688
The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system or the traction control
system is operating, thus alerting the driver that
the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road
surface may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light comes on and stays on
while the VDC system is on, this light alerts the
driver to the fact that the VDC system’s fail-safe
mode is operating, for example the VDC system
may not be functioning properly. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If a
malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled but the vehicle
is still driveable. For additional information, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the air

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INDICATORGUID-BDD7DC61-68C7-435D-8B71-5F80E875AAAB
LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator lightGUID-B333F845-9EFA-4E8B-A367-0BBBFF6CDC04
(AWD models)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, and turns off within 1
second.
When selecting the LOCK mode while the
engine is running, this light will illuminate. (See
“All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position
indicator light
GUID-0130F932-2380-4325-91F5-49DD5E3D8B5F
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the automatic
selector shift position. (See “Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)

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CruiseGUID-C4011DB6-8909-4DF3-8C75-17ED51FCED58
indicator light

High beam
indicator light
GUID-4EECC9D2-4C62-4418-9FA3-CF0C228A1386

Cruise main switch
indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off when
the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator light illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational. (See
“Cruise control” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)

This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.

Cruise malfunction:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See
“Cruise control” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)

If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control and/or
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) malfunction.

Front passenger
air bag status light
GUID-1AD6EFB7-D318-4868-99B0-D18664F33C71
The front passenger air bag status light
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation, see “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
of this manual.

Low beam
indicator light
GUID-31C3710D-82FC-41EC-AE8C-69D56A05CEF7
The light comes on when the front park, side
marker, tail and license plate lights are on.

tion/Maintenance (I/M) test” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section.)
Operation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
.

Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)
GUID-6AF8662E-1DE1-45FE-852C-925D132DCE37

The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or
if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US
gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (See “Readiness for Inspec-

Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system and/or CVT malfunction has been detected. Check the fuelfiller cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display. If 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. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
— Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
— Avoid steep uphill grades.

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— If possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.

CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and/or CVT system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission control system.

Overdrive
off indicator light
GUID-A88B5A9D-E1E7-4ADD-B5C6-FE6EBACFA9C0
The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when
the overdrive off mode is selected.
For additional information, see “Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.

Soft top indicator light (CrossCabriolet models)
GUID-387DFA5A-917F-4E6B-8A1D-1A0AD860A8FA

CAUTION

This light illuminates when the soft top is being
operated or it is stopped before reaching a full
open/close state. When the top is fully opened
or closed, the light will turn off.

Operate the soft top with the engine
running to prevent a discharged battery.

The light blinks while the soft top is not fully
opened or closed under the following conditions:

When the soft top is operating, if any of the
above conditions are discontinued or any of the
following conditions are met, the top will stop
operating.

.
.

When the vehicle is driven.
When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
Be sure to fully open or close the soft top when
driving the vehicle.
The soft top can be moved with the soft top
operating switch only under all of the following
conditions:
.
.
.
.

When the vehicle is stopped.
When the ignition switch is ON.
When the trunk is closed.
When the luggage cover is pulled out and
hooked so that the roof storage area is
separated from the trunk.
When the selector lever is in a position other
than the R (Reverse) position.

When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
. When the vehicle moves at a speed of 3
MPH (5 km/h) or more.
. When the battery voltage is extremely low.
. When the temperature of the soft top
system becomes extremely high.
Release the operating switch, and push it again
under the above conditions until the top is fully
opened or closed. The soft top indicator light will
turn off when the top operation is completely
finished.
If the soft top indicator light illuminates with the
ignition switch ON, it may indicate the electric
soft top control unit is not functioning properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.
For more details about the electric soft top

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DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL
DISPLAY
GUID-8111787A-C29E-4E6F-9310-B498CC7E010D

operation, see “Soft top (CrossCabriolet models)” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.

Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
GUID-F77394DF-EFC3-4B65-ACF6-5E0E91264160
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
GUID-CE6E8B94-E3C1-4EDD-B5CC-1AA8B731382A
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

Light reminder
chime
GUID-7B425B53-6E2D-43C2-AE08-9F717545E029
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC
or OFF position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.

Parking brake
reminder chime
GUID-16CE9E88-5960-4CAA-845D-8ACC44A8DB19
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven at
more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking
brake applied. Stop the vehicle and release the
parking brake.

Seat belt warning
chime
GUID-6CB52CBC-6585-437E-BC4E-959C5BB57A7B

AUDIBLE REMINDERS
GUID-854CE725-BA1A-4800-8732-43382E89CE05

The chime will sound for about 6 seconds
unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.

Key reminderGUID-03B79EB0-07EF-4F48-9DFC-C531CF03B6F2
chime

Brake pad wear
warning
GUID-A531CD6C-63DF-4083-A7B6-FC8F79CA75A0

A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.

The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.

JVI0254X
1
The dot matrix liquid crystal display *
is
located in the speedometer, and it displays,
the key operation information and other warnings and information.

For the detail about the Intelligent Key System,
see “Intelligent Key system” in the “3. Predriving checks and adjustments” section.

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OPERATIONAL
INDICATORS
GUID-2BC84707-B5D6-420C-AF4E-599CBE87C0AA
1. Engine start
operation indicator
GUID-D97EB6AE-486E-4B90-8447-B6FE87D4AD91
This indicator appears when the selector lever is
in the P (Park) position.

pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
You can start the engine directly in any position.

2. Key insertion
indicator
GUID-05110D15-ABEF-44EB-A8DB-34AB9197B4B8
This indicator appears when the key needs to be
inserted into the key port. (For example, the
Intelligent Key battery is discharged.)
If this indicator appears, insert the key into the
key port in the correct direction. (See “Push-

This indicator means that the engine will start by

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button ignition switch” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)

3. Key removal
indicator
GUID-BB5416CE-8D01-47D1-8C3E-4F7E493AE6E1
This indicator appears when the driver’s door is
opened with the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position and the key placed in the key
port. A key reminder chime also sounds.
If this indicator appears, remove the key from the
key port and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.

4. NO KEY warning
GUID-F57235F8-65EC-43AC-9534-39FFBAF7DBAD
This warning appears in either of the following
conditions.
No key inside GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
the vehicle:
The warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.
Unregistered key:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed from the LOCK position and the key
cannot be recognized by the system. You cannot
start the engine with an unregistered key. Use
the registered key.

more details.

7. Key battery
discharge indicator
GUID-4EDE548E-8FF0-4D46-ABCB-68B647C3999A

5. SHIFT “P”GUID-F63536DD-DDB8-49FB-8271-F811D25EC8A1
warning

This indicator appears when the key battery is
running out of power.

This warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed to stop the engine with the selector lever
in any position except the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position or push the ignition
switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“Intelligent Key system” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.)

6. “PUSH” warning
GUID-2B3DB981-A402-45B6-B5BB-474886B28E6A
This warning appears when the selector lever is
moved to the P (Park) position with the ignition
switch in the ACC position after the SHIFT “P”
warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF position,
perform the following procedure:
SHIFT “P” warning ? (Move the selector
lever to “P”) ? PUSH warning ? (Push the
ignition switch ? ignition switch position is
turned to ON) ? PUSH warning ? (Push the
ignition switch ? ignition switch position is
turned to OFF)

If this indicator appears, replace the battery with
a new one. (See “Intelligent key battery replacement” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)

8. Parking brake
release warning
GUID-834CC27F-8812-483E-9320-C2D89C3E4B39
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied. Stop the vehicle and release the
parking brake.

9. Low fuel warning
GUID-15EF772B-A9F6-4FC2-AB15-CABF1BB1DF48
This warning appears when the fuel level in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.

10. Low washer
fluid warning
GUID-75BFB25F-0C2B-423E-890D-9368CFA667DD
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid
is at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
(See “Window washer fluid” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

See “Intelligent Key system” in the “3. Predriving checks and adjustments” section for
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11. Door/lift gate open warning (ignition
switch is in the ON position) (Hardtop
models)
GUID-E8BF5142-318A-41D5-8AB1-86843D59BCCF
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the lift gate are open or not closed securely. The
vehicle icon indicates which door is open on the
display.

12. Door/trunk open warning (ignition
switch is in the ON position) (CrossCabriolet models)
GUID-CE5E7381-F4E7-4E9D-8BC1-5FDCD9D031B0
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the trunk are open or not closed securely. The
vehicle icon indicates which door is open on the
display.

section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

15. “TIMER”GUID-FF6A1FD2-B5C4-4083-B2CA-3E728C17C633
indicator
This indicator appears when the set “TIMER”
indicator activates. You can set the time for up to
6 hours. (See “Trip computer” later in this
section.)

16. Low outside
temperature warning
GUID-84D86BBA-1B59-4DDE-9353-177DB0D95B81
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 378F (38C). The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “Trip computer” later in
this section.)

13. Loose fuel
cap warning
GUID-BF7DA770-AB4E-4465-8317-1B41831C3607
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler cap” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.)
SIC4237

14. Check tire
pressure warning
GUID-0DD3569E-5223-4496-8B17-789648E1715D
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light” earlier in this

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Black plate (111,1)

MAINTENANCE
INDICATORS
GUID-0A851647-6BB2-4E92-AEB5-E04319FCA2E4
1. Engine oilGUID-9CEF8B90-48A9-4FB5-BFD9-0CF43586EC4F
replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer set
time comes for changing the engine oil. You can
set or reset the distance for changing the engine
oil. (See “Trip computer” later in this section.)

2. Oil filter replacement
indicator
GUID-C344252D-B1CB-46F2-AEAD-7C37EC262221
This indicator appears when the customer set
time comes for replacing the oil filter. You can
set or reset the distance for replacing the oil
filter. (See “Trip computer” later in this section.)

3. Tire replacement
indicator
GUID-1A74526D-9B7C-43A3-95CF-62EFC05FBC61
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance comes for replacing tires. You can set
or reset the distance for replacing tires. (See
“Trip computer” later in this section.)

WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. See
“Changing wheels and tires” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road
conditions affect tire wear and when

tires should be replaced. Setting the
tire replacement indicator for a certain
driving distance does not mean your
tires will last that long. Use the tire
replacement indicator as a guide only
and always perform regular tire checks.
Failure to perform regular tire checks,
including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle
damage could occur and may lead to a
collision, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
SIC3580

4. “OTHER” GUID-17015DA7-2755-4CAC-AF46-619CAF47DE9D
indicator
This indicator appears when the customer set
time comes for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the items. (See “Trip
computer” later in this section.)
More maintenance reminders are also available
on the center display (if so equipped). (See
“How to use INFO button” in the “4. Monitor,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.)

TRIP COMPUTER
GUID-F63231D7-123A-4BC6-844C-BA3C14A5C066
Switches for the trip computer are located on
the right side of the combination meter panel. To
operate the trip computer, push the side or front
of the switches as shown above.
A
*
B
*

switch
switch

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
A .
selected by pushing the
switch *
A is pushed, the
Each time the
switch *
display will change as follows:

Current and average fuel consumption ?
Average fuel consumption and speed ?
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Elapsed time and trip odometer ? Distance to
empty (dte) ? Outside air temperature (ICY) ?
Setting ? Warning check

JVI0251X

SIC3674

Current and average fuel consumption
(MPG, l (liter)/100
km)
GUID-C03B6A5C-9ED7-43A7-9BC4-010DAD1E69BD

Average fuel consumption (MPG, l/100
km) and speed
(MPH or km/h)
GUID-5567CAAC-37CB-49C0-8903-54489EC24183

The current and average fuel consumption mode
shows the current and average fuel consumption.

Fuel consumption:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
B
Resetting is done by pushing the
switch *
for longer than 1 second. (The average speed is
also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
display shows “——”.
Speed:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting is

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B for longer
done by pushing the
switch *
than 1 second. (The average fuel consumption is
also reset at the same time.)

The display is updated every 30 seconds. The
first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows
“——”.

SIC4701

Elapsed time and trip odometer (miles or
km)
GUID-FEA80D52-9DA7-4A2D-BD49-7619EBBECCF9
Elapsed time: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The elapsed time mode shows the time since
the last reset. The displayed time can be reset
B for longer than 1
by pushing the
switch *
second. (The trip odometer is also reset at the
same time.)
Trip odometer:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The trip odometer mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since the
last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the
B
switch *
for longer than 1 second. (The
elapsed time is also reset at the same time.)

SIC4702

Distance to empty
(dte — miles or km)
GUID-6D35B21A-8E00-4687-AB2C-E21288A7467A
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly
being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is
displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to “——”.
.

If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
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pushed to the OFF position may continue to
be displayed.
When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display.

SIC4703

SIC3678

Outside air temperature
(ICY — 8F or 8C)
GUID-1F0F141E-7E24-493C-9ABE-8A75128A7804

Setting

The outside air temperature is displayed in 8F or
8C in the range of −22 to 1408F (−30 to 608C).

Setting cannot be made while driving. A
message “Setting can only be operated
when stopped” is also displayed on the dot
matrix crystal display.

The outside air temperature mode includes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air
temperature is below 378F (38C), the warning is
displayed on the screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected
by road or engine heat, wind directions and
other driving conditions. The display may differ
from the actual outside temperature or the
temperature displayed on various signs or billboards.

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GUID-180A1674-9E9A-45F6-9ECF-354F636CDD00

A and
B are
The
switch *
switch *
used in the setting mode to select and decide a
menu.

SKIP:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
A to move to the warning
Push the
switch *
check mode.
Push the

B to select other menus.
switch *

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ALERT:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Alert menu can be set to notify the following
items.
.

TIMER
Select this submenu to specify when the
“TIMER” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
MAINTENANCE:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The maintenance intervals of the following items
can be set or reset for the reminders.
.

OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset
distance for changing the engine oil.
FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset
distance for replacing the oil filter.
TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset
distance for replacing tires.
OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset
distance for replacing items other than
engine oil, oil filter and tires.

the

To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
OPTIONS:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The 3 option menus can be set to your
preference.
.

LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English,
French or Spanish for display.
. UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the unit from
MPG or l/100 km.
. EFFECTS
Select this menu to set the dial effects
described below to on or off.
— The indicator needles sweep in the
meters and the ring illumination will be
brightened gradually when the engine is
started.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.

the

SIC3993

Warning check
GUID-FF3DCF80-E792-4B60-B3EB-0786D9710BD7
To see if there are any of the following warnings
and corresponding details, select this menu.
.
.
.
.
.
.

the
the

No key warning
Low fuel warning
Low washer fluid warning
Parking brake release warning
Door/lift gate open warning (Hardtop models)
Door/trunk open warning (CrossCabriolet
models)
Loose fuel cap warning

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SECURITY SYSTEMS
GUID-5B8EE3AC-B3AC-45D4-BF38-6AC7583B2D4C

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so
equipped) GUID-3A2129E5-3F98-44E7-8D33-56C1DC801E7A

Check tire pressure warning

SKIP:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
A to exit the warning
Push the
switch *
check display.
Push the
menus.

switch

B
*

The vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or lift gate/trunk when the system is armed. It is
not, however, a motion detection type system
that activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.

to select DETAIL

DETAIL:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
This item is available only when a warning is
displayed.
Select this menu to see the details of warnings.
SIC2133

Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:
. Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
. NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.

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The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior
or exterior vehicle components in all situations.
Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your keys in the vehicle,
and always lock it when unattended. Be aware
of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit
areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification markers,
and tracking systems, are available at auto
supply stores and specialty shops. Your
NISSAN dealer may also offer such equipment.
Check with your insurance company to see if
you may be eligible for discounts for various
theft protection features.

Black plate (117,1)

A
5. Confirm that the security indicator light *
comes on. The security indicator light stays
on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle
security system is now pre-armed. After
about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The security light begins to flash
once every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time period,
the door is unlocked, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.

SIC1699A

How to arm GUID-E45D0EB0-DDEE-43F9-BCF5-4FFD6F801B10
the vehicle security system
1. Close all windows.
The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.

Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors and lift gate/trunk locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

Vehicle security
system activation
GUID-D932FA41-7646-4669-AA61-035AB796F12C

3. Carry the Intelligent Key.

The vehicle security system will give the following alarm:

4. Close all doors and lift gate/trunk. Lock all
door. The doors can be locked with:
. the lock button
on the Intelligent Key
. any request switch
. the power door lock switch
. the key — master or mechanical

.
.

The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again.

The alarm is activated by:
.

Unlocking the door or opening the lift gate/
trunk without using the button on the
Intelligent Key, the request switch or the
key. (Even if the door is opened by releasing
the door inside lock knob, the alarm will
activate.)

How to stopGUID-3A47058D-D66F-43FA-8D5B-CE27C3B3E4A6
an activated alarm
The alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the unlock button
on the Intelligent
Key, pushing the request switch or using the key.
The alarm will not stop if the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as described above, have it checked by a
NISSAN dealer.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
GUID-140A6D7E-5E78-4398-9FB4-FDC469E689FE
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key. Never leave these keys in the
vehicle.
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
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service as soon as possible. Please bring
all registered keys that you have when
visiting a NISSAN dealer for service.

interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

SIC1699A

Security indicator
light
GUID-DBC33161-BF46-4EE3-8435-AB868C640CC4

A
The security indicator light *
indicates the
status of the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System.

The light blinks after the ignition switch was in
the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This function
indicates the security systems equipped on the
vehicle are operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer
for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
GUID-15F1CDB4-078A-4D01-A331-3BCB3082F46B

WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm windshield with
the defroster before you wash the
windshield.

reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.

CAUTION
SIC3664

Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds.

Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.

Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.

Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer

Type A

SIC4395
Type B

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washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.

SIC3922

SIC4017

Type C

RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYSTEM (if so equipped)
GUID-05A0C0C8-F56A-4E1F-90FD-7DD9CB5E2B3F

The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

The rain-sensing auto wiper system can automatically turn on the wipers and adjust the wiper
speed depending on the rainfall and the vehicle
speed by using the rain sensor located on the
upper part of the windshield.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1
*

1
*

2
*
3
*

INT (Type A or Type C) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward A
(Slower) or B (Faster).
AUTO (Type B) — For models with the rainsensing auto wiper system, see “Rain-sensing
auto wiper system” later in this section.
LO — continuous low speed operation
HI — continuous high speed operation

To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system, push
1 . The
the lever down to the AUTO position *
wiper will sweep once while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted
2 (High)
by turning the knob toward the front *
3 (Low).
or toward the rear *

4 (MIST) to have one sweep
Push the lever up *
operation of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you

5
*

to operate the

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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH (Hardtop models)
GUID-E9B01D50-BAE9-400D-AF33-89486215C486

. High — High sensitive operation
. Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system off,
push up the lever to the OFF position, or pull
down the lever to the LO or HI position.

CAUTION
Do not touch the rain sensor and
around it when the wiper switch is in
the AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The wipers
may operate unexpectedly and cause to
an injury or a wiper damage.
.

Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing
auto wiper system when you use a car
wash.
The rain-sensing auto wipers may not
operate if rain does not hit the rain
sensor even if it is raining.
Using genuine wiper blades is recommended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. (See
“Windshield wiper blades” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for wiper blade replacement.)

The rain-sensing auto wipers are intended for use during rain. If the switch
is left in the AUTO position, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly when dirt,
fingerprints, oil film or insects are stuck
on or around the sensor. The wipers
may also operate when exhaust gas or
moisture affect the rain sensor.
When the windshield glass is coated
with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be higher
even though the amount of the rainfall
is small.

WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear window
glass and obscure your vision. Warm
the rear window with the defroster
before you wash the rear window.

CAUTION
.

Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds.

Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.

Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
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The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.

Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
1
*

If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that is
on and around the wiper arms. In approximately 1 minute, turn the switch on again
to operate the wiper.

2
*

Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation (not
adjustable)
Low (ON) — continuous low speed operation

3
Push the switch forward *
to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.

SIC3666
Type A

SIC4019
Type B

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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

GUID-6A8EA538-4B5A-4260-A4F9-59AA6EEC9D6A

To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine
1 on. The indicator light
and push the switch *
2 will come on. Push the switch again to turn
*
the defroster off.

GUID-2E72A4A0-1386-460B-B497-869BC1657D74

XENON HEADLIGHTS
(if so equipped)
GUID-DDA42A0C-5BBE-4E9D-9B84-A8C6395E4D9F

WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE

It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.

When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent
an electric shock, never attempt to
modify or disassemble. Always have
your xenon headlights replaced at a
NISSAN dealer.

Xenon headlights provide considerably more light than conventional
headlights. If they are not correctly
aimed, they might temporarily blind
an oncoming driver or the driver
ahead of you and cause a serious
accident. If headlights are not aimed
correctly, immediately take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer and have
the headlights adjusted correctly.

CAUTION
.
SIC3584
Type A

When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear window
defroster.
Do not use the rear window defroster switch while the soft top is being
operated or fully opened. The heat
may damage the soft top material
and/or components (CrossCabriolet
models).

When the xenon headlight is initially turned on,
its brightness or color varies slightly. However,
the color and brightness will soon stabilize.
.
SIC3667
Type B

The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off operation. It is generally desirable not to turn
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off the headlights for short intervals
(for example, when the vehicle stops at
a traffic signal).
If the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drastically decrease, the light will start
blinking, or the color of the light will
become reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact a NISSAN
dealer.

SIC3668

SIC3669

HEADLIGHTGUID-996522C0-4578-43C8-83E0-51BB0ADB49B2
SWITCH

Autolight system
(if so equipped)
GUID-8905665A-6EF0-4112-A643-8A502F17847E

Lighting

The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.

1
*

2
*

GUID-C1692F98-2EF5-42BF-980D-AA54247F5578

Turn the switch to the
position.
The front park, side marker, tail, license plate and
instrument lights will come on.
Turn the switch to the
position.
Headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on.

To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
1 .
AUTO position *
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
or
position.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the

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headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights
off delay:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to
180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Vehicle information and settings” in the “4.
Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section.

SAA0642A

Be sure not to put anything on top of the
A located on the top of the
photo sensor *
instrument panel. The photo sensor controls the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.

SIC3670

Headlight beam
select
GUID-2ADBA756-362E-41D6-9A9B-2AF1DAC13669
1
*
2
*

3
*

To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
To select the high beam, push the lever forward
while the switch is in the
position. Pull it
back to select the low beam.
Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.

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Battery saverGUID-A19290B7-AD6C-4095-AB12-FAB3BC8E2D05
system

headlights turn off automatically.

A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.

Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
GUID-297966B1-EC0F-457B-84B2-00A3EEA09CA5

When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off 5
minutes after the ignition switch has been
pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
or
position after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.

CAUTION
.

When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights automatically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, otherwise the battery will be discharged.
Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the

The daytime running lights automatically illuminate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.

WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.

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SIC3585

Instrument brightness
control
GUID-AE1AD09A-C607-43AF-A5FF-F011B28EA715
The instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, push the control switches. Pushing the
A will brighten the lights. When
upper switch *
the brightness reaches the maximum level, a
B dims the
beep will sound. The lower switch *
lights. Repeatedly pushing the lower switch will
turn the lights off and a beep will sound.

Black plate (127,1)

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
GUID-6A75B42D-D28E-4CDF-84D2-DC5652B93673

SIC3671

TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
GUID-05BFC159-21E8-4470-8F9F-A8F1315EF7D5

FOG LIGHT GUID-B77E006A-B448-42A0-B9EB-E9953893F221
SWITCH (if so equipped)

1 Turn signal
*
GUID-B3C07939-E89F-428A-BA7C-0BA5D82E2BAF

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the switch
to the
position. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.

Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
2 Lane change signal
*
GUID-8FD0B298-53B2-4596-8590-D033172CF1AF

SIC2574

SIC3672

The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions. All turn signal lights will flash.

WARNING
.

If stopping for an emergency, be
sure to move the vehicle well off the
road.

Do not use the hazard warning
flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances
force you to drive so slowly that
your vehicle might become a hazard
to other traffic.

To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped)

HORN
GUID-76AEBFE4-FB9E-4225-A909-4F10E8A5C7A6

GUID-158A9409-77D0-4867-8A63-D9F0D56BF7B6

Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are
on.

The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.

SIC3586
A of the
To sound the horn, push the pad area *
steering wheel.

WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.

SIC4401

The heated steering wheel system is designed
to operate only when the surface temperature of
the steering wheel is below 688F (208C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
1 on the switch will illuminate.
indicator light *
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel
is below 688F (208C), the system will heat the
steering wheel and cycle off and on to maintain a
temperature above 688F (208C). The indicator
light will remain on as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The indicator light will turn off.

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Black plate (129,1)

HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
GUID-633E2177-1D7D-44F5-94F5-0C74D026B322

NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 688F (208C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.

WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat temperatures or have an inability to feel pain in
body parts that contact the seat. Use of
the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.

damage to the heater.
.

Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately
with a dry cloth.

When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.

If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION
.

The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.

Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.

Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.

Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
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CLOCK
GUID-53AD618D-9089-48A6-866B-1B418BEC8B62

light goes off.

MODELS WITH
COLOR DISPLAY
GUID-9BC2B067-0CB2-4D68-A1A5-7BFFBFAD895C

The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.

To adjust the clock on the front color display, use
the SETTING button on the center multifunction control panel. See “How to use
SETTING button” in the “4. Monitor, heater, air
conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” section.

When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.

The clock settings display cannot be operated
while driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and apply the parking brake before setting the
clock.

MODELS WITHOUT
COLOR DISPLAY
GUID-8DDA095F-EC3A-4CDC-BF15-CE4DA0C40D53
The digital clock (in the audio unit) displays the
time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.

SIC2770

The seats are warmed by built-in heaters. The
switches located on the center console and rear
doors (if so equipped for rear seats) can be
operated independently of each other.

To adjust the clock, see “FM-AM radio with
Compact Disc (CD) changer” in the “Monitor,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.

1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
1 For high heat, push the HI (High) side of
*

the switch.

2 For low heat, push the LO (Low) side of
*

the switch.

The indicator light in the switch
illuminate when the heater is on.

3
*

will

3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to
the level position. Make sure the indicator

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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
GUID-6C21F80D-D0C6-473F-BAEB-444C091BCCDE

POWER OUTLET
GUID-6E6BB70A-A5D0-4C05-9E0F-176C7AC9D46F

SSD1153

The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.

SIC3587
Center console

SIC3652
Console box — Type A

If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)

SIC3651
Cargo area (Hardtop models)

SIC3653
Console box — Type B

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAY (if so equipped)
GUID-4C7EBD79-5E6D-4E92-9577-71A7BEE6B260

To use the power outlet, pull the cover as
illustrated.

When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water to
contact the outlet.

CAUTION
.

The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.

Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.

Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.

Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.

This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.

Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may open.

Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory being used is turned OFF.

SIC3588

To open the ashtray lid, push the lid down and
1 .
release it *
To empty the ashtray, pull out

2 .
*

The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
3 , then release
Push the lighter in all the way *
it. When the lighter is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.

CAUTION
.

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The cigarette lighter socket is a
power source for the cigarette light-

Black plate (133,1)

STORAGE
GUID-86E3CA2B-BC40-4857-A4C1-B3487E3BB786

er element only. The use of the
cigarette lighter socket as a power
source for any other accessory is
not recommended.
.

Do not use any other power outlet
for an accessory lighter.

CUP HOLDERS
GUID-4F3D35E7-AF46-473C-BC0C-F0EE7C53FAAC

CAUTION
.

Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used
to prevent spilling the drink. If the
liquid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.

Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
SIC3118
Front

Front

GUID-B482EF25-AADD-4164-87B3-E8C8642A9631

To open the cup holder, push the lid

1 .
*

To remove the inner tray for cleaning, pull it up as
2 .
illustrated *

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Black plate (134,1)

SIC3042
Hardtop models

Rear

GUID-D403F1AF-3B46-4568-9E5A-F5957C8699C4

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

SIC4742
CrossCabriolet models

The cup holders are located on the center of
rear seat.

SIC3589

SUNGLASSES HOLDER (Hardtop
models)
GUID-53F668A0-3562-4634-B37B-CFE15C4C94BD

WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to prevent an accident.
To open the sunglasses holder, push

1 .
*

CAUTION
.

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Do not use for anything other than
glasses.

Black plate (135,1)

Do not leave glasses in the sunglasses holder while parking in
direct sunlight. The heat may damage the glasses.

SIC3590

GLOVE BOXGUID-D5755917-EFBF-415E-AE59-B43411F701B6

WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle

1 .
*

To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
2 /unlock *
3 the glove box, use the
To lock *
mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see “Keys” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.

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Black plate (136,1)

SIC3654
Front

CONSOLE BOX
GUID-5C4739C0-4DF5-44A9-B5FD-FBFAAABBD011
Front

SIC3591
Rear

Rear (Hardtop
models)
GUID-92205B1E-0645-4A20-A11C-FD29D6989A28
To open, push the knob

GUID-DD4ABB5A-EB54-4D5E-B3ED-627D92BFD082

A (driver’s seat side) is pulled,
When the lever *
the upper case is available for storing some
B (front passensmall items. When the lever *
ger’s seat side) is pulled, the bottom case is
available for storing some larger ones.

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1
*

and pull out

2 .
*

Black plate (137,1)

SIC3655

SIC3593

STORAGE BOX
(if so equipped)
GUID-A2B41DF3-66C9-4356-B69B-5EF4B1E23F3B
To open, push the storage box lid
illustrated.

1
*

2 as illustrated.
The inner tray can be removed *

Do not place valuable items in the storage
box.
Do not use the storage box as an ashtray.

SIC3656

Type A

Type B

CARGO FLOOR
BOX (Hardtop models)
GUID-22855E8F-5045-4BAA-A462-88723F2D13B2

Type B

Type A

A . To close,
To open the cargo floor box, push *
push the lid until the lock latches.

GUID-D8151D1B-506A-40B8-A864-5F630B4E8E0B

1. To open the cargo floor box, pull the strap
A .
*
B from the back side of
2. Remove the strap *
the board and hang it on the lip of the lift
gate.

GUID-4B77D327-C009-48B6-8B7B-1FC4BF4CC444

The net partitions can be removed
a larger storage space.

B
*

to make

The cargo floor box needs to be removed when
you need a spare tire. (See “Flat tire” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section.)

CAUTION
To avoid damage, do not load more
than 22 lbs (10 kg) of cargo into the
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Black plate (138,1)

cargo floor box.

SIC3594

LUGGAGE SIDE BOX (Hardtop models)
GUID-9D068CD2-3E85-4F54-A788-DBF041E5F1B2
To open the luggage side box, pull up the strap.

SIC3595

CARGO COVER (if so equipped for
Hardtop models)
GUID-3641C44E-8123-4F91-B5B7-07B068F6D402
The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo
area hidden from the outside.
To use the cargo cover, pull it out and hang both
1 .
sides on the hooks *

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Black plate (139,1)

To use the sub cover, hang the straps on the
2 .
back of the headrest *

restraint top tether strap is damaged.

To stow the cargo cover, remove it from the
hooks and hold until it is retracted.

— If the cargo cover contacts the
top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor,
remove the cargo cover from the
vehicle or secure it on the cargo
floor below its attachment location. If the cargo cover is not
removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision.

To remove the cargo cover, stow the cover and
pull the left side of the holder to the opposite
3 .
side *

WARNING
.

Never put anything on the cargo
cover, no matter how small. Any
object on it could cause an injury
in an accident or sudden stop.

Close the cargo cover when folding
the rear seat.

Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.

Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.

— Do not allow cargo to contact
the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo
so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not
properly secured or that contacts the top tether strap may
damage the top tether strap
during a collision.

SIC3596

LUGGAGE HOOKS
(Hardtop models)
GUID-A76D431E-5514-466D-8503-9352D8CBD662

WARNING
.

Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the child

Always make sure that the cargo is
properly secured. Use the suitable
ropes and hooks.
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Black plate (140,1)

Unsecured cargo can become dangerous in an accident or sudden
stop.

WARNING

CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than
A or 7 lb (3 kg) *
B to a
22 lb (10 kg) *
single hook.

SIC4744

LUGGAGE COVER (CrossCabriolet
models)
GUID-6FCB585A-E72B-4BA2-A8FD-8ADDC214EFA2
A luggage cover is used to separate the trunk
and the top storage area.
To use the luggage cover, pull it out and hang
1 .
both sides on the hooks *
To stow the luggage cover, remove it from the
hooks and hold it until it is retracted.
The luggage cover must be pulled out and hung
1 for the soft top to oparate. (See
on hooks *
“Soft top (CrossCabriolet models)” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.)

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Do not place anything over the
luggage cover during soft top operation.

Do not place or leave objects under
the cover that may push the cover
up.

Do not place items on sides that
intrude into luggage cover area.

Black plate (141,1)

information regarding GVWR and GAWR, see
“Vehicle loading information” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section.

WARNING
.

Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo
carrying capacity, especially if the
significant portion of that load is
carried on the roof rack.

Heavy loading of the roof rack has
the potential to affect the vehicle
stability and handling during sudden or unusual handling maneuvers.

Roof rack load should be evenly
distributed.

Do not exceed maximum roof rack
load weight capacity.

Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

SIC3597

ROOF RACK (if so equipped for Hardtop models) GUID-75E038EF-E93A-4F7C-AC23-5CF5D424F222
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 165 lb (75 kg)
(black) or 220 lb (100 kg) (silver) on the roof
rails. Observe the maximum load limit shown on
the crossbars or roof carriers when you attach
them on the roof rails. Contact a NISSAN dealer
for crossbar or other equipment information. Be
careful that your vehicle does not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and
rear). The GVWR and GAWR are located on the
F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.M.S.S. certification label (located on the driver’s door pillar). For more

CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you cannot
comfortably lift the items onto the roof
rack from the ground, use a ladder or
stool.

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Black plate (142,1)

WINDOWS
GUID-F440431D-2466-4C69-98F0-4066DC360F6E

POWER WINDOWS
GUID-B224B039-2B26-4B2E-990E-61770AE48A00

WARNING

SIC3505

COAT HOOKS
(Hardtop models)
GUID-81FB43A8-33F0-4D0C-8696-020589E0AB14
The coat hooks are equipped beside the rear
personal lights.

CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than
2 lb (1 kg) on the hook.

Make 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.

Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls and become trapped in the
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.

The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to
the OFF position. If the driver’s or front
passenger’s door is opened during this period
of about 45 seconds, power to the windows is
canceled.
The power window switches will be deactivated
during soft top operation (CrossCabriolet models).

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SIC3283A

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Driver side window
Front passenger side window
Rear left passenger side window
Rear right passenger side window
Window lock button

Main power window switch (driver’s
side)
GUID-26DFB0BE-6989-43F9-8167-0F6C3694B624

A or
To open or close the window, push down *
B the switch and hold it. The main
pull up *
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.

Black plate (143,1)

Locking passengers’
windows
GUID-16F0A2BC-0A92-4EBF-AEF9-3903882D9E1D

C is pushed in, only the
When the lock button *
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.

SIC3336

SIC3285
Hardtop models

Passenger side
power window switch
GUID-4D77BC1E-53A2-4A38-9A39-222E83528CCC
The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, push down or pull up the
switch and hold it.

SIC4743
CrossCabriolet models

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Black plate (144,1)

Automatic operation
GUID-3B0158AA-9687-4021-B3A8-12225F5D2198
The automatic function is available for the switch
that has an
mark on its surface.
To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automatically
open or close all the way. To stop the window,
just push or lift the switch in the opposite
direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
The rear window automatic operation is for the
opening function only (CrossCabriolet models).

Simultaneous operation of all four windows (CrossCabriolet
models)
GUID-F3222C8C-2BD6-4165-85A5-6DEB6C706AF6

WARNING
Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows.

Auto reverse GUID-19580295-1D80-4877-93A6-203373FD0AB2
function

WARNING
There are some small distances immediately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before closing the
window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.

When the driver’s and passenger’s door window
switches (driver’s side) are pushed down or
pulled up simultaneously, all four windows are
opened or closed.

Automatic window lowering (CrossCabriolet models)GUID-68431D2A-45C1-4082-9602-DC8E37328739
When the soft top operating switch is pressed,
the power windows will automatically be lowered completely. The windows do not rise
automatically after the soft top open/close
operation is completed. Use the power window
switches to raise them.

Automatic adjusting function (CrossCabriolet models)
GUID-2A57D8B8-D2B5-4017-A2B4-5D5758878B3A

CAUTION
When the battery cable is removed from
the battery terminal, do not close either
of the front doors. The automatic window adjusting function will not work
and the side roof panel may be damaged.
The power window has an automatic adjusting
function. When the door is being opened, the
window is automatically lowered slightly to avoid
contact between the window and the top side
rail. When the door is closed, the window is
automatically raised slightly.
While the automatic adjusting function does not
work, the window will be controlled as follows:

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Black plate (145,1)

MOONROOF (if so equipped for
Hardtop models)
GUID-B46D76D1-C71E-43ED-8E5B-5188E0D125CB

.
.

When the door is opened, the window
lowers for approximately 0.39 in (10 mm).
While the door is open, the window cannot
be raised.

WARNING
.

If the windows
do not close automatically
GUID-4DA9302E-1FB0-4884-925F-1A056E33BC0E
If the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power
window system.

1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the door and soft top (CrossCabriolet
models).
3. Open the window completely by operating
the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to
close the window, and then hold the switch
more than 3 seconds after the window is
closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate
the window by the automatic function to
confirm the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other
windows.

In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts
and child restraints.
Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.

AUTOMATIC MOONROOF AND SUNSHADES
GUID-3349AE79-1AF5-473F-9AB7-69A7957FBC85
The moonroof and sunshades only operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The automatic moonroof and sunshades are
operational for about 45 seconds, even if the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position. If
the driver’s door or the passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45 seconds,
power to the moonroof and sunshades is
canceled.

CAUTION
.

Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the moonroof before
opening.

Do not place any heavy object on
the moonroof or surrounding area.

Do not push or pull on the sunshade. Doing so can damage the
sunshade.

If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the procedure above, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
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Black plate (146,1)

operation, push the moonroof switch to either of
1 , CLOSE *
2 or UP *
5 position.
the OPEN *

Tilting moonroof
GUID-5BCB6B6D-1017-4E94-B105-E837913634C6
To tilt up the moonroof, push the moonroof
5 .
switch to the UP position *
To tilt down the moonroof, push the switch to the
5
UP position *
or push the switch to the
2 .
CLOSE position *
When the moonroof is tilted up, push the
moonroof switch to the second detent to the
4 . The moonroof will tilt down
CLOSE position *
and the sunshades will close.

SIC3801

Auto reverse GUID-07736A6E-057D-4405-B60A-86505A7F3C58
function

Sliding sunshade
and moonroof
GUID-35ECC1C1-78E5-4B3C-860F-E718E2CD552D
When the moonroof switch is pushed to the
1 , the front and rear sunOPEN position *
shades will fully open. When the switch is
pushed again, the moonroof will fully open.

When the moonroof switch is pushed to the
2 , the moonroof will autoCLOSE position *
matically close. Push the switch again, and the
front and rear sunshades will close.
When the moonroof switch is pushed to the
3 or CLOSE *
4
second detent to the OPEN *
position, both the sunshade and moonroof will
open or close.
To stop the sunshades or moonroof during the

If the control unit detects something caught in
the moonroof and sunshades when they are
closing, the moonroof will be immediately
opened.

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The auto reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof and sunshades are closed by
automatic operation when the ignition switch is
in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
If the moonroof and sunshades cannot be
closed automatically when the auto reverse
function activates due to a malfunction, push
2 .
and hold the switch to the CLOSE position *
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.

If the moonroof
does not operate
GUID-55D929EA-1A05-47B0-9DBB-75466D80DB38
If the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initialize the
moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by
pushing the switch to the CLOSE position
2 .
*
2. Push and hold the switch to the CLOSE
2 .
position *
3. Release the moonroof switch after the
moonroof or sunshade moves slightly to
the closed position.

Black plate (147,1)

INTERIOR LIGHTS
GUID-396974CF-8D5C-4223-9393-BF5087FE27B2

4. Push and hold the switch to the CLOSE
2 for 10 seconds.
position *
5. The moonroof and sunshades will fully open
and then close.
6. Check if the moonroof switch operates
normally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly after
performing the procedure above, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.

SIC4238

SIC3250

MAP LIGHTS
GUID-EACC0B68-0B00-4B4C-B7BA-2C1E9F1879FC

PERSONALGUID-649CAF7C-2CCF-4E76-A1BD-9F34B3E94A95
LIGHTS (Hardtop models)

Push the button as illustrated to turn the light on
or off.

Rear

GUID-0958BB58-F974-4165-8A79-D4E6DD15AACD

Push the button as illustrated to turn the light on
or off.

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Black plate (148,1)

— remain on for about 15 seconds.
doors are unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key or door
handle request switch with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights go
off.
The lights will also turn off after 15
minutes when the lights remain illuminated after the ignition switch has been
pushed to the OFF or LOCK position to
prevent the battery from becoming discharged.
.

SIC4239

INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
GUID-2A6055BA-7B37-4FE4-B397-77EF5A05A796
The interior light control switch has three
positions: ON, DOOR and OFF.

ON position

GUID-7462AA90-5FAE-4F84-925A-24F0133E09B3

1 the
When the switch is in the ON position *
map lights and rear personal lights will illuminate.

DOOR position
GUID-2534F567-EC7E-4D89-9E58-CCFFC0DDC2B3

2 ,
When the switch is in the DOOR position *
the map lights and rear personal lights will
illuminate under the following conditions:

ignition switch is switched to the LOCK
position

Models with color display:
When the auto interior illumination is set to the
OFF position (see “Vehicle information and
settings” in the “4. Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” section), the lights will illuminate under
the following condition:

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any door is opened with the ignition switch
in any position
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights go
off.

OFF positionGUID-2E9E6196-2FCF-4993-83DD-8C4EF8E70D73

3 , the
When the switch is in the OFF position *
lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.

CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.

Black plate (149,1)

MOOD LIGHTS (Hardtop models)
GUID-010F00F5-89B1-468A-B28C-562B74BD8B74

VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS
GUID-6E431C2A-BCAB-4ED8-9FA7-03F14AE124F0

SIC2064

SIC3599
Map lights
A located in the following
The mood lights *
positions will illuminate whenever the headlight
switch is in the
or
position.

. next to the map lights
. under the instrument panel
. under the driver’s power window switch
The brightness of the mood lights can be
adjusted with the illumination control buttons.

CARGO LIGHTS (Hardtop models)

The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn off.
The lights will turn off after 15 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming discharged.

GUID-AC16BAD8-F320-4304-996B-A0D05319728A

SIC2131A
1 , the
When the switch is in the ON position *
light illuminates while the lift gate is opened.
When the lift gate is closed, the light will turn off.

When the switch is in the OFF position
light will turn off.

2 , the
*

The lights will turn off after 15 minutes
when the light remain illuminated to prevent the battery from becoming discharged.

See “Instrument brightness control” earlier in
this section.

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Black plate (150,1)

TRUNK LIGHT (CrossCabriolet
models)
GUID-F7665349-183E-4013-AA39-F31226267085

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will turn off.
The light will also turn off after 15 minutes
when the light remains illuminated after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the
OFF or LOCK position to prevent the
battery from becoming discharged.

HomeLink® UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
GUID-55E56F2F-00B7-4A2E-969B-A4422F852328

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.

reverse features as required by
federal safety standards. (These
standards became effective for
opener models manufactured after
April 1, 1982.) A garage door opener
which cannot detect an object in the
path of a closing garage door and
then automatically stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal safety
standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or
death.

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:
.

Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and
security systems.
. Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the
vehicle’s battery is discharged or is disconnected, HomeLink® will retain all programming.
Once HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is
programmed, retain the original transmitter for future programming procedures
(Example: new vehicle purchases). Upon
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes.
For additional information, see “Programming HomeLink®” later in this section.

WARNING
.

Do not use HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and

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During programming procedure,
your garage door or security gate
may open or close. Make sure that
people and objects are clear of the
garage door, gate, etc. that you are
programming.

Your vehicle’s engine should be
turned off while programming
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.

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PROGRAMMING
HomeLink®
GUID-D8C5E61E-41B3-4673-B29E-956822CDD882

To program your HomeLink® Transceiver to
operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need to be
at the same location as the device. Note:
Garage door openers (manufactured after
1996) have “rolling code protection”. To program a garage door opener equipped with
“rolling code protection”; you will need to use
a ladder to get up to the garage door opener
motor to be able to access the “smart or learn”
program button.
SIC3612

SIC3613

1. To begin, push and hold the 2 outer
HomeLink® buttons (to clear the memory)
A blinks (after 20
until the indicator light *
seconds). Release both buttons.

3. Using both hands, simultaneously push and
hold both the HomeLink® button you want to
program and the hand-held transmitter
button.

2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter
1 to 3 in (20 to 70 mm) away from the
HomeLink® surface.

DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has
been completed.
4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator
light on HomeLink® flashes, changing from a
“slow blink” to a “rapid blink”. This could
take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator
light blinks rapidly, both buttons may be
released. The rapidly flashing light indicates
successful programming. To activate the
garage door or other programmed device,
push and hold the programmed HomeLink®
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button - releasing when the device begins to
activate.
5. If the indicator light on HomeLink® blinks
rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid,
HomeLink® has picked up a “rolling code”
garage door opener signal. You will need to
proceed with the next steps to train
HomeLink®, completing the programming
may require a ladder and another person
for convenience.
6. Push and release the program button
located on the garage door opener’s motor
to activate the “training mode”. This button is
usually located near the antenna wire that
hangs down from the motor. If the wire
originates from under a light lens, you will
need to remove the lens to access the
training button.
NOTE:
Once you have pushed and released
the training button on the garage door
opener’s motor and the “training light”
is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to
perform step 7. For convenience, use
the help of a second person to assist
when performing this step.
7. Quickly (within 30 seconds of pushing and
releasing the garage door opener training
button) and firmly push and release the

HomeLink® button you’ve just programmed.
Push and release the HomeLink® button up
to three times to complete the training.
8. Your HomeLink® button should now be
programmed. To program the remaining
HomeLink® buttons for additional door or
gate openers, follow steps 2 through 8 only.
NOTE:
Do not repeat step 1 unless you want to
“clear” all previously programmed
HomeLink® buttons.
If you have any questions or are having difficulty
programming your HomeLink® buttons, please
refer to the HomeLink® web site at: www.
homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

PROGRAMMING HomeLink® FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
GUID-8263D00C-5505-4CBD-9B5E-CB372155C17A
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required
hand-held transmitters to stop transmitting after
2 seconds. To program your hand-held transmitter to HomeLink®, continue to push and hold
the HomeLink® button (note steps 2 through 4
under “Programming HomeLink®”) while you
push and re-push (“cycle”) your hand-held
transmitter every 2 seconds until the indicator
light flashes rapidly (indicating successful programming).

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NOTE:
If programming a garage door opener, etc.,
it is advised to unplug the device during
the “cycling” process to prevent possible
damage to the garage door opener components.

OPERATING THE HomeLink® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER
GUID-19BE850B-BBDC-470B-9850-DE6B57FF6B98

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (once programmed) may now be used to activate the
garage door, etc. To operate, simply push the
appropriate programmed HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver button. The red indicator light will
illuminate while the signal is being transmitted.

PROGRAMMING TROUBLE-DIAGNOSIS
GUID-0B904713-E37A-46A3-9A90-63FADE14E79C

If HomeLink® does not quickly learn the handheld transmitter information:
.
.

replace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
position the hand-held transmitter with its
battery area facing away from the
HomeLink® surface.
push and hold both the HomeLink® and
hand-held transmitter buttons without interruption.
position the hand-held transmitter 2 to 5 in
(50 to 127 mm) away from the HomeLink®

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surface. Hold the transmitter in that position
for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink® is not
programmed within that time, try holding the
transmitter in another position - keeping the
indicator light in view at all times.
If you continue to have programming difficulties,
please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs
Department. The phone numbers are located in
the Foreword of this Owner’s Manual.

CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATIONGUID-8C1871E3-C252-465F-A399-47B1EB58E018
Individual buttons cannot be cleared, however to
clear all programming, push and hold the two
outside buttons and release when the indicator
light begins to flash (in approximately 20
seconds).

REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
HomeLink® BUTTON
GUID-2BF52974-A0FA-4080-821F-2E188B5DC58B

To reprogram a HomeLink® Universal Transceiver button, complete the following.
®

1. Push and hold the desired HomeLink
button. Do not release the button until step
4 has been completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash
slowly (after 20 seconds), position the
hand-held transmitter 2 to 5 in (50 to 127
mm) away from the HomeLink® surface.

3. Push and hold the hand-held transmitter
button.
4. The HomeLink® indicator light will flash, first
slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator
light begins to flash rapidly, release both
buttons.
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver button
has now been reprogrammed. The new device
can be activated by pushing the HomeLink®
button that was just programmed. This procedure will not affect any other programmed
HomeLink® buttons.

IF YOUR VEHICLE
IS STOLEN
GUID-464C8E7D-4693-445C-BEED-4B9B07479827
If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the
codes of any non-rolling code device that has
been programmed into HomeLink®. Consult the
Owner’s Manual of each device or call the
manufacturer or dealer of those devices for
additional information.

may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

When your vehicle is recovered, you will
need to reprogram the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver with your new transmitter
information.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
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MEMO

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Keys ..............................................................................................
...
3-3
Intelligent Key system .........................................................
...
3-3
Mechanical key ....................................................................
...
3-4
Valet hand-off .......................................................................
...
3-5
Doors ............................................................................................
...
3-5
Locking with mechanical key ............................................
...
3-5
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key .....................................................................
...
3-6
Locking with inside lock knob ..........................................
...
3-6
Locking with power door lock switch ............................
...
3-7
Automatic door locks .........................................................
...
3-7
Child safety rear door lock (Hardtop models) .............
...
3-8
Intelligent Key system ..............................................................
...
3-8
Intelligent Key operating range .....................................
...
3-10
Door locks/unlocks precaution .....................................
...
3-10
Intelligent Key operation .................................................
...
3-11
Battery saver system .......................................................
...
3-14
Warning signals ................................................................
...
3-14
Troubleshooting guide .....................................................
...
3-15
Remote keyless entry system .............................................
...
3-16
How to use remote keyless entry system ..................
...
3-17
Hood ..........................................................................................
...
3-20
Lift gate (Hardtop models) ..................................................
...
3-20
Operating manual lift gate .............................................
...
3-21
Operating power lift gate (if so equipped) ...............
...
3-21

Auto closure ....................................................................
...
Lift gate release ..............................................................
...
Trunk lid (CrossCabriolet models) ....................................
...
Trunk lid release switch ................................................
...
Trunk open request switch ..........................................
...
Trunk button ....................................................................
...
Opening with key ...........................................................
...
Trunk release power cancel switch ...........................
...
Interior trunk lid release ................................................
...
Soft top (CrossCabriolet models) ....................................
...
Before operating the top ..............................................
...
When operating the top ...............................................
...
Luggage cover ................................................................
...
Soft top indicator light ..................................................
...
Automatic window lowering ........................................
...
Opening the top .............................................................
...
Closing the top ...............................................................
...
Opening the top using the intelligent key ...............
...
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................
...
If the top does not open or close electrically .........
...
Care of the soft top and the vehicle body ..............
...
Fuel-filler door ........................................................................
...
Opening fuel-filler door ................................................
...
Fuel-filler cap ..................................................................
...

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3-25
3-25
3-25
3-26
3-26
3-26
3-26
3-27
3-28
3-28
3-31
3-32
3-32
3-33
3-33
3-34
3-34
3-35
3-36
3-41
3-41
3-41
3-42

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Tilt/telescopic steering ..........................................................
...
Manual operation ..............................................................
...
Electric operation .............................................................
...
Sun visors ................................................................................
...
Hardtop models ................................................................
...
CrossCabriolet models ...................................................
...

3-44
3-44
3-44
3-45
3-45
3-45

Mirrors ......................................................................................
...
Inside mirror .....................................................................
...
Outside mirrors ...............................................................
...
Vanity mirror .....................................................................
...
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ...................
...
Entry/exit function (if equipped) .................................
...
Memory storage ..............................................................
...
System operation ...........................................................
...

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3-46
3-47
3-48
3-49
3-49
3-49
3-50

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KEYS
GUID-32E91F93-1BF6-407D-9C4D-E11C706B93DC

A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If
you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for
duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN
does not record any key numbers so it is very
important to keep track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate
from. If you still have a key, this key can be
duplicated by a NISSAN dealer.
SPA2406

SPA2865

Type A

Type C

1.
2.
3.

Intelligent Key (2)
Mechanical key (inside the key) (2)
Key number plate (1)

INTELLIGENT
KEY SYSTEM
GUID-64550E60-3C68-49DC-B450-6EF37FA5B9C2

SPA2431
Type B

Your vehicle can only be driven with the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to your
vehicle’s Intelligent Key system components and
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. The new
keys must be registered by a NISSAN dealer
prior to use with the Intelligent Key system and
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System of your
vehicle. Since the registration process requires
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nents when registering new keys, be sure to take
all Intelligent Keys that you have to the NISSAN
dealer.

— Do not change or modify the
Intelligent Key.
— Do not use a magnet key holder.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key
near an electric appliance such
as a television set, personal
computer or cellular phone.

CAUTION
.

Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when driving. The Intelligent Key is a precision device with a
built-in transmitter. To avoid damaging it, please note the following.
— The Intelligent Key is water
resistant; however, wetting may
damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is completely dry.
— Do not bend, drop or strike it
against another object.
— If the outside temperature is
below 148F (−108C), the battery
of the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.

— Do not allow the Intelligent Key
to come into contact with water
or salt water, and do not wash it
in a washing machine. This
could affect the system function.
.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
NISSAN recommends erasing the ID
code of that Intelligent Key. This will
prevent the Intelligent Key from
unauthorized use to unlock the
vehicle. For information regarding
the erasing procedure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.

MECHANICAL
KEY
GUID-3D9FF77C-98B0-40A3-93C5-048839219F68
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob at the back of the key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the key until the lock knob returns to the lock
position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors and glove box, if they are equipped with a
key cylinder.
See “Doors” later in this section and “Storage”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

— Do not place the Intelligent Key
for an extended period in a
place where temperatures exceed 1408F (608C).

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DOORS
GUID-A6EDA02E-9855-47C0-A2E8-46DEBDFFD06C

CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed in the key.

WARNING
.

To prevent the glove box or the trunk (CrossCabriolet models) from being opened during
valet hand-off, follow the procedures below.

Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.

1. Push the trunk release power cancel switch
to the OFF side (CrossCabriolet models).

Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.

Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.

VALET HAND-OFF
GUID-EFC63B4C-0F15-4531-AA8B-ACA78CB96860
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself after removing the
mechanical key to protect your belongings.

2. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
3. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping
the mechanical key in your pocket or bag.
Insert the mechanical key into the Intelligent
Key when you retrieve your vehicle.

SPA2432

LOCKING WITH
MECHANICAL KEY
GUID-E8E0764D-7E38-467C-AB80-1609CF8DDD47
The power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously using the
mechanical key.

Hardtop models
GUID-0BFF314E-455C-4A8A-9BCF-B9DF3F2390B1
.
.

See glove box and “Storage” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section and “Trunk lid
(CrossCabriolet models)” later in this section.

Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to the
1 will lock all doors.
front of the vehicle *
Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once
2 will unlock the
to the rear of the vehicle *
driver’s door. After returning the key to the
3 , turning it to the rear
neutral position *
again within 5 seconds will unlock all doors.

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Crosscabriolet
models
GUID-E42A3CA3-AD22-4044-A8E7-1CE5A91D11A8
.

Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to the
2 will lock all doors.
rear of the vehicle *
. Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once
1 will unlock the
to the front of the vehicle *
driver’s door. After returning the key to the
3 , turning it to the front
neutral position *
again within 5 seconds will unlock all doors.
Models with color display:

key. (See “Remote keyless entry system” later in
this section.)
To close the windows, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to lock for longer than 1 second. The
door is locked and the window keeps closing
while turning the key.

You can switch the lock system to the mode that
allows you to open all the doors when the key is
turned once. (See “How to use SETTING
button” in the “4. Monitor, heater, air conditioner,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems”
section.)

LOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK KNOB
GUID-280B5B43-891E-4CBE-9845-1698016E3BD4

OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL
KEY
GUID-5CA6B107-CCEF-4728-83E6-1D0247152077

To lock the door individually, move the inside
1 then close the
lock knob to the lock position *
door.

SPA2465

The driver’s door key operation also allows you
to open and close the window that is equipped
with the automatic open/close function. (See
“Power windows” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section).

To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
2 .
unlock position *
When locking the door without Intelligent
Key, be sure not to leave the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle.

To open the windows, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to unlock for longer than 1 second.
The door is unlocked and the window keeps
opening while turning the key.
This function can also be performed by pushing
and holding the door UNLOCK button of the

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switch to the unlock position

2 .
*

Lockout protection
GUID-BB47EDF9-3384-43BF-9799-EA35B33C1506
When the power door lock switch (driver or front
passenger) is moved to the lock position with
the Intelligent Key in the port and any door open,
all doors will lock and unlock automatically. With
the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle (not in the
Intelligent Key port) and any door open, all doors
will unlock automatically and a chime will sound
after the door is closed.

SPA2300

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
GUID-DB03598A-E334-478D-9F87-2864156F8581
Operating the power door lock switch will lock
or unlock all the doors. The switches are located
on the driver’s and front passenger’s door
armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door lock
1 with the driver’s
switch to the lock position *
or front passenger’s door open, then close the
door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle.

These functions help to prevent the Intelligent
Key from being accidentally locked inside the
vehicle.

AUTOMATICGUID-FC92C800-B665-49FF-9CDE-4A1CBC7A147B
DOOR LOCKS
.

All doors will be locked automatically when
the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24
km/h).
. All doors will be unlocked automatically
when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position.
The automatic unlock function can be
deactivated or activated. To deactivate or
activate the automatic door unlock system,
perform the following procedure:

3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2,
push and hold the power door lock switch to
the
position (UNLOCK) 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.
When the automatic door unlock system is
deactivated, the doors do not unlock when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. To
unlock the door manually, use the inside lock
knob or the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side).

1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.

To unlock the doors, push the power door lock
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
GUID-A26B93CD-32CF-44F2-8707-5F0887B9E015

CAUTION

WARNING
.

SPA2433

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
(Hardtop models)
GUID-02E4EA0C-4602-4E41-993C-FC56ED415767
The child safety rear door locks help prevent
doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position
1 , the rear doors can be opened only
*
from the outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock
2 .
position *

Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influences before use.
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are
pushed. The FAA advises that radio
waves may affect aircraft navigation
and communication systems. Do not
operate the Intelligent Key while on
an airplane. Make sure the buttons
are not operated unintentionally
when the unit is stored for a flight.

The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door (including the lift gate) and the trunk lid
locks using the remote keyless function or
pushing the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.

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Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehicle.

Never leave the Intelligent Key in
the vehicle when you leave the
vehicle.

The Intelligent Key is always communicating with
the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The
Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio
waves. Environmental conditions may interfere
with the operation of the Intelligent Key system
under the following operating conditions.
.

.
.
.

When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such
as a TV tower, power station and broadcasting station.
When in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular telephone, transceiver,
and CB radio.
When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
When any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal

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computer.
When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.

Keys, contact a NISSAN dealer.

Although the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is
approximately 2 years. If the battery is discharged, replace it with a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged, insert the Intelligent Key into the
Intelligent Key port to start the engine. Replace
the discharged battery with a new one as soon
as possible. For more details, see “Push-button
ignition switch” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving radio waves, if the key is left near equipment
which transmits strong radio waves, such as
signals from a TV and personal computer, the
battery life may become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see “Intelligent key battery replacement”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
and used with one vehicle. For information about
the purchase and use of additional Intelligent

CAUTION
.

Do not allow the Intelligent Key,
which contains electrical components, to come into contact with
water or salt water. This could affect
the system function.

Do not drop the Intelligent Key.

Do not strike the Intelligent Key
sharply against another object.

Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.

Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is completely dry.

If the outside temperature is below
148F (−108C), the battery of the
Intelligent Key may not function
properly.

Do not place the Intelligent Key for
an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 1408F (608C).

Do not attach the Intelligent Key
with a key holder that contains a
magnet.

Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a TV, audio
equipment, personal computer or
cellular phone.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent
the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to
operate the vehicle. For information regarding
the erasing procedure, contact a NISSAN dealer.
The Intelligent Key function can be disabled. For
information about disabling the Intelligent Key
function, contact a NISSAN dealer.

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SPA2074

INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE
GUID-88C8AC60-C35F-4257-BFE7-BFFE13458197
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
1 .
operating range from the request switch *
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or
strong radio waves are present near the operating location, the Intelligent Key system’s operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.

switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone who does not
carry the Intelligent Key to push the request
switch to lock/unlock the doors including the lift
gate and open the trunk lid.

SPA2407

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAUTION
GUID-F886F6E8-EB74-4F3A-823E-A3D70ED7F320
.

The operating range is within 31.50 in (80 cm)
1 .
from each request switch *

If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper the request

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Do not push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as
illustrated. The close distance to the door
handle will cause the Intelligent Key system
to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle.
After locking with the door handle request
switch, verify the doors are securely locked
by testing them.
When locking the doors using the door
handle request switch, make sure to have
the Intelligent Key in your possession before
operating the door handle request switch to

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prevent the Intelligent Key from being left in
the vehicle.
The door handle request switch is operational only when the Intelligent Key has been
detected by the Intelligent Key system.
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left
inside the vehicle or the trunk, make sure you
carry the key with you and then lock the
doors or the trunk.
Do not pull the door handle before pushing
the door handle request switch. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Release
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.
The Intelligent Key system (opening/closing
doors with the door handle request switch)
can be set to remain inactive on the center
display (if so equipped). (See “Vehicle
information and settings” in the “4. Monitor,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section.)

SPA2408

SPA2779

INTELLIGENTGUID-11F409E1-2083-4E3E-98C3-276AB17A6B02
KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without taking
the key out from your pocket or bag.

SPA2780
Hardtop models

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request switch with the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle, doors can be locked with another
registered Intelligent Key.

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
A
handle request switch *
(driver’s or front
B
passenger’s) or the lift gate request switch *
within the range of operation.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the lift
gate/trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” later in this section.

CAUTION
.

After locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure that the
doors have been securely locked by
operating the door handles.

When locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure to have
the Intelligent Key in your possession before operating the request
switch to prevent the Intelligent Key
from being left in the vehicle.

Locking doors
GUID-131EB795-ADF4-4035-8A9F-3856D80189ED
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors and the lift gate.*2
A or
3. Push the door handle request switch *
B while carrying
lift gate request switch *
the Intelligent Key with you.*3

4. All the doors and the lift gate will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
outside chime sounds twice.
*1:
*2:

*3:

Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Doors will not lock by pushing the door handle
request switch while any door (including the lift
gate) is open.
Doors will not lock by pushing the door handle

The request switch is operational
only when the Intelligent Key has
been detected by the Intelligent Key
system.

Lockout protection:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key
system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the doors

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are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put
inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed;
the lock will automatically unlock and the door
buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelligent Key is in the same hand that is
operating the request switch to lock the
door. Put the intelligent key in a purse,
pocket or your other hand.

CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
.

When the Intelligent Key is placed
on top of the instrument panel.

When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the glove box or a storage
bin.

When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the door pockets.

When the Intelligent Key is placed
on or under the spare tire area.

When the Intelligent Key is placed
on the outer side of trunk area.

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When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside or near metallic materials.

Unlocking doors
GUID-E389B864-2ED4-43A0-A072-CBA801BA714E

A or
1. Push the door handle request switch *
B once while
the lift gate request switch *
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.

2. The hazard indicator flashes once and the
outside chime sounds once. The corresponding door or the lift gate will unlock.
3. Push the request switch again within 1
minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and the
outside chime sounds once again. All the
doors and the lift gate will unlock.

button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.

Power lift gate
open (if so equipped)
GUID-C4223880-DBCA-4D91-ABF0-AFAF15DD1400
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the power lift gate opener switch

C .
*

3. The lift gate will unlock and automatically
open.
4. The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the
outside chime sounds.
To close the lift gate, push the power lift gate
button on the key, or power lift gate switch on
the instrument panel or lower part of the lift gate.
(See “Lift gate (Hardtop models)” in the “3. Predriving checks and adjustments” section.)

All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch while
the doors are locked. If during this 1-minute time
period, the request switch is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.

SPA2866
CrossCabriolet models

Opening trunk lid (CrossCabriolet models)
GUID-A3A52D7E-A3C5-486E-B4E3-60918ECC8F87
1. Push the trunk open request switch
more than 1 second.

D
*

for

2. The trunk will unlatch. An outside chime will
sound four times.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Lockout protection:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.

.
.
.

Opening any door (including the lift gate)
Pushing the ignition switch
Inserting the Intelligent Key into the Intelligent Key port
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK

When the trunk lid is closed with the Intelligent
Key inside the trunk, the outside buzzer will
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sound and the trunk will open.

BATTERY SAVER
SYSTEM
GUID-20E66BAB-355C-4A3F-B30F-61C4E89141BD
When all the following conditions are met for 60
minutes, the battery saver system will cut off the
power supply to prevent battery discharge.
.
.
.

The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
All doors are closed, and
The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.

WARNING SIGNALS
GUID-737B9BCC-17DA-4349-B877-AC71EFB1D933
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning displays in the dot matrix
liquid crystal display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
displays, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide” later in this section
and “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
GUID-E1D6756A-F1B8-472A-887B-B4B6682D8BDF
Symptom

Possible cause

Action to take

The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
When pushing the ignition switch
and the inside warning chime sounds conto stop the engine
tinuously.

The selector lever is not in the P (Park) Shift the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
position.

When shifting the selector lever
to the P (Park) position.

The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON Push the ignition switch to the OFF posiposition.
tion.

When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicle

The inside warning chime sounds continuously.

The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

The Intelligent Key is in the Intelligent
Key port.

Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelligent Key port.

The NO KEY warning appears on the display,
the outside chime sounds 3 times and the
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
inside warning chime sounds for a few
position.
When closing the door after get- seconds.
ting out of the vehicle
The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
position and the selector lever is not in
and the outside chime sounds continuously.
the P (Park) position.
When closing the door with the The outside chime sounds for a few seconds
inside lock knob turned to LOCK and all the doors unlock.

The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or cargo/trunk room area.

The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
When pushing the request switch
or the LOCK
button on the The outside chime sounds for a few seconds. or cargo/trunk room area.
Intelligent Key to lock the door
A door is not closed securely.
When closing the trunk lid
(CrossCabriolet models)

The outside chime sounds for approximately 10
The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.
seconds and the trunk lid opens.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Close the door securely.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
GUID-2CA37571-0169-4EEF-8C1B-5C2849855720

WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that radio waves may
affect aircraft navigation and communication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
for a flight.

when:
.

the distance between the Intelligent Key and
the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure the
doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons, approach
the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the door.
SPA2252A

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and the lift
gate/trunk lid, activate the panic alarm and open
the windows and lift gate/trunk lid (if so
equipped) by pushing the buttons on the
Intelligent Key from outside the vehicle.

Type A

Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key can operate at a distance of approximately
33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.) As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can
be used with one vehicle. For information
concerning the purchase and use of additional
Intelligent Keys, contact a NISSAN dealer.

SPA2436
Type B

The lock and unlock buttons will not operate

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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
GUID-C6C8F65F-3152-4763-BF0F-A4447FDA547F

4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All
the doors and the lift gate will unlock.

When you lock or unlock the doors or the lift
gate/trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” later in this section.

All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button
2 while the doors are locked. If during this 1*
2
minute time period, the UNLOCK
button *
is pushed, all doors will be locked automatically
after another 1 minute.

Locking doors
GUID-8CBF74EB-4EC8-465A-B09B-2CA410A11EC0

SPA2867
Type C
1
*
2
*
3
*
4
*
5
*

LOCK button
UNLOCK button
Power lift gate button
(if so equipped)
PANIC button
TRUNK button
(CrossCabriolet models)

1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position. Make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*

2. Close all the doors and lift gate.

Opening windows
GUID-A6DE3912-EF46-4CEA-887C-286260C70F8F

3. Push the LOCK

button

1 .
*

4. All the doors and the lift gate will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
*:

Doors will lock while the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.

Unlocking doors
GUID-07D2F8A3-E183-47DE-B2BB-5F0B2765BABE
1. Push the UNLOCK

button

2
*

once.

2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
within 1 minute.

button

*
2

again

Opening any door (including the lift gate) or
trunk
Pushing the ignition switch

2 operation also
The UNLOCK
button *
allows you to open the window that is equipped
with the automatic open/close function. (See
“Power windows” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section).

To open the windows, push the door UNLOCK
2 for about 3 seconds after the
button *
door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
2 .
button *
Windows cannot be closed using the button on
the Intelligent Key.
If the window open operation is stopped in midoperation while pushing the UNLOCK
2 , release and push the UNLOCK
button *
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button
completely.

2
*

again until the window opens

The door windows can be opened or closed by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock. (See
“Doors” earlier in this section.)

Opening/closing
lift gate (if so equipped)
GUID-7A0EC3F3-A0FF-43A5-983C-6F30EE025AB4

Using panic GUID-0EEA2C46-8F73-4264-8914-B8CE095E8B5C
alarm

Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode
GUID-0B7C4602-8422-4E4E-A11F-E789553B0A3D

If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you can activate the alarm according to the
following procedure to call attention.

This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.

1. Push the PANIC
than 1 second.

button

4
*

for more

3
*

2. The theft warning alarm will sound and the
headlights will flash for 25 seconds.

The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the
outside chime sounds for approximately 3
seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops under either of the
following conditions.
. It has run for 25 seconds, or
. Any of the buttons is pushed. (Note: the
4
PANIC
button *
should be
pushed for more than 1 second.)

1. Push the power lift gate
for more than 1 second.

button

2. The lift gate will automatically open.

To close the lift gate, push the power lift gate
3 .
button *
The lift gate will automatically close.
3 is pushed
button *
If the power lift gate
while the lift gate is being opened or closed, the
lift gate will reverse.
3 cannot be
The power lift gate
button *
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

Opening trunk lid (CrossCabriolet models)
GUID-87B7F82C-E682-4BF3-BE6B-52CC949856EB

5
1. Push the TRUNK
button *
on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.

2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.

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In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
1 is pushed, the hazard
LOCK
button *
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
2 is pushed,
When the UNLOCK
button *
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
1
button *
is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button
2 is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor
*
the horn operates.

Black plate (173,1)

Hazard indicator and horn mode:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

DOOR LOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate/
trunk request switch)
Remote keyless entry system
,
or
button)
(Using

DOOR UNLOCK

TRUNK UNLOCK

HAZARD - twice
OUTSIDE CHIME twice

HAZARD - once
OUTSIDE CHIME once

HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - 4
times

HAZARD - twice
HORN - once

HAZARD - once
HORN - none

HAZARD - none
HORN - none

Hazard indicator mode:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

DOOR LOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate/
trunk request switch)
Remote keyless entry system
,
or
button)
(Using

DOOR UNLOCK

Switching procedure:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
1 and UNLOCK
2
Push the LOCK
*
*
buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds
to switch the mode from one to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.

TRUNK UNLOCK

HAZARD - twice
OUTSIDE CHIME none

HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME none

HAZARD - twice
HORN - none

HAZARD - none
HORN - none

NOS1695

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HOOD

LIFT GATE (Hardtop models)
GUID-EFCA6993-4C66-4840-8CB7-A8AB3D34E97F

GUID-4BA01BDD-7B7E-4674-BC74-CD9F5511DABB

WARNING

SPA2437
1
1. Pull the hood lock release handle *
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2 up at the front of the hood
2. Pull the lever *
with your fingertips and raise the hood.

3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood down and make sure it locks into
place.

Always be sure the lift gate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.

Do not drive with the lift gate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.

Always be sure that hands and feet
are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the lift gate.

hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
.

If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.

WARNING
.

Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the

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the vehicle twice.
To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely
locks.

OPERATING POWER LIFT GATE (if so
equipped) GUID-8341353C-675A-42F8-BB11-F9F93D73F7A6
To operate the power lift gate, the selector lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
The power lift gate will not operate if the battery
voltage is low.

SPA2438

SPA2461

OPERATINGGUID-61A6DC11-5EF1-41BC-B25F-AD72BB5A5897
MANUAL LIFT GATE

Power lift gate
main switch
GUID-F5D61AAE-138A-4E73-8934-59B0837383B1

To open the lift gate, unlock it and push the
A . Pull up the lift gate to open.
opener switch *

The power lift gate operation can be turned on
or off by the power lift gate main switch on the
instrument panel.

The lift gate can be unlocked by:
.
.
.
.
.

When the power lift gate main switch is pushed
to the “OFF” position, the power operation is not
available by the power lift gate switch on the lift
gate and lift gate opener switch.

pushing the unlock button
on the
Intelligent Key twice.
pushing the lift gate request switch (if so
equipped).
pushing the door handle request switch
twice (if so equipped).
pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
inserting the mechanical key into the driver’s
door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of

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Power open

GUID-4B6F9483-D240-461C-8F75-22A08D5716EE

When the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate will
fully open automatically by:
A on
pushing the power lift gate switch *
the instrument panel
B
. pushing the lift gate opener switch *
C on
. pushing the power lift gate button *
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.

NOTE:
SPA2439

SPA2463

The lift gate can be opened by the power
A
lift gate switch *
or the lift gate button
C
even if the lift gate is locked.
*
The lift gate will individually unlock and
open. Once the lift gate is closed, its lock
will align to the vehicle’s lock or unlock
status.

Power closeGUID-E888CA90-E984-4CE2-975D-16E18CC2BCC1
When the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
.
.
SPA2462

SPA2440

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A on
pushing the power lift gate switch *
the instrument panel
D on
pushing the power lift gate switch *
the lower part of the lift gate
C on
pushing the lift gate release button *
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second

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The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.

Reverse function
GUID-28EE2E95-2E6D-4231-A853-225C012F131B
The power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
A on
pushing the power lift gate switch *
the instrument panel
D on the lower
. pushing the lift gate switch *
part of the lift gate
C on
. pushing the lift gate button
*
the Intelligent Key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.

C on the
The power lift gate button
*
Intelligent Key cannot be operated when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.

mode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately.

pushed during power open or close, the power
operation will be canceled and the lift gate can
be operated manually.

NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.

WARNING
There is a small distance immediately
before the closed position that cannot
be detected. Make sure that all passengers keep their hands, etc., clear from
the lift gate opening before closing the
lift gate.

Auto reverse GUID-588A601D-27B2-48E9-8FDE-883DF425CE62
function
The auto-reverse function enables the lift gate to
automatically reverse when something is caught
in the lift gate as it is opening or closing. When
the control unit detects an obstacle, the lift gate
will reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gate
motion will stop and the drive motor will
disengage. The lift gate will enter the manual

Manual modeGUID-2D066900-C91C-4239-8B7E-587EF875F5E6
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
can be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if multiple obstacles have been
detected in a single power cycle or if the battery
voltage is low. When the power lift gate main
switch is in the OFF position, the lift gate can be
opened manually by pushing the lift gate opener
switch. If the power lift gate opener switch is
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CAUTION
.

.
SPA2464

Safe Mode

If the power lift gate does not stay
open or if the lift gate unexpectedly
closes at any time, do not operate
the lift gate. There may be a pressure loss in one or both of the lift
gate gas stays. Have the lift gate
inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
Do not activate the power lift gate if
one or both of the lift gate gas stays
are removed. Damage to the lift
gate or power lift gate mechanisms
may occur.

GUID-9161D00E-0361-4406-9899-CE4F57ECAF0B

1 lose pressure,
If the gas stays of the lift gate *
the power lift gate safe mode is activated. When
the safe mode is activated, the lift gate
intermittently closes. Then the lift gate will be
pulled to the closed and latched position by a
motor.

The power lift gate cannot be opened using the
switches at any time in the safe mode.
Do not operate the lift gate again until it is
checked by a NISSAN dealer.

AUTO CLOSURE
GUID-7AD58A51-23F5-4099-B091-E857EB67A8A8
If the lift gate is pulled down to a partly open
position, the lift gate will pull itself to the closed
position.
Do not apply excessive force when the
auto closure is operating. Excessive force
applied may cause the mechanism to
malfunction.

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CAUTION
.

The lift gate will automatically close
from a partly open position. To avoid
pinching, keep hands and fingers
away from lift gate opening.

Do not let children operate the lift
gate.

Black plate (179,1)

TRUNK LID (CrossCabriolet models)
GUID-2C264EE5-CF00-4D99-8287-BE0FA9532E1E

WARNING

SPA1915

LIFT GATE RELEASE
GUID-1D614743-17EC-4673-B778-F929F5E10CB9
If the lift gate cannot be opened due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps.

Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

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 trunk closed, when
not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.

1. Remove the cover inside of the lift gate with
a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever toward the direction
illustrated to open the lift gate.

A
*

SPA2868

TRUNK LID GUID-3E3F75C6-3DEC-4CB3-AB7F-5D7232A3354C
RELEASE SWITCH
The trunk lid release switch
the instrument panel.

A
*

is located on

To open the trunk lid, push the release switch
down as illustrated. To close, push the trunk lid
down.

Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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Black plate (180,1)

SPA2866-A

SPA2871

TRUNK OPEN
REQUEST SWITCH
GUID-B01B03F7-E6F4-4880-AF56-804BF02D2CC4

OPENING WITH
KEY
GUID-A6A5B4FC-5FBC-4C5F-8A27-A149CEEDAF32

The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
A
trunk open request switch *
when the
Intelligent Key is within the operating range of
the trunk lock/unlock function regardless of the
inside lock knob position. (See “Intelligent Key
system” earlier in this section.)

To open the trunk lid, insert the mechanical key
to the trunk key cylinder and turn the key to the
right side of the vehicle. To close, remove the
key and push the trunk lid down.

TRUNK BUTTON
GUID-BBA61B35-8253-481A-BABD-2C8031AD5525
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
TRUNK button
on the Intelligent Key for
more than 1 second.

SPA2869

TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCEL
SWITCH
GUID-4D40CB74-0EE0-44CF-9D72-61FB52259054
When the switch located inside the glove box is
A , the power to the trunk
in the OFF position *
lid will be canceled and the trunk lid cannot be
opened by the trunk lid release switch, the trunk
open request switch with the Intelligent Key
carried with you or the TRUNK button on the
Intelligent Key.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a valet
and want to keep your belongings safe in the
glove box and the trunk, push this switch to OFF
and lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
Then leave the vehicle and the Intelligent Key
with the valet and keep the mechanical key with

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Black plate (181,1)

become locked inside the trunk or in the event of
the loss of electrical power such as a discharged battery.

you.
See “Keys” earlier in this section.
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push the
B position.
switch to the ON *

Releasing inside
the trunk
GUID-AF4D5EDF-174E-4F6F-B198-B456683E28BD
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
1 until the lock releases and
release handle *
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 on the back of the trunk lid
as illustrated.
SPA2870

INTERIOR TRUNK
LID RELEASE
GUID-76617E49-69A3-42A3-B4CE-6BA318A11DE5

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
trunk lid securely latched, when not in
use, and prevent children’s access to
Intelligent Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism allows
opening of the trunk lid in the event that people
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Black plate (182,1)

SOFT TOP (CrossCabriolet models)
GUID-4E386DA4-547C-4A5A-BC6A-9C85B5A124D5

(See “Luggage cover (CrossCabriolet models)” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section).
When the selector lever is in a position other
than the R (Reverse) position.

CAUTION

SPA2872

Always keep the engine running while
operating the soft top. The top will also
operate when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, but run the engine to
prevent a discharged battery.

Interior/exterior view

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Soft top indicator light (on the combination
meter)
Soft top operating switch
Top lock hole
Soft top
Rear parcel shelf
Skylight glass
Rear window
Top storage lid
Trunk lid

BEFORE OPERATING
THE TOP
GUID-B5A72515-20E3-4BF7-986E-50FBF5D603CE
The soft top of this vehicle is electrically
operated. You can fully open or close the top
only by pressing the operating switch located on
the center console.
Only operate the soft top operating switch under
all of the following conditions:
.
.
.
.

When the trunk is closed.
When the vehicle is stopped.
When the engine is running or when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
When the luggage cover is pulled out and
hooked so that the roof storage area is
separated from the trunk.

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Be sure to follow the operating instructions, and
all the warnings and cautions in this section.
Improper operation of the top could cause
a system malfunction, damage, or deterioration of the top material and related
parts.

Black plate (183,1)

it while moving. The top operating
system could also be damaged.
.

Do not operate the top when there
is not enough clearance behind the
vehicle. Someone could become
trapped between the top storage
lid and another object (for example
a wall) which could result in serious
injury.

Do not operate the top in a strong
wind. It could be blown by the wind,
striking someone or damageing the
top.

SPA2873

WARNING
.

Park the vehicle in a safe and level
place and apply the parking brake.

Make sure the parking area is clear
of obstacles and there is enough
clearance over the top (for example,
in a garage or a covered area). More
than approximately 10 ft (3 m) from
the ground and more than approximately 4.9 ft (1.5 m) from the rear of
the vehicle is required to open or
close the top safely. Otherwise, the
top may damage any objects above

Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the top is being
operated.
In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle with an open top.
Always use seat belts and proper
child restraints.

JVP0045X

WARNING
.

Never install a cover or film (for
example window tint) on the skylight glass. This may cause the dual
pop-up roll bars to operate improperly and could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a
rollover. (see “Dual pop-up roll bar
system (CrossCabriolet models)” in
the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system”
section.)

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Black plate (184,1)

CAUTION
.

Do not operate the top when the
temperature is below 328F (08C).
This may result in damage to the
top material or operating system.

Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the top, and dry the
surface of the top completely before
opening it.

Do not open the top when it is wet
or damp. This may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on
the top material.

Be sure to turn off the rear window
defroster switch. Never turn it on
while the top is being operated or
fully opened. The heat may damage
the top material.

Do not place anything in the top
storage area. The top will not fit
there properly, and this could damage the top and/or the vehicle
body.

Do not sit or place anything on the
top, rear parcel shelf, inner flaps,
storage lid and trunk lid, especially
when the top is being operated. The
top may be damaged.

Do not drive the vehicle with the top
partially opened. Always make sure
the top is either fully opened or
closed before driving.

Secure items so that they cannot be
blown from the vehicle while driving
with the top open.

Do not operate the top manually
except for emergency cases. Manual
operation may damage the top.

Be sure to fully open or fully close
the top. Do not release the switch
half way through the roof opening
or closing process. If the top is only
partially opened, significant damage to the top could occur.

Do not operate the top if the dual
pop-up roll bars have been acti-

SPA2691

CAUTION
.

Do not place any objects between
the top cloth and the structure.
Doing so could interfere with top
operation and cause damage to the
top operating system or the objects.
Do not place anything on the top,
rear parcel shelf, inner flaps and
trunk lid. Even small items may
interfere with the top operation
and could cause damage to the top
or the vehicle body.

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Black plate (185,1)

vated. Extended dual pop-up roll
bars may interfere with top operation and could cause damage to the
top or the vehicle body.
Make sure the trunk lid is securely closed before
operating the top.

SPA2874

SPA2875

WHEN OPERATING
THE TOP
GUID-9783AAEB-D9EE-4150-9CAA-F03901BE51C6

CAUTION
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the body
away from moving parts such as the
A
top, storage lid, inner flap *
and
power windows.

Keep all parts of the top linkage
clear of obstructions, or the top
latch may not be securely locked.

Do not place anything in the top
storage area. Cargo that contacts
the top could damage the top and/
or the vehicle body. See Caution
B attached in the trunk.
label *

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Black plate (186,1)

NOTE:
. In case of low battery or low temperature, the top may temporarily stop
moving during the operation. This functions to protect the top control mechanism, and it is not a malfunction.
. The top operation may be automatically stopped to protect the system
under the following conditions:
— Immediately after the engine is
started.
— If the top or power windows are
operated repeatedly in a short period of time.
— If the top is left partially open for a
long period of time before the top is
fully opened.
Wait for approximately 5 minutes before operating the top again.

LUGGAGE COVER
GUID-B26A5118-9345-47A5-9852-69A71FF769AB
The soft top can be operated only when the
trunk is separated by the luggage cover. The
luggage cover must be pulled out and hung on
the hooks or the top will not operate.
(See “Luggage cover (CrossCabriolet models)”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section).

fully opened or fully closed position.
When the soft top is operating, and any of the
following conditions occur, the top will stop
operating.
.

SPA1691

SOFT TOP GUID-AC0A62DC-CB4D-48FD-9A3A-3C2535153F4E
INDICATOR LIGHT
The soft top indicator light in the instrument
panel shows the conditions of top operation.
The light illuminates when the soft top is being
operated or if it is stopped before reaching the
fully opened or closed position. When the top is
fully opened or closed, the light will turn off.
The light blinks while the soft top is not fully
opened or closed under the following conditions:
.
.

When the vehicle is driven.
When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
Only drive the vehicle when the soft top is in the

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When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
. When the vehicle moves at a speed of 3
MPH (5 km/h) or more.
. When the battery voltage is extremely low.
. When the temperature of the soft top
system becomes extremely high.
Release the soft top operating switch, and push
the switch again to move the top to the fully
opened or closed position. The soft top indicator
light will turn off when the top operation is
completely finished.
If the soft top indicator light illuminates with the
ignition switch ON (whether the top is operated
or not, and when the top is engaged), it may
indicate the top operating system is not
functioning properly. Have your vehicle checked
by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

Black plate (187,1)

NOTE:

AUTOMATIC GUID-53158076-5049-419E-B46E-60FF9661FC5C
WINDOW LOWERING

If you release the switch and press it again
while the top is being opened, the top will
slightly move to the closing direction, then
start moving to the opening direction
again. The top is designed to move in this
way. It is not a malfunction.

When the soft top operating switch is pressed,
the power windows will automatically be lowered completely. The windows do not rise
automatically after the top operation is completed. Use the power window switches to raise
them.

SPA2632

OPENING THE
TOP
GUID-A212C8E0-E684-4914-9C6A-29123B5D454E
1. Start the engine.
2. Push OPEN on the soft top operating switch
and hold it until the top is fully opened.
. The soft top indicator light will illuminate
while the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the opening movement will
finish and the indicator light turns off.)
. Windows will automatically be fully
opened.
3. Release the switch when the top is fully
opened. (The indicator light turns off.)

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Black plate (188,1)

OPENING THE TOP USING THE INTELLIGENT GUID-49044D36-3539-45EB-A570-6E07681CB5C9
KEY
The soft top can be opened using the door
handle request switch.

SPA2633

JVP0049X

CLOSING THE
TOP
GUID-DAD80567-3F61-4CBF-86B1-D92B657E227A

Opening theGUID-4C7A2A7D-B19A-4092-923C-63EC90103CB4
soft top

1. Start the engine.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and
make sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Make sure that the trunk luggage cover is pulled
out and hung on the hooks. Push the door
handle request switch (driver’s or passenger’s)
A and hold it until the soft top is fully open.
*

2. Push CLOSE on the soft top operating
switch and hold it until the top is fully closed.
. The soft top indicator light will illuminate
while the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the closing movement will
finish.)
. Windows will automatically be fully
opened.
3. Release the switch when the top is fully
closed. (The indicator light will turn off.)

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Black plate (189,1)

TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
GUID-2D51144E-87AE-4042-BCCA-A9F63DED76ED
If the soft top stops halfway during operation or does not operate normally, follow the procedures shown in the following table. If the procedures in the
following table do not solve the symptom, immediately contact a NISSAN dealer for the inspection.
Symptom

The OPEN side of the soft top operating
switch is pushed, but the soft top does not
operate.

Beep

Possible solution

Sounds twice

The selector lever is in the R (Reverse) position.

Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position, and then operate the soft top.

The trunk lid is opened.

Fully close the trunk lid.

Sounds twice

The soft top stops halfway during operation.

Possible cause

The OPEN side of the soft top operating switch is Push the CLOSE side of the soft top operating
switch when the soft top is fully open. Push the
pushed while the soft top is fully open, or the
OPEN side of the soft top operating switch when the
CLOSE side of the soft top operating switch is
soft top is fully closed.
pushed while the soft top is fully closed.

Does not sound

The battery voltage is low.

Start the engine again and operate the soft top.

Does not sound

The operation stops to protect the system.

Wait for approximately 5 minutes.

Sounds twice

Check that an object is not trapped inside the rear
Objects are trapped in the moving structure of the parcel shelf, inner flap and soft top. After the check,
soft top.
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, start the
engine again and then operate the soft top.

Sounds twice

The battery voltage is low.

When the vehicle is being driven, the beep Sounds continuThe soft top is partially opened.
sounds.
ously

Start the engine again and operate the soft top.
Immediately park the vehicle in a safe location and
fully open or fully close the soft top.

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Black plate (190,1)

IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR
CLOSE ELECTRICALLY
GUID-17B75AAD-7BCD-4553-9A36-FB3FA5E49CAF
If you cannot operate the soft top with the
operating switch, first check whether all the
following operating conditions are met.
.
.

Vehicle is stopped
Ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when
operating the top.)
. The trunk is closed
. The selector lever is in a position other than
the R (Reverse) position
. The luggage cover is pulled out and hooked
so that the roof storage area is separated
from the trunk.
If the top still does not move under the above
conditions or has any system malfunction, see a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. When you
must close the top by yourself, in the event of
emergency or when an immediate dealer service
is not available, close the top manually according to the procedures shown in this section.
When closing the soft top manually:
.

Move the vehicle to a safe place, away from
traffic.
. Two people should perform this procedure,
as some of the top parts are extremely
heavy.
The top cannot be opened manually.

WARNING
.

Do not drive with the top partially
opened.

If the top cannot be operated properly, see a NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible to have your vehicle
checked.

CAUTION
JVP0036X

The storage lid is extremely heavy. The
storage lid should be manually opened
or closed by two people.
1. Open the trunk lid. In the event of a
discharged battery, the secondary trunk
release mechanism should be operated.
(See “Trunk lid (CrossCabriolet models)”
earlier in this section.)
2. Open the top storage lid.

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a. Remove the trunk light

1 .
*

3
and
b. Remove the lower trim clips *
remove the upper and lower trim pieces
2 .
*
4
c. Remove the two luggage cover hooks *
on the left and right side of the trunk.
5 on
Then disconnect the connector *
the left side luggage cover hook.
6 behind the luggage
d. Remove the clips *
cover hooks.

Black plate (191,1)

A in the direction of the arrow using a
*
suitable tool, and release the storage lid
B .
lock *

NOTE:
Use a cloth or other tool to protect your
hands when pulling on the cables.

JVP0038X
C toward the
f. Push and hold the lever *
front of the vehicle to release the storage
lid.

g. Close the trunk lid.

CAUTION
Make sure to close the trunk lid before
opening the storage lid. The storage lid
may contact the trunk lid and damage it.
JVP0037X

e. Pull back the left and right side trim in the
trunk room. Pull the left and right cables
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Black plate (192,1)

E and *
F in the
j. Move the inner flap *
direction of the arrows, then secure the
flaps with tape or string.

JVP0039X

h. With two people, manually lift the storage
lid by hand on the left and right side of
D .
the vehicle at lid edge *

JVP0040X

i. Move the storage lid in the direction
marked by the arrow to open it.

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Black plate (193,1)

soft top forward all the way.

JVP0041X

3. Close the soft top.
a. Pull up the soft top simultaneously from
the right and left side of the vehicle.

JVP0042X
A until it
b. Lift the rear side of the soft top *
is out of the storage area, then open the

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Black plate (194,1)

JVP0043X

c. Close the storage lid.

JVP0044X

d. Close the front and rear parts of the soft
top at the same time as illustrated.

SPA2689

4. Lock the front part of the soft top.
a. Remove the cap

1
*

as illustrated.

2 (located in the trunk) into
b. Insert tool *
the hole and turn clockwise.

CAUTION
Make sure to close the storage lid
completely. The storage lid may contact
the soft top and damage it.

CAUTION

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After closing the top manually, have
the system checked and/or repaired
by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.

Avoid leaving the vehicle outside for
long periods or driving at high
speeds. The rear of the top is not

Black plate (195,1)

FUEL-FILLER DOOR
GUID-58F03607-9C0E-45A3-A739-6F6533CBE06D

locked completely, and this may
allow wind and rain to get into your
vehicle.

CARE OF THE SOFT TOP AND THE
VEHICLE BODY
GUID-85248970-F9FC-4037-98ED-B29AF18639F5
To use your CrossCabriolet safely and comfortably, you need to observe all the warnings and
cautions shown in the previous pages. Also, to
maintain a good appearance of the soft top and
the vehicle body, you need to care for them by
cleaning and/or washing properly.

A protective clear tape is applied to the top
storage lid painted surface where the soft
top contacts the surface. When the top is
fully closed, the tape may transmit some
light, visible from the inside of the vehicle.
This does not affect the water and air
tightness of the seal.
The inner surface of the trunk and top
storage lids may show a fibrous, or marbled
pattern. This is the normal appearance of the
material used in these parts.
SPA2441

CAUTION
.

Do not use an automatic car wash or
a high-pressure car wash to clean
your vehicle. The top may be damaged and water may leak into the
inside of the vehicle.

Store the vehicle with the top closed
if it is not to be used for long
periods. Keeping the top stowed
for long periods may cause wrinkles
on the surface of the top.

OPENING FUEL-FILLER
DOOR
GUID-C2164B1B-2157-4717-902B-A3E94EF3F4D7
To open the fuel-filler door, push the opener
switch located below the instrument panel. To
lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.

See “Cleaning exterior” in the “7. Appearance
and care” section for detailed instructions.
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Black plate (196,1)

FUEL-FILLERGUID-45E9B200-5266-43FB-B114-5A04EF6FA26A
CAP

WARNING
.

Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehicle.

Do 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:

Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.

— Always place the container on
the ground when filling.

Do 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.

— Do not use electronic devices
when filling.

Use 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 emission 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.

— Use only approved portable fuel
containers for flammable liquid.

— Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are
filling it.

CAUTION
.

If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.

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Insert the cap straight into the fuelfiller tube, then tighten the fuel-filler
cap until a single click is heard.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) to
illuminate. If the
light illuminates because 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.
For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.

The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will
appear if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the message to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the
fuel-filler cap properly after the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears
may cause the
Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.

Black plate (197,1)

to turn off the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
after tightening the fuel cap.

SPA2442

To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to
remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
while refueling.

A
*

To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuelfiller tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a
single click is heard.

SPA2833

LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning
GUID-A04C09C8-3C53-423B-AC70-189E634F9E83
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the fuelfiller cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few
driving trips for the message to be displayed. To
turn off the warning, perform the following steps:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as soon
as possible. (See “Fuel-filler cap” earlier in
this section.)
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until a single click
is heard.
A on the right side
3. Push the reset switch *
of the combination meter for about 1 second

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Black plate (198,1)

TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING
GUID-24FBE4B2-4508-4AC7-A4F2-026DF692853E

WARNING
.

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose control
of your vehicle and cause an accident.

Do not adjust the steering wheel
any closer to you than is necessary
for proper steering operation and
comfort. The driver’s air bag inflates
with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way,
you are at greater risk of injury or
death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from
the air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far
away as practical from the steering
wheel. Always use the seat belts.

SPA2443

SPA2444A

MANUAL OPERATION
GUID-20C3E099-AD1B-4DFF-97DD-6AF9D7373A42

ELECTRIC OPERATION
GUID-27257F1D-DB84-47F2-83F2-B6F7CC1D700D

Manual operation
GUID-69ADA9CB-3148-41B8-8BFC-2FD888E82F39

Tilt or telescopic
operation
GUID-0F8A0E36-72D5-4F58-A543-110128462B2D

1
Pull the lock lever *
down and adjust the
steering wheel forward or rearward to the
desired position.

Push the lock lever up securely to lock the
steering wheel in place.
2 and adjust the steering
Pull the lock lever *
wheel up or down to the desired position.

Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel
in place.

Move the lever to adjust the steering wheel up or
down, forward or rearward to the desired
position.
Entry/Exit function operation (if so
equipped):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The automatic drive positioner system will make
the steering wheel move up automatically when
the driver’s door is opened with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position. This lets the driver
get into and out of the seat more easily.
For more information, see “Automatic drive
positioner” later in this section.

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SUN VISORS
GUID-E95255EA-C17D-4F05-8E11-DD566D7FB686

HARDTOP MODELS
GUID-ACCBC1FC-4BB4-4873-BB24-EFB9F2B19183

CAUTION
.

Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the extension sun
visor.

Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.

1. To block out glare from the front, swing
1 .
down the main sun visor *
2. To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
2 .
swing it to the side *
3 from
3. Draw out the extension sun visor *
the main sun visor to block from further
glare.

SIC2872

CROSSCABRIOLET
MODELS
GUID-638F4A62-05CB-4943-BF6B-4E76A2BF9AB2
1. To block out glare from the front, swing
1 .
down the sun visor *
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun
visor from the center mount and swing it to
2 .
the side *
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MIRRORS
GUID-18188D7A-64F7-4D74-BFF2-8A606EDED136

SPA2422A

SPA2143

SPA2447

Type A

INSIDE MIRROR
GUID-333780B7-50C0-4562-BBC4-FEC53134867A
Adjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.

Manual anti-glare
type
GUID-F100EFA2-76F3-450F-8CD1-FA039540B2A2

1 will reduce glare from the
The night position *
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
2 when driving in daylight
Use the day position *
hours.

WARNING
Use the night position only when necessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
SPA2450
Type B

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Automatic anti-glare
type
GUID-75561106-D8BE-4E21-A23B-64B84E0A7AC5
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
A will illuminate and excessive
indicator light *
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced.
B to make the
Type A: Push the
switch *
inside rearview mirror operate normally and the
indicator light will turn off. Push the
switch
again to turn the system on.

For the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver operation, see “HomeLink® Universal Transceiver” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

OUTSIDE MIRRORS
GUID-EA0119F9-F39F-4DB3-A112-568766B0ECF6

WARNING
Objects 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.

SPA2319

Adjusting outside
mirrors
GUID-BDFF896E-E842-4BF3-8D64-FADE035BD4D5
The outside mirror control switch is located on
the armrest.

C to make the
Type B: Push the “*” switch *
inside rearview mirror operate normally. The
indicator light will turn off. Push the “I” switch
D to turn the system on.
*

The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the switch right or left to select the right or
1 , then adjust using the control
left side mirror *
2 .
switch *

Do not allow any object to cover the
E
sensors *
or apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper operation.
For the compass (if so equipped) operation, see
“Compass” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.

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Defrosting outside mirrors (if so
equipped) GUID-68C28473-B796-47E1-911F-00D0EEF293DB
The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear
window defroster switch is operated.

SPA1829

Foldable outside
mirrors
GUID-820E720A-12E0-455E-87A1-9AB90C7B54F2
Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the
rear of the vehicle.

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SIC2064

VANITY MIRROR
GUID-67A0AA3C-5897-4AD3-A960-33D20860995E
To use the front vanity mirror, pull down the sun
visor and pull up the cover.

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
so equipped)
GUID-851FDA9C-62A3-4F94-9BB3-456D0780664E

The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
.
.

Entry/exit function (if equipped)
Memory storage

ENTRY/EXITGUID-B20D2394-0488-4194-B222-ACBB971CCC5C
FUNCTION (if equipped)
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and steering column will automatically move
when the selector lever is in the P (Park)
position. This allows the driver to get into and
out of the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering wheel will move up when the driver’s
door is opened with the ignition switch in the
LOCK position and the Intelligent Key not
inserted in the Intelligent Key port.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return
to the previous positions when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ACC position.
The driver’s seat will not return to the previous
positions if the seat or steering adjusting switch
is operated when the seat is at the exit position.

Cancel or activate
entry/exit function
GUID-58D4463D-3833-4D6F-AB39-9C380DA99AC9
The selector lever must be in the P (Park)
position with the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The entry/exit function can be activated or
canceled by pressing and holding the SET

switch for more than 10 seconds.
The indicator lights on the memory switches (1
and 2) will blink once when the function is
canceled, and the indicator lights will blink twice
when the function is activated. Note that the
indicator lights may illuminate after 5 seconds
while holding the SET switch. This indicates
readiness for linking the Intelligent Key to a
stored memory position. Keep the SET switch
pressed for more than 10 seconds to turn on or
off the entry/exit function.
The entry/exit function can also be activated or
canceled if the “Lift Steering Wheel on Exit” key
or “Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit” key is turned
to ON or OFF in the “Comfort” settings. (See
“Vehicle information and settings” in the “4.
Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section.)

Initialize entry/exit
function
GUID-3B7D11F0-51D7-4A5F-B078-9C3A3C24A746
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will not work
though this function was set on before. In such
a case, after connecting the battery or replacing
with a new fuse, open and close the driver’s
door more than two times after the ignition
switch is placed in the LOCK position from the
ON position. The entry/exit function will be
activated.

SPA2756

MEMORY STORAGE
GUID-1645D943-6DDE-4A8E-B347-C359AF16FEDF
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering
column and outside mirrors can be stored in the
automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these
procedures to use the memory system.
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and
outside mirrors to the desired positions by
manually operating each adjusting switch.
For additional information, see “Seats” in the
“1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section and “Tilt/
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telescopic steering” earlier in this section
and “Outside mirrors” earlier in this section.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2).
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will stay on for approximately 5
seconds after pushing the switch.

The Intelligent Key can be linked to a stored
memory position with the following procedure.
1. Follow one of the steps for storing a memory
position.
.

While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5 seconds, push the
button on the Intelligent
Key.
. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position,
and then push the SET switch. Push the
button while pushing the memory button
while the indicator light stays on for approximately 5 seconds.
If the indicator light blinks, the Intelligent Key is
linked to that memory setting.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF position, and

Confirming memory
storage
GUID-C42E9A63-7C42-464C-ABAE-3B9C731E9AA0
.

If memory is stored in the same memory
switch, the previous memory will be deleted.

Linking Intelligent Key to a stored memory position GUID-83DABFB4-1BAC-4D52-AAD9-89B23BBFA840

then push the
button on the Intelligent Key.
The driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside
mirrors will move to the memorized position.

Push the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the SET switch. If the main
memory has not been stored, the indicator
light will come on for approximately 0.5
second. When the memory has stored in
position, the indicator light will stay on for
approximately 5 seconds.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory will be canceled. In
this case, reset the desired position using
the previous procedure.
If optional keys are added to your vehicle,
the memory storage procedure to switch 1
or 2 and linking Intelligent Key procedure to
a stored memory position should be performed again for each Intelligent Key. For
additional Intelligent Key information, see
“Keys” earlier in this section.

Selecting theGUID-1B13DD82-31E7-4920-83B1-6D7C94FBAB3E
memorized position
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Use one of the following methods to move
the driver’s seat, the outside mirrors and the
steering wheel.

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Push the ignition switch to the ON
position and push the memory switch (1
or 2).
Within 45 seconds of opening the
driver’s door, push the memory switch
(1 or 2).

The driver’s seat, steering column and
outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light flashing, and
then the light will stay on for approximately 5
seconds.

SYSTEM OPERATION
GUID-6E092FC2-4164-461D-8930-0184862E613A
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
.
.
.

When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) (entry/exit function).
When the vehicle is driven (memory storage).
When the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat and steering column is turned on while
the automatic drive positioner is operating.
When the seat, steering column and outside
mirrors have already been moved to the
memorized position.
When no position is stored in the memory
switch.

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.
.

When the engine is started while moving the
automatic drive positioner.
When the selector lever is moved from the P
(Park) position to any other position. (However, it will not be canceled while the seat
and steering column are returning to the
previous positions (entry/exit function).)
When the driver’s door remains open for
more than 45 seconds and the ignition
switch is not in the ON position.

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MEMO

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4 Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems
Safety note ..................................................................................
...
4-3
Center multi-function control panel (models with color
display screen) ..........................................................................
...
4-3
How to use multi-function controller ..............................
...
4-5
How to use touch screen (models with
navigation system) ..............................................................
...
4-5
Menu options (models with navigation system) ..........
...
4-7
How to select menus on the screen ..............................
...
4-8
Vehicle information and settings (if so equipped) ............
...
4-9
How to use STATUS button .............................................
...
4-9
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button ...................................................................
...
4-9
How to use INFO button ..................................................
...
4-9
How to use SETTING button .......................................
...
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RearView monitor (if so equipped) ...................................
...
4-22
How to read the displayed lines ..................................
...
4-23
How to park with predicted course lines ...................
...
4-23
Difference between predicted and
actual distances ................................................................
...
4-25
Predictive course line settings ......................................
...
4-28
How to adjust the screen ..............................................
...
4-28
Operating tips ...................................................................
...
4-28
Ventilators .................................................................................
...
4-29
Heater and air conditioner ...................................................
...
4-30
Automatic operation ........................................................
...
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Manual operation ............................................................
...
To turn the system ON/OFF .......................................
...
Operating tips .................................................................
...
In-cabin microfilter .........................................................
...
Servicing air conditioner ..............................................
...
Audio system ..........................................................................
...
Audio operation precautions .......................................
...
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) changer .....
...
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ......................................................................
...
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player operation
(models with navigation system) ................................
...
USB memory operation (if so equipped) ................
...
Bluetooth® streaming audio (models with
navigation system) .........................................................
...
iPod® player operation (if so equipped) ..................
...
Music Box® (if so equipped) ......................................
...
Auxiliary input jacks (if so equipped) ........................
...
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning ..............
...
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio
(if so equipped) ..............................................................
...
Antenna ............................................................................
...
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................
...
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (models with
navigation system) ................................................................
...
Regulatory information ..................................................
...

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Voice commands ..............................................................
...
4-86
Control buttons .................................................................
...
4-86
Connecting procedure ....................................................
...
4-87
Phone selection ................................................................
...
4-87
Vehicle phonebook ..........................................................
...
4-87
Making a call .....................................................................
...
4-90
Receiving a call .................................................................
...
4-91
During a call ......................................................................
...
4-92
Phone setting ....................................................................
...
4-92
Troubleshooting guide .....................................................
...
4-94
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (models without
navigation system) (if so equipped) ..................................
...
4-95
Regulatory information ....................................................
...
4-96
Control buttons .................................................................
...
4-97
Voice recognition system ...............................................
...
4-97

Pairing procedure .......................................................
...
Phonebook registration ..............................................
...
Making a call ................................................................
...
Receiving a call ...........................................................
...
During a call .................................................................
...
Phone settings .............................................................
...
Voice adaptation mode ..............................................
...
NISSAN voice recognition system (models with
navigation system) .............................................................
...
NISSAN voice recognition Standard Mode .........
...
Using the system ........................................................
...
NISSAN voice recognition Alternate
Command Mode .........................................................
...
Using the system ........................................................
...
Troubleshooting guide ...............................................
...

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SAFETY NOTE
GUID-A29CC705-3846-4072-9454-906E5A6C79AE

CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROL PANEL (models with
color display
screen)
GUID-7D2F9E4D-2C59-48D4-9F90-610254DECE2C

WARNING
.

Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electric shock.

Do not use this system if you notice
any abnormality, such as a frozen
screen or lack of sound. Continued
use of the system may result in
accident, fire or electric shock.

In case you notice any foreign
object in the system hardware, spill
liquid on it, or notice smoke or smell
coming from it, stop using the
system immediately and contact
your nearest NISSAN dealer. Ignoring such conditions may lead to
accidents, fire, or electric shock.

Park the vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake to view
the images on the front center display screen.

Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
−48F (−208C) and above 1588F (708C)].
Operating this system under these conditions may result in system malfunctions.

SAA1845
With navigation system

1.
“STATUS” status display button (P.4-9)
2, 6, 7, 8, 9.
For navigation system control buttons (Refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
3.
Multi-function controller (P.4-5)
4.
“PHONE” Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System button (P.4-84)
OFF” brightness control and display ON/
5.
“
OFF button (P.4-9)
10. “INFO” vehicle and navigation information button (P.4-9)
11. “SETTING” button (P.4-13)

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SAA1846
Without navigation system

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

SAA1847
With navigation system

“INFO” vehicle and navigation information button (P.4-9)
“STATUS” status display button (P.4-9)
Multi-function controller (P.4-5)
“
OFF” brightness control and display ON/
OFF button (P.4-9)
“SETTING” button (P.4-13)

When you use this system, make sure the
engine is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery and the
engine may not start.
SAA1848
Without navigation system

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HOW TO USE MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROLLER
GUID-7F44560C-BAE2-4507-9B21-C095BC715247

Choose an item on the display using the main
2 (or additional directional
directional buttons *
6 with navigation system) or center
buttons *
3 , and push the ENTER button *
1 for
dial *
operation.
4 before the
If you push the BACK button *
setup is completed, the setup will be canceled
and/or the display will return to the previous
screen. This button can also be used to delete
characters that have been input.

After the setup is completed, push the BACK
4 and return to the previous screen.
button *
5 functions, refer to the
For the VOICE button *
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

HOW TO USE TOUCH SCREEN
(models withGUID-7F7FEA0F-A05C-4196-A97B-C46AEB320545
navigation system)

To clean the display, use a soft, dry
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a small amount of
neutral detergent with a soft cloth.
Never use a rough cloth, alcohol,
benzine, thinner or any kind of
solvent or paper towel with a chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.

vehicle and cause an accident.

Touch screenGUID-DF032376-F40E-4BD2-BC76-F4734CD72B3A
operation
With this system, the same operations as those
for the multi-function controller are possible
using the touch screen operation.

Do not splash any liquid such as
water or car fragrance on the display. Contact with liquid will cause
the system to malfunction.

To ensure safe driving, some functions cannot
be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then
operate the navigation system.

CAUTION
.

The glass screen on the liquid
crystal display may break if it is hit
with a hard or sharp object. If the
glass screen breaks, do not touch it.
Doing so could result in an injury.

WARNING
.

ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving.

Avoid using vehicle features that
could distract you. If distracted,
you could lose control of your
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SAA2473

Selecting the item:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Touch an item to select it. To select the “Audio”
1
settings, touch the “Audio” area *
on the
screen.
Touch the BACK
previous screen.

2
*

button to return to the

SAA2474

Adjusting an item:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
1 or − *
2 button to adjust the
Touch the + *
settings.
3 or
4 button to move
Touch the
*
*
to the previous or next item.
5 or
6 button to move
Touch the
*
*
to the previous or next page.

SAA2475

Inputting characters:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
1 .
Touch the letter or number *
There are some options available when inputting
characters.
.
.
.

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Uppercase:
Shows uppercase characters.
Lowercase:
Shows lowercase characters.
Symbols:
Shows symbols such as the question mark
(?).
Space:
Inserts a space.

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Delete:
Deletes the last character that has been
input with one touch. Push and hold the
button to delete all of the characters.
OK:
Completes character inputs.

Touch screenGUID-9BDEC9F0-A002-4A31-B490-824690F05315
maintenance
If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a
small amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never spray the screen with water or
detergent. Dampen the cloth first, and then wipe
the screen.

SAA1860

MENU OPTIONS (models with navigation system) GUID-0F759577-9CF1-4316-ADAF-030CA74FECD1
The start menu can be displayed using the menu
control switch on the steering-wheel-mounted
controls.
1. While the MAP or STATUS screen is
displayed, push and hold the menu control
switch until the “Menu Options” screen
appears.
2. Highlight the preferred item by tilting the
menu control switch up or down, and then
push the menu control switch to select it.

SAA2476

Available items
GUID-DD1ABDE8-C666-47D1-AC16-753794FDC7CE
Destination/Route:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
These items are for the navigation system. See
the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for details.
Info:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Displays the information screen. It is the same
screen that appears when you push the INFO
button.
Settings:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Displays the settings screen. It is the same
screen that appears when you push the
SETTING button.

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HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
GUID-A99F09D5-163A-4999-B026-01C6F0DE8FF4
Vehicle functions are viewed on the display
screen in menus. To select each key item,
highlight the preferred item using the multifunction controller and push the ENTER button.
Whenever a menu selection is made or menu
item is highlighted, different areas on the screen
provide you with important information. See the
following for details.
1. Header:
SAA2477
Models with navigation system

Shows the path used to get to the current
screen. (i.e. push SETTING button >
choose “Comfort” menu item.)
2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen.
3. UP/DOWN Movement indicator:
Shows that the multi-function controller may
be used to move UP/DOWN on the screen
and select more options.
4. Menu Items Counter:
Shows the total number of items listed
across all pages for the current menu (i.e.
3/7).

SAA3149
Models without navigation system

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5. Footer/Information Line:
Provides more information (if available)

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about the menu selection currently highlighted. (i.e. Adjust head lamp on time after
shut-off.)

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VEHICLE INFORMATION AND
SETTINGS (if so equipped)
GUID-F7A83021-C912-4027-83E7-B46D245829BB

HOW TO USE
STATUS BUTTON
GUID-D4F24C59-0F9C-4A00-8AA6-B66EB05996C3
To display the status of the audio, air conditioner
system, fuel consumption and navigation system, push the STATUS button. The following
information will appear when the STATUS button
is pushed repeatedly.

HOW TO USE
INFO BUTTON
GUID-2E5EFAA6-DA33-4957-BB56-8D40C15FCE06
The display screen shows vehicle and navigation
information for your convenience.
The information shown on the screen should be
a guide to determine the condition of the vehicle.
See the following for details.

Audio and Air conditioner system ? Audio and
fuel economy ? Audio and Navigation system

HOW TO USE BRIGHTNESS CONTROL AND DISPLAY
ON/OFF BUTTON
GUID-7FB036B7-899E-4665-B680-D4CAC31DB0AE
Push the “
OFF” button to switch the display
brightness to the daytime mode or the nighttime
mode, and to adjust the display brightness using
the multi-function controller while the indicator is
displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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Models with navigation system

The display brightness can also be adjusted
using the brightness UP button (+) or brightness DOWN button (−).
Push and hold the “
OFF” button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Push the
button again to turn the display on.

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Models without navigation system

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Vehicle information
display
GUID-32C5A8DD-621C-4FF7-86BB-D0600EE0817B
1. Push the INFO button on the control panel.
2. Select an item from the INFO menu.
3. After viewing or adjusting the information on
the following screens, push the BACK
button to return to the INFO menu.
See the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual for the following items:
. Where am I?
. Traffic Info
. Weather Info
. Map Update
. Navigation Version
*When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the “Navigation Version” key is displayed after
selecting the “Others” key.

SAA2479
Models with navigation system

JVH0056M
Models without navigation system

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SAA2480
Models with navigation system

JVH0057M
Models without navigation system

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Fuel EconomyGUID-D6FC79E8-7233-412E-95F9-9C2F07165942
information

MaintenanceGUID-2AEB012A-B058-44C5-AED3-71B7ACFDA0B8
information

The approximate distance to empty, average fuel
economy and current fuel economy will be
displayed for reference.

The maintenance intervals can be displayed for
the engine oil, oil filter, tire and other reminders.
To set a maintenance interval, select a preferred
item from the list.

To reset the average fuel economy (Avg Fuel
Econ or Average Fuel Economy), select the
“Reset Fuel Eco” or “Reset” key.

You can also set to display a message to remind
you that the maintenance needs to be performed.

If the “Fuel Eco History” or “View” key is
selected, the average fuel consumption history
will be displayed in graph form along with the
average for the previous Reset-to-Reset period.
The unit can be converted between “US” and
“Metric”. (See “How to use SETTING button”
later in this section.)

The following example shows how to set the
engine oil maintenance information. Use the
same steps to set the other maintenance
information.
SAA2481
Models with navigation system

The fuel economy information may differ from the
information displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display. This is due to the timing
difference in updating the information and does
not indicate a malfunction.

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Models without navigation system

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1. Set the interval (mileage) of the maintenance
schedule. To determine the recommended
maintenance interval, refer to your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
2. To display the reminder automatically when
the desired distance is reached, select the
“Reminder” key.
3. Reset the driving distance to the new
maintenance schedule.
4. To return to the previous screen, push the
BACK button.
SAA2482
Models with navigation system

The unit can be converted between “US” and
“Metric”. (See “How to use SETTING button”
later in this section.)

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Example

The Reminder will be automatically displayed
when the specified distance has been driven
and every time the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position. The reminder will not
appear while driving.
Select the “OK” key to hide the reminder for the
rest of the current drive.
To stop the reminder from appearing, perform
one of the following actions:
.
.
.
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Models without navigation system

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Select the “Reset Distance”.
Deactivate the “Reminder”.
Increase the “Interval” distance to be more
than the current distance being tracked.

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HOW TO USE
SETTING BUTTON
GUID-C60F65D8-DC71-49BA-A445-C03B312665B8
The display as illustrated will appear when the
SETTING button is pushed.
For navigation settings, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

SAA2483

SAA2484
Models with navigation system

Others information (models with navigation system) GUID-19CFE7FD-4EB2-4F83-99BE-96E545E703BF
The Others information display will appear when
pushing the INFO button and selecting the
“Others” key.
GPS Position: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
For the details of this item, see the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Voice Recognition:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
For the details of this item, see “NISSAN voice
recognition system (models with navigation
system)” later in this section.

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Models without navigation system

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Audio settings
GUID-67095D9E-D601-4AF8-AB86-556CAD5A6C31
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Audio” key.
Bass/Treble/Balance/Fade:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To adjust the speaker tone quality and sound
balance, select the “Bass”, “Treble”, “Balance”
or “Fade” key and adjust it with the multifunction controller.
These items can also be adjusted by pushing
and turning the AUDIO knob.
SAA2485
Models with navigation system

Speed Sensitive
Vol.:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The audio system’s volume is increased with the
vehicle speed. Select the “Speed Sensitive Vol.”
and adjust the effect level with the multi-function
controller. The Speed Sensitive Volume function
is turned off when the level is set to “OFF”.
Increasing the value will cause the volume to
increase faster with vehicle speed.
DivX® Registration Code (models with
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The registration code for a device that is used to
download DivX® files will be displayed on the
screen. If a disc is loaded or a USB memory is
connected to the audio system, this function will
not be activated.

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Models without navigation system

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Display Album Cover Art (models with
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned to ON, the album cover
image is displayed when playing iPod® or MP3
music files through a CD, DVD or USB memory.
When the image is not properly embedded in
the file or device, the image will not be
displayed.

Phone settings (models with navigation
system)
GUID-B41718AF-2D4C-42E3-B4B5-02E747E29603
For details of the “Phone” settings, see “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (models with
navigation system)” later in this section.

Bluetooth® settings (models with navigation system)
GUID-6622418E-D21C-439C-A2D1-B530D582A150
For details of the “Bluetooth” settings, see
“Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (models
with navigation system)” later in this section or
“Bluetooth® streaming audio (models with navigation system)” later in this section.

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“Guidance Volume” and adjust it with the multifunction controller.
You can also adjust the guidance voice volume
by turning the VOLUME control knob while voice
guidance is being announced.
Ringtone/Incoming
Call/Outgoing Call:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
For the details of these items, see “Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System (models with navigation system)” later in this section.

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Example

Volume and Beeps settings (models with
navigation system)
GUID-DE566CBB-6649-444D-AEE4-25644D29C89A
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button, selecting the
“Volume & Beeps” key.
Audio Volume:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To increase or decrease the audio volume,
select the “Audio Volume” and adjust it with
the multi-function controller. You can also adjust
the audio volume by turning the VOLUME
control knob.

Switch Beeps:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned to ON, you will hear a
beep sound when you use a button.
Guidance Voice:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned to ON, you will hear
voice guidance in the navigation operation or in
other operations.
NOTE:
When the voice guidance is being announced during audio playback, turning
the volume knob does not adjust the music
level; it adjusts the guidance volume level.
If voice guidance is not being heard,
please check the Guidance Volume level.

SAA2605

Button beeps settings (models without
navigation system)
GUID-F5E6FA6C-24DE-4338-88B7-518E84B2FB30
The “Button Beeps” screen will appear when
pushing the SETTING button, selecting the
“Button Beeps” key with the multi-function
controller and pushing the ENTER button.
Button Beeps:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned to ON, you will hear a
beep sound when you use a button.

Guidance Volume:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To adjust the guidance voice volume, select the
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When any mode button is pushed with the
screen off, the screen turns on for further
operation. The screen will turn off automatically
5 seconds after the operation is finished.
To turn on the screen, set this item to the ON
position, or push and hold the “
OFF”
button.
. Brightness/Contrast/Background Color
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the
screen, select the “Brightness” or “Contrast”
key.
SAA2486

Display settings (models with navigation
system)
GUID-6B97F069-D0A2-4D56-88B1-70E630F6D857
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Display” key.
Display Adjustment:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To adjust the display settings, select the “Display Adjustment” key. The following settings are
available.
. Display
To turn off the screen, push the ENTER button
and turn the “Display” indicator off. The other
method is to push and hold the “
OFF”
button for more than 2 seconds.

Then, you can adjust the brightness and the
contrast using the multi-function controller.

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For information on the “Background Color” key,
refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

Display settings (models without navigation system)
GUID-681B4660-8EE5-421B-8DE5-F74AD37100DF

For CrossCabriolet models:

The “Display” screen will appear when pushing
the SETTING button on the control panel.

Depending on the driver’s seat position, the
display could be hard to read. Adjust the
brightness and contrast of the display on the
setting screen.
Color Theme: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Choose the theme color of the menu screen
from “Black”, “Blue” or “Red”.

Display:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To turn off the screen, push the ENTER button
and turn the “ON” indicator off.
When any mode button is pushed with the
screen off, the screen turns on for further
operation. The screen will turn off automatically
5 seconds after the operation is finished.
To turn on the screen, set this item to the “ON”
position or push the “
” button.

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Brightness/Contrast/Background
Color:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To adjust the brightness, contrast and background color of the screen, select the appropriate “Brightness”, “Contrast” or “Background
Color” key and push the ENTER button.

Clock settings
GUID-0F9705E3-F855-40A9-BBEF-68E09DD66282

You can then adjust the brightness and contrast
using the multi-function controller. Switch the
background color to the daytime mode or the
nighttime mode by pushing the ENTER button.

Models without navigation system:

Models with navigation system:
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Others” key, and then selecting the “Clock” key.
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Clock” key.

SAA2487
Models with navigation system

The clock settings display cannot be operated
while driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and apply the parking brake before setting the
clock.
On-screen Clock:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned to ON, a clock is
always displayed in the upper right corner of the
screen.
This clock will indicate the time almost exactly
because it is always adjusted by the GPS
system (models with navigation system).
Clock Format GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(24h):
When this item is turned to ON, the 24-hour
clock is displayed. When this item is not turned
to ON, the 12-hour clock is displayed.

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Models without navigation system

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Offset (hour)/(min) (models with navigation system)/Clock Adjust (models without
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per
hour or per minute.
Daylight Saving
Time:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Turn this item to ON for daylight saving time
application.
Time Zone: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Choose the time zone from the following
Models with navigation system
. Pacific
. Mountain
. Central
. Eastern
. Atlantic
. Newfoundland
. Hawaii
. Alaska
Models without navigation system
.
.
.
.
.

Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Island, Samoa
Hawaii
Alaska
Pacific

SAA2489

SAA3151
Models with navigation system

Others settings (models with navigation
system)
GUID-AA194879-4CE8-4800-B439-5CDB3557F9CB
The Others settings display will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Others” key.
The following items are available:
.
.
.
.

Comfort
Language & Units
Voice Recognition
Image Viewer

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Comfort settings
GUID-3DDC93FC-D89B-4259-BE03-63BADC7525EC

position.

Models with navigation system

Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit (if so
equipped):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned to ON, the driver’s seat
moves backward for easy exit if the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the driver’s
door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and
pushing the ignition switch to the ACC position,
the driver’s seat moves to the previous position.

The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button, selecting the
“Others” key and then selecting the “Comfort”
key. This key does not appear on the display until
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
Models without navigation system
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Comfort” key. This key does not appear on the
display until the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position.
Auto Interior Illumination:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned to ON, the interior
lights will illuminate if any door is unlocked.
Light Sensitivity:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights
higher (right) or lower (left).
Lift Steering Wheel on Exit (if so
equipped):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned to ON, the steering
wheel moves upward for easy exit if the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position and the driver’s
door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and
pushing the ignition switch to the ACC position,
the steering wheel moves to the previous

unlock function by pushing the door handle
request switch will be activated.
Return All Settings
to Default:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select this item and then select “YES” to return
all settings to the default.

Light Off Delay:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Choose the duration of the automatic headlight
off timer from 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and
180 second periods.
Selective DoorGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Unlock:
When this item is turned to ON, only the driver’s
door is unlocked first after the door unlock
operation. When the door handle request switch
on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is
pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding
door is unlocked first. All the doors can be
unlocked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 60 seconds.
When this item is turned to OFF, all the doors
will be unlocked after the door unlock operation
is performed once.
Intelligent KeyGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Lock/Unlock:
When this item is turned to ON, door lock/
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Language & GUID-EF26B33E-A713-4102-B9CC-DF01C1C05358
Units settings

SAA2490
Models with navigation system

Models with navigation system:

Voice Recognition settings (models with
navigation system)
GUID-BB674004-CBDC-4642-8A46-25DB1E9D9CB9

The Language & Units settings display will
appear when pushing the SETTING button,
selecting the “Others” key, and then selecting
the “Language & Units” key.

For details about the “Voice Recognition”
settings, see “NISSAN voice recognition system
(models with navigation system)” later in this
section.

Models without navigation system:

CAMERA settings
(if so equipped)
GUID-15D319A3-6638-481A-9569-E90D877250BB

The display illustrated will appear when pushing
the SETTING button and selecting the “Language & Units” key.

The “CAMERA” screen will appear when selecting the “Camera” key.

Select Language:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “Select Language” key. Choose
“English”, “Franc¸ais” or “Espan˜ol” for your
favorite display appearance.
If you select the “Franc¸ais” key, the French
language will be displayed, so please use the
French Owner’s Manual. To obtain a French
Owner’s Manual, see “Owner’s Manual/Service
Manual order information” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section.
Select Units: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “Select Units” key. Choose “US”
(Mile, 8F, MPG) or “Metric” (km, 8C, L/100 km)
for your favorite display appearance.

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For the details about the camera system
operation, see “RearView monitor” later in this
section.

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vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking
brake.

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Full Screen Display:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The full screen display will appear when selecting the “Full Screen Display” key.

Image Viewer (models with navigation
system)
GUID-349708DE-A253-43D9-BE87-82FEAD504FB9
The image files in the USB memory will be
displayed. To display the Image Viewer, push the
SETTING button, select the “Other” key and
then select the “Image Viewer” key. The image of
the selected file is displayed on the right side of
the screen.

To operate the Image Viewer or to change the
settings, select the desired key using the multifunction controller.
.

When a number of folders are included in the
USB memory, select a folder from the list to
display the file list.

Images will not be shown on the display while
the vehicle is in any drive position to reduce
driver distraction. To view images, stop the

(Start)
Select the “
slideshow.
(Stop)
Select the “
(Next)
Select the “

” key to start playing the

” key to stop the slideshow.
” key to display the next file.

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REARVIEW MONITOR (if so
equipped)
GUID-0DD20D16-8E9A-4618-974A-1790E9A356D9

(Previous)
” key to display the previous
Select the “
file.

Setting the Image
Viewer:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The Image Viewer setting display will appear
when selecting the “Settings” key on the full
screen display. The following settings are
available for the full screen display.
.

Slideshow Speed
Select the “Slideshow Speed” key. From the
following display, select the changing time
from 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds or “No Auto
Change”.
Slideshow Order
Select the “Slideshow Order” key. From the
following display, select “Random” or “Order
List”. For “Order List”, the image order is the
order of the files as stored on the USB
memory.

.
.

— Maximum Size: 2-MB
— Colors: 32768 (15-bit)
— Maximum File Name lengths: 253-Bytes
— Maximum Folders: 500
— Maximum Images per Folder: 1024
If an electronic device (such as a digital
camera) is directly connected to the vehicle
using a USB cable, no image will be
displayed on the screen.
If the file name is too long, some file names
may not be entirely displayed.
When the total number of characters in the
file name exceeds 100 or if 1 file name in a
directory exceeds 100 characters, all files
will show a shortened 8-character version.
The image will still be displayed when
selected.

Operating tips:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Only files that meet the following conditions
will be displayed.
— Image type: JPEG
— File Extensions: *.jpg, *jpeg
— Maximum Resolution: 2048 6 1536
pixels

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When the selector lever is shifted into the R
(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows
the view to the rear of the vehicle.
The system is designed as an aid to the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to help avoid
damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect
small objects below the bumper and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or on the
ground.

WARNING
.

The rearview monitor is a convenience but it is not a substitute for
proper vehicle operation because it
has areas where objects cannot be
viewed. Always look out the windows and check mirrors to be sure
that it is safe to move before
operating the vehicle. Always operate the vehicle slowly.

Objects viewed in the RearView
Monitor differ from actual distance
because a wide-angle lens is used.
Objects in the RearView Monitor
will appear visually opposite than
when viewed in the rear view and
outside mirrors.

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Make sure that the lift gate or trunk
is securely closed when backing up.

Underneath the bumper and the
corner areas of the bumper cannot
be viewed on the RearView Monitor
because of its monitoring range
limitation.

Do not put anything on the rear view
camera. The rear view camera is
installed above the license plate.

When washing the vehicle with
high-pressure water, be sure not to
spray it around the camera. Otherwise, water may enter the camera
unit causing water condensation on
the lens, a malfunction, fire or an
electric shock.
Do not strike the camera. It is a
precision instrument. Otherwise, it
may malfunction or cause damage
resulting in a fire or an electric
shock.

CAUTION
Do not scratch the camera lens when
cleaning dirt or snow from the lens.

Predicted course lines

6 :
*

Indicate the predicted course when backing up.
The predicted course lines will be displayed on
the monitor when the selector lever is in the R
(Reverse) position and the steering wheel is
turned. The predicted course lines will move
depending on how much the steering wheel is
turned and will not be displayed while the
steering wheel is in the neutral position.

HOW TO PARK WITH PREDICTED
COURSE LINES
GUID-7197099F-6724-4863-82D4-E0646631D861
SAA1896

WARNING

HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED
LINES
GUID-A59A3275-24D0-4869-9185-75830F165CE3

Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle width
and distances to objects with reference to the
A
vehicle body line *
are displayed on the
monitor.

Always turn and check that it is safe
to do so before backing up. Always
back up slowly.

Use the displayed lines as a reference. The lines are highly affected
by the number of occupants, fuel
level, vehicle position, road condition and road grade.

If the tires are replaced with different sized tires, the predicted course
line may be displayed incorrectly.

On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between
the predicted course line and the

Distance guide lines:
Indicate distances from the vehicle body.
1 : approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m)
. Red line *
2 : approx. 3 ft (1 m)
. Yellow line *
3 : approx. 7 ft (2 m)
. Green line *
4 : approx. 10 ft (3 m)
. Green line *
5 :
Vehicle width guide lines *

Indicate the vehicle width when backing up.

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actual course line.
.

If the battery is disconnected or
becomes discharged, the predicted
course lines may be displayed incorrectly. If this occurs, drive the
vehicle on a straight road for more
than 5 minutes.

When the steering wheel is turned
with the ignition switch in the ACC
position, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.

The displayed lines will appear
slightly off to the right because the
rear view camera is not installed in
the rear center of the vehicle.

The distance guide line and the
vehicle width line should be used
as a reference only when the vehicle
is on a level paved surface. The
distance viewed on the monitor is
for reference only and may be
different than the actual distance
between the vehicle and displayed
objects.

objects viewed in the monitor are
closer than they appear. Use the
inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.
The vehicle width and predicted course
lines are wider than the actual width and
course.

SAA1897

1. Visually check that the parking space is safe
before parking your vehicle.
2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed on
A when the selector lever is
the screen *
moved to the R (Reverse) position.

When backing-up the vehicle up a
hill objects viewed in the monitor
are further than they appear. When
backing-up the vehicle down a hill,

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5. When the vehicle is parked in the space
completely, move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position and apply the parking brake.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED
AND ACTUAL
DISTANCES
GUID-302A28CA-AC28-4AE5-B064-524507B0E06E
The distance guide line and the vehicle width
guide line should be used as a reference only
when the vehicle is on a level, paved surface.
The distance viewed on the monitor is for
reference only and may be different than the
actual distance between the vehicle and displayed objects.

SAA1898

SAA1978

3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting the
steering wheel so that the predicted course
B enter the parking space *
C .
lines *

Backing up GUID-9D4C9AE0-331F-46DC-A0F9-BCC442E7A25A
on a steep uphill
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown closer than the actual distance.
For example, the display shows 3 ft (1 m) to the
A , but the actual 3 ft (1 m) distance on
place *
B . Note that any object on
the hill is the place *

4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make the
D parallel to the
vehicle width guide lines *
C
parking space *
while referring to the
predicted course lines.

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the hill is viewed in the monitor further than it
appears.

the hill is viewed in the monitor closer than it
appears.

SAA1979

Backing up on
a steep downhill
GUID-70852630-5DC4-4BC9-A562-6761DFD00801
When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown further than the actual distance.
For example, the display shows 3 ft (1 m) to the
A , but the actual 3 ft (1 m) distance on
place *
B . Note that any object on
the hill is the place *

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course.

SAA1923

Backing up GUID-9D6EBC33-935D-46A4-ACB3-53A6D833AE98
near a projecting object

A do not touch the
The predicted course lines *
object in the display. However, the vehicle may
hit the object if it projects over the actual
backing up course.

SAA1980

Backing up behind
a projecting object
GUID-38876F5B-3001-41F9-8E1A-F9AAB88DE919

C
The position *
is shown further than the
B
position *
in the display. However, the
C is actually at the same distance
position *
A . The vehicle may hit the
as the position *
A if
object when backing up to the position *
the object projects over the actual backing up

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PREDICTIVEGUID-68450C56-3780-4314-A535-6365AA7D2D8D
COURSE LINE SETTINGS
To turn ON or OFF the predictive course line
display, push the SETTING button, select the
“Camera” key and push the ENTER button.
. Predictive Course Lines
When this item is turned to ON, the predicted
course lines will be displayed on the monitor
when the selector lever is in the “R” (Reverse)
position.

HOW TO ADJUST
THE SCREEN
GUID-EBE73AC0-2CFE-45F5-99BC-42FE5D8343D2
SAA2404
Models with navigation system

To adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness, Tint,
Color, Contrast and Black Level of the RearView
Monitor, push the SETTING button with the
RearView Monitor on, select the item key and
adjust the level using the multi-function controller.

SAA2606

.
.

Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color,
Contrast and Black Level of the RearView
Monitor while the vehicle is moving. Make sure
the parking brake is firmly applied and the
engine is not running.

OPERATINGGUID-2C7B18A8-765F-48EB-81F4-4527DA0D3E26
TIPS

Models without navigation system

When the selector lever is shifted to the R
(Reverse) position, the monitor screen automatically changes to the RearView Monitor
mode.
It may take some time until the RearView
Monitor or the normal screen is displayed

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after the selector lever has been shifted to R
from another position or to another position
from R. Objects may be distorted momentarily until the RearView Monitor screen is
displayed completely.
When the temperature is extremely high or
low, the screen may not clearly display
objects. This is not a malfunction.
When strong light directly enters the camera, objects may not be displayed clearly.
This is not a malfunction.
Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the
screen. This is due to strong reflected light
from the bumper. This is not a malfunction.
The screen may flicker under fluorescent
light. This is not a malfunction.
The colors of objects on the RearView
Monitor may differ somewhat from those of
the actual object.
Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a
dark place or at night. This is not a
malfunction.
If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera,
the RearView Monitor may not clearly display objects. Clean the camera.
Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to
clean the camera. This will cause discoloration. To clean the camera, wipe with a cloth
dampened with diluted mild cleaning agent

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VENTILATORS
GUID-5620F45C-95A1-4691-9F0B-E47071C3B894

.
.

and then wipe with a dry cloth.
Do not damage the camera as the monitor
screen may be adversely affected.
Do not use wax on the camera window.
Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth
dampened with mild detergent diluted with
water.

SAA1991
Center ventilators

SAA1990
Side ventilators

SAA1066
Rear ventilators (for Hardtop models)

SAA0564B
Rear ventilators (for CrossCabriolet models)

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
GUID-FC7D28D6-FA80-42E2-A3B4-6CF8ABD33B6A

Open or close, and adjust the air flow direction
of ventilators.
:
:

This symbol indicates that the ventilators are
closed.
This symbol indicates that the ventilators are
open.

WARNING
.

The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.

Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. 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.

SAA2723
Models with navigation system

Do not use the recirculation mode
for long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.

Start the engine and operate the heater and air
conditioner system.
You can individually set the driver and front
passenger side temperature using each temperature control buttons.

SAA1520
Models without navigation system

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For the models with the color display screen,
push the “STATUS” button to display the heater
and air conditioner status screen. (See “How to
use STATUS button” earlier in this section.)

SAA2040
Type A

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10.
11.

Temperature control button (driver side)
“AUTO” automatic air conditioner ON button
“
” front defroster button
” fan speed control dial/OFF button
“
” intake air control button
“
“MODE” manual air flow control button
Temperature control button (passenger side)
“A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button
“
” rear window defroster button (See “Rear
window and outside mirror defroster switch” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
“
” upper vent system button
“DUAL” zone control ON/OFF button

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Adjust the temperature to about 758F
(248C) for normal operation.
. The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed
will also be controlled automatically.

SAA2834
Type B

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

“AUTO” automatic air conditioner ON button/
Temperature control dial (driver side)
“A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button
“
” intake air control button
” fan speed control dial/ON/OFF button
“
” upper vent system button
“
“DUAL” zone control ON/OFF button/Temperature control dial (passenger side)
“
” front defroster button
” rear window defroster button (See “Rear
“
window and outside mirror defroster switch” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
“MODE” manual air flow control button

AUTOMATICGUID-0FE56354-85D2-43F0-AEA7-6DFAE35EC270
OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)
GUID-501AABAA-75ED-4A8C-BDC5-F83D84729E33
This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the inside
temperature, air flow distribution and fan speed
after the preferred temperature is set manually.
1. Push the “AUTO” button on. (The indicator
on the button will illuminate and AUTO will
be displayed.)
2. Operate the driver side temperature control
buttons (type A) or dial (type B) to set the
desired temperature.

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3. You can individually set driver and front
passenger side temperature using each
temperature control buttons (type A) or dial
(type B). When the “DUAL” button is pushed
or the passenger side temperature control
buttons (type A) or dial (type B) is/are
operated, the DUAL indicator will come on.
To turn off the passenger side temperature
control, push the “DUAL” button.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Heating (A/CGUID-C4D96DF4-D0D2-4751-8F78-451CD5632566
OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. When you need to heat only, use this
mode.
1. Push the “A/C” button. (The A/C indicator
will turn off.)
2. Operate the temperature control buttons
(type A) or dial (type B) to set the desired
temperature.

Black plate (239,1)

The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also
controlled automatically.
Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the
system may not work properly.
Not recommended if windows fog up.

performance.

MANUAL OPERATION
GUID-DD9F85E6-993D-4D0F-AA81-0E42CFEE8E18
Fan speed control
GUID-A47CE066-351F-4CC8-AC17-7FC4FC991E14
Turn the “
” fan speed control dial to
manually control the fan speed.

twice, and then the intake air will be controlled
automatically.

Air flow control
GUID-C19D08E9-C968-405F-8023-0A5995635CB9
Pushing the “MODE” manual air flow control
button selects the air outlet to:

Push the “AUTO” button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.

:
:

DehumidifiedGUID-6430F809-96AC-4582-A1F2-907A1F44D1CF
defrosting or defogging

Air recirculation
GUID-2B823F0D-0272-430E-975F-993BF534048A

1. Push the “
” front defroster button. (The
indicator light on the button will come on.)

Push the intake air control button “
” to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light “
” will come on.

:
:

2. Operate the temperature control buttons
(type A) or dial (type B) to set the desired
temperature.
.

To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the “
” fan speed control
dial and set it to the maximum position.
As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the “AUTO” button to return to
the auto mode.
When the “
” front defroster button is
pushed, the air conditioner will automatically
be turned on at outside temperatures above
238F (−58C) to defog the windshield, and
the air recirculate mode will automatically be
turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging

The air recirculation mode cannot be activated
when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting
mode “
”.

Outside air circulation
GUID-E6DC013B-AF1A-40A2-93FA-8FF729A446D3
Push the intake air control button “
” to
change the air circulation from the intake air to
the outside air. The indicator light “
” will turn
off.

Automatic airGUID-8618E9EF-436B-4EE2-BD6B-EF915C7F0650
intake control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually control
the intake air, push the intake air control button
“
”. To return to the automatic control mode,
push the intake air control button “
” for
about 2 seconds. The indicator lights will flash

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 and foot outlets.

Upper vent system
GUID-19867573-E52A-4FE3-A98D-EAD52DA785CD
When the “
” upper vent system button is
pushed, the air flow against the driver’s or
passenger’s upper body becomes gentle. The
indicator light on the button will come on.
In this mode, air from the center ventilators flows
both straight and upward in order to control the
cabin temperature without blowing air directly
on the occupants.
If you want strong air flow against your upper
body, push the “
” button to turn the indicator
light off.

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TO TURN THE
SYSTEM ON/OFF
GUID-47724BF7-EA71-42CD-B9E2-1924EE973459

extremely decreased or when windows fog
up easily when operating heater or air
conditioning system.

Push the “OFF” or “ON·OFF” button when the
heater and air conditioner is off. The system will
turn on with the settings that were used
immediately before the system was turned off.

SERVICING GUID-50FE276B-3951-41D5-85EB-DF3E3DB9E09D
AIR CONDITIONER

SAA1989

OPERATINGGUID-7630774E-D2E9-4A30-80CE-5991156106D5
TIPS
A on the instrument panel
The sunload sensor *
helps maintain a constant temperature. Do not
put anything on or around this sensor.

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
GUID-2A733D05-72A8-4084-85C6-C44B8D240310
The air conditioning system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in the NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide. To replace the filter, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
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The air conditioning system in your NISSAN is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind. This refrigerant will not
harm the earth’s ozone layer. However,
special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to your air
conditioning system. (See “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for air
conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations.)
Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service your
environmentally friendly air conditioning system.

WARNING
The system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. To avoid personal injury,
any air conditioner service should be
done only by an experienced technician
with the proper equipment.

Black plate (241,1)

AUDIO SYSTEM
GUID-E954533A-76AC-41A8-828A-6CCF73E0885C

AUDIO OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS
GUID-E2189C1D-321B-4738-BF15-C7924AA9611C
Radio

GUID-96801352-B989-4EC4-990B-A07BD4F970BB

Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and push the radio band select button
to turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio with
the engine not running, the ignition switch
should be pushed to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality normally are caused by these external
influences.

function in your NISSAN radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change
because of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other
vehicles can work against ideal reception.
Described below are some of the factors that
can affect your radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
from the audio system speakers. Storing the
device in a different location may reduce or
eliminate the noise.
SAA0306

Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.

FM radio reception:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single
channel) FM having slightly more range than
stereo FM. External influences may sometimes
interfere with FM station reception even if the
FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The
strength of the FM signal is directly related to the
distance between the transmitter and receiver.
FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting
many of the same characteristics as light. For
example they will reflect off objects.

Radio reception:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance
radio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the
quality of that reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even
when the finest equipment is used. These
characteristics are completely normal in a given
reception area, and do not indicate any mal-

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
and/or drift.
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Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position,
usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter, static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by lowering the
treble setting to reduce the treble response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected signals reach the receiver at the same
time. The signals may cancel each other,
resulting in momentary flutter or loss of sound.
AM radio reception:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics. AM signals are also
subject to interference as they travel from
transmitter to receiver.

Satellite radioGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
reception (if so equipped):
When the satellite radio is used for the first time
or the battery has been replaced, the satellite
radio may not work properly. This is not a
malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with the
satellite radio ON and the vehicle outside of any
metal or large building for the satellite radio to
receive all of the necessary data.
The satellite radio mode requires an active XM®
Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna
can affect satellite radio performance. Remove
the ice to restore satellite radio reception.
For Hardtop models: The satellite radio performance may be affected if cargo carried on the
roof blocks the satellite radio signal. If possible,
do not put cargo near the satellite antenna.

Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.

SAA0480

Compact Disc
(CD) player
GUID-9B39164F-B68F-48E3-B2A0-AD541CFA7507
.

Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
.

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Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD and/
or CD changer/player.
Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed
could damage the CD and/or CD changer.

Black plate (243,1)

.
.

During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or
ventilate the player completely.
The player may skip while driving on rough
roads.
The CD player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment temperature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.
Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or packaging.
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched,
covered with fingerprints, or that have pin
holes may not work properly.
The following CDs may not work properly:
— Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
— Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
— Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
Do not use the following CDs as they may
cause the CD player to malfunction.
— 3.1 in (8 cm) discs
— CDs that are not round
— CDs with a paper label
— CDs that are warped, scratched, or have
abnormal edges

This audio system can only play prerecorded
CDs. It has no capabilities to record or burn
CDs.
If the CD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
CHECK DISC:
— Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly
(the label side is facing up, etc.).
— Confirm that the CD is not bent or
warped and it is free of scratches.
PUSH EJECT:
This is an error due to the temperature inside
the player is too high. Remove the CD by
pushing the EJECT button, and after a short
time reinsert the CD. The CD can be played
when the temperature of the player returns
to normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio system
(only MP3 or WMA CD).

LHA0484

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player
(models with GUID-BA593422-AF0C-4754-8221-8AD1D545FA2F
navigation system)
.

Do not force a compact disc into the CD/
DVD insert slot. This could damage the CD/
DVD player.
During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CD/DVD and dehumidify

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.
.

or ventilate the player completely.
The player may skip while driving on rough
roads.
The CD/DVD player sometimes cannot
function when the passenger compartment
temperature is extremely high. Decrease the
temperature before use.
Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” or “DVD Video” logo on the
disc or packaging.
Do not expose the CD/DVD to direct
sunlight.
CD/DVDs that are of poor quality, dirty,
scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that
have pinholes may not work properly.
The following CD/DVDs are not guaranteed
to play:
— Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
— Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
— Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
— Recordable DVDs (DVD±R, DVD±R DL)
— Rewritable DVDs (DVD±RW, DVD±RW
DL)
Do not use the following CD/DVDs as they
may cause the CD/DVD player to malfunction.

—
—
—
—

3.1 in (8 cm) discs
CD/DVDs that are not round
CD/DVDs with a paper label
CD/DVDs that are warped, scratched or
have abnormal edges
— This audio system can only play prerecorded CD/DVDs. It has no capabilities
to record or burn CD/DVDs.
If the CD/DVD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
Disc Read Error:
— Confirm that the CD/DVD is inserted
correctly (the label side is facing up,
etc.).
— Confirm that the CD/DVD is not bent or
warped and it is free of scratches.
Please Eject Disc:
— This may be an error due to the
temperature inside the player being too
high. Remove the CD/DVD by pushing
the EJECT button, and after a short time
reinsert the CD/DVD. The CD/DVD can
be played when the temperature of the
player returns to normal. If the error
persists, consult your local dealership.
Unplayable File:
— The file may be copy protected.

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— The file is not MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A or
DivX® type.
Region Invalid:
— The DVD is not for region 1 or all regions.
Use DVDs with a region code “1”, “ALL”
or “1 included” for your DVD entertainA is
ment system. (The region code *
displayed as a small symbol printed on
B .) This vehiclethe top of the DVD *
installed DVD player cannot play DVDs
with a region code other than “1” or
“ALL”.
Copyright and GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
trademark:
. The technology protected by the U.S. patent
and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other right
holders is adopted for this system.
. This copyright protected technology cannot
be used without a permit from Macrovision
Corporation. It is limited to be personal use,
etc., as long as the permit from Macrovision
Corporation is not issued.
. Modifying or disassembling is prohibited.
. Dolby digital is manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
. Dolby and the double D mark “
” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

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DTS and DTS 2.0 “
trademarks of DTS, Inc.

” are registered

Parental level GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(parental control):
DVDs with the parental control setting can be
played with this system. Please use your own
judgement to set the parental control with the
system.

Disc selection:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The following disc formats can be played with
the DVD drive.

.
.
.
.

DVD-VIDEO
VIDEO-CD
CD-DA (Conventional Compact Disc)
DTS-CD

USB (Universal Serial Bus) (if so
equipped) GUID-055AB149-F3B8-4DDD-8A6A-BBC837D27315
This system supports various USB memory
sticks, USB hard drives and iPod® players.
There are some USB devices which may not be
supported with this system.
.
.

Make sure that the USB device is connected
correctly into the USB connector.
Do not force the memory stick or USB cable
into the USB connector. This could damage
the connector.

.
.

During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to humidity. If this
occurs, remove the USB device and dehumidify or ventilate the USB player completely.
The USB player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment temperature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.
Do not leave USB memory in a place prone
to static electricity or where the air conditioner blows directly. The data in the USB
memory may be damaged.
The vehicle is not equipped with a USB
memory stick.
A USB device cannot be formatted with this
system. To format a USB device, use a
personal computer.
Partitioned USB devices may not be played
correctly.
Some characters used in other languages
(Chinese, Japanese, etc.) are not displayed
properly on the vehicle center screen. Using
English language characters with a USB
device is recommended.
Do not connect a USB device if a connector
or cable is wet. Allow the cable and/or
connectors to dry completely before connecting the USB device. If the connector is

exposed to fluids other than water, evaporative residue may cause a short between the
connector pins.
. Large video podcast files cause slow
responses in an iPod®. The vehicle center
display may momentarily black out, but it will
soon recover.
. If an iPod® automatically selects large video
podcast files while in the shuffle mode, the
vehicle center display may momentarily
black out, but it will soon recover.
. Audiobooks may not play in the same order
as they appear on an iPod®.
. An iPod nano® (1st generation) may remain
in fast forward or rewind mode if it is
connected during a seek operation. In this
case, please manually reset the iPod®.
. An iPod nano® (2nd generation) will continue to fast forward or rewind if it is
disconnected during a seek operation.
. An incorrect song title may appear when the
Play Mode is changed while using the iPod
nano® (2nd generation)
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.

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Compressed Audio Files (MP3/WMA/
AAC)
GUID-E90E3FC2-BD24-46C0-A893-097B9AE428B9
Explanation ofGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
terms:
. MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures
Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the
most well known compressed digital audio
file format. This format allows for near “CD
quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of
normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an
audio track can reduce the file size by
approximately a 10:1 ratio (Sampling: 44.1
kHz, Bit rate: 128 kbps) with virtually no
perceptible loss in quality. The compression
reduces certain parts of sound that seem
inaudible to most people.
. WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA) is a
compressed audio format created by Microsoft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA
codec offers greater file compression than
the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more
digital audio tracks in the same amount of
space when compared to MP3s at the same
level of quality.
. AAC/M4A — Advanced Audio Coding
(AAC) is a lossy audio compression format.
Audio files that have been encoded with
AAC are generally smaller in size and deliver
a higher quality of sound than MP3.

Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of
bits per second used by a digital music file.
The size and quality of a compressed digital
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file.
. Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency
is the rate at which the samples of a signal
are converted from analog to digital (A/D
conversion) per second.
. Multisession — Multisession is one of the
methods for writing data to media. Writing
data once to the media is called a single
session, and writing more than once is
called a multisession.
. ID3/WMA Tag — The ID3/WMA tag is the
part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that
contains information about the digital music
file such as song title, artist, album title,
encoding bit rate, track time duration, etc.
ID3 tag information is displayed on the
Album/Artist/Track title line on the display.
* Windows® and Windows Media® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States of America
and/or other countries.

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SAA2494

Playback order:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. The folder names of folders not containing
compressed audio files are not shown in the
display.
. If there is a file in the top level of a disc/USB,
“Root Folder” is displayed.

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The playback order is the order in which the
files were written by the writing software, so
the files might not play in the desired order.
Music playback order of compressed audio
files is as illustrated.

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Specification chart (for FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) changer):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

Supported media

CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Supported file systems

CD, CD-R, CD-RW: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet
* ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
* Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-based computer) are not
supported.

MP3
Supported
versions*1
WMA*2

Version

MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5

Sampling frequency

8 kHz - 48 kHz

Bit rate

8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR*4

Version

WMA7, WMA8, WMA9

Sampling frequency

32 kHz - 48 kHz

Bit rate

32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR*4
ID3 tag VER1.0, VER1.1, VER2.2, VER2.3, VER2.4 (MP3 only)

Tag information (Song title and Artist name)

WMA tag (WMA only)
With navigation system:
Folder levels: 8, Folders: 255 (including root folder), Files: 512 (Max. 255 files for one folder)
Without navigation system:
Folder levels: 8, Folders and files: 999 (Max. 255 files for one folder)

Folder levels

With navigation system: 128 characters

Text character number limitation

Without navigation system: 64 characters
01: ASCII, 02: ISO-8859-1, 03: UNICODE (UTF-16 BOM Big Endian), 04: UNICODE (UTF-16 Non-BOM
Big Endian), 05: UNICODE (UTF-8), 06: UNICODE (Non-UTF-16 BOM Little Endian)

Displayable character codes*3

*1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.
*2 Protected WMA files (DRM) cannot be played.
*3 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed.
*4 When VBR files are played, the playback time may not be displayed correctly.

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Specification chart (for FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD) player):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

Supported media

CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM*5, DVD±R*5, DVD±RW*5, DVD±R DL*5, USB2.0
CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM*5, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2,
Romeo, Joliet
* ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
* Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-based computer) are not supported.
UDF Bridge (UDF1.02+ISO9660), UDF1.5, UDF2.0
* VDF1.5/VDF2.0 (packet writing) is not supported.

Supported file systems

USB memory: FAT16, FAT32
MP3

Supported
versions*1

WMA*2

AAC*5

Version

MPEG1 Audio Layer 3

Sampling frequency

8 kHz - 48 kHz

Bit rate

8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR*4

Version

WMA7, WMA8, WMA9

Sampling frequency

32 kHz - 48 kHz

Bit rate

32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR*4

Version

MPEG-AAC

Sampling frequency

8 kHz - 96 kHz

Bit rate

16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR*4

Tag information (Song title and Artist name)

Folder levels

Text character number limitation
Displayable character codes*3

ID3 tag VER1.0, VER1.1, VER2.2, VER2.3, VER2.4 (MP3 only)
WMA tag (WMA only)
Models with navigation system:
Folder levels: 8, Folders: 512 (including root folder), Files: 5,000
Models without navigation system:
Folder levels: 8, Folders and files: 999 (Max. 255 files for one folder)
Models with navigation system: 100 characters
Models without navigation system: 64 characters
01: ASCII, 02: ISO-8859-1, 03: UNICODE (UTF-16 BOM Big Endian), 04: UNICODE (UTF-16 Non-BOM Big
Endian), 05: UNICODE (UTF-8), 06: UNICODE (Non-UTF-16 BOM Little Endian), 07: SHIFT-JIS

*1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.
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*2 Protected WMA files (DRM) cannot be played.
*3 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed.
*4 When VBR files are played, the playback time may not be displayed correctly.
*5 Models with navigation system

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Troubleshooting guide:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

Symptom

Cause and Countermeasure
Check if the disc or USB device was inserted correctly.
Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
Check if there is condensation inside the player, and if there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the
player.
If an error occurs due to an increase in temperature, the player will play correctly after it returns to the normal temperature.

Cannot play

If there is a mixture of music CD files (CD-DA data) and compressed audio files on a CD, only the music CD files (CD-DA data) will
be played.
Files with extensions other than “.MP3 (.mp3)”, “.WMA (.wma)”, “.AAC (.aac)”, “.M4A (.m4a)”, or “.AA3 (.aa3)” cannot be played. In
addition, the character codes and number of characters for folder names and file names should be in compliance with the
specifications.
Check if the disc or the file is generated in an irregular format. This may occur depending on the variation or the setting of
compressed audio writing applications or other text editing applications.
Check if the finalization processes, such as session close and disc close, have been performed for the disc.
Check if the disc or USB device is protected by copyright.

Poor sound quality

Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.

It takes a relatively long time before
If there are many folder or file levels on the disc or USB device, some time may be required before the music starts playing.
the music starts playing.
Music cuts off or skips

The writing software and hardware combination might not match, or the writing speed, writing depth, writing width, etc., might not
match the specifications. Try using the slowest writing speed.

Skipping with high bit rate files

Skipping may occur with large quantities of data, such as for high bit rate data.

System skips immediately to the next If an unsupported compressed audio file has been given a supported extension like .MP3, or when play is prohibited by copyright
song when playing.
protection, the player will skip to the next song.
The songs do not play back in the
desired order.

The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software, so the files might not play in the desired order.
Random/Shuffle may be active on the audio system or on a USB device.

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Compressed Video Files (models with
navigation system)
GUID-59111AA7-6866-4844-A3C3-8BA27726C420
Explanation ofGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
terms:
. DivX® - DivX® refers to the DivX® codec
owned by DivX, Inc. used for a lossy
compression of video based on MPEG-4.
. AVI - AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave.
It is a standard file format originated by
Microsoft Corporation. A “.divx” encoded file
can be saved into the “.avi” file format for
playback on this system if it meets the
requirements stated in the table in this
section. However, not all the “.avi” files are
playable on this system since different
encodings can be used than the DivX®
codec.
. ASF - ASF stands for Advanced Systems
Format. It is a file format owned by Microsoft
Corporation. Note: Only “.asf” files that meet
the requirements stated in the table in this
section can be played.
. Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of
bits per second used by a digital video file.
The size and quality of a compressed digital
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file.

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Requirement for Supporting Video Playback:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

Media

File Systems

CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL, USB 2.0 Memory
CD,
CD-R,
CD-RW,
DVD,
DVD±R,
DVD±RW,
DVD±RW DL

ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF Bridge
(UDF1.02+ISO9660), UDF1.5, UDF2.0
- ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
- Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows
Vista-based computer) are not supported.
- VDF1.5/VDF2.0 (packet writing) is not supported.

USB Memory

FAT16, FAT32

.divx, .avi
File Types
.asf
Bit Rates

.divx, .avi
.divx, .avi

Resolution
.asf

.
.

Video Codecs

DivX3, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6

Audio Codecs

MP3, MPEG2.5 Audio Layer3, AC3, LPCM

Video Codec

ISO-MPEG4

Audio Codec

G.726

Maximum Average

4Mbps

Maximum Peak

8Mbps

Minimum

32 6 32

Maximum

720 6 480

Minimum

32 6 32
720 6 576

Maximum

Bluetooth® Audio player (models with
navigation system)
GUID-1996356F-09EC-4936-89C4-F87A02A9868C
Some Bluetooth® audio devices may not be
recognized by the in-vehicle audio system.
It is necessary to set up the wireless
connection between a compatible Bluetooth® audio device and the in-vehicle
Bluetooth® module before using the Blue-

tooth® audio player.
Operating procedure of the Bluetooth ®
audio player will vary depending on the
device. Make sure you understand how to
operate an audio device before using it with
this system.
The Bluetooth ® audio player may be
stopped under the following conditions:

.
.

— Receiving a hands-free call.
— Checking the connection to the handsfree phone.
Do not place a Bluetooth® audio device in
an area surrounded by metal or far away
from the in-vehicle Bluetooth® module to
prevent tone quality degradation and wireless connection disruption.
While an audio device is connected through
a Bluetooth® wireless connection, the battery power of the device may discharge
quicker than usual.
This system supports the Bluetooth® Audio
Distribution Profile (A2DP, AVRCP).
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth®
functions share the same frequency band
(2.4 GHz). Using the Bluetooth® and the
wireless LAN functions at the same time may
slow down or disconnect the communication and cause undesired noise. It is
recommended that you turn off the wireless
LAN (Wi-Fi) when using the Bluetooth®
functions.
Bluetooth® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Clarion Co.,
Ltd.

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Music Box® (if
so equipped)
GUID-2F96A7C3-2217-4FA6-B9DA-327E2534E826
Recording:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Note that data that is lost and not stored to
the hard drive/flash memory due to system
damage, improper operation or malfunction
is not under warranty.
. Vehicle owners are not permitted to record
music without permission of the owner of
the copyright except for personal use.
. Check if the music is appropriately recorded
to the hard drive/flash memory after recording when the compact disc cannot be
rerecorded.
. Some music cannot be recorded depending
on the disc condition due to high-speed
recording being used.
. Jumping sounds may be recorded when a
compact disc is recorded while driving on
rough roads and excessive vibration occurs.
. A mark indicating jumping sounds is displayed if jumping sounds are recorded.
. No sounds may be recorded if jumping
sounds occurs or the disc is in poor
condition.
. Tracks that include Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) are not recorded.
. If a compact disc is scratched or dirty, it may
not be recorded, jumping sounds may occur

or it may take a long time to record.
Automatic titleGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
download:
. The title information that is automatically
downloaded may differ from the actual title.
. When newly released compact discs are
recorded, their title information may not be
downloaded.
. The title information on the hard drive/flash
memory can be updated. (See “Playing
recorded songs” later in this section.)

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14.

AUX IN jack

FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC
(CD) CHANGER
GUID-47466BC8-4A62-4A64-A770-4369849C768A
For all operation precautions, see “Audio operation precautions” earlier in this section.

Audio main operation
GUID-18CF23DB-D676-46FD-ACE9-770CA9F831CA
Head unit:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The radio has an FM diversity reception system,
which employs two antennas printed on the rear
window (for Hardtop models). This system
automatically switches to the antenna which is
receiving less interference.
The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and
high frequency ranges automatically in both
radio reception and CD playback.

SAA3473

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

CD EJECT button
ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob
Radio station and CD selector buttons
Radio tuning / MP3/WMA folder selector /
AUDIO control knob
CD LOAD button
AM·FM band select button

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

DISC button
AUX button
DISP (display) change/CLOCK button
Radio/CD SCAN (tuning) button
CD RPT (repeat)/RDM (random) play button
REW (rewind) button for SEEK/TRACK
FF (fast forward) button for SEEK/TRACK

ON·OFF/Volume
control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, and then push the ON·OFF/VOLUME
control knob while the system is off to call up the
mode (radio, CD or AUX) which was playing
immediately before the system was turned off.
While the system is on, pushing the ON·OFF/
VOLUME control knob turns the system off.
Turn the ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob to
adjust the volume.

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Adjusting sound
quality:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the Audio control knob to change the
selecting mode as follows.

9 for
1. Push and hold the CLOCK button *
more than 2 seconds until the display shows
“Hour Adjust”.

Bass ? Treble ? Fade ? Balance ? Speed
Sensitive Volume ? Beep

2. Turn the AUDIO knob

Rotate the Audio control knob to adjust Bass,
Treble, Fade and Balance to the desired level.
Fade adjusts the sound level between the front
and rear speakers and Balance adjusts the
sound between the right and left speakers.
These items can also be adjusted by pushing
the AUDIO button.
.

Speed Sensitive Vol.
Sound volume is increased according to the
vehicle speed. Choose the effect level from
“HIGH”, “MID”, “LOW” or “OFF”.
. Beep tuning
When this item is turned to ON, you will hear
a beep sound when you use a button.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, push the Audio control knob
repeatedly until the radio or CD display reappears. Otherwise, the radio or CD display will
automatically reappear after about 5 seconds.
CLOCK adjust:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the CLOCK adjust button for more than
1.5 seconds to turn on the CLOCK display.

4
*

to adjust hours.

9
3. Push the CLOCK button *
or AUDIO
2
knob *
to enter. The display will show
“Minute Adjust”.
4 to adjust minutes.
4. Turn the AUDIO knob *

5. Push the CLOCK button
4 to enter.
knob *

9
*

or AUDIO

The display will return to the regular clock
display after 10 seconds.
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.

AM-FM radioGUID-1376C7D0-99F6-4FBC-8CC2-16FA35A11F12
operation
radio (FM/AM)
band select:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Pushing the radio band select button will
change the band as follows:
AM ? FM1 ? FM2 ? AM
When the radio band select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station/channel played will also come

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on when the ON·OFF/VOL control knob is
pushed to ON.
If another audio source is playing when the radio
band select button is turned to ON, the audio
source will automatically be turned off and the
last radio station played will come on.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the
radio will automatically change from stereo to
monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob for manual tuning.
SEEK
tuning:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the SEEK·CAT or TRACK button
or
to tune from low to high or high to low
frequencies and to stop at the next broadcasting
station.
SCAN tuning:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stops at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the
button again during this 5 seconds period will
stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station.

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1
*

6 Station memory operations:
to *
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
12 stations/channels can be set for the FM band
(6 for FM1, 6 for FM2) and 6 stations can be set
for the AM band.

Compact Disc
(CD) changer operation
GUID-972EA4B9-3241-42FD-A4C3-A4F32FFBAE4D

1. Choose the radio band AM, FM1 or FM2
using the radio band select button.

Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, push the LOAD button and insert the
compact disc into the slot with the label side
facing up. The compact disc will be guided
automatically into the slot and start playing.

2. Tune to the desired station using the SEEK,
SCAN or TUNE button.
3. Select the desired station/channel and keep
pushing any of the desired station preset
1 to *
6 until a beep sound is
buttons *
heard. (The radio mutes when the select
button is pushed.)
4. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
blows, the radio memory will be erased. In that
case, reset the desired stations.

After loading the disc, the number of tracks on
the disc and the play time will appear on the
display.
If the radio is already operating, it will automatically turn off and the compact disc will play.
If the system has been turned off while the
compact disc was playing, pushing the
ON·OFF/VOL control knob will start the compact disc.
CD LOAD:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the
LOAD button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select
the loading position by pushing the CD insert
1 to *
6 , then insert the CD.
select button *
To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer in
succession, push the LOAD button for more
than 1.5 seconds.
The inserted slot numbers will illuminate on the
display.

PLAY: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the DISC (CD play) button is pushed with
the system off and the compact disc loaded, the
system will turn on and the compact disc will
start to play.
When the DISC button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded and the radio playing, the
radio will automatically be turned off and the
compact disc will start to play.
CD PLAYGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
INFORMATION:
When the DISP button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds while the CD is being played, the
disc information display will change as follows:
CD:

NOS2287

CD with MP3 or WMA:

NOS2288

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind)/APS (Automatic Program Search)
FF, APS REW:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the FF or REW button for more than 1.5

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seconds while a CD is being played to fast
forward or rewind through the track. When the
button is released, the compact disc will return
to normal play speed.

ejected.

When the
or
button is pushed for less
than 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is
being played, the next track or the beginning of
the current track on the CD will be played.

To eject all the discs, push the EJECT button for
more than 1.5 seconds.

CD PLAY selection:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To change to another CD already loaded into the
1 to
player, push the CD play select buttons *
6 .
*
REPEATGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(RPT), RANDOM (RDM):
When the RPT button is pushed while the
compact disc is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(CD)
NOS2285

(CD with MP3 or WMA)
NOS2286

CD EJECT:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be

To eject the discs selected by the CD select
button, push the EJECT button for less than 1.5
seconds.

When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will come
out and the system will turn off.
If the compact disc comes out and is not
removed, it will be pulled back into the slot
to protect it.
SCAN tuning:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the beginning of all the tracks of CDs will
be played for 10 seconds in sequence.
When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the first program in all the CDs will be
played for 10 seconds.
Pushing the button again during this 10 second
period will stop SCAN tuning.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within
10 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
disc program.

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AUX (Auxiliary)
input
GUID-298EBF8C-8046-42B7-9748-7C48AA1F9988
AUX (Auxiliary)
button:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The AUX IN jack is located on the audio unit.
The AUX IN audio input jack accepts any
standard analog audio input such as from a
portable cassette tape/CD player, MP3 player or
laptop computers.
Push the AUX button to play a compatible
device when it is plugged into the AUX IN jack.
NISSAN strongly recommend using a stereo
mini plug cable when connecting your music
device to the audio system. Music may not be
played properly when you use a monaural cable.

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SAA1851
With navigation system

1.
2.
3.

AM·FM band select button
SAT button
DISC·AUX button

SAA3474

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

CD EJECT button
ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob
Radio station and CD selector buttons
Radio tuning/AUDIO control knob
Radio SCAN (tuning) button
CD RPT (repeat)/RDM (random) play button
Radio CAT (category)/REW (rewind) button for

SEEK/TRACK
FF (fast forward) button for SEEK/TRACK

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FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER
GUID-C131FB44-F458-4E5F-863F-8282EA324CB7
For all operation precautions, see “Audio operation precautions” earlier in this section.
The satellite radio mode requires an active XM
Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.

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Without navigation system

1.
2.
3.

AM·FM band select button
DISC button
AUX/SAT band select button

It may take some time to receive the activation
signal after subscribing the XM Satellite Radio.
After receiving the activation signal, an available
channel list will be automatically updated in the
radio. For XM, push the ignition switch from
LOCK to ACC to update the channel list.

Audio main operation
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Head unit:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and
high frequency ranges automatically in both
radio reception and CD playback.
ON·OFF/Volume
control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, and then push the ON·OFF button
while the system is off to turn on the last audio
source, which was playing immediately before
the system was turned off. While the system is
on, pushing the ON·OFF button turns the system
off.
Turn the VOL control knob to adjust the volume.

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Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To adjust Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade, push
the Audio control knob. When the display shows
the setting you want to change (Bass, Treble,
Balance and Fade), rotate the Audio control
knob to set the desired setting. For the other
setting methods, see “How to use SETTING
button” earlier in this section.
This vehicle has some sound effect functions as
follows:
. Speed Sensitive Vol.
For more details, see “Vehicle information and
settings” earlier in this section.
Switching the GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
display:
. Models with navigation system
Pushing the DISC·AUX button will switch the
displays as follows:
iPod®/USB ? CD/DVD ? Music Box® ?
Bluetooth® Audio ? AUX ? iPod®/USB
. Models without navigation system
Pushing the DISC button will switch the display
as follows:
CD ? Music Box® ? CD
Pushing the AUX button will switch the display
as follows:
USB/iPod® ? XM1 ? XM2 ? XM3 ? USB/

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iPod®

FM-AM-SAT GUID-EBA85A4A-0F33-4FFD-BE29-8039767BB0D9
radio operation
radio (FM/AM)
band select:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Pushing the radio band select button will
change the band as follows:
AM ? FM1 ? FM2 ? AM
radio (SAT) band select (models with
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Pushing the radio band select button will
change the band as follows:
XM1 ? XM2 ? XM3 ? XM1
When the radio band select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the radio will come on at the channel
last played.
The last channel played will also come on when
the ON·OFF button is pushed to ON.
The satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.
If another audio source is playing when the radio
band select button is turned to ON, the audio
source will automatically be turned off and the
last radio channel played will come on.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the
radio will automatically change from stereo to

monaural reception.

radio (SAT) band select (models
without navigation
system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the satellite band select button to select
the satellite radio mode XM1, XM2 or XM3.

.
.

TUNE (Tuning):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. For AM and FM radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob for manual tuning.
. For XM Satellite Radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob to seek channels
from all of the categories when any category
is not selected.
SEEK tuning/CATEGORY
(CAT):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. For AM and FM radio
or
to tune
Push the SEEK button
from low to high or high to low frequencies
and to stop at the next broadcasting station.
. For XM Satellite Radio
or
to tune
Push the SEEK button
to the first channel of the next or previous
category.
During satellite radio reception, the following
notices will be displayed under certain conditions.

.
.

NO SIGNAL (No signal is received while the
SAT tuner is connected.)
OFF AIR (Broadcasting signed off)
CHECK ANTENNA (Antenna connection
error)
LOADING (When the initial setting is
performed)
UPDATING (When the satellite radio subscription is not active)

SCAN tuning:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stop at each broadcasting station/channel for 5 seconds. Pushing
the button again during this 5 seconds period
will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station/channel.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station/channel.
1
*

6 Station memory operations:
to *
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
12 stations/channels can be set for the FM band
(6 each for FM1 and FM2), 18 for XM radio (6
each for XM1, XM2 and XM3) and 6 stations
can be set for the AM band.

1. Choose the radio band using the radio band
select button.

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2. Tune to the desired station/channel using
the SEEK/TRACK, SCAN button or the
radio TUNE knob.
3. Push and hold the desired station preset
1 to *
6 until the radio mutes.
button *
4. The station indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be erased. In that
case, reset the desired stations/channels.
List (AM and FM radio) (models with
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the “List” key on the display is selected
while the FM or AM radio is being played, the
preset station list will be displayed.
If 1 of the 6 preset stations listed is touched and
held, the current station will be stored as the
new preset.
Menu (XM Satellite Radio) (models with
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while the XM Satellite Radio is being played, the
menu list will be displayed.

Preset List
Displays the preset channel list. If 1 of the 6
preset stations listed is touched and held,
the current station will be stored as the new
preset.
Customize Channel List
Selects specific channels to skip while using
the TUNE, SEEK/CATEGORY or MenuCategories feature.
Favorite Artists & Songs
Stores the current artist or song that is being
played. Touch the “Alert” key to be reminded
when the stored artist or song is playing on a
station while listening to XM.
Categories
Selecting a category will go to the first
channel in that category as defined by XM
Radio.
Direct Tune
Inputs the channel number by using a
keypad.

Text (models without
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the “Text” key is selected with the multifunction controller on the display and then the
ENTER button is pushed while the satellite radio
is being played, the text information listed below
will be displayed on the screen.

The following items are available.

.
.
.
.
.

CH Name
Category
Name
Title
Other

Compact Disc
(CD) player operation
GUID-F3F7ECB7-D20C-494A-9EAD-66D08C16AB2C
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and insert the Compact Disc (CD) into
the slot with the label side facing up. The CD will
be guided automatically into the slot and start
playing.
After loading the CD, the number of tracks on
the CD and the play time will appear on the
display.
If the radio is already operating, it will automatically turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the CD
was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will
start the CD.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
or
PLAY:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the DISC·AUX or DISC (CD play) button
is pushed with the system off and the CD
loaded, the system will turn on and the CD will
start to play.
When the DISC·AUX or DISC button is pushed

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with the CD loaded and the radio playing, the
radio will automatically be turned off and the CD
will start to play.
Menu (modelsGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
with navigation system):
When the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while the CD is being played, the menu screen
will be displayed. The following menu options
are available.
.

.
.

Folder List (for CD with compressed audio
files)
Displays the folder list.
Track List
Displays the track list.
Play Mode
Select a play mode from the following items.
— Normal
— 1 Folder Repeat (for CD with compressed audio files)
— 1 Track Repeat
— 1 Disc Random
— 1 Folder Random (for CD with compressed audio files)
Record to Music Box® (for CD)
Select to choose specific songs on the CD
to record to the Music Box®.
Title Text Priority (for CD)
Set the priority to CDDB (Compact Disc

Data Base) to acquire track information from
the Gracenote Database, or set the priority
to CD-TEXT to acquire the information from
CDs.
. Automatic Recording (for CD)
When this item is turned on, the Music Box®
hard drive/flash memory automatically starts
recording when a CD is inserted.
. Recording Quality (for CD)
The larger number (132) will increase the
recorded sound quality while taking up more
space on the Music Box® leaving less room
for more songs.
For the details of Music Box®, see “Music Box®”
later in this section.
Text (models without
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the “Text” key is selected in the screen
using the multi-function controller and then the
ENTER button is pushed while the CD is being
played, the music information below will be
displayed on the screen.
CD:
. Disc title
. Track title
CD with compressed audio files:
.

.
.
.
.

File title
Song title
Album title
Artist

Next/Previous Track and Fast
Forward/Rewind:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the FF or REW button for more than 1.5
seconds while a CD is being played to fast
forward or rewind through the track. When the
button is released, the CD will return to normal
play speed.
When the FF button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while a CD is being played, the next
track on the CD will be played.
When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after the current
track started playing, the previous track will be
played.
When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds after 3 seconds from when the
current track started playing, the beginning of
the current track will be played.

Folder title

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REPEATGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(RPT), RANDOM (RDM):
When the RPT button is pushed while the CD is
played, the play pattern can be changed as
follows:

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) PLAYER
OPERATION (models with navigation
system)
GUID-EF98CC42-EAAD-4426-B294-DCA157F6C9EE
Precautions

CAUTION
.

Only operate the DVD while the
vehicle engine is running. Operating
the DVD for extended periods of
time with the engine OFF can discharge the vehicle battery.

Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled
liquids may cause the system to
malfunction.

While playing VIDEO-CD media, this
DVD player does not guarantee
complete functionality of all VIDEO-CD formats.

GUID-B37A835C-2698-4C52-A8FB-20146AE67DE8

Start the engine when using the DVD entertainment system.

(CD)

NOS2606

(CD with compressed audio files)

NOS2607

CD EJECT:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect
it.

Movies will not be shown on the front display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to
reduce driver distraction. Audio is available
when a movie is played. To view movies in the
front display, stop the vehicle in a safe location,
move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
and apply the parking brake.

WARNING
.

The driver must not attempt to
operate the DVD system or wear
the headphones while the vehicle is
in motion so that full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
Do not attempt to modify the system
to display a movie on the front
screen while the vehicle is being
driven. Doing so may distract the
driver and may cause a collision and
serious personal injury or death.

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Display settings
GUID-2AF4320E-8689-441A-A759-33B7D1DB0309
To adjust the front display mode, push the
SETTING button while the DVD is being played.
To adjust the display ON/OFF, brightness, tint,
color and contrast, select the “Display Adjustment” key and then select each key.
Then you can adjust each item using the multifunction controller. After changes have been
made push the BACK button to save the setting.

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button again.

DVD operationGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
keys:
When the DVD is playing without the operation
screen being shown, you may use the touch
screen to select items from the displayed video.
You may also use the multifunction controller to
select an item from the displayed video. When
the operation screen is being shown, use the
multifunction controller or touch screen to select
an item from the displayed menus.

Commercial Skip:

This function is only for DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR.
Select the “
” or “
” key to skip forward or
backwards by the set amount as defined in the
DVD Settings menu.
Top Menu:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the “Top Menu” key is selected in the
screen while a DVD is being played, the top
menu specific to each disc will be displayed. For
details, see the instructions on the disc.

PAUSE:
SAA2497

Playing a DVD
GUID-E8CC217F-6D7F-4F38-96D5-04BF53DD1CF7
DISC·AUX button:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the DVD
drive while watching the images.
Push the DISC·AUX button on the instrument
panel and turn the display to the DVD mode.
When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed
automatically.
The operation screen will be turned on when the
DISC·AUX button located on the instrument
panel is pushed while a DVD is being played,
and it will turn off automatically after a period of
time. To turn it on again, push the DISC·AUX

Select the “
” key to pause the DVD. To
resume playing the DVD, use the “PLAY” key.
PLAY:
Select the “
” key to start playing the DVD,
for example, after pausing the DVD.
STOP:
Select the “
/

” key to stop playing the DVD.
Next/Previous Chapter:

” or “
” key to skip the
Select the “
chapter(s) of the disc forward/backward. The
chapters will advance/go back the number of
times this key is selected.
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Title Menu (DVD-VIDEO):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Some menus specific to each disc will be
shown. For details, see the instructions on the
disc.
Title Search (DVD-VIDEO,
DVD-VR):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The scene with the specified title will be
displayed each time the “+” side or “−” side is
selected.
Group Search GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(VIDEO CD):
A scene in the specified group will be displayed
each time the “+” side or “−” side is selected.
SAA2498
Example

DVD settings
GUID-7B8B7A8C-B156-4DAE-929A-FD370C7ED7C3
Select the “Settings” key to adjust the following
settings.
Key (DVD-VIDEO):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Keys for the DVD menu operation are displayed.
: Move the cursor to select a DVD menu.
Enter: Enter the selected menu.
Move: Change the display location by moving
the operation key.
Back: Return to the previous screen.
Hide: Hide the operation key.

10 Key Search (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD,
CD-DA, DVD-VR):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “10 Key Search” key to open the
number entry screen. Input the number to be
searched and select the “OK” key. The specified
Title/Chapter or Group/Track will be played.
Select No. (VIDEO-CD):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “Select No.” key to open the number
entry screen. Input the number to be searched
and select the “OK” key. The specified scene
will be played.
Angle (DVD-VIDEO):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
If the DVD contains different angles (such as
moving images), the current image angle can be
switched to another one. Select the “Angle” key.
The angle will change each time the “+” side or

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“−” side is selected.
Angle Mark (DVD-VIDEO):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned on, an angle mark will
be shown on the bottom of the screen if the
scene can be seen from a different angle.
Menu Skip (DVD-VIDEO):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
DVD menus are automatically configured and
the contents will be played directly when the
“Menu Skip” key is turned on. Note that some
discs may not be played directly even if this item
is turned on.
CM Skip (DVD-VIDEO):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “CM Skip” key. Choose the setting
time from 15, 30 or 60 seconds by selecting the
“+” side or “−” side.
DRC (DVD-VIDEO,
DVD-VR):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) automatically adjusts the soundtrack volume level to
maintain a more even sound to the speakers.
DVD LanguageGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD):
Select the “DVD Language” key to open the
number entry screen. Input the number corresponding to the preferred language and select
the “OK” key. The DVD top menu language will
be changed to the one specified.

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Display:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To adjust the image quality of the screen, select
the preferred adjustment items.
Audio:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the preferred language for audio.
Subtitle (DVD-VIDEO,
DVD-VR):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the preferred language for subtitles.
Display Mode (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD,
DVD-VR):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select from the “Full”, “Wide”, “Normal” or
“Cinema” modes.
Title List (DVD-VR):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the preferred title from the list.
Play Mode: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the preferred play mode.
PG/PL Mode (DVD-VR):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “PG” or “PL” mode.

SAA3557

SAA2500

USB MEMORY OPERATION (if so
equipped) GUID-1911C9E0-A85B-4796-B0E6-1983A3CCE23D

File selection (models with navigation
system)
GUID-8C3D41CC-4A4A-4890-99A6-A075C3299677

Audio main operation
GUID-EC470606-27FA-41BF-8B6E-3F3D06147A2A

When there are both audio and movie files in the
USB memory, the mode select screen is
displayed. Select the preferred content to play.

Open the console lid and connect a USB
memory as illustrated. Then, push the DISC·AUX
or AUX button repeatedly to switch to the USB
memory mode.
If the system has been turned off while the USB
memory was playing, pushing the ON·OFF/VOL
control knob will start the USB memory.

When there is only one type of file, the audio or
movie operation screen is displayed and the file
will start to play.
If playback of a video file is restricted to a
specific number of times, a confirmation screen
will appear asking you if you want to play the file.
Answer yes or no as requested by the display.

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Audio file operation
GUID-86A04B3E-66EC-408F-BFBC-198604AA6B80

current track started playing, the beginning of
the current track will be played.

or
PLAY:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the DISC·AUX or AUX button is pushed
with the system off and the USB memory
inserted, the system will turn on.

The multi-function controller can also be used to
select tracks when the USB memory is being
played.

If another audio source is playing and a USB
memory is inserted, push the DISC·AUX or AUX
button repeatedly until the center display
changes to the USB memory mode.

SAA2501
Models with navigation system

Next/Previous File and Fast
Forward/Rewind:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the FF or REW button for more than 1.5
seconds while a USB memory is being played to
fast forward or rewind through a track. When the
button is released, the USB memory will return
to normal play speed.
When the FF button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while a USB memory is being played,
the next track on the USB memory will be
played.
When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after the current
track started playing, the previous track will be
played.

SAA2611
Models without navigation system

When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds after 3 seconds from when the

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Folder selection:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To change to another folder on the USB
memory, turn the folder selector or choose a
folder displayed on the screen using the multifunction controller.
REPEATGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(RPT), RANDOM (RDM):
When the RPT button is pushed while the USB
memory is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows.
To change the play mode, push the RPT button
repeatedly and the mode will change as follows.
Normal ? 1 Folder Repeat ? 1 Track Repeat ?
All Random ? 1 Folder Random ? Normal

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Play Mode
Select the preferred play mode.

Text (models without
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the “Text” key is selected on the screen
using the multi-function controller and then the
ENTER button is pushed while a USB memory is
being played, the music information listed below
will be displayed on the screen.

SAA2502

.
.
.
.
.

Folder title
File title
Song title
Album Title
Artist

Menu (modelsGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
with navigation system):
There are some options available during playback. Select one of the following options that
are displayed on the screen if necessary. Refer
to the following information for each item.
.

SAA2503

Movie file operation (models with navigation system)
GUID-457F5420-C299-43BB-8BF4-B9BDC6FFCBEC
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the USB
memory while watching the images.

Movie Playback
Switch to the movie playback mode. This
item is displayed only when a USB memory
contains movie files.
Folder List/Track List
Displays the folder or track list. The “Movie
Playback” key is also displayed in this list
screen, and enables switching to the movie
playback mode.

PLAY: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the
system off and the USB memory inserted, the
system will turn on.
If another audio source is playing and a USB
memory is inserted, push the DISC·AUX button
repeatedly until the center display changes to
the USB memory mode.
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Operation keys:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To operate the USB memory, select the desired
key displayed on the operation screen using the
multi-function controller.

List:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “List” key on the movie file operation
screen to display the file list.

Pause
Select the “
” key to pause the movie file. To
resume playing the movie file, select the “
”
key.
Play
Select the “
” key to start playing a movie file,
for example, after pausing a movie file.

SAA2504
Example

STOP
Select the “

Settings:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “Settings” key to adjust the following
settings.

” key to stop playing a movie file.

Skip (Next chapter)

Select the “
” key to skip the chapter(s) of
the disc forward. The chapters will advance the
number of times the ENTER button is pushed.
.
Skip (Previous chapter)
Select the “
” key to skip the chapter(s) of
the disc backward. The chapters will go back
the number of times the “
” key is selected.

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Audio File Playback
Switch to the audio playback mode. This
item is displayed only when the USB
memory contains the audio files.
Play Mode
Select the “Normal” or “1 Track Repeat” play
mode.
10 Key Search
Select the “10 Key Search” key to open the
number entry screen.
Input the number to be searched and select

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.
.
.

the “OK” key.
The specified folder/file will be played.
Display
To adjust the image quality of the screen,
select the preferred adjustment items.
DRC
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) automatically adjusts the soundtrack volume
level to maintain a more even sound to the
speakers.
Audio
Select the preferred language for audio.
Subtitle
Select the preferred language for subtitle.
Display Mode
Select the “Normal”, “Wide”, “Cinema” or
“Full” mode.

Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO (models with navigation
system)
GUID-7C5387E1-2FFC-446A-8C32-80F22C893E68

Your NISSAN is equipped with Bluetooth ®
Streaming Audio. If you have a compatible
Bluetooth® device with streaming audio (A2DP
profile), you can set up the wireless connection
between your Bluetooth® device and the invehicle audio system. This connection allows
you to listen to the audio from the Bluetooth®
device using your vehicle speakers. It also may
allow basic control of the device for playing and
skipping audio files using the AVRCP Bluetooth® profile. All Bluetooth® Devices do not
have the same level of controls for AVRCP.
Please consult the manual for your Bluetooth®
Device for more details.
Once your Bluetooth® device is connected to
the in-vehicle audio system, it will automatically
reconnect whenever the device is present in the
vehicle and you select Bluetooth® Audio from
your audio system. You do not need to manually
reconnect for each usage.
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth ®
functions share the same frequency band (2.4
GHz). Using the Bluetooth® and the wireless
LAN functions at the same time may slow down
or disconnect the communication and cause
undesired noise. It is recommended that you
turn off the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) when using the

Bluetooth® functions.

Regulatory information
GUID-E8BCBECC-3690-4404-A5A8-1565F8965F62
FCC Regulatory
information:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only
the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
modification, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference
and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device
IC Regulatory GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
information:
. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference,
and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
. This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

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Bluetooth trademark:
Bluetooth® is a trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Clarion Co., Ltd.

SAA2505

Connecting procedure
GUID-40491939-1EDD-4FA2-8C53-4CFE711B8116
1. Push the SETTING button and select the
“Bluetooth” key.

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SAA2506

2. Select the “Connect Bluetooth” key.

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SAA2507

3. A confirmation screen will be displayed.
Select “No”.
Note: Selecting “Yes” will only connect the
hands free phone portion of a Bluetooth®
device.

SAA3005

4. Choose a PIN code to use with the
compatible Bluetooth audio device using
the number input screen. The PIN code will
need to be entered into the Bluetooth®
audio device after step 5. Select the “OK”
key.

SAA3006

5. The standby message screen will appear.
Operate the compatible Bluetooth® audio
device. For the connecting procedure of the
audio device, see the Bluetooth® audio
instructions.
When the connecting is completed, the
screen will return to the Bluetooth® setup
display.

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DISC·AUX
button:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the
system off and the Bluetooth® audio device
connected, the system will turn on. If another
audio source is playing and the Bluetooth®
audio device is connected, push the DISC·AUX
button repeatedly until the display changes to
the Bluetooth® audio mode.

SAA2510

Audio main operation
GUID-31F0400D-E6C9-437E-84A4-D3047932557B
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position. Then, push the DISC·AUX button
repeatedly to switch to the Bluetooth® audio
mode. If the system has been turned off while
the Bluetooth® audio device was playing, pushing the ON·OFF/VOL control knob will start the
Bluetooth® audio device.
The ability to pause, change tracks, fast forward,
rewind, randomize and repeat music may be
different between devices. Some or all of these
functions may not be supported on each device.

Next/Previous Track and Fast
Forward/Rewind:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the FF or REW button for more than 1.5
seconds while a Bluetooth® file is being played
to fast forward or rewind through the track.
When the button is released, the Bluetooth®
audio device will return to the normal play speed.
When the FF button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while the Bluetooth® audio device is
being played, the next track will be played.

select tracks when the Bluetooth® audio is
playing.
REPEATGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(RPT), RANDOM (RDM):
To change the play mode, push the
button
repeatedly and the mode changes as follows.
Normal ? Shuffle All Tracks ? Shuffle Group
? Repeat 1 Track ? Repeat All Tracks ?
Repeat Group ? Normal
Operation keys:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To operate a Bluetooth® audio device, select a
key displayed on the operation screen using the
multi-function controller.
Play
Select the “
” key to start playing when
pausing. Select this key again to pause the
audio play.

When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after the current
track started playing, the previous track will be
played.

Select the “
” key to pause the Bluetooth®
audio device. Select this key again to resume
playing.

When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds after 3 seconds from when the
current track started playing, the beginning of
the current track will be played.

Play Mode: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The play mode setting display will appear when
the “Menu” key is selected.

The multi-function controller can also be used to

Choose the preferred play mode from the

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Pause

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Connected Devices:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Registered devices are shown on the list. Select
a Bluetooth® device from the list, the following
options will be available.

following items.
.

Shuffle
Choose “Shuffle OFF”, “Shuffle All Tracks”
and “Shuffle Group”.
Repeat
Choose from “Repeat OFF”, “Repeat 1
Track”, “Repeat All Tracks” and “Repeat
Group”.

SAA2511

Bluetooth® settings
GUID-A68ABD46-54A5-4F84-8427-C2EE07708F0F

To set up the Bluetooth® device system to the
preferred settings, push the SETTING button
and select the “Bluetooth” key.
Bluetooth:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
If this setting is turned off, the connection
between the Bluetooth® devices and the invehicle Bluetooth® module will be canceled.
Connect Bluetooth:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Connects to the Bluetooth® device. See “Connecting procedure” earlier in this section. Up to
5 devices can be registered.

Select
Select “Select” to connect the selected
device to the vehicle. If there is a different
device currently connected, the selected
device will replace the current device.
Edit
Rename the selected Bluetooth® device
using the keypad displayed on the screen.
(See “How to use touch screen (models
with navigation system)” earlier in this
section.)
Delete
Delete the selected Bluetooth® device.

Edit BluetoothGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Info:
Change the name broadcasted by this system
over Bluetooth®. Change the PIN code that is
entered when connecting a hands free device to
this system.
Replace Connected
Phone:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Replace the Bluetooth® connection with a
connected Bluetooth® cellular phone. For details about Hands-Free Phone System, see
“Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (models
with navigation system)” later in this section.

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the U.S. and other countries.

CompatibilityGUID-EAD69E7A-4C90-4E6D-AABE-42D8D2DFEF93
The following models are available:

SAA3344

iPod® PLAYER OPERATION (if so
equipped) GUID-FD80F47E-8BB4-4D68-986A-C5731080C4CF
®

Connecting iPod
GUID-A72BE860-589F-4B89-9C7B-C3DF3405040E

Open the console lid and connect the iPod®
cable to the USB connector. If compatible, the
battery of the iPod® is charged while the
connection to the vehicle.
Depending on the version of the iPod®, the
display on the iPod® shows a NISSAN or
Accessory Attached screen when the connection is completed. When the iPod® is connected
to the vehicle, the iPod® music library can only
be operated by the vehicle audio controls.

Models with navigation
system:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Fifth generation iPod® (firmware 1.2.3 or
later)
. iPod classic® (firmware 1.1.1 or later)
. First generation iPod touch® (firmware 2.0.0
or later)
. Second generation iPod touch® (firmware
1.2.3 or later)
. First generation iPod nano® (firmware 1.3.1
or later)
. Second generation iPod nano® (firmware
1.1.3 or later)
. Third generation iPod nano® (firmware 1.1
or later)
. Fourth generation iPod nano® (firmware
1.0.2 or later)
Models without
navigation system:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Fifth generation iPod® (firmware version 1.3)
. First generation iPod classic® (firmware
version 1.1.2 PC)
. Second generation iPod classic® (firmware
version 2.0 PC)

* iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in

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First generation iPod touch® (firmware version 2.1)
. Second generation iPod touch® (firmware
version 2.1.1)
. First generation iPod nano® (firmware version 1.3.1)
. Second generation iPod nano® (firmware
version 1.1.3)
. Third generation iPod nano® (firmware version 1.1 PC)
. Third generation iPhone® (firmware version
2.1)
Make sure that the iPod® firmware is updated.
.

Audio main operation
GUID-28472054-9448-47CD-BD59-B1639785F044
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position. Then, push the DISC·AUX button
repeatedly to switch to the iPod® mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod®
was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will
start the iPod®.
or
play:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the DISC·AUX or AUX button is pushed
with the system off and the iPod® connected,
the system will turn on. If another audio source is
playing and the iPod® is connected, push the
DISC·AUX or AUX button repeatedly until the
center display changes to the iPod® mode.

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Interface:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The interface for iPod® operation shown on the
vehicle center display is similar to the iPod®
interface. Use the multi-function controller and
the ENTER or BACK button to play the iPod®
with your favorite settings.
The following items can be chosen from the
menu list screen. For further information about
each item, see the iPod® Owner’s Manual.
. Now Playing
. Playlists
. Artists
. Albums
. Songs
. Podcasts
. Genres
. Composers
. Audiobooks
. Shuffle Songs
The following touch-panel buttons shown on the
screen are also available:
.
.

: returns to the previous screen.
: plays/pauses the music selected.

Next/Previous Track and Fast
Forward/Rewind:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the FF or REW button for more than 1.5
seconds while the iPod® is playing to fast
forward or rewind through a track. When the
button is released, the iPod® will return to the
normal play speed.
When the FF button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while the iPod® is being played, the
next track will be played.
When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after the current
track started playing, the previous track will be
played.
When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds after 3 seconds from when the
current track started playing, the beginning of
the current track will be played.
The multi-function controller can also be used to
select tracks when the iPod® is playing.
REPEATGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(RPT), RANDOM (RDM):
When the RPT button is pushed while a track is
being played, the play pattern can be changed
as follows:

NOS2652
®

Music Box GUID-58EEA799-0C8F-43D3-8A7D-7EBAEF5C935A
(if so equipped)

The Music Box® can store songs from CDs
being played. The system has 9.3GB storage
capacity in models with navigation system or
2.0GB (800 MB for music storage) for models
without navigation system.
The following CDs can be recorded in the Music
Box audio system.
.
.

CDs that contain uncompressed audio files
Hybrid Compact Disc Digital Audio (Hybrid
CD-DA) specification in Super Audio CDs
. Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) specification in CD-Extras
. First session of multisession disc
Extreme temperature conditions [below
-48F (-208C) and above 1588F (708C)] could
affect the performance of the system.
NOTE:
If the system needs to be replaced due to a
malfunction, all stored music data will be

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Recording CDs
GUID-7F60A778-FD1A-4E13-B648-BDEDD3D019C3

erased.

1. Operate the audio system to play a CD. For
the details of playing CDs, see “FM-AM-SAT
radio with Compact Disc (CD) player” earlier
in this section.
2. Select the “Start REC” key.

SAA2513
Models with navigation system

SAA2612
Models without navigation system

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NOTE:
. The system starts playing and recording the 1st track on the CD when the
“Start REC” key is selected.
. The recording process can be stopped
at any time. All tracks that were played
before the CD was stopped are stored.
. Individual tracks can be deleted from
the hard drive/flash memory after the
CD is recorded.

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If the title information of the track being recorded
is stored either in the hard drive/flash memory or
in the CD, the title is automatically displayed on
the screen. For title acquisition from the hard
drive/flash memory, music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®.

off or the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, the recording also stops.

If a track is not recorded successfully due to the
CD skipping, the
mark is displayed behind
the track number.

SAA2514

The Music Box® hard drive/flash memory cannot
perform recording under the following conditions.
.

Models with navigation system

.
.

There is not enough space on the hard
drive/flash memory
The number of albums reaches the maximum
of 500.
The number of tracks reaches the maximum
of 3,000.

Automatic recording:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
If the “Automatic Recording” function is turned
on, recording starts when a CD is inserted. (See
“Music Box® settings” later in this section.)

SAA2613
Models without navigation system

Stopping recording:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To stop the recording, select the “Stop REC”
key button by touching the screen or using the
multi-function controller.
If the CD is ejected, the audio system is turned
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Playing recorded
songs
GUID-A7ED283D-E94D-405C-A20A-276DDF150CA9

button is released, the track will return to the
normal play speed.

When the FF button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while a track is being played, the next
track will be played.

Select the Music Box® audio system by using
one of the following methods.

.
SAA2515
Models with navigation system

Push the audio source switch on the
steering wheel repeatedly until the center
display changes to the Music Box® mode.
(See “Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio” later in this section.)
Push the DISC·AUX or AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to the
Music Box® mode.
Models with navigation system
Give voice commands. (See “NISSAN voice
recognition system (models with navigation
system)” later in this section.)

Stopping playback:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The system stops playing when:
a.
b.
c.

SAA2614
Models without navigation system

another mode (radio, CD, DVD, USB memory,
iPod® or AUX) is selected.
the audio system is turned off.
the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK
position.

Next/Previous Track and Fast
Forward/Rewind:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the FF or REW button for more than 1.5
seconds while a track is being played to fast
forward or rewind through the track. When the

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When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after the current
track started playing, the previous track will be
played.
When the REW button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds after 3 seconds from when the
current track started playing, the beginning of
the current track will be played.
The multi-function controller can also be used to
select tracks when a track is being played.
Play mode selection:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The TUNE/FOLDER knob will skip from album to
album unless it is playing “All Songs” from the
Music Library menu. When playing “All Songs”,
the knob will change the track instead of the
album. The upper right corner of the main screen
will indicate if the TUNE knob is changing by
track or album.
REPEATGUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
(RPT), RANDOM (RDM):
When the RPT·RDM button is pushed while a
track is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:

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(Normal) ? 1 Album Repeat ? 1 Track Repeat
? 1 Album Random ? All Random ? (Normal)

There are some options available by selecting
the “Menu” key on the screen during playback.
Select one of the following options that are
displayed on the screen if necessary.

Tag Track (models
with navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select “Tag Track” key on the screen when a
track is being played. A menu will show the 5
available playlists. Select one of the playlists to
add the current song to that playlist. If a playlist
is not selectable (text is grayed out), it means
the song already exists in that playlist.

Now Playing (models with navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Displays a track list to choose a preferred track
for playback.

SAA2516
Models with navigation system

Music Library: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
There are some options available during playback. Select one of the following options that
are displayed on the screen if necessary.
.

SAA2725
Models without navigation system

Artists
Play tracks by an artist whose music is
currently being played. The artists are sorted
in alphabetical order.
Albums
Play tracks in each album. The albums are
sorted in alphabetical order.
All Songs
Play tracks from all recorded tracks. The
tracks are sorted in alphabetical order.
Genres
Play tracks by a selected genre.

My Playlists (models with navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Displays the Playlist and edits the Playlist if

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necessary.
Select the “Edit” key.
The following items are available
.
.

Add Current Songs
Add a current track to the Playlist.
Add Songs by Album
Displays a list of albums in alphabetical
order. Selecting an album displays all of the
tracks in the album. Select tracks from the
list to add to the Playlist.
Add Songs by Artist
Displays a list of artists in alphabetical order.
Selecting an artist displays all of the tracks
by the artist. Select tracks from the list to
add to the Playlist.
Edit Songs Order
Reorder the tracks in the Playlist by selecting a track and specifying the order.
Edit Name
Edit the name of the Playlist using the
keypad displayed on the screen. (See
“How to use multi-function controller” earlier
in this section.)
Delete Songs
Delete tracks in the Playlist by selecting from
the displayed song list.

Play Mode (models with navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Choose the preferred play mode from the
following items.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

Normal
1 Album Repeat
1 Track Repeat
1 Playlist Random
1 Artist Random
1 Album Random
1 All Track Random
1 All Random

Edit Music Information:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Displays the following information about the
Music Box® hard drive/flash memory to edit if
necessary.
.

Edit Information of Current Song (models with navigation system)
Edit the “Track”, “Artist” and “Genre” information of the current track using the
keypad displayed on the screen. (See “How
to use touch screen (models with navigation
system)” earlier in this section.)
Edit the “Mode” information by selecting
from the list.

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Edit Information by Album (models
with navigation system)
Edit the displayed name and of a selected
album and the track information on the
album.
Update Gracenote from USB Device
(models with navigation system)/
Transfer Titles from USB (models without navigation system)
Update the in-vehicle Gracenote Database
using a USB memory. Search the title from a
information acquired on the Internet. Visit
www.nissanusa.com/gracenote/ for details.
Transfer Missing Titles to USB
Transfer the information of an album recorded without titles to a USB memory. Visit
www.nissanusa.com/gracenote/ for details.
Update Gracenote from HDD (models
with navigation system)/Update Missing Titles (models without navigation
system)
Search the title using the database on the
hard drive/flash memory.

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Music Box® GUID-B949C62E-4A06-4DE3-ADAF-5C058BA04AD1
settings

To set the Music box® hard drive/flash memory
to your preferred settings, select the “Menu”
key during playback, and the “Music Box
Settings” key with the multi-function controller,
and then push the ENTER button.
Music Box Used/Free
Space:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Information about “Saved Album”, “Saved Track”
and “Remaining Time” is displayed.

SAA2517
Models with navigation system

Automatic Recording:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned on, the Music Box®
hard drive/flash memory automatically starts
recording when a CD is inserted.
Delete Songs GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
from Music Box:
Deletes the current song, selected songs or
albums by choosing from the list, or all songs/
albums in the Music Box®.
Recording Quality:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Set the recording quality of 105 kbps or 132
kbps. The default is set to 105 kbps (models
with navigation system).
Set the recording quality of 96 kbps, 128 kbps
or 192 kbps. The default is set to 128 kbps
(models without navigation system).

SAA2438
Models without navigation system

CDDB Version (models with navigation
system)/Gracenote Database Version
(models without
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The version of the built-in Gracenote Database
is displayed.

Gracenote

GUID-85404772-EB07-4741-8180-012C4167A09C

NOTE:
. The information contained in the
Gracenote Database is not fully guaranteed.
. The service of the Gracenote Database
on the Internet may be stopped without
prior notice for maintenance.
End-User License Agreement
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW.
Gracenote® MusicID® Terms of Use
This application or device contains software
from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote
(the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification
and obtain music-related information, including
name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded
databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”)

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and to perform other functions. You may use
Gracenote Data only by means of the intended
End-User functions of this application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for
your own personal non-commercial use only.
You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or
transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT
TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA,
THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY
PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use
the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software,
and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you
violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all
rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all
ownership rights. Under no circumstances will
Gracenote become liable for any payment to you
for any information that you provide.
You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its
rights under this Agreement against you directly
in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier

to track queries for statistical purposes. The
purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count
queries without knowing anything about who
you are. For more information, see the web page
for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.

WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE
OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE
SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE
BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST
PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.

The Gracenote Software and each item of
Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy
of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote
Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete
data from the Gracenote Servers or to change
data categories for any cause that Gracenote
deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the
Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are
error-free or that functioning of Gracenote
Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide
you with new enhanced or additional data types
or categories that Gracenote may provide in the
future and is free to discontinue its services at
any time.

Copyright:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Music recognition technology and related data
are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more
information, please visit www.gracenote.com.

GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRING E M E N T. G R A C E N OT E D O E S N OT

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CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
C
Inc., copyright *
2000-2009 Gracenote.
C 2000-2009
Gracenote Software, copyright *
Gracenote. This product and service may
practice one or more of the following U.S.
Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680;
#6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192,
#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and
other patents issued or pending. Some services
supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc.
for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo
are trademarks of Gracenote.

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. Red - right channel audio input
Before connecting a device to a jack, turn off the
power of the portable device.
With a compatible device connected to the
jacks, push the DISC·AUX or AUX button
repeatedly until the display switches to the
AUX mode.

SAA3342

SAA2496
Models with navigation system

AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS (if so
equipped) GUID-031E6845-355E-4B94-AB0A-BC5D7A96E419
The auxiliary input jacks are located in the center
console. NTSC compatible devices such as
video games, camcorders and portable video
players can be connected to the auxiliary jacks.
Compatible audio devices, such as some MP3
players, can also be connected to the system
through the auxiliary jacks.
The auxiliary jacks are color coded for identification purposes.
.
.

Yellow - video input
White - left channel audio input

SAA1567
Models without navigation system

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AUX Menu

GUID-281DDB8B-E18B-41B6-9B6D-F3679632BC95

When the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while in the AUX mode, the menu screen will be
displayed.

USB memoryGUID-0EB7000F-0BEB-4820-848A-B72225B4910E

Display Mode:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Choose the display mode from the following
items.
.
.
.

.
.
.

Normal
Wide
Cinema

Volume Settings (models with navigation
system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Choose the volume setting from the following
items.
Low
Medium
High

Display (models
with navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Adjust the image quality of the screen, select the
preferred adjustment items.

A new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

SAA0451

CD/DVD/USB MEMORY CARE AND
CLEANING GUID-D99C5681-CCB2-4546-A032-DDF98A984F2C
CD/DVD
.

.
.

GUID-76BF0595-4A07-4E1D-8EC4-AE66DFAB6A04

Handle a CD/DVD by its edges. Never touch
the surface of the disc. Do not bend the
disc.
Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.

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Never touch the terminal portion of the USB
memory.
. Do not place heavy objects on the USB
memory.
. Do not store the USB memory in highly
humid locations.
. Do not expose the USB memory to direct
sunlight.
. Do not spill any liquids on the USB memory.
Refer to the USB memory Owner’s Manual for
the details.

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STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS FORGUID-22E2AF45-BCF1-486C-9E1E-D414FA4A5EDE
AUDIO (if so equipped)
Menu control switch (models with navigation system) or audio tuning switch
(models without
navigation system)
GUID-E19332CA-2DD3-40B8-A8C1-5572B6D8E8E7
While the display is showing a MAP (navigation
systems only), STATUS or Audio screen, tilt the
switch upward or downward to select a station,
track, CD or folder. For most audio sources,
tilting the switch up/down for more than 1.5
seconds provides a different function than tilting
up/down for less than 1.5 seconds.

SAA1854

SAA1855

With navigation system

Without navigation system

1.
2.

3.
4.

Source select switch
Menu control switch (models with navigation
system) or audio tuning switch (models without
navigation system)
Volume control switch
BACK switch

AM and FM radio:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the preset
stations.
. Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will seek up or down to the next station.
. Pushing the menu control switch will show
the list of preset stations.
XM Satellite Radio:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the preset
channels.
. Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will go to the next or previous category.

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Pushing the menu control switch will show
the XM Menu.

iPod®:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the tracks.
. Pushing the menu control switch will show
the iPod Menu.

CD:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the tracks.
. Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the folders (if
playing compressed audio files).
. Pushing the menu control switch will show
the CD Menu.
DVD (models with
navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the tracks.
. Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the titles.
. Pushing the menu control switch will select
an item from the DVD display.
. When the transparent operation menu appears, the switch will control the menu.

Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the folders.
Pushing the menu control switch will show
the USB Menu.

Music Box®: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the tracks.
. Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the albums
(folders) number (if playing compressed
audio files).
. Pushing the menu control switch will show
the Music Box® Menu.
Bluetooth® Audio (models with navigation
system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the tracks.

BACK switch (models with navigation system)
GUID-D26A857B-F9ED-42BC-B015-30869C5C67C8
Push this switch to go back to the previous
screen or cancel the selection if it is not
completed.

USB:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will skip up or down through the tracks.

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Volume control
switches
GUID-EB0D7B9F-6B05-45AE-9781-0D587A85C8F6
Push the upper (+) or lower (−) side switch to
increase or decrease the volume.

Source select
switch
GUID-39EFE205-E1D7-4D56-AEC0-06037C87BC14
Push the audio source switch to change the
mode as follows.
.

Models with navigation system
AM ? FM ? XM ? CD/DVD ? Music
Box® ? USB/iPod® ? Bluetooth® Audio
. Models without navigation system
AM ? FM ? CD ? Music Box® ? USB/
iPod® ? XM
Media not connected/inserted will be skipped.

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ANTENNA

GUID-5D62EC7D-99A1-4040-9B31-8ACB3AC0CE76

CAUTION

Window antenna
(for Hardtop models)
GUID-CB119597-8559-44D0-B2B0-9B0667D091D0
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.

CAUTION
.

— The vehicle enters an automatic
car wash (for Hardtop models).

Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any
metal parts to it. This may cause
poor reception or noise.
When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with
a dampened soft cloth.

To avoid damaging or deforming the
antenna, be sure to remove the
antenna under the following conditions.

— The vehicle enters a garage with
a low ceiling.
— The vehicle is covered with a car
cover.

SAA2102

Roof antenna (for Hardtop models) and
trunk mounted antenna (for CrossCabriolet models)GUID-8AAFB5F9-D133-44F8-9018-430C3B61453D
Removing the GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
antenna:
You can remove the antenna if necessary.

Always properly tighten the antenna
rod during installation. Otherwise,
the antenna rod may break during
vehicle operation.

Hold the bottom of the antenna and remove by
turning counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn the antenna clockwise and tighten.

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Bluetooth® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM (models with navigation
system)
GUID-046E2123-C218-461B-98FE-4E62F9A355CF

CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
GUID-2FDA1809-0AE0-4716-B007-03F1D8BBE2C5

When installing a car phone or a CB radio in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the following
cautions, otherwise the new equipment may
adversely affect the electronic control modules
and electronic control system harness.

WARNING
.

A cellular phone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular phones while
driving.
If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recommended. Exercise extreme caution
at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.

CAUTION
.

Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.

Keep the antenna wire more than 8
in (20 cm) away from the electronic
control system harness. Do not
route the antenna wire next to any
harness.

Adjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manufacturer.

Connect the ground wire from the
CB radio chassis to the body.

For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING
.

Use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use a phone while driving,
exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.

If you find yourself unable to devote
full attention to vehicle operation
while talking on the phone, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.

CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
Your NISSAN is equipped with Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an owner
of a compatible Bluetooth® enabled cellular
phone, you can set up the wireless connection
between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module. With Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can make or receive a telephone call
with your cellular phone in your pocket.

If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.

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Once a cellular phone is connected to the invehicle phone module, no phone connecting
procedure is required anymore. Your phone is
automatically connected with the in-vehicle
phone module when the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position with the registered
cellular phone turned on and carried in the
vehicle.
You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth®
cellular phones in the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.

The NISSAN Voice Recognition system supports the phone commands, so dialing a phone
number using your voice is possible. For more
details, see “NISSAN voice recognition system
(models with navigation system)” later in this
section; page 4-108.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
.

Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth®
functions share the same frequency band
(2.4 GHz). Using the Bluetooth® and the
wireless LAN functions at the same time may
slow down or disconnect the communication and cause undesired noise. It is
recommended that you turn off the wireless
LAN (Wi-Fi) when using the Bluetooth®
functions.

Set up the wireless connection between a
compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module before using the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System.
Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle
phone module. Please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for a recommended phone list.
You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:
— Your vehicle is outside of the telephone
service area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is
difficult to receive radio waves; such as in
a tunnel, in an underground parking
garage, behind a tall building or in a
mountainous area.
— Your cellular phone is locked in order not
to be dialed.
When the radio wave reception is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult for the other party to hear your voice
during a call. Please close the windows if
possible.
Immediately after the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position, it may be
impossible to receive a call for a short
period of time.

Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the invehicle phone module to prevent tone quality
degradation and wireless connection disruption.
While a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the
battery power of the cellular phone may
discharge quicker than usual.
If the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
seems to be malfunctioning, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for troubleshooting help.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.
Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
regarding the telephone pairing procedure
specific to your phone, battery charging,
cellular phone antenna, etc.
The antenna display on the monitor will not
coincide with the antenna display of some
cellular phones.
Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the caller’s voice clearly as
well as to minimize its echoes.

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If reception between callers is unclear,
adjusting the incoming or outgoing call
volume may improve the clarity.

REGULATORY
INFORMATION
GUID-637CD407-3A96-45DC-9EC2-138DF3AB3D59
FCC Regulatory
information
GUID-980C0581-DEF4-49FF-B0B6-96D2C40F63F5
.

CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only
the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
modification, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference and

Bluetooth trademark:
Bluetooth® is a trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Clarion Co., Ltd.

VOICE COMMANDS
GUID-95F93972-653C-4AF6-9A16-78918A2B2EB1
You can use voice commands to operate various
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System features
using the NISSAN Voice Recognition system.
For more details, see “NISSAN voice recognition system (models with navigation system)”
later in this section; page 4-108.

2. this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

IC RegulatoryGUID-01079428-1F15-46E5-849E-359B827B5F0D
information
.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

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CONTROL BUTTONS
GUID-D680FAE6-FA84-4969-8AAB-FFD5526FA772
1. PHONE button
2. TALK

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/PHONE SEND

button

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PHONE SELECTION
GUID-8BA5FDCF-9589-4449-AFFB-E0894E8FE4FA
Up to 5 cellular phones can be registered to the
system. To switch to connect another cellular
phone, push PHONE button and select the
“Connected Phones” key. The registered cellular
phones are shown on the list. If you select a
cellular phone that is different from the one
currently connected, the newly selected phone
will be connected to the system.

VEHICLE PHONEBOOK
GUID-68E4156D-4E14-426F-984D-7A594DCD82E8
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CONNECTING
PROCEDURE
GUID-9BEACCEF-0959-46FA-A2F0-DCD12A86A6F3
1. Push the PHONE button or the
button,
and select the “Connect Phone” key.

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2. When a PIN code appears on the screen,
operate the compatible Bluetooth® cellular
phone to enter the PIN code.
The connecting procedure of the cellular
phone varies according to each cellular
phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s
Manual for the details. You can also visit

This vehicle has two phonebooks available for
hands-free use. Depending on the phone, the
system may automatically download the entire
cell phone’s phonebook into the “Handset
Phonebook”. For the details about downloading
a phonebook, see “Phone setting” later in this
section. If a phonebook does not automatically
download, the vehicle phonebook may be set for
up to 1,000 entries. This phonebook allows the
recording of a name to speak while using voice
recognition.

www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or call
NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department for
instructions on pairing NISSAN recommended cellular phones.
When the connection process is completed,
the screen will return to the Phone menu
display.
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1. Push the PHONE button and select the
“Vehicle Phonebook” key.
2. Select the “Add New” key at the top of the
screen.

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3. Choose the method for entering the phonebook entry. For this example, select “Enter
Number by Keypad”.

5. Select the “Voicetag” key to record a name
to speak when using the NISSAN Voice
Recognition system.

4. Enter the digits and select the “OK” key.
(See “How to use touch screen (models
with navigation system)” earlier in this
section.)

6. Select the “Store” key and prepare to speak
the name after the tone.
7. When the voicetag is successfully saved,
select the “OK” key to save the phonebook
entry.
8. After the phonebook entry is saved, it will
show a screen that is ready to call the
number. Press the BACK button to return to
the Vehicle Phonebook.
There are different methods to input a phone
number. Select one of the following options

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instead of “Enter Number by Keypad” in step 3.
.

Copy from Call History
The system will show a list of incoming,
outgoing or missed calls that were downloaded from the connected cellular phone
(depending on the phone’s compatibility).
Select one of these entries to save in the
vehicle phonebook.
Copy from the Handset
The system will show the connected cellular
phone’s phonebook that was downloaded
(depending on the phone’s compatibility).
Select one of these entries to save in the
vehicle phonebook.

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Editing the Vehicle
Phonebook
GUID-38365816-D70D-4632-A234-FBF33135EF7E
1. Push the PHONE button and select the
“Vehicle Phonebook” key.
2. Select the desired entry from the displayed
list.

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The following editing items are available:
.

3. Select the “Edit” key.
4. Select the desired item to change.

.
.

Entry #
Changes the displayed number of the
selected entry.
Name
Edit the name of the entry using the keypad
displayed on the screen.
Number
Edit the phone number using the keypad
displayed on the screen.
Type
Select an icon from the icon list.
Voicetag
Confirm and store the voicetag. Voicetags

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allow easy dialing using the NISSAN Voice
Recognition system. (See “NISSAN voice
recognition system (models with navigation
system)” later in this section.)
To delete an entry, select the “Delete” key at
step 3.

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MAKING A CALL
GUID-268C7F12-43F5-442D-8D30-D077AC39D5F3
To make a call, follow this procedure.
1. Push the PHONE button on the instrument
panel or the
button on the steering
wheel. The “PHONE” screen will appear on
the display.

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5. Select the “Call” key to start dialing the
number.
There are different methods to make a call.
Select one of the following options instead of
“Handset Phonebook” in step 2 above.
.

2. Select the “Handset Phonebook” key on the
“PHONE” menu.
3. Select the desired entry from the list.

4. Confirm the correct entry by selecting for the
correct number from the list.
.

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Vehicle Phonebook
Select an entry stored in the Vehicle’s
Phonebook.
Call History
Select an outgoing, incoming or missed call
downloaded from your cell phone (depending on your phone’s compatibility).
Dial Number
Input the phone number manually using the

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Hold Call
Put an incoming call on hold.
. Reject Call
Reject an incoming call.
To finish the call, perform one of the
following procedures listed below.
1. Select the “Hang up” key.

keypad displayed on the screen. (See “How
to use touch screen (models with navigation
system)” earlier in this section.)

2. Push the PHONE button on the instrument
panel.
3. Push the

button on the steering wheel.

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RECEIVING A
CALL
GUID-42653916-6D28-452E-955E-41B0F21185E9
When you hear a phone ring, the display will
change to the incoming call mode. To receive a
call, perform one of the following procedures
listed below.
1. Select the “Answer” key.
2. Push the PHONE button on the instrument
panel.
3. Push the

button on the steering wheel.

There are some options available when receiving
a call. Select one of the following displayed on
the screen.
.

Answer
Accept an incoming call to talk.
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DURING A CALL
GUID-D5E534B4-79AD-47EE-A712-C875FB7D0D2E
There are some options available during a call.
Select one of the following displayed on the
screen if necessary.
.
.
.
.

Cancel Mute
This will appear after “Mute” is selected.
Mute will be canceled.
. Switch Call*
Select "Switch Call" to answer another
incoming call. By selecting “Hang up”, you
can end a call and can speak to a caller who
is on hold again.
* This function may not be usable, depending on the model of phone.
To adjust the person’s voice to be louder or
quieter, push the volume control switch (+ or −)
on the steering wheel or turn the volume control
knob on the instrument panel while talking on
the phone. This adjustment is also available in
the SETTING mode.

Hang up
Finish the call.
Use Handset
Transfer the call to the cellular phone.
Mute
Mute your voice to the person.
Keypad
Using the touch tone, send digits to the
connected party for using services such as
voicemail.

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PHONE SETTING
GUID-D54425C1-1203-405E-B905-91EAE449EB16

To set up the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System to your preferred settings, push the
SETTING button on the instrument panel and
select the “PHONE” key.

Edit Vehicle Phonebook
GUID-21A81C5C-FE0F-4748-BF7D-BEDE2E950243
To edit the vehicle phonebook, use the same
procedure as described in “Vehicle phonebook”
earlier in this section.

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Delete Phonebook
GUID-B23F862F-A65E-4F95-84BC-9789833A1AA6

Auto Download
GUID-E06F2D7C-62BE-4F19-B524-E8D96A701FD2

The vehicle phonebook entries can be deleted
all at the same time or one by one.

When this item is activated, the phonebook of a
hands-free phone is automatically downloaded
at the same time that the hands-free phone is
connected.

Download Handset
Phonebook
GUID-AE3AE8DD-860B-4FC7-8661-BD338EBFDC9F
Download the contacts registered in a Bluetooth® cellular phone. Availability of this function
depends on each cellular phone. The memory
downloading procedure from the cellular phone
also varies according to each cellular phone.
See cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details.

Volume

GUID-7FCE50D7-0C2F-486D-8F1D-A438FEC3D023

The following kinds of phone volume can be set.
Pushing the PHONE button and selecting the
“Volume” key can also operate the same
settings.
.

Ringtone/Incoming Call/Outgoing Call
To increase or decrease the volume, select
the “Ringtone”, “Incoming Call” or “Outgoing Call” key and adjust it with the multifunction controller.
Automatic Hold
When this function is activated, an incoming
phone call is automatically held.
Vehicle Ringtone
When this function is activated, a specific
ringtone that is different from the cellular
phone will sound when receiving a call.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
GUID-641DC97D-3665-4758-84C7-C9304D0F4562
The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, try the following solutions.
Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved.
Symptom

Solution
1. Ensure that the command is valid. (See “NISSAN voice recognition system (models with navigation system)” later in this
section; page 4-108.)

System fails to interpret the command
correctly.

2. Ensure that the command is spoken after the tone.
3. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level in the vehicle.
4. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive (for example, windows open or defroster on). NOTE: If it is too noisy to
use the phone, it is likely that the voice commands will not be recognized.
5. If more than one command was said at a time, try saying the commands separately.

The system consistently selects the
wrong voicetag.
The system cannot be operated.

1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. (See “Vehicle phonebook” earlier in this section.)
2. Replace one of the names being confused with a new name.
Close the soft top (for CrossCabriolet models).

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Bluetooth® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM (models without
navigation system) (if so equipped)
GUID-2E3BF6A6-4523-4285-8F92-0F4C9B6526E1

WARNING
.

Use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use a phone while driving,
exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
If you find yourself unable to devote
full attention to vehicle operation
while talking on the phone, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.

CAUTION

Once your cellular phone is paired to the invehicle phone module, no phone connecting
procedure is required. Your phone is automatically connected with the in-vehicle phone
module when the ignition switch is pushed to
the “ON” position with the registered cellular
phone turned on and carried in the vehicle.
You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth®
cellular phones in the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.

When a call is active, the audio system and
microphone (located in the ceiling in front of the
rearview mirror) are used for the handsfree
communications.
If the audio system is being used at the time, the
audio mode will mute and will stay muted until
the active call is ended.

To avoid draining the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.

The NISSAN Voice Recognition system supports the phone commands, so dialing a phone
number using your voice is possible.

Your vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an owner
of a Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone, you can
set up the wireless connection between your
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module.
With Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can
make or receive a telephone call with your
cellular phone in your pocket.

Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
.

recommended that you turn off the wireless
LAN (Wi-Fi) when using the Bluetooth®
functions.
Set up the wireless connection between a
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone
module before using the Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free Phone System.
Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle
phone module.
You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:
— Your vehicle is outside of the telephone
service area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is
difficult to receive radio waves; such as in
a tunnel, in an underground parking
garage, behind a tall building or in a
mountainous area.
— Your cellular phone is locked in order not
to be dialed.
When the radio wave condition is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person’s voice
during a call.
Immediately after the ignition switch is
pushed to the “ON” position, it may be
impossible to receive a call for a short period
of time.

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Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the invehicle phone module to prevent tone quality
degradation and wireless connection disruption.
While a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the
battery power of the cellular phone may
discharge quicker than usual.
If the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
seems to be malfunctioning, please contact
a NISSAN dealer.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.
Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
regarding the telephone pairing procedure
specific to your phone, battery charging,
cellular phone antenna, etc.
The antenna display on the monitor will not
coincide with the antenna display of some
cellular phones.
Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the caller’s voice clearly as
well as to minimize its echoes.
If reception between callers is unclear,
adjusting the incoming or outgoing call

volume may improve the clarity.
This wireless hands free car kit is based on
Bluetooth® technology,
— Frequency: 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz
— Output Power: 4.14 dBm E.I.R.P
— Modulation: FHSS GFSK 8DPSK, p/
4DQPSK
— Number of Channel: 79
— This wireless equipment can’t be used
for any services related to safety because
there is the possibility of radio interference.

REGULATORY
INFORMATION
GUID-9DE078EF-726D-49EF-B39D-BF1565AB6772
FCC Regulatory
information
GUID-FE63010D-70A5-414E-BEF2-21944E3AAE2E
.

CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only
the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
modification, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference
and
2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device

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IC Regulatory
information
GUID-E1B77E88-A855-4E2C-B642-6ECCDD8F6A9E
.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
. This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
Bluetooth trademark:
Bluetooth® is a trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Visteon Corporation.

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VOICE RECOGNITION
SYSTEM
GUID-9B7C908B-6C37-4AF6-881B-ED74B9733676

You can also use the Bluetooth® hands-free
phone system with Voice Recognition System.
INFO
.

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CONTROL BUTTONS
GUID-97C1E7DF-2E99-4A06-9A42-9D6CE21376A6
1. PHONE SEND

button

Push the button to initiate a VR session or
answer an incoming call. You can also use
the button to skip through system feedback
and to enter commands during a call.
2. PHONE END

button

Push the button to cancel a VR session or
end a call.

The available voice commands are only
applicable to the relevant language set in
the LANGUAGE setting screen. (See “How
to use SETTING button” earlier in this
section.)
If the vehicle is in motion, some commands
may not be available so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
The voice recognition system cannot be
operated when the soft top (CrossCabriolet
models) is open.

Using system
GUID-971AC84E-9C3B-4FD1-B89A-CAAB5B8FF18C
Initialization: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, Voice Recognition System is initialized,
which may take up to one minute. When
completed, the system is ready to accept voice
commands. If the
switch on the steering
wheel is pushed before the initialization completes, the system will not accept any command.
Before starting:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To get the best performance out of the Voice
Recognition System, observe the following:
.

Manual command
selection
GUID-7A9C0620-4464-41D4-A48F-87414C8E0577
Commands can be selected manually. While the
commands are displayed on the screen, select a
command by operating the Tune switch, and
then push the PHONE SEND
button. Once
a command is manually selected, the voice
command function is cancelled. To return to
voice command mode, push the PHONE END
button to cancel the current operation, and
then perform the first procedure of voice
command.

.
.

Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible. Close the windows to eliminate the
surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system
from recognizing the voice commands correctly.
Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a
command.
Speak a voice command within 5 seconds
after the beep sound. If no voice command
is given, the system will ask you for a
number. If no further command is given,
the session ends.
Speak in a natural voice without pausing
between words.

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4. The system acknowledges the command
and announces the next set of available
commands.
5. After the tone sounds, speak the phone
number.
6. When you have finished speaking the phone
number, the system repeats it back and
announces the available commands.
7. After system responds, speak “Dial” and the
system dials the spoken numbers.

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Giving voice command:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
1. Push and release the
switch located on
the steering wheel.

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2. A list of commands appears on the screen,
and the system announces, “Please say a
command after the beep. Available commands are: Call, Phonebook, Recent Calls,
Connect Phone or Help”.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
screen changes from
to
, speak a
command. See the “Using system” later in
this section for the voice command list.
Speak “Call” for example.
INFO
Voice commands cannot be recognized as
long as the screen icon is not in the
command recognition mode
.

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. Voice commands cannot be accepted when
the icon is
.
. If the command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Please say again”.
Repeat the command in a clear voice.
switch or the BACK button
. Push the
once to return to the previous screen.
. If you want to cancel the command, push the
switch. The message “Voice input is
canceled” will be announced. If you want to
adjust the volume of the system feedback,
push the volume control buttons [+] or [−]
on the steering wheel or use the audio
system volume knob while the system is
making an announcement.

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How to speak GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
commands:
The Voice Recognition System requires a
certain way to speak voice commands. Speak
normally and clearly in the direction of the
microphone (located in front of the rearview
mirror). Every digit of the number must be
spoken individually and in a normal manner.
The hands-free mode will work best when the
telephone number is spoken in blocks of three to
five digits. After each spoken block is terminated, the system will repeat the three to five
digits and wait for you to speak the next digit or
block of digits required for the telephone
number.
See “Using system” later in this section for the
appropriate commands that can be spoken for
the hands-free mode system.
Example:
In order to initiate a call, speak “Phonebook”.
INFO
.

If you are controlling the telephone system
by voice command for the first time or do not
know the appropriate voice command,
speak “Help”. The system announces the
available commands.
When you speak numbers, you can speak
both “zero” or “oh” for “0”.

Personal vocabulary
(voicetags):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Voice Recognition System is equipped with the
function called “voicetags”, which can be
associated with the phone number and name
in the phonebook. Using the voice tag will
automatically generate a speed dial to the
registered number.
See “Phonebook registration” earlier in this
section.
You can call the identified number using the
following command: “Dial” followed by the voice
tag.

is classified as one in the phonebook.
If the system cannot understand your
command, repeat it according to the recommendations mentioned in “Using system” earlier in this section.
4. If the given name (voice tag) is correct, the
phone system will dial the number registered
for “John”.
INFO
To end the voice command phase at any stage
of the procedure, push the
switch once in
order to activate the cancel command.

Dialling a name
with a voice tag:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
It is possible to call up a name via a voice tag
instead of a number, provided the name and
number of your correspondent has been previously stored in the phonebook.
Dial via a voice tag, according to the following
procedure.
1. Push the

switch.

2. The system replies “please say a command
after the beep. Available commands are:
Call, Phonebook, Recent Calls, Connect
Phone or Help”.
3. Give your instructions to the system by
saying: “Dial John” for example (“John” must
have been previously set as a voice tag for
John’s phone number) or “Dial One” if John
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List of voice commands:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

COMMAND

ACTION

“Call/Dial” “”

Dials the specified .

“Call/Dial” “Redial”

Dials the last number.

“Call” "Number"“”

Dials the specified .

“Phonebook” “”

Displays the specified in the phonebook.

“Phonebook” “List Names”

Displays all the names in the phonebook.

“Phonebook” “Transfer Entry”

Transfers the phonebook data to the system.

“Phonebook” “Delete Entry”

Deletes the phonebook registered in the system.

“Connect Phone” “Add Phone”

Connects a cellular phone to the system.

“Connect Phone” “Select Phone”

Selects a registered cellular phone.

“Connect Phone” “Delete Phone”

Deletes a registered cellular phone.

“Connect Phone” “Bluetooth Off”

Turns the Bluetooth ® connection off.

“Connect Phone” “Replace Phone”

Changes the registered order of the cellular phones.

“Connect Phone” “Delete Phone” “All Phones”

Deletes all registered cellular phones.

“Connect Phone” “Delete Phone” “List Phones”

Selects a registered cellular phone and deletes it.

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PAIRING PROCEDURE
GUID-8FE25643-A97E-4548-872E-CB0777617257
Up to 5 cellular phones can be registered.
1. Push the
button on the steering wheel.
The system announces the available commands.
2. Speak: “Connect Phone”. The system acknowledges the command and announces
the next set of available commands.

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3. Speak: “Add Phone”. The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate
connecting from the phone handset.
INFO:
The Add Phone command is not available
when the vehicle is moving.

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4. When asked to enter a PIN code to connect
a Bluetooth® cellular phone, enter the code
“1234”.
The code is always “1234” regardless of the
number of phones paired.
The connecting procedure of a cellular
phone varies according to each cellular
phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s
Manual for more information.

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5. The system asks the user to speak a name
for the phone.
Speak: “Yes”. The system acknowledges the
command and registers the cellular phone.
If the name is too long or too short, the system
tells the user, then prompts the user for a name
again.
Also, if more than one phone is connected and
the name sounds too much like a name already
used, the system tells the user, then prompts the
user for name again.

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PHONEBOOK
REGISTRATION
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MAKING A CALL
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When the cellular phone is connected to the invehicle module, the data stored in the cellular
phone such as phonebook, outgoing call logs,
incoming call logs and missed call logs is
automatically transferred and registered to the
system.

To make a call, follow the procedures below.

The availability of this function depends on each
cellular phone. The copying procedure also
varies according to each cellular phone. See
cellular phone Owner’s Manual for more information.
Up to 1,000 phone numbers per registered
cellular phone can be stored in the phonebook.

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1. Push the
button on the steering wheel.
A tone will sound.
2. Speak: “Call”. The system acknowledges
the command and announces the next set of
available commands.
3. Speak the registered person’s name. The
system acknowledges the command and
announces the next set of available commands.
4. Speak: “Yes”. The system acknowledges the
command and makes the call.

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5. Once the call has ended, press the
button on the steering wheel.

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A CALL
When the ring tone is heard, press the button on
the steering wheel.

Once the call has ended, press the button on
the steering wheel.
NOTE:
To reject a call when the ring tone is heard,
press the button on the steering wheel.
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CALL
During a call there are several command options
available. Press the
button on the steering
wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter
commands.
.

“(digits)” — Use the Send command to enter
numbers during a call. For example, if
directed to dial an extension by an automated system:
Speak: “Sending one two three four.”
The system acknowledges the command
and sends the tones associated with the
numbers. The system then ends the VR
session and returns to the call.

“Mute on/off” — Use the Mute command to
mute the user’s voice so the other party
cannot hear it.
Use the mute command again to unmute the
user’s voice.
“Transfer Handset” — Use the Transfer
Handset command to transfer the call from
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
to a cellular phone when privacy is desired.
The system announces, “Transfer Handset.
The call is transferred to the handset only.”
The system then ends the VR session.
The Transfer Call command can also be
issued again to return to a hands-free call
through the vehicle.
“Help” — The system announces the available commands.

NOTE:
If the other party ends the call or the
cellular phone network connection is lost
while the Mute feature is on, the Mute
feature may need to be reset to “off.”

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PHONE SETTINGS
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Call
.

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(a name)
If there are entries stored in the Phone Book,
a number associated with a name and
location can be dialed. See “Phone book
registration” in this section to learn how to
store entries. When prompted by the
system, say the name of the phone book
entry to call.
The system acknowledges the name. If there
are multiple locations associated with the
name, the system asks the user to choose
the location.

Once the name and location are confirmed,
the system begins the call.
Number
When prompted by the system, speak the
number to call.
Redial
Use the Redial command to call the last
number of outgoing calls. The system
acknowledges the command, repeats the
number and begins dialing. If a redial
number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial”
and ends the VR session.
Callback
Use the Callback command to call the last
number in incoming calls. The system
acknowledges the command, repeats the
number and begins dialing. If an incoming
call number does not exist, the system
announces, “There is no number to call
back” and ends the VR session.
Help
The system announces the available commands.

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.

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(a name)
Use the name command to seek the name
and locations registered in the phonebook in
alphabetical order. When the system acknowledges the alphabet the user spoke,
the system announces all registered names
and locations beginning with that alphabet.
Playback of the list can be stopped at any
time by pressing a button on the steering
wheel. The system ends the VR session.
List Names
Use the List Names command to hear the
names and locations registered in the

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phonebook. When the system acknowledges the command, the system announces
all voicetags registered in the system.
Playback of the list can be stopped at any
time by pressing a button on the steering
wheel. The system ends the VR session.
Transfer Entry
Use the Transfer Entry command to transfer
the phonebook data stored in a cellular
phone to the system.
The system acknowledges the command
and asks the user to initiate a transfer from
the phone handset. The new contact phone
number will be transferred from the cellular
phone via a Bluetooth® communication link.
The transfer procedure varies according to
each cellular phone. See the cellular phone
Owner’s Manual for more information. The
system repeats the number and prompts the
user for the next command. After entering
numbers, choose “Store.”
The system confirms the name, location and
number. The system then asks if the user
would like to store another location for the
same name. If the user does not wish to
store another location, the system ends the
VR session.
Delete Entry
Use the Delete Entry command to delete a

specific number or all numbers in the
phonebook. The system announces the
names of the phone numbers already stored
in the system. The system then gives the
option to delete a specific number or all
numbers. Once the user chooses to delete a
number or all numbers, the system asks the
user to confirm.
Help
The system announces the available commands.
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Recent CallsGUID-09D30387-1DD9-49C9-9D99-152A26416184
.

Incoming
Use the Incoming command to make a
viewing the list of incoming calls.
Missed
Use the Missed command to make a
viewing the list of missed calls.
Outgoing
Use the Outgoing command to make a
viewing the list of outgoing calls.
Redial
Use the Redial command to dial the
outgoing call.

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Callback
Use the Callback command to dial the last
incoming call.
Help
The system announces the available commands.
.

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Connect Phone
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.

Add Phone
Use the Pair Phone command to connect a
compatible phone to the Bluetooth® HandsFree Phone System.
When asked to enter a PIN code to connect
a Bluetooth® cellular phone, enter the code
“1234”.
The code is always “1234” regardless of the
number of phones connected. Up to 5
phones can be connected. If the user tries
to connect a sixth phone, the system
announces that the user must first delete
one phone or replace an existing phone. If
the user tries to connect a phone that has

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already been connected to the vehicle
system, the system announces the name
that the phone is already using. The
connecting procedure will then be cancelled.
The Add Phone command is not available
when the vehicle is moving.
Select Phone
Use the Select Phone command to select a
phone of lesser priority when two or more
phones connected with Bluetooth® HandsFree Phone System are in the vehicle at the
same time.
The system asks the user to name the phone
and confirm the selection.
Once the selection is confirmed, the selected phone remains active until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position or a
new phone is selected.
Delete Phone
Use the Delete Phone command to delete a
specific phone or all phones from Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. The
system announces the names of the phones
already paired with the system and their
priority level. The system then gives the
option to delete a specific phone, all phones
or listen to the list again. Once the user
chooses to delete a phone or all phones, the

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system asks the user to confirm.

NOTE:
When the user deletes a phone, the
associated phone book for that phone will
also be deleted.
.

Replace Phone
Use the Replace Phone command to
change the priority level of the active phone.
The priority level determines which phone is
active when more than one paired Bluetooth® phone is in the vehicle.
The system states the priority level of the
active phone and asks for a new priority level
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
If the new priority level is already being used
for another phone, the two phones will swap
priority levels.
For example, if the current priority levels are:
. Priority Level 1 = Phone A
. Priority Level 2 = Phone B
. Priority Level 3 = Phone C
and you change the priority level of Phone C to
Level 1, then:
.
.
.

Priority Level 1 = Phone C
Priority Level 2 = Phone B
Priority Level 3 = Phone A

Bluetooth On/Off
Use the Bluetooth On/Off command to turn
on/off Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
Help
The system announces the available commands.

VOICE ADAPTATION
MODE
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5. Speak: "Voice Adaptation". The system
acknowledges the command and displays
the voice adaptation mode screen.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected
automatically. If both memory locations are
already in use, the system will prompt you to
overwrite one. Follow the instructions provided by the system.

The Voice Adaptation mode allows up to two
users with different dialects to train the system
to improve recognition accuracy. By repeating a
number of commands, the users can create a
voice model of their own voice that is stored in
the system. The system is capable of storing a
different voice adaptation model for each connected phone.

7. When preparation is complete and you are
ready to begin, press the
button.

Training procedure
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1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet
outdoor location.

10. The system will ask you to say your name.
Follow the instructions to register your
name.

2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine
running, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in Park.

11. The system will announce that voice adaptation has been completed and the system is
ready.

3. Press the

The voice adaptation mode will stop if:

button.

4. Speak: “Help”. The system acknowledges
the command and announces the next set of
available commands.

8. The voice adaptation mode will be explained. Follow the instructions provided by
the system.
9. When training is finished, the system will tell
you an adequate number of phrases have
been recorded.

.
.

The
button is pressed in voice adaptation mode.
The vehicle is driven during voice adaptation
mode.

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NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION
SYSTEM (models with navigation
system)
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.

The ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position.

NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free
operation of the Phone, Navigation, Information
and Audio systems in one of two modes,
Standard Mode or Alternate Command Mode.

Alternate Command Mode be turned off and
Standard Mode be used for the best recognition
performance.

In Standard Mode, commands that are available
are always shown on the display and announced
by the system. You can complete your desired
operation by simply following the prompts given
by the system. (See “NISSAN voice recognition
Standard Mode” later in this section for details.)

For CrossCabriolet models:

For advanced operation, you can use the
Alternate Command Mode. (See “NISSAN voice
recognition Alternate Command Mode” later in
this section for details.) When this mode is
active, an expanded list of commands can be
spoken after pushing the TALK
switch, and
the voice command menu prompts are turned
off. Review the expanded command list, which is
available when this mode is active. Note that in
this mode the recognition success rate may be
affected as the number of available commands
and the ways of speaking each command are
increased.
To switch one mode to another, see each mode
description later in this section.
To improve the recognition success rate when
Alternate Command Mode is active, try using the
Speaker Adaptation Function available in that
mode. Otherwise, it is recommended that

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For the voice commands for the navigation
system, refer to the Navigation System Owner’s
Manual of your vehicle.
The voice recognition system cannot be operated when the soft top is open.

NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION
STANDARD GUID-E030B25F-1CD2-4F18-B605-1529B5C7136E
MODE
The following section is applicable when the
Standard Mode is activated.
The Standard Mode enables you to complete
the desired operation by simply following the
prompts that appear on the display and also are
announced by the system.

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Activating Standard
Mode
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4. Select the “Alternate Command Mode” key.

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1. Push the INFO button on the instrument
panel.

When the Alternate Command Mode is active,
perform the following steps to switch to the
Standard Mode.

5. The indicator turns off and the Standard
Mode activates.

1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument
panel.

If you use the NISSAN Voice Recognition
system for the first time or you do not know
how to operate it, you can display the User
Guide for confirmation.

4. Select the “User Guide” key.

You can confirm how to use voice commands by
accessing a simplified User Guide, which
contains basic instructions and tutorials for
several voice commands.

Available items:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Getting Started
Describes the basics of how to operate the
NISSAN Voice Recognition system.

2. Select the “Others” key.
3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.

Displaying user
guide
GUID-DA284EE5-C938-46FB-900A-D8F2EF4AC93C

2. Select the “Others” key.
3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.
5. Select a preferred item.
You can skip steps 1 and 3 above if you say
“Help”.

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Let’s Practice
Mode that allows practicing by following the
instructions of the system voice.
. Using the Address Book
Tutorial for entering a destination by using
the Address Book.
. Finding a Street Address (if so equipped)
Tutorial for entering a destination by street
address.
. Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by voice
command operation.
. Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips of speaking for correct
command recognition by the system.
Note that the Command List feature is only
available when Alternate Command Mode is
active.

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Getting Started
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Let’s Practice
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Before using the NISSAN Voice Recognition
system for the first time, you can confirm how to
use commands by viewing the Getting Started
section of the User Guide.

This mode helps learn how to use the NISSAN
Voice Recognition system.

1. Select the “Getting Started” key.
2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the
screen using the multi-function controller.
Tutorials on the operation of the NISSAN
Voice Recognition system
If you choose “Using the Address Book”,
“Finding a Street Address” or “Placing Calls”,
you can view tutorials on how to perform these
operations using NISSAN Voice Recognition.

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1. Select the “Let’s Practice” key.
2. After the message screen appears, push the
TALK
switch on the steering wheel.
3. Speak the displayed number after the tone.
The evaluation screen will be displayed and
the result can be confirmed.

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USING THEGUID-D457AF70-51D5-4946-BD37-9D7533EDCB6C
SYSTEM
Initialization

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When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, which may take up to one minute. When
completed, the system is ready to accept voice
commands. If the TALK
switch is pushed
before the initialization completes, the display
will show the message: “System not ready.” or a
beep sounds.

Before starting
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Useful tips for
correct operation
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You can display useful speaking tips to help the
system recognize your voice commands correctly.

To get the best recognition performance from
NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the following:
.

Select “Help on Speaking” to start display.
.
.
.

The interior of the vehicle should be as quiet
as possible. Close the windows to eliminate
the surrounding noises (traffic noise and
vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent
the system from correctly recognizing the
voice commands.
Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a
command.
Speak in a natural conversational voice
without pausing between words.
If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan
speed is automatically lowered so that your
commands can be recognized more easily.

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Giving voiceGUID-55B167F3-ABFF-4B24-A008-00CCA24B7C2C
commands
1. Push the TALK
steering wheel.

switch located on the

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detailed information of the each command.

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2. A list of commands appears on the screen,
and the system announces, “Would you like
to access Phone, Navigation, Information,
Audio or Help?”.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
screen changes from
to
, speak a
command.
Selecting the “Practice” key will start the
practice mode. See “Let’s Practice” earlier
in this section.
4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts
and speak after the tone sounds until your
desired operation is completed.

Operating tips:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Say a command after the tone.
. Commands that are available are always
shown on the display and spoken through
voice menu prompts. Commands other than
those that are displayed are not accepted.
Please follow the prompts given by the
system.
. If the command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Please say again”.
Repeat the command in a clear voice.
. Push the BACK button once to return to the
previous screen.
. To exit the voice recognition system, push
and hold the TALK
switch. The message, “Voice canceled” will be announced.
. To skip the voice guidance function and give
the command immediately, press the TALK
switch to interrupt the system. Remember to speak after the tone.
. If you want to adjust the volume of the
system feedback, push the volume control
buttons [+] or [−] on the steering switch or
use the audio system volume knob while the
system is making an announcement.

Selecting the “Help” key can display the

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How to speak GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
numbers:
NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain
way to speak numbers when giving voice
commands. Refer to the following examples.
General rule
Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used. (For
example, if you would like to say 500, “five zero
zero” can be used, but “five hundred” cannot.)
Examples
.

1-800-662-6200
— “One eight zero zero six six two six two
zero zero”
Improving Recognition of Phone numbers
You can improve the recognition of phone
numbers by saying the phone number in three
groups of numbers. For example, when you try to
call 800-662-6200, say “eight zero zero” first,
and the system will then ask you for the next
three digits. Then, say “six six two”. After
recognition, the system will then ask for the last
four digits. Say, “six two zero zero”. Using this
method of phone digit entry can improve
recognition performance.
When speaking a house number, speak the
number “0” as “zero”. If the letter “o (oh)” is
included in the house number, it will not be
recognized as the number “0 (zero)” even if you
speak “oh” instead of “zero”. Please speak

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“zero” for the number “0 (zero)”, “oh” for
the letter “o (oh)”.
Send digits using
dial tone:
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. Press the TALK
switch during a phone
call.
. The menu will be launched and you will be
provided with the following guidance:
"Please say the digits to dial".
. After guidance, say the digits of the number
you want to send. After this, the digits that
have been recognized will be read out.
. If you press the ENTER button on the
steering wheel or on the multifunction
controller, the selected digits will be sent.

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Command List
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Category Command:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

Command

Action

Phone

Operates the Phone function

Navigation

Operates the Navigation function

Information

Displays the vehicle Information function

Audio

Operates the Audio function.

Help

Displays User Guide

Phone Command:

Command

Action

Dial Number

Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits.

Vehicle Phonebook

Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Vehicle Phonebook.

Handset Phonebook
Call history

Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone.
Incoming Calls

Makes a call to the incoming call number.

Outgoing Calls

Makes a call to the dialed number.

Missed Calls

Makes a call to the Missed calls number.

International Call

Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken.

Change Number

Corrects the recognized phone number (available during phone number entry).

Navigation Command:

Command

Action

Destination Home

Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book.

Address

Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route to the location.

Places

Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location.

Address Book

Searches for stored information in the Address Book.

Previous Destinations

Sets a route to a previous destination.

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Information Command:

Command

Action

Fuel Economy

Displays fuel economy information.

Maintenance

Displays maintenance information.

Traffic Information

Turns the traffic information system ON and OFF.

Where am I?

Displays your current location.

Audio Command:

Command

Action

Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played.

Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played.

Turns to the XM Satellite band, selecting the channel last played.

Music Box

Turns on the Music Box hard disk drive audio system.

Starts to play a CD.

General Commands

Command

Action

Go back

Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen.

Exit

Cancels Voice Recognition.

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Voice command
examples
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To use the NISSAN Voice Recognition function,
speaking one command is sometimes sufficient,
but at other times it is necessary to speak two or
more commands. As examples, some additional
basic operations by voice commands are
described here.
For navigation system commands, see the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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Example 1 - Placing a call to the phone
number 800-662-6200:
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1. Push the TALK
switch located on the
steering wheel.

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2. The system announces, “Would you like to
access Phone, Navigation, Information,
Audio or Help?”
3. Speak “Phone”.

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4. Speak “Dial Number”.

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5. Speak “8 0 0”.
Selecting the “Manual Controls” key
switches the screen to the keypad to input
the phone number manually.

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6. The system announces, “Please say the next
three digits or dial, or say change number.”
7. Speak “6 6 2”.

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.
.
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8. The system announces, “Please say the last
four digits” or say change number.

10. The system announces, “Dial or Change
Number?”

9. Speak “6 2 0 0”.

11. Speak “Dial”.
12. The system makes a call to 800-662-6200.
NOTE:
. You can also speak “800-662-6200” (10
continuous digits) or “662-6200” (7
continuous digits), if the area code is
not necessary. However, the 3-3-4 digit
grouping is recommended for improved recognition. (See “Giving voice
commands” earlier in this section.)
. You can only say a phone number using
the 3-3-4 grouping, 7 digits, and 10
digits using this command. Please use

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the “International Call” command for
all other formats.
If you say “Change Number” during
phone number entry, the system will
automatically request that you repeat
the number using the 3-3-4 format. In
this case please say the area code first
and then follow the prompts.
Do not add a “1” in front of the area
code when speaking phone numbers.
If the system does not recognize your
command, please try repeating the
command using a natural voice. Speaking too slow or too loudly may further
decrease recognition performance.

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Example 2 - Placing an international call to
the phone number
011-81-111-222-3333:
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1. Push the TALK
switch located on the
steering wheel.

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2. The system announces, “Would you like to
access Phone, Navigation, Information or
Help?”

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4. Speak “International Call”.

3. Speak “Phone”.

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NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION ALTERNATE COMMAND
MODE
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The following section is applicable when Alternate Command Mode is activated.
When Alternate Command Mode is activated,
an expanded list of commands can be used after
pressing the TALK
switch. In this mode,
available commands are not fully shown on the
display or prompted. Review the expanded
command list when this mode is active. See
examples of Alternate Command Mode screens.
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5. Speak “011811112223333”.

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6. Speak “Dial”.
7. System makes a call to 011-81-111-2223333.
NOTE:
Any digit input format is available in the
International Number input process.

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Please note that in this mode the recognition
success rate may be affected as the number of
available commands and ways of speaking each
command are increased. To improve the recognition success rate, try using the Speaker
Adaptation Function available in that mode.
(See “Speaker adaptation function (for Alternate
Command Mode)” later in this section.) Otherwise it is recommended that Alternate Command Mode be turned OFF and Standard Mode
be used for the best recognition performance.

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Activating Alternate
Command Mode
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When the Standard Mode is active, perform the
following steps to switch to the Alternate
Command Mode.
1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument
panel.
2. Highlight the “Others” key.
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key.

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4. Highlight the “Alternate Command Mode”
key.

1. Push the INFO button on the instrument
panel.

5. The confirmation message is displayed on
the screen. Push the “OK” key to activate
the Alternate Command Mode.

2. Select the “Others” key.
3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.
4. Select the “Command List” key.

Displaying command
list
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If you are controlling the system by voice
commands for the first time or do not know the
appropriate voice command, perform the following procedure for displaying the voice command
list (available only in Alternate Command Mode).

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5. Select a category from the list.

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6. Select an item.
7. If necessary, scroll the screen using the
multi-function controller to view the entire
list.
8. Press the BACK button to return to the
previous screen.

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Command List
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The words in italics are variable.
Phone Commands:
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Command

Action

Dial Number

Makes a call to a spoken phone number.

Vehicle Phonebook

Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Vehicle Phonebook.

Handset Phonebook
Call History

Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone.
Incoming Calls

Makes a call to the incoming call number.

Outgoing Calls

Makes a call to the dialed number.

Missed Calls

Makes a call to the Missed calls number.

International Call

Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken.

Call

Makes a call to a contact that is stored in either Vehicle Phonebook or Handset Phonebook. Please say “Call”
followed by a stored name.

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Navigation Commands:
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Command

Action

Destination Home

Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book.

Address

Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route to the location.

Places

Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location.

Address Book

Searches for stored information in the Address Book.

Previous Destinations

Sets a route to a previous destination.

Previous Start Point

Sets a route to a previous starting point.

Delete Destination

Deletes a destination.

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Information Commands:
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Command

Action

Fuel Economy

Displays fuel economy information.

Maintenance

Displays maintenance information.

Where am I?

Displays your current location.

Traffic Information

Turns the traffic information system ON and OFF.

Weather Information

Displays weather information.

Weather Map

Displays a weather map.

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Audio Commands:
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Command

Action

Music Box

Turns on the Music Box hard disk drive audio system.

Starts to play a CD.

Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played.

Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played.

Turns to the XM Satellite Radio band, selecting the channel last played.

USB

Turns on the USB memory.

Bluetooth Audio

Turns on the Bluetooth® audio player.

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Help Commands:
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Command
Command List

Action
Navigation Commands

Displays the navigation command list.

Phone Commands

Displays the phone command list.

Audio Commands

Displays the audio command list.

Information Commands

Displays the information command list.

Help Commands

Displays the help command list.

User Guide

Displays the User Guide.

Speaker Adaptation

The system can memorize the voices of up to three persons.

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General Commands:
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Command

Action

Go back

Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen

Exit

Cancels Voice Recognition

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Displaying user
guide
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You can confirm how to use voice commands by
accessing a simplified User Guide, which
contains basic instructions and tutorials for
several voice commands.
1. Push the INFO button on the instrument
panel.
2. Select the “Others” key using the multifunction controller and push the ENTER
button.
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using
the multi-function controller and push the
ENTER button.

4. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the
multi-function controller and push the
ENTER button.

5. Highlight an item using the multi-function
controller and push the ENTER button.

USING THE GUID-8C3DE760-0B15-4000-9915-85959A702C9B
SYSTEM

Available items:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Getting Started
Describe the basics of how to operate the
NISSAN Voice Recognition system.
. Let’s Practice
Mode that allows practicing by following the
instructions of the system voice.
. Using the Address Book
Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
. Finding a Street Address (if so equipped)
Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
. Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by voice
command operation.
. Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips for how to correctly
speak commands in order for them to be
properly recognized by the system.
. Voice Recognition Settings
Describes the available voice recognition

settings.
Adapting the System to Your Voice
Tutorial adapting the system to your voice.

Initialization

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When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, which may take up to one minute. When
completed, the system is ready to accept voice
commands. If the TALK
switch is pushed
before the initialization completes the display will
show the message: “System not ready.” or a
beep sounds.

Before starting
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To get the best performance from NISSAN
Voice Recognition, observe the following.
.

Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible. Close the windows to eliminate the
surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system
from recognizing the voice commands correctly.
When the air conditioner is in the AUTO
mode, the fan speed decreases automatically for easy recognition.
Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a
command.

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Speak in a natural voice without pausing
between words.

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Giving voiceGUID-B7313723-92BE-4A08-B8A5-C89291A65BDB
command
1. Push and release the TALK
located on the steering wheel.

switch

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2. A list of commands appears on the screen,
and the system announces, “Please say a
command”.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
screen changes from
to
, speak a
command.
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. Voice commands cannot be accepted when
the icon is
.
. The list displayed can be scrolled by tilting
the menu control switch on the steering
wheel.
. If the command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Please say again”.

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.
.

Repeat the command in a clear voice.
Push the BACK button once to return to the
previous screen.
If you want to cancel the command, push
switch for 1 second.
and hold the TALK
The message “Voice canceled” will be
announced.
To skip the voice guidance function and give
the command immediately, press the TALK
switch to interrupt the system. Remember to speak after the tone.
If you want to adjust the volume of the
system feedback, push the volume control
switch (+ or −) on the steering wheel or use
the audio system volume knob while the
system is making an announcement.

1-800-662-6200
— “Dial one eight zero zero six six two six
two zero zero.”
Note 1: For the best voice recognition phone
dialing results, say phone numbers as single
digits.
Note 2: You cannot say 555-6000 as “five five
five six thousands”.
Note 3: When speaking a house number, speak
the number “0” as “ zero”. If the letter “o (oh)” is
included in the house number, it will not be
recognized as the number “0 (zero)” even if you
speak “oh” instead of “zero”. Please speak
“zero” for the number “0 (zero)”, “oh” for the
letter “o (oh)”.
Send digits using
dial tone:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Press the TALK
switch during a phone
call.
. The menu will be launched and you will be
provided with the following guidance:
"Please say the digits to dial".
. After guidance, say the digits of the number
you want to send. After this, the digits that
have been recognized will be read out.
. If you press the ENTER button on the
steering wheel or on the multi-function
controller, the selected digits will be sent.

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Speaker adaptation function (for Alternate Command
Mode)
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The voice recognition system has a function to
learn the user’s voice for better voice recognition
performance. The system can memorize the
voices of up to three persons.
Having the system
learn the user’s voice:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument
panel and select the “Others” key.
2. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.
3. Select the “Speaker Adaptation” key.

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4. Select the user whose voice is memorized
by the system.
5. Select the “Start Speaker Adaptation Learning” key.

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6. Select a category to be learned by the
system from the following list.
. Phone Commands
. Navigation Commands
. Information Commands
. Audio Commands
. Help Commands
The voice commands in the category are
displayed.
7. Select a voice command and then push the
ENTER button.
The voice recognition system starts.

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8. The system requests that you repeat a
command after a tone.
9. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
screen changes from
to
, speak the
command that the system requested.
10. When the system has recognized the voice
command, the voice of the user is learned.
Push the
switch or BACK button to return
to the previous screen.
If the system has learned the command correctly, the voice command status on the right
side of the command turns from “None” to
“Stored”.

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Minimize voice feedback (for Alternate
Command Mode)
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To minimize the voice feedback from the system,
perform the following steps.
1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument
panel.
2. Select the “Others” key.
3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.
4. Select the “Minimize Voice Feedback” key.

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5. The setting is turned to ON and the voice
guidance will now be reduced when using
the Voice Recognition system.

Speaker Adaptation
function settings:
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Edit User Name
Edit the user name using the keypad displayed
on the screen.
Delete Voice Data
Resets the user’s voice that the voice recognition system has learned.
Continuous Learning
When this item is turned to ON, you can have
the system learn the voice commands in
succession, without selecting commands one
by one.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
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The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the
appropriate error.
Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved.
Symptom/error message
Displays “COMMAND NOT RECOGNIZED” or the
system fails to interpret the command correctly.

Solution
1. Ensure that the command format is valid, see “Command List” earlier in this section.
2. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level.
3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive, for example, windows open or defrost on.
NOTE:
If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.
4. If optional words of the command have been omitted, then the command should be tried with these in place.

The system consistently selects the wrong voicetag in 1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. (See “Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone
the phonebook.
System (models with navigation system)” earlier in this section; page 4-84.)
2. Replace one of the voicetags being confused with a different voicetag.
The system cannot be operated.

1. Make sure that the soft top (for CrossCabriolet models) is usable. If the soft top is not working, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
2. Close the soft top (for CrossCabriolet models).
3. Open and close the soft top (for CrossCabriolet models) before operating the system.

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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................
...
5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................................
...
5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................................................
...
5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................
...
5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover .........................................
...
5-6
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ..........
...
5-6
Off-road recovery ................................................................
...
5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ......................................................
...
5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .................................
...
5-7
Driving safety precautions .................................................
...
5-8
Push-button ignition switch .................................................
...
5-10
Intelligent key system ......................................................
...
5-10
Push-button ignition switch operation ........................
...
5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions .........................
...
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Emergency engine shut off ............................................
...
5-12
Intelligent key battery discharge ...................................
...
5-12
Before starting the engine ...................................................
...
5-13
Starting the engine ................................................................
...
5-13
Driving the vehicle .................................................................
...
5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................
...
5-14
Parking brake ..........................................................................
...
5-18
Cruise control .........................................................................
...
5-18
Precautions on cruise control .......................................
...
5-18
Cruise control operations ...............................................
...
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Break-in schedule .................................................................
...
Increasing fuel economy ......................................................
...
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ........................
...
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations .....
...
AWD warning light ........................................................
...
Parking/parking on hills ........................................................
...
Power steering .......................................................................
...
Brake system ..........................................................................
...
Braking precautions ......................................................
...
Parking brake break-in ..................................................
...
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...............................
...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........................
...
Cold weather driving ............................................................
...
Freeing a frozen door lock ...........................................
...
Anti-freeze ........................................................................
...
Battery ...............................................................................
...
Draining of coolant water .............................................
...
Tire equipment ................................................................
...
Special winter equipment ............................................
...
Driving on snow or ice .................................................
...
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .......................
...

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
GUID-E99D9717-DEE1-4512-BDF8-144E3D0EEF23

access to car keys (CrossCabriolet
models).

WARNING
.

5-2

Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. 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.
Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury (Hardtop models).
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 trunk closed when
not in use, and prevent children’s

1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation to off
and the fan control to high to
circulate the air.

EXHAUST GAS
(carbon monoxide)
GUID-B1E6FC9D-58E3-4E6A-A439-2EA1D37CC8A4

WARNING
.

Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death.

If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.

Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.

Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.

Keep the lift gate/trunk closed
while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the lift gate/trunk
open, follow these precautions:

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If electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the lift gate/
trunk or the body, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle.

If a special body, camper or other
equipment is added for recreational
or other usage, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle. (Some recreational vehicle
appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may also generate carbon monoxide.)

The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.

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— You notice a change in the
sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust
system, underbody, or rear of
the vehicle.

THREE-WAY
CATALYST
GUID-25B6DA98-F9DE-4D4E-BDE7-81C60C45F38C
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.

CAUTION
.

Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously reduce the three-way
catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause
overrich fuel flow into the three-way
catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do
not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating
conditions are detected. Have the
vehicle inspected promptly by a
NISSAN dealer.

WARNING
.

The exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. Keep people,
animals or flammable materials
away from the exhaust system components.
Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They
may ignite and cause a fire.

Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging the three-way catalyst.

Do not race the engine while warming it up.

Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)GUID-F7BA83CF-7575-4726-9031-194EDDC1CE8C
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the proper
tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
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pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

Additional information
GUID-07B738A4-1137-4087-8AEB-CE89E2044A1C
.
.

5-4

The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not detect
a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a

flat tire while driving).
The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also
appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display when the low tire pressure warning
light is illuminated and low tire pressure is
detected. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
warning turns off when the low tire pressure
warning light turns off.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS
malfunction.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in
low ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.

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For additional information, see “Low tire pressure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.

WARNING
.

If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If the light still illuminates
while driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a

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spare tire as soon as possible. (See
“Flat tire” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section for changing a
flat tire.)
.

the emergency tire puncture repair
kit).
.

When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors (for models not equipped with the emergency tire puncture repair kit).
If you used the Emergency Tire
Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture, your NISSAN dealer will also
need to replace the TPMS sensor in
addition to repairing or replacing
the tire (for models equipped with

NISSAN recommends using only
NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire
Sealant provided with your vehicle.
Other tire sealants may damage the
valve stem seal which can cause the
tire to lose air pressure (for models
equipped with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit).

CAUTION
.

The TPMS may not function properly
when the wheels are equipped with
tire chains or the wheels are buried
in snow.
Do not place metalized film or any
metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the
windows. This may cause poor reception of the signals from the tire
pressure sensors, and the TPMS will
not function properly.

Some devices and transmitters may temporarily
interfere with the operation of the TPMS and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. Some examples are:

Facilities or electric devices using similar
radio frequencies are near the vehicle.
. If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is
being used in or near the vehicle.
. If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/
AC converter is being used in or near the
vehicle.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER
GUID-E6266578-BC57-4E10-9E60-9119C21F2B7D

WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering
maneuvers, because these driving practices
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
As with any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,
particularly if the loss of control causes the
vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all
times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(including prescription or over-the-counter
drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in the “Seat
belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers to do
so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in

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collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
GUID-3F74B5AC-3060-4F11-A9FF-736430251ABC
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than passenger cars to make them capable of performing
in a variety of on-pavement and off-road
applications. This gives them a higher center of
gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of
higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
However, they are not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional passenger
cars any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover. Seat belts help
reduce the risk of injury in collisions and
rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or
improperly belted person is significantly more
likely to be injured or killed than a person

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properly wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions”
later in this section.

OFF-ROAD GUID-0B9EF0FC-7FF7-4BD7-8DAD-AD0B0D563DF6
RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this
occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle back onto the road surface until
vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the
steering wheel until both tires return to the
road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the
appropriate driving lane.

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If you decide that it is not safe to return
the vehicle to the road surface based on
vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gradually slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe
place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE
LOSS
GUID-E28673F5-7D64-42E9-870E-85BE9AF08E4C
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due
to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure
loss can also be caused by driving on underinflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway
speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by maintaining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. See
“Wheels and tires” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”
while driving maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air
pressure. Losing control of the vehicle
may cause a collision and result in
personal injury.
.

The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.

Do not rapidly apply the brakes.

Do not rapidly release the accelerator pedal.

Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location
off the road and away from traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually
stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
either contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire or see “Changing a flat
tire (Hardtop models)” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section of this Owner’s Manual.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING GUID-7A928DD8-EFC8-4928-9868-B5AB0AAD1681

WARNING
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays
reaction time and impairs judgement.
Driving after drinking alcohol increases
the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the severity of the injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive under the influence
of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are
injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents.
Although the local laws vary on what is
considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is
that alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
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alcohol.

Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead drive either straight up or
straight down the slopes. Off-road
vehicles can tip over sideways much
more easily than they can forward or
backward.

Heavy braking going down a hill
could cause your brakes to overheat
and fade, resulting in loss of control
and an accident. Apply brakes
lightly and use a low range to
control your speed.

Many hills are too steep for any
vehicle. If you drive up them, you
may stall. If you drive down them,
you may not be able to control your
speed. If you drive across them, you
may roll over.

Unsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough
terrain. Properly secure all cargo
so it will not be thrown forward
and cause injury to you or your
passengers.

Do not shift ranges while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.

Stay alert when driving to the top of
a hill. At the top there could be a
drop-off or other hazard that could
cause an accident.

If your engine stalls or you cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around. Your
vehicle could tip or roll over. Always
back straight down in R (Reverse)
range. Never back down in N (Neutral), using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control.

To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack (if so
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the
cargo area as far forward and as
low as possible. Do not equip the
vehicle with tires larger than specified in this manual. This could cause
your vehicle to roll over.

Do not grip the inside or spokes of
the steering wheel when driving offroad. The steering wheel could
move suddenly and injure your
hands. Instead drive with your fingers and thumbs on the outside of
the rim.

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And
that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter,
prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if
your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by
alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition.

DRIVING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
GUID-88B76DB7-2FA7-49FD-B795-D52F3FD6E561
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and
off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep
water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly
designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional
off-road vehicle.
Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models are less capable than All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) models for rough road driving and
extrication when stuck in deep snow, mud, or
the like.
Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING
.

5-8

Drive carefully when off the road
and avoid dangerous areas. Every
person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should be seated with their
seat belt fastened. This will keep
you and your passengers in position
when driving over rough terrain.
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Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.

Always drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may became hot.

Lower your speed when encountering strong crosswinds. With a higher
center of gravity, your NISSAN is
more affected by strong side winds.
Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.
Do not drive beyond the performance capability of the tires, even
with AWD engaged.
For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with
the engine running. Doing so may
result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equip-

ment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure
you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a
dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury. (AWD models)
.

When a wheel is off the ground due
to an unlevel surface, do not spin
the wheel excessively.

Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.

If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your vehicle has a higher
center of gravity than a conventional
passenger car. The vehicle is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
cars. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident.

belted or radial), and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install tire chains
on the front wheels when driving on
slippery roads and drive carefully.
.

Be sure to check the brakes immediately after driving in mud or water.
See “Brake system” later in this
section for wet brakes.

Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle
and it rolls forward, backward or
sideways, you could be injured.

Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance information in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide”.

Spinning the front wheels on slippery surfaces may cause the AWD
warning light to flash and the AWD
system to automatically switch from
the AWD mode to the 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Be especially careful when towing a trailer.
(AWD models)

Always use tires of the same type,
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
GUID-F1720B44-6701-48B1-BED7-A9C2BCCB6DC9

WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times in quick succession
or the ignition switch is pushed and
held for more than 2 seconds.) If the
engine stops while the vehicle is being
driven, this could lead to a crash and
serious injury.

cle.
.

Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle when you leave the
vehicle.

SSD0436

Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever to
the P (Park) position.

Operating range
for engine start function
GUID-A596920A-CBFC-4976-89DB-4A47CB018FD5
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
for starting the engine when the Intelligent Key is
1 .
within the specified operating range *

INTELLIGENT
KEY SYSTEM
GUID-4506DE24-E655-4EE7-84B3-EA31D89241BD
The Intelligent Key system can operate the
ignition switch without taking the Intelligent
Key out from your pocket or purse. The
operating environment and/or conditions may
affect the Intelligent Key system operation.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent Key
system’s operating range becomes narrower
and may not function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine.

CAUTION
.

Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehi-

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until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.

The cargo/trunk area is not included in the
operating range, but the Intelligent Key may
function.
If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, rear parcel shelf, inside
the glove box or door pocket, the Intelligent
Key may not function.
If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent
Key may function.

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park)
position.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
(The ignition switch position indicator will
not illuminate.)
3. Open the door. The ignition switch will
change to the LOCK position.
SSD1021

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATIONGUID-0FA0E46E-E6F4-42C7-B398-B61C483B7F1B

The selector lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch
position will change as follows:

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the push-button ignition switch cannot be
turned from the LOCK position.

.
.
.

Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer. (See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section.)

Push center once to change to ACC.
Push center two times to change to ON.
Push center three times to change to OFF.
(No position illuminates.)
. Push center four times to return to ACC.
. Open or close any door to return to LOCK
during the OFF position.
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS GUID-2DA63785-8ABA-4F35-89C9-8EC5E99D0005

CAUTION

LOCK (Normal
parking position)
GUID-4B0ADEFB-3415-4B03-963E-0C0C5B8558F4

Do not leave the vehicle with the pushbutton ignition switch in ACC or ON
positions when the engine is not running for an extended period. This can
discharge the battery.

The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while carrying the
Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key inserted
in the Intelligent Key port.

ACC (Accessories)
GUID-1142617A-DFBE-4A4C-86B0-2A451772941C
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.

ON (NormalGUID-BB4F7743-D4C8-4CD5-B0E0-E2CC0EA06860
operating position)
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.

OFF

EMERGENCY
ENGINE SHUT OFF
GUID-06748DB5-CB47-498E-AD33-8015C01F2E78
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving, perform the following procedure:
.

Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
3 consecutive times in less than 1.5
seconds, or
Push and hold the push-button ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.

GUID-F0D3DF80-AF4F-4421-A7D9-6137FEB28588

The engine can be turned off without locking the
steering wheel.
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.

SSD0837

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE GUID-B0FA47F4-2F8B-42AE-95A0-B8BDCC855CA4
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost
B of the key port
discharged, the guide light *
A blinks and the indicator appears on the dot
*
matrix liquid crystal display. (See “Dot matrix
liquid crystal display” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.)
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key into the
A allows you to start the engine. Make
port *
sure that the key ring side faces backward as
illustrated. Insert the Intelligent Key in the port
until it is latched and secured.
To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push
the ignition switch to the OFF position and pull

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
GUID-147FB3A5-0560-4EED-8FD9-82CD1174F15F

the Intelligent Key out of the port.
NOTE:
The key port does not charge the key
battery. If you see the low battery indicator
in the dot matrix liquid crystal display,
replace the battery as soon as possible.
(See “Intelligent key battery replacement”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)

.
.

CAUTION

.
.

Never place anything except the
Intelligent Key in the key port. Doing
so may cause damage to the equipment.

.
.

Make sure the Intelligent Key is in
the correct direction when inserting
it to the key port. The engine may
not start if it is in the incorrect
direction.

Remove the Intelligent Key from the
key port after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.

Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
Check that all windows and lights are clean.
Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
Lock all doors.
Position seats and adjust head restraints/
headrests.
Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.)

STARTING THE ENGINE
GUID-F37FF9D7-0BFA-4B95-99B8-BFD3E3B48784

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the selector lever is in either of the above
positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
Depress the brake pedal and push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.
. If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
. If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON
position to start cranking the engine.
After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by
pushing the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal by
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE
depressing the brake pedal and pushing
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.

CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to OFF and wait 10 seconds before
cranking again, otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
5. To stop the engine, shift the selector lever to
the P (Park) position and push the ignition
switch to the OFF position.

GUID-874DAAA4-503F-461F-8A66-BEEC6486BBB0

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
GUID-ACCD68EB-D536-48ED-BBB3-82DB1D8F06BA
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
in your vehicle is electronically controlled to
produce maximum power and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages.
Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle
performance and driving enjoyment.

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
move the selector lever to a driving position.
3. Release the parking brake and foot brake
pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.

WARNING
.

Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or L (Low) position. Always
depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and
have an accident.

Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.

Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while vehicle is moving. Failure to do so could cause you to lose
control and have an accident.

Engine power may be automatically reduced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.

Starting the vehicle
GUID-35972EF7-F09E-4D7E-99A4-08117777767B
1. After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal before moving the selector
lever out of the P (Park) position.
This CVT is designed so that the foot
brake pedal must be depressed before
shifting from P (Park) to any driving
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The selector lever cannot be moved out
of the P (Park) position and into any of
the other positions if the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or
ACC position.

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WARNING

CAUTION
.

Except in an emergency, do not shift
to the N (Neutral) position while
driving. Doing so can cause a loss
of engine braking which may result
in a collision, serious personal injury or death. In addition, coasting
with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious damage to the transmission.

When stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle
by depressing the accelerator pedal.
The foot brake should be used for
this purpose.

Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

Apply the parking brake if the selector
lever is in any position while the engine
is not running. Failure to do so could
cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly
or roll away and result in serious
personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION
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To move the selector lever,
:
:
:

Shifting

Push the button A while depressing the
brake pedal.
Push the button A .
Just move the selector lever.

GUID-D5026A04-B5E5-49C1-B727-309E2651B4AE

After starting the engine, fully depress the brake
pedal, push the selector lever button and move
the selector lever from the P (Park) position to
any of the desired shift positions.

Use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position
only when the vehicle is completely
stopped.
P (Park):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Use this selector position when the vehicle is
parked or when starting the engine. Make sure
the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the selector
lever button pushed in to move the selector lever from N (Neutral) or any drive
position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake
first, then move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
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Accelerator GUID-CD19E66D-4772-4785-B00D-BC9BC6AC4E04
downshift — In D position —

R (Reverse): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Use this position to back up. Make sure the
vehicle is completely stopped before selecting
the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal
must be depressed and the selector lever
button pushed in to move the selector
lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any
driving position to R (Reverse).

For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into a lower gear, depending
on the vehicle speed.

High fluid temperature
protection mode
GUID-FE0DB0A0-F4AF-44F6-8609-E1599FEA814D

N (Neutral): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled
engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
L (Low):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Use this position for maximum engine braking on
steep downhill gradients/climbing steep slopes
and whenever approaching sharp bends. Do not
use the L position in any other circumstances.

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Overdrive (O/D)
OFF switch
GUID-8A3D61C2-25AC-4088-A419-A1EAB3D4657F
When the O/D OFF switch is pushed with the
selector lever in the D (Drive) position, the
indicator light in the instrument panel illuminates.
Use the overdrive off mode when you need
improved engine braking.
To turn off the overdrive off mode, push the O/D
OFF switch again. The
indicator light will
turn off.
Each time the engine is started, or when the
selector lever is shifted to any position other
than the D (Drive) position, the overdrive off
mode will be automatically turned off.

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This transmission has a high fluid temperature
protection mode. If the fluid temperature becomes too high (for example, when climbing
steep grades in high temperature with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to reduce
the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelerator
pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed may be
limited.

Fail-safe

GUID-CA9C7C97-9363-4621-960F-9DED536408A1

If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking, the
fail-safe system may be activated. The MIL
may illuminate to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. (See “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.) This will occur even
if all electrical circuits are functioning
properly. In this case, place the ignition

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B using a
4. Push down the shift lock release *
suitable tool.

switch in the OFF position and wait for 10
seconds. Then place the ignition switch
back in the ON position. The vehicle should
return to its normal operating condition. If
it does not return to its normal operating
condition, have a NISSAN dealer check the
transmission and repair if necessary.

C and move
5. Push the selector lever button *
the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position
D
while holding down the shift lock
*
release.

The vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.

WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protection mode or fail-safe operation
occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually
reduced. The reduced speed may be
lower than other traffic, which could
increase the chance of a collision. Be
especially careful when driving. If necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission
to return to normal operation, or have it
repaired if necessary.

Replace the removed shift lock release cover
after the operation.

SSD0693

Shift lock release
GUID-4E0BBA67-0709-45D4-82B6-4589F6D64379
If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
selector lever may not be moved from the P
(Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the selector lever button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the following
procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position.

If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the
P (Park) position, have a NISSAN dealer check
the CVT system as soon as possible.

WARNING
If the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position while the
engine is running and the brake pedal
is depressed, the stop lights may not
work. Malfunctioning stop lights could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover
using a suitable tool.

A
*

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PARKING BRAKE

CRUISE CONTROL

GUID-E081E1F7-54B4-4901-B654-AF785D4BF47C

GUID-65CB3DFE-511B-4626-B4E4-906AB50ECAD1

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL
GUID-80F20175-468E-45AF-89B6-B813DC76FEBF

WARNING
.

Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to
do so can cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.

Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.

Do not use the gear shift in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully
engaged.

Do not leave children unattended in
a vehicle. They could release the
parking brake and cause an accident.

If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The CRUISE indicator light on the meter panel will then
blink to warn the driver.
If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will cancel automatically.
If the CRUISE indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
The CRUISE indicator light may blink when
the cruise control main switch is turned ON
while pushing the ACCEL/RES, COAST/
SET or CANCEL switch. To properly set the
cruise control system, perform the following
procedures.

SPA2331

To apply: Fully depress the parking brake pedal
1 .
*
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake

2 .
*

2. Depress the parking brake pedal
the parking brake will be released.

1
*

and

3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out.

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WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when
driving under the following conditions:
.

when it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed

in heavy traffic or in traffic that
varies in speed

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on winding or hilly roads

on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.)

in very windy areas

accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the
set speed.
.

To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously
set speed.
. The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
on winding or hilly roads. If this happens,
drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following methods:

Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.

1. Push the CANCEL switch.
SSD0694

1.
2.
3.
4.

ACCEL/RES switch
COAST/SET switch
CANCEL switch
MAIN (ON·OFF) switch

2. Tap the brake pedal.
3. Turn the MAIN switch off. The CRUISE light
will turn off.
.

CRUISE CONTROL
OPERATIONS
GUID-674D4903-B7FA-430D-83D5-F523C0724370
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.

To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN
switch on. The CRUISE indicator light will
illuminate.

To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle
to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET
switch and release it. Take your foot off the

If you depress the brake pedal while pushing
the ACCEL/RES or COAST/SET switch and
reset at the cruising speed, the cruise
control will disengage. Turn the MAIN switch
off once and then turn it on again.
The cruise control will automatically cancel if
the vehicle slows more than 8 MPH (13
km/h) below the set speed.
If you move the selector lever to the N
(Neutral) position, the cruise control will be
canceled.

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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

GUID-1450B7AB-549F-4778-B02E-889FA0A180B6

Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
. Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the desired speed,
release the switch.
. Push, then quickly release the ACCEL/RES
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:

CAUTION

Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.
. Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
. Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and
release the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle
will resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

GUID-76A875B9-D302-49EA-808D-3131A08DF31D

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and
ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and
reduced engine performance.
.

.
.
.
.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.

.
.
.
.
.
.
.

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Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.
Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Keep a safe distance behind other vehicles.
Select a gear range suitable to road conditions.
Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
Keep your engine tuned up.
Follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule.
Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure. Low tire pressure increases tire
wear and lowers fuel economy.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
Air conditioner operation lowers fuel economy. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
When cruising at highway speeds, it is more
economical to use the air conditioner and
leave the windows closed to reduce drag.
Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
(See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section.)

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ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (if so
equipped)
GUID-789B8744-E030-429A-8E1D-A540048EE2D3

LOCK mode GUID-CC369E60-DA40-4EBF-A446-5E7381738F55

WARNING
.

The AWD LOCK indicator light
illuminate.

For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with
the engine running. Doing so may
result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing) or similar equipment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure
that you inform the test facility
personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is
placed on a dynamometer. Using
the wrong test equipment may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.

will

AUTO modeGUID-6EC36219-866B-4934-BDB0-3940B0EB298C
The AWD LOCK indicator light will turn off.
AWD
mode

SSD0418

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) LOCK
SWITCH OPERATIONS
GUID-59E847D3-AC63-4E97-B941-A563BA7CB53E
The AWD LOCK switch is located on the lower
side of the instrument panel (CrossCabriolet
models) or on the center console (Hardtop
models). This switch is used to select the AUTO
or LOCK mode depending on the driving
conditions.
Each time you push the lower part of the switch
A , the AWD mode will switch:
*
AUTO ? LOCK ? AUTO.

Wheel driven

AWD
LOCK Use condiindica- tions
tor light

Distribution of torque to the front and
rear wheels changes
automatically, depending on road
Turns
AUTO conditions encounoff.
tered
[100:0] ↔ [50:50].
This results in improved driving stability.*1
AWD
LOCK All-wheel drive*2, *3 LOCK
*1:

*2:

For driving
on paved
or slippery
roads

For driving
on rough
roads

When the rotation difference between the front
and rear wheels is large, the AWD mode may
change from AUTO to LOCK for a while,
however, this is not a malfunction.
LOCK mode will change to AUTO mode
automatically when the vehicle has been driven
at a high speed. The AWD LOCK indicator light
turns off.

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*3:

LOCK mode will automatically be cancelled
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.

If the AWD LOCK switch is operated while
accelerating or decelerating, or if the ignition
switch is turned off, you may feel a jolt. This
is normal.
The oil temperature of power train parts will
increase if the vehicle is continuously
operated under conditions where the difference in rotation between the front and rear
wheels is large (wheel slip), such as when
driving the vehicle on rough roads through
sand, mud or freeing a stuck vehicle. In
these cases, the AWD warning light blinks
rapidly and the AWD mode changes to
2WD to protect the powertrain parts. If you
stop driving with the engine idling and wait
until the warning light stops blinking, the
AWD returns to the AUTO mode.

ning.
.

Engine idling speed is high while
warming up the engine. Be especially careful when starting or driving on slippery surfaces.

When turning the vehicle in LOCK
mode on paved roads, you may feel
a braking effect. This is a normal
condition of the AWD model.

WARNING
.

SSD0336B

AWD WARNING
LIGHT
GUID-9D8CB64F-35DD-4A37-956F-52AA71579753

When driving straight, shift the AWD
LOCK switch to AUTO. Do not operate the AWD LOCK switch when
making a turn or backing up.

The AWD warning light is located in the meter.
The AWD warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position. It
turns off soon after the engine is started.

Do not operate the AWD LOCK
switch with the front wheel spin-

If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system

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while the engine is running, the warning light will
come on.
The warning light may blink rapidly (about twice
per second) while trying to free a stuck vehicle
due to high powertrain oil temperature. The
driving mode may change to 2WD. The AUTO
mode may change to the LOCK mode before the
warning light blinks. If the warning light blinks
rapidly during operation, stop the vehicle with
the engine idling in a safe place immediately.
Then if the light turns off after a while, you can
continue driving.

checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
.

The powertrain may be damaged if
you continue driving with the warning light blinking.

Never drive on dry hard surface
roads in the LOCK mode, as this
will overload the powertrain and
may cause a serious malfunction.

A large difference between the diameters of
front and rear wheels will make the warning light
blink slowly (about once per two seconds). Pull
off the road in a safe area, and idle the engine.
Check that all tire sizes are the same, tire
pressure is correct and tires are not worn.

CAUTION
.

If the warning light remains on after
the above operation, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.

If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
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PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS
GUID-6A33C11E-91A4-41FA-95B0-22BCFAAF7D4F

SSD0488

go and cannot be moved without
depressing the foot brake pedal.

WARNING
.

Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They
may ignite and cause a fire.
Safe parking procedures require
that both the parking brake be set
and the transmission placed into P
(Park). Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or
roll away and result in an accident.
Make sure the selector lever has
been pushed as far forward as it can

Never leave the engine running
while the vehicle is unattended.

Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.

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3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into
traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
. HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: *
1
Turn the wheels into the curb and move
the vehicle forward until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
. HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: *
2
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
. HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
3
CURB: *
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away from
the center of the road if it moves.
4. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.

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POWER STEERING

BRAKE SYSTEM

GUID-B307D2C7-6A0F-4C3B-AA18-70CF878DA08C

WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.

GUID-72E45F72-7DC3-4DC6-AB5F-495F1E017DEB

BRAKING PRECAUTIONS
GUID-46E46FAB-CDA9-4CBA-9224-E375245B79F0

ing or downshifting. Abrupt braking
or accelerating could cause the
wheels to skid and result in an
accident.

The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.

Vacuum assisted
brakes
GUID-3D1E5CD8-57BB-4B7C-A4EC-478588B554DD
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and the stopping
distance will be longer.

Using the brakes
GUID-17BAD6F4-E8FF-4930-86AF-B9E7AE24A97E
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will cause overheating of the
brakes, wearing out the brake and pads faster
and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.

WARNING
.

While driving on a slippery surface,
be careful when braking, accelerat-

If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
Braking will be harder.

Wet brakes

GUID-DAFCC3E6-12FB-486E-80D5-D760D63692FD

When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly tapping the brake pedal to heat-up
the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to
normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds
until the brakes function correctly.

PARKING BRAKE
BREAK-IN
GUID-8A683E74-F58D-4094-9248-FB85437EC54C
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drums/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best braking performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual and can be performed by a
NISSAN dealer.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS)
GUID-E8B15746-8DE1-4800-8F8E-42F837255969

WARNING
.

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
is a sophisticated device, but it
cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain
vehicle control during braking on
slippery surfaces. Remember that
stopping distances on slippery surfaces will be longer than on normal
surfaces even with ABS. Stopping
distances may also be longer on
rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains.
Always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is responsible
for safety.
Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness.
— When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all four
wheels.

Tire and Loading Information
label. See “Tire and Loading
Information label” in the “9.
Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
— For detailed information, see
“Wheels and tires” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls
the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
The system detects the rotation speed at each
wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to
prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
preventing each wheel from locking, the system
helps the driver maintain steering control and
helps to minimize swerving and spinning on
slippery surfaces.

Using the system
GUID-7B970DD3-2DFA-4433-AD98-0B18169C87E4
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from
locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.

— When installing a spare tire,
make sure that it is the proper
size and type as specified on the

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WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping distances.

Self-test feature
GUID-12E48F0B-DED5-4F59-9CFD-2520A19BEF49
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine
and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward
or reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may
hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction. If the computer senses
a malfunction, it switches the ABS off and
illuminates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
GUID-6F99BD6B-AA3F-475B-9D6B-0401F20418AF

Normal operation
GUID-2399D9B9-0F57-4BAD-9F01-56588EEEEE14
The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6 MPH
(5 to 10 km/h). The speed varies according to
road conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly
applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This
action is similar to pumping the brakes very
quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or
feel a vibration from the actuator when it is
operating. This is normal and indicates that the
ABS is operating properly. However, the pulsation may indicate that road conditions are
hazardous and extra care is required while
driving.

The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs
and vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions, the VDC system helps to perform the
following functions.
.

Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
. Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function).
. Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
and engine output to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle in the following
conditions:
— understeer (vehicle tends to not follow
the steered path despite increased
steering input)
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to
certain road or driving conditions).
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss
of vehicle control in all driving situations.
When the VDC system operates, the
warning light in the instrument panel flashes so
note the following:
.

The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help

keep the vehicle on the steered path.
You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from under the
hood. This is normal and indicates that the
VDC system is working properly.
. Adjust your speed and driving to the road
conditions.
See “Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning
light” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section and “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
.

If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
warning light comes on in the instrument panel.
The VDC system automatically turns off when
the warning light is on.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC
system. The VDC off indicator
illuminates to
indicate the VDC system is off. When the VDC
switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC
system still operates to prevent one drive wheel
from slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The
warning light
flashes if this occurs. All other VDC functions
are off and the
warning light will not flash.
The VDC system is automatically reset to on
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position then back to the ON position.
The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature
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that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in
reverse at a slow speed. When the self-test
occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and
is not an indication of a malfunction.

WARNING
.

The VDC system is designed to help
the driver maintain stability but
does not prevent accidents due to
abrupt steering operation at high
speeds or by careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful
when driving and cornering on slippery surfaces and always drive carefully.
Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs,
stabilizer bars, bushings and
wheels are not NISSAN recommended for your vehicle or are
extremely deteriorated the VDC system may not operate properly. This
could adversely affect vehicle handling performance, and the
warn-

ing light may flash or illuminate.
.

If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and the
warning light may illuminate.

If engine control related parts are
not NISSAN recommended or are
extremely deteriorated, the
warning light may illuminate.

When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked
corners, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the
warning light may flash or illuminate. Do
not drive on these types of roads.

When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry,
elevator or ramp, the
warning
light may flash or illuminate. This is
not a malfunction. Restart the engine after driving onto a stable
surface.

If wheels or tires other than the
NISSAN recommended ones are
used, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the
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ing may flash or illuminate.
.

The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.

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COLD WEATHER DRIVING
GUID-D3164F33-4684-4640-BD98-FD8F553D604A

FREEING A GUID-08F89924-41BC-49B2-977C-C72E7EA2EE4B
FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.

ANTI-FREEZE
GUID-4D817389-3DE7-46B1-A461-B2F20D7CD261
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F (08C),
check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see “Engine cooling system” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.

BATTERY

GUID-20AF345D-2507-4D9D-B714-26CAF2A979E7

If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. For additional information,
see “Battery” in the “8. Maintenance and do-ityourself” section.

DRAINING OF
COOLANT WATER
GUID-5FEED78F-F77C-4817-A5D7-BA41D835E462
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

TIRE EQUIPMENT
GUID-79D00637-C0FF-461D-9864-A4D39FDDE59B

SPECIAL WINTER
EQUIPMENT
GUID-AB378655-8E5C-4B21-9EFA-3CED1F11F781

SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide
superior performance on dry pavement. However, the performance of these tires will be
substantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy
roads, NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.

It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:

For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.
Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.

A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.

.
.
.

DRIVING ON
SNOW OR ICE
GUID-E011AFBB-9767-4B5D-B0BE-CB181F51C73A

WARNING
.

Wet ice (328F, 08C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick
and very hard to drive on. The
vehicle will have much less traction
or “grip” under these conditions. Try
to avoid driving on wet ice until the
road is salted or sanded.

Whatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or downshifting too fast, the drive wheels
will lose even more traction.

Tire chains may be used. For details, see “Tire
chains” in the “8. Maintenance and do-ityourself” section of this manual.

All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) model
GUID-0048C1F1-4EDB-4561-80A2-E83C9428B380
If you install snow tires, they must also be the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern
on all four wheels.

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Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped) GUID-BB88D239-C6A3-48D8-93A5-9DD2DA6B3782

Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.

The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 208F (−78C) or lower.

Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a
patch of ice is seen ahead, brake
before reaching it. Try not to brake
while on the ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.

To use the engine
block heater
GUID-4B111B55-C3B6-44DE-B1EB-8CF507CD8D22

Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.

Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle.

4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110volt AC (VAC) outlet.

Engine block heaters are used to assist with
cold temperature starting.

WARNING
.

Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. You can
be seriously injured by an electrical
shock if you use an ungrounded
connection.

Disconnect and properly store the
engine block heater cord before
starting the engine. Damage to the
cord could result in an electrical
shock and can cause serious injury.

Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged
extension cord rated for at least
10A. Plug the extension cord into a
Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110-VAC outlet.
Failure to use the proper extension
cord or a grounded outlet can result
in a fire or electrical shock and
cause serious personal injury.

1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine
block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a
grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord.

5. The engine block heater must be plugged in
for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on
outside temperatures, to properly warm the
engine coolant. Use an appropriate timer to
turn the engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and
properly store the cord to keep it away from
moving parts.

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6 In case of emergency
Emergency engine shut off .....................................................
...
6-2
Flat tire .........................................................................................
...
6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................
...
6-2
Changing a flat tire (Hardtop models) ..........................
...
6-3
Repairing flat tire (CrossCabriolet models) ..................
...
6-9
Jump starting ...........................................................................
...
6-15

Push starting ...........................................................................
...
If your vehicle overheats ......................................................
...
Towing your vehicle ..............................................................
...
Towing recommended by NISSAN ...........................
...
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...............
...

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6-17
6-18
6-19
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EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
GUID-A4BE01F9-B39B-4F16-AEA3-8AD0D549DC73

FLAT TIRE
GUID-AEE01352-1840-4E29-9B03-2EFC7AC383A3

To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving perform the following procedure:

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)GUID-44022350-9F34-420B-8D0B-18021E82464D

This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When
the low tire pressure warning light is lit and the
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears on
the dot matrix liquid crystal display, one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If the
vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the
TPMS will activate and warn you of it by the low
tire pressure warning light. This system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h). For more
details, see “Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.

Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
3 consecutive times in less than 1.5
seconds, or
Push and hold the push-button ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.

may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If the light still illuminates
while driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible.
.

Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.

WARNING
.

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Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors (for models not equipped with the emergency tire puncture repair kit).

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE (Hardtop
models)
GUID-2556453E-6860-4E75-99C5-BC1B96104DFB

If you used the Emergency Tire
Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture, your NISSAN dealer will also
need to replace the TPMS sensor in
addition to repairing or replacing
the tire (for models equipped with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit).

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.

If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.

Stopping theGUID-E4EE9E45-D178-479D-91CE-31CB9A6D16A8
vehicle

Never change tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.

Never change tires if oncoming
traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait
for professional road assistance.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake. Move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to
signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING
.

Make sure the parking brake is
securely applied and the transmission is shifted into the P (Park)
position.

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Getting the spare
tire and tools
GUID-B6F9EBC6-3B3A-4BD7-A242-5D184901006E
1. Open the lift gate.
2. Remove the cargo cover (if so equipped).
(See “Cargo cover (if so equipped for
Hardtop models)” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.)
3. Open the cargo floor board.
(See “Cargo floor box (Hardtop models)” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)

MCE0001A

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Type A

Blocking wheels
GUID-591F1C44-25E0-41F8-A3D8-BF31D93FB210

1 at both the front and
Place suitable blocks *
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat
tire to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is
jacked up.

WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the
vehicle may move and result in personal
injury.
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Type B

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4. Type A:
Remove the cargo floor board.
Type B:
Turn the clips counterclockwise and remove
the cargo floor box.

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Type B

5. Type B:
Open the cargo floor board.

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Jacking tools

6. Remove the jacking tools and the spare tire.
Jacking tools: Remove the jack by turning it,
then remove the other tools.

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Jacking up the vehicle and removing the
damaged tireGUID-112ACE36-B21C-4E34-AF28-262C25B71F36

WARNING

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Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by the jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.

Use only the jack provided with your
vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use
the jack provided with your vehicle
on other vehicles. The jack is designed for lifting only your vehicle
during a tire change.

Use the correct jack-up points.
Never use any other part of the
vehicle for jack support.

Never jack up the vehicle more than
necessary.

Never use blocks on or under the
jack.

Do not start or run the engine while
vehicle is on the jack, as it may
cause the vehicle to move.

Do not allow passengers to stay in
the vehicle while it is on the jack.

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Spare tire (if so equipped)

Spare tire: Turn the clamp to remove the tire.

Removing wheel
cover (if so equipped)
GUID-E9EED2F7-FDF0-4055-A2AE-76E61B2670DA

WARNING
Never use your hands to remove the
wheel cover. This may cause personal
injury.
To remove the wheel cover, use the jack rod
as illustrated.

1
*

2 between the wheel and jack rod
Apply cloth *
to prevent damaging the wheel and wheel cover.

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Carefully read the caution label attached
to the jack body and the following instructions.

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Jack-up point

1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up
point as illustrated so the top of the jack
contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point.
Align the jack head between the two
notches in the front or the rear as shown.
Also fit the groove of the jack head between
the notches as shown.
The jack should be used on level firm
ground.

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JVE0028X

Installing theGUID-B0F5CFF0-E72A-48DF-8828-D3F26CAE37CE
spare tire

2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by
turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts
until the tire is off the ground.

The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. (See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

3. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever
and rod with both hands as shown above.
Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears
the ground. Remove the wheel nuts, and
then remove the tire.

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten
the wheel nuts finger tight. Check that all the
wheel nuts contact the wheel surface
horizontally.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel
nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence
1 ,*
2 ,*
3 ,*
4 ,*
5 ), more
as illustrated (*

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than 2 times, until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence as illustrated. Lower the
vehicle completely.

After the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km).

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.

Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts. This could
cause the nuts to become loose.

Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600
miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a
flat tire, etc.).
As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
80 ft-lb (108 N·m)

COLD tire pressures are shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label affixed to the driver side center
pillar.

Stowing the damaged
tire and the tools
GUID-5F970DF2-6B95-4075-80AB-901E39A1729F

2. Replace the cargo box.
3. Close the cargo floor board.
4. Close the lift gate.

WARNING
.

Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an

The T-type spare tire and small size
spare tire are designed for emergency use. See specific instructions
under the heading “Wheels and
tires” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.

REPAIRING FLAT TIRE (CrossCabriolet
models)
GUID-D9962E43-FAC1-47B3-95F5-3D1669BC7013

WARNING
.

After using Emergency Tire Sealant
to repair a minor tire puncture, do
not drive the vehicle at speeds
faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).

Immediately after using the Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a minor
tire puncture, take your vehicle to a
NISSAN dealer to inspect, and repair or replace the tire. The Emergency Tire Sealant cannot
permanently seal a punctured tire.
Continuing operation of the vehicle
without a permanent tire repair can
lead to a crash.

1. Securely store the damaged tire, jack and
tools in the storage area.

The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specification at all times. It

accident or sudden stop.

COLD pressure:

WARNING
.

is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each
lubrication interval.
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
pressure.

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If you used the Emergency Tire
Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture, your NISSAN dealer will also
need to replace the TPMS sensor in
addition to repairing or replacing
the tire.

CAUTION
.

— Only use the emergency tire
puncture repair kit on your vehicle. Do not use it on other
vehicles.

NISSAN recommends using only
NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire
Sealant provided with your vehicle.
Other tire sealants may damage the
valve stem seal which can cause the
tire to lose air pressure.

— Only use the kit to inflate the
tires of your vehicle and to
check the vehicle’s tire pressure.

This vehicle does not have a spare tire. The
emergency tire puncture repair kit (Emergency
Tire Sealant) is supplied with the vehicle instead
of a spare tire. It can be used to temporarily
repair minor tire punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a facility
that can repair or replace the flat tire. Using the
emergency tire puncture repair kit may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure sensor and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate.
If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.

To avoid the emergency tire puncture kit being damaged during storage or use:

— Only plug the compressor into a
12V DC car power point.
— Keep the kit free of water and
dirt.
— Do not disassemble or modify
the kit.

— when the sealant has passed its
expiration date (shown on the
label attached to the bottle)
— when the cut or the puncture is
approximately 0.25 in (6 mm) or
longer
— when the tire sidewall is damaged
— when the vehicle has been driven with extremely low tire
pressure
— when the tire has come off the
inside or the outside of the
wheel.
— when the tire wheel is damaged
— when two or more tires are flat

Stopping theGUID-B592108F-AB87-4215-B902-F645D996F8AC
vehicle

— Do not drop the kit or allow hard
impacts to the kit.

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.

Do not use the emergency tire
puncture repair kit under the following conditions. Contact a NISSAN
dealer or professional road assistance.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

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3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake.
4. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.

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Before using emergency tire puncture
repair kit
GUID-89A648F3-0025-49E0-AA45-9D235DE09C97

5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to
signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance.

7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING
Make sure the parking brake is securely
applied and the manual transmission is
shifted into R (Reverse) or the automatic transmission into P (Park).
.

Never repair tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.
Never repair tires if oncoming traffic
is close to your vehicle. Wait for
professional road assistance.

If any foreign object (for example, a screw or
nail) is embedded in the tire, do not remove
it.
Check the expiration date of the sealant
(shown on the label attached to the bottle).
Never use a sealant whose expiration date
has passed.

Repairing tireGUID-6BFD58F3-BA3C-4A5D-8F3B-D70A748D07F6

WARNING

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Getting emergency tire puncture repair
kit
GUID-65FE09A4-B5E7-40DB-9211-450B7654E9CA

Observe the following precautions
when using the tire repair compound.

Take out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
located in the trunk. The repair kit consists of the
following items:

Swallowing the compound is dangerous. Immediately drink as much
water as possible and seek prompt
medical assistance.

Rinse well with lots of water if the
compound comes into contact with
skin or eyes. If irritation persists,
seek prompt medical attention.

Keep the repair compound out of
the reach of children.

The emergency repair compound
may cause a malfunction of the tire

1
*
2
*
3
*

Tire sealant bottle
Air compressor
Speed restriction sticker

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pressure sensors and cause the low
tire pressure warning light to illuminate. Have the tire pressure sensor
replaced as soon as possible.
NOTE:
Do not remove any nails or screws that
have penetrated the tire when performing
repairs.

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1. Open the lid of the air compressor and take
out the speed restriction sticker, then put it
in a location where the driver can see it while
driving.

CAUTION
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Do not put the speed restriction label
on the steering wheel pad, the speedometer or the warning light locations.

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1 and the power plug *
2
2. Take the hose *
out of the air compressor. Remove the cap
of the bottle holder from the air compressor.

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3. Remove the cap from the tire sealant bottle,
and screw the bottle clockwise onto the
bottle holder. (Leave the bottle seal intact.
Screwing the bottle onto the bottle holder
will pierce the seal of the bottle.)
4. Remove the cap from the tire valve on the
flat tire.

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A of the hose
5. Remove the protective cap *
and screw the hose securely onto the tire
valve. Make sure that the pressure release
B is securely tightened. Make sure
valve *
that the air compressor switch is in the OFF
(*) position, and then insert its power plug
into the power outlet in the vehicle.

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6. Push the ignition switch to the “ACC”
position. Then turn the compressor switch
to the ON (−) position and inflate the tire up
to the pressure that is specified on the tire
and loading information label affixed to the
driver’s side center pillar if possible, or to the
minimum of 180 kPa (26 psi). Turn the air
compressor off briefly in order to check the
tire pressure with the pressure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the
specified pressure, lower the tire pressure
by releasing air with the pressure release
valve.

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NOTE:
The compressor tire pressure gauge
may show a pressure reading of 87 psi
(600 kPa) for about 30 seconds while
inflating the tire. The pressure gauge is
indicating the pressure inside the sealant can. When the sealant has been
injected into the tire the pressure
gauge will drop and indicate actual tire
pressure.

WARNING
.

To avoid serious personal injury
while using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit:
— Securely tighten the compressor
hose to the tire valve. Failure to
do so can cause the sealant to
spray into the air and get into
your eyes or on the skin.

Do not stand directly beside the
damaged tire while it is being
inflated because of the risk of the
rupture. If there are any cracks or
bumps, turn the compressor off
immediately.
If the tire pressure does not increase to 180

kPa (26 psi) within 10 minutes, the tire
may be seriously damaged and the tire
cannot be repaired with this tire repair
kit. Contact a NISSAN dealer.
7. When the tire pressure is at the specified
amount, turn the air compressor off. If the
pressure cannot be inflated to the specified
amount, the air compressor can be turned
off at the minimum of 180 kPa (26 psi).
Remove the power plug from the power
outlet and quickly remove the hose from the
tire valve. Attach the protective cap and
valve cap. Properly stow the emergency tire
puncture repair kit in the trunk.

9. After driving, make sure that the air compressor switch is in the OFF position, then
screw the hose securely onto the tire valve.
Check the tire pressure with the pressure
gauge. The temporary repair is completed if
the tire pressure does not drop.
Make sure the pressure is adjusted to the
pressure that is specified on the tire and
loading information label before driving.
10. If the tire pressure drops, repeat the steps
from 5 to 9. If the pressure drops again or
under 130 kPa (19 psi), the tire cannot be
repaired with this tire repair kit. Contact
a NISSAN dealer.
The sealant bottle and hose can not be
reused to repair another punctured tire.
Contact a NISSAN dealer to purchase
replacements.

CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury when
stowing the emergency tire puncture
repair kit:
.

Keep the sealant bottle screwed
into the compressor. Failure to do
so can cause the sealant to spray
into the air and get into your eyes or
on the skin.

After repairing
tire
GUID-469AF29F-F6EE-40DB-B0B7-529D9E5B786E
See a NISSAN dealer for tire repair/replacement
as soon as possible.

WARNING
.

8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 minutes
or 3 km (2 miles) at a speed of 80 km/h (50
MPH) or less.

6-14 In case of emergency

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After using Emergency Tire Sealant
to repair a minor tire puncture, do
not drive the vehicle at speeds
faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).

Black plate (385,1)

JUMP STARTING
GUID-87EAE9E4-D939-422C-B364-EFAF4EB4B3F2

Immediately after using Emergency
Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire
puncture, take your vehicle to a
NISSAN dealer to inspect, and repair or replace the tire. The Emergency Tire Sealant cannot
permanently seal a punctured tire.
Continuing operation of the vehicle
without a permanent tire repair can
lead to a crash.

If you used Emergency Tire Sealant
to repair a minor tire puncture, your
NISSAN dealer will also need to
replace the TPMS sensor in addition
to repairing or replacing the tire.

NISSAN recommends using only
NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire
Sealant provided with your vehicle.
Other tire sealants may damage the
valve stem seal which can cause the
tire to lose air pressure.

To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.

Whenever working on or near a
battery, always wear suitable eye
protectors (for example, goggles or
industrial safety spectacles) and
remove rings, metal bands, or any
other jewelry. Do not lean over the
battery when jump starting.

Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. It could explode
and cause serious injury.

Your vehicle has an automatic engine cooling fan. It could come on at
any time. Keep hands and other
objects away from it.

WARNING
.

If done incorrectly, jump starting
can lead to a battery explosion,
resulting in severe injury or death.
It could also damage your vehicle.

Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.

Do not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, clothing
or painted surfaces. Battery fluid is
a corrosive sulfuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If
the fluid should come into contact
with anything, immediately flush the
contacted area with water.

Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.

The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.

In case of emergency 6-15

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2. Apply the parking brake. Move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position. Switch off all
unnecessary electrical systems (lights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with a firmly
wrung out moist cloth to reduce explosion
hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
1 ? *
2 ? *
3 ? *
4 ).
illustrated (*
If the battery is discharged, the ignition
switch cannot be moved from the OFF
position. Connect the jumper cables to
B before pushing
the booster vehicle *
the ignition switch.

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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause
personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
B , position the two vehicles (*
A and *
B )
*
to bring their batteries into close proximity to
each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes.

B
*

6. Keep the engine speed of the booster
B at about 2,000 rpm, and start
vehicle *
A being jump
the engine of the vehicle *
started.

CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the
ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait 10 seconds before trying again.

CAUTION

7. After starting your engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive
4 ? *
3 ? *
2 ? *
1 ).
cable (*

Always connect positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (−) to body
ground (for example, as illustrated),
not to the battery.

8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.

Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.

6-16 In case of emergency

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Black plate (387,1)

PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

GUID-C5D48490-7786-4F89-AA89-502A3A18D71F

GUID-F7BD7B71-591F-48BF-AF5A-8E7582E463D3

Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.

CAUTION
CAUTION
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models cannot be push-started
or tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.

Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle
fire.
To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radiator
cap while the engine is still hot.
When the radiator cap is removed,
pressurized hot water will spurt out,
possibly causing serious injury.
Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading), or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc., take the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply
the parking brake and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the
windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed.

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or
coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.)
Do not open the hood further until no steam
or coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.

WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the
engine.

WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine
In case of emergency 6-17

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Black plate (388,1)

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
GUID-2D9C548F-F9FC-45C3-B51B-87AD8F011697

cooling fan can start at any time.
6. After the engine cools down, check the
coolant level in the reservoir tank with the
engine running. Add coolant to the reservoir
tank if necessary. Have your vehicle repaired
at a NISSAN dealer.

When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must
be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are
available from a NISSAN dealer. Local service
operators are familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, NISSAN recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator carefully
read the following precautions.

WARNING
.

Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.

Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION
.

When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and drivetrain are in working condition. If any unit is damaged, dollies
must be used.

6-18 In case of emergency

[ Edit: 2011/ 7/ 18 Model: Z51-D ]

Always attach safety chains before
towing.

For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV), see “Flat towing” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.

Black plate (389,1)

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
GUID-93B317C1-3745-461E-A3A7-3DF7B83E2737
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) models
GUID-1C9AD8B5-65C0-4193-BB02-393AB50F08B0
NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be
used when towing your vehicle or place the
vehicle on a flatbed truck as illustrated.

CAUTION
Never tow AWD models with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
drivetrain.
In case of emergency 6-19

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Black plate (390,1)

— Move the selector lever to the N
(Neutral) position.
.

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Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models

Two-Wheel Drive
(2WD) models
GUID-F69CDF34-4EA1-44CF-824A-16A614B5B272

four wheels on the ground (forward
or backward), as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to
the drivetrain. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
raised, always use towing dollies
under the front wheels.

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as
illustrated.
For All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models, see “AllWheel Drive (AWD) models” earlier in this
section.

CAUTION
.

Never tow Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models with
the front wheels on the ground or

When towing CVT models with the
front wheels on towing dollies:
— Push the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position, and secure
the steering wheel in a straightahead position with a rope or
similar device.

6-20 In case of emergency

[ Edit: 2011/ 7/ 18 Model: Z51-D ]

When towing a CVT model with the
rear wheels on the ground (if you do
not use towing dollies): Always
release the parking brake.

Black plate (391,1)

Pulling a stuck
vehicle
GUID-B9FF31ED-C7E4-4C3F-BE7C-B0275BD8339C
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use a tow strap or other device designed
specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery
device.
Front:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook
(stored in the cargo area) as illustrated. Make
sure that the hook is properly secured in the
original place after use.
SCE0718

CAUTION

Tie down and recovery hook

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
GUID-B3BD7373-382C-47A0-B6A5-6832BD608ED7

Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural
members of the vehicle or the
recovery hook. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.

Always pull the cable straight out
from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull on the vehicle at an angle.

Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the
suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.

WARNING
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Front

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode
and result in serious injury. Parts of
your vehicle could also overheat
and be damaged.

In case of emergency 6-21

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Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recommended
for use in vehicle towing or recovery.

Rocking a stuck
vehicle
GUID-582FCDE1-D44D-495B-920F-AA398AAC93E9
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the
vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear
an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive).
. Apply the accelerator as little as possible
to maintain the rocking motion.
. Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R and D.
. Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55
km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few
tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.

6-22 In case of emergency

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Black plate (393,1)

7 Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior .......................................................................
...
Washing .................................................................................
...
Soft top care and cleaning
(CrossCabriolet models) ...................................................
...
Waxing ...................................................................................
...
Removing spots ...................................................................
...
Underbody .............................................................................
...
Glass ......................................................................................
...
Aluminum alloy wheels .......................................................
...
Chrome parts .......................................................................
...
Tire dressing .........................................................................
...

7-2
7-2
7-3
7-3
7-3
7-3
7-3
7-4
7-4
7-4

Cleaning interior .......................................................................
...
Air fresheners .....................................................................
...
Floor mats ...........................................................................
...
Seat belts ............................................................................
...
Corrosion protection ................................................................
...
Most common factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion ...............................................................
...
Environmental factors influence the rate
of corrosion ........................................................................
...
To protect your vehicle from corrosion .......................
...

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7-5
7-5
7-5
7-6
7-7
7-7
7-7
7-7

Black plate (394,1)

CLEANING EXTERIOR
GUID-2AD6B705-9E6F-4362-9435-E1577A526821

In order to maintain the appearance of your
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surface, wash your vehicle
as soon as you can:

CAUTION
.

after a rainfall to prevent possible damage
from acid rain
. after driving on coastal roads
. when contaminants such as soot, bird
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs
get on the paint surface
. when dust or mud builds up on the surface
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle
inside a garage or in a covered area.

Do not use car washes that use acid
in the detergent. Some car washes,
especially brushless ones, use some
acid for cleaning. The acid may react
with some plastic vehicle components, causing them to crack. This
could affect their appearance, and
also could cause them not to function properly. Always check with
your car wash to confirm that acid
is not used.

When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.

Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body
cover.

Do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or while the vehicle body is
hot, as the surface may become
water-spotted.

Avoid using tight-napped or rough
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
must be taken when removing
caked-on dirt or other foreign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.

WASHING

GUID-D51A0660-4C29-4EF2-A28F-AE1DA33F4E15

Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and
plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly
using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.

7-2

Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical
detergents, gasoline or solvents.

For CrossCabriolet models, observe
the following:

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— Do not use an automatic car
wash or a high pressure car
wash. The soft top may be
damaged.
— Avoid applying direct water
pressure, such as high pressured water from household
hoses, on the lining of the soft
top and vehicle body. Avoid
applying continuous water on
the parts around the soft top
and the windows. These may
cause water to leak into the
inside of your vehicle.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of clean
water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
must be regularly cleaned. Make sure that the
drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
open. Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint surface
by using a damp chamois to dry the vehicle.

Black plate (395,1)

SOFT TOP CARE AND CLEANING
(CrossCabriolet
models)
GUID-AA88797D-0FA7-4772-A989-D5C99AD917D9
Proper care and handling should be observed to
maintain a good appearance of the soft top.
Improper care may cause the top cloth’s surface
to stiffen, stain, or mat. Follow the instructions
shown in this section.
It is not necessary to wash the soft top every
time you wash the vehicle body, but clean the
top regularly before it becomes quite dirty.
Leaving the soft top dirty or soiled for a long
period will cause deterioration to the quality of
the top material.
Remove dust or dirt on the soft top with a soft
brush or sponge, then rinse it with plenty of
clean water. When the top is quite dirty, wash
using a mild detergent, such as a general
cleaner especially made for a cloth top or a
general purpose dish-washing liquid, mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water. Rinse the top
again with plenty of clean water to remove all
traces of soap.

If glass cleaner gets on the soft top,
immediately wash it off with clean
water.

Do not apply direct water pressure,
such as high pressured water from
household hoses, on the lining of
the soft top and vehicle body, as this
may cause water to leak into the
inside of your vehicle.

After cleaning, always be sure the top and its
storage are completely dry before opening the
top. Opening the top while it is wet or damp may
cause interior water damage, water stains or
mildew on the top.

WAXING

GUID-20BC5BC6-C913-47BE-8285-58A5A20FFCBF

Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing
is recommended to remove built-up wax residue
and to avoid a weathered appearance before
reapplying wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
proper product.

CAUTION

Do not use strong household soap,
strong chemical detergents, gasoline or solvents.

Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions supplied
with the wax.
Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may

damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compound or aggressive polishing on a
base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.

REMOVING GUID-82CD7643-19F6-49BE-AE20-E97740B4311B
SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage
or staining. Special cleaning products are
available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive
accessory stores.

UNDERBODY
GUID-F3F926C4-50B1-44F7-85C9-37404B358943
In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned regularly. This will
prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the
underbody and suspension. Before the winter
period and again in the spring, the underseal
must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated.

GLASS

GUID-AA3F797F-6D23-47DE-BD9F-52F6024D6755

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust
film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass
to become coated with a film after the vehicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.

Appearance and care 7-3

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Black plate (396,1)

CAUTION
.

Rinse the wheel to completely remove the cleaner within 15 minutes
after the cleaner is applied.

CHROME PARTS
GUID-F3E4D57D-0215-409B-935F-28BFFF137B7E

If glass cleaner gets on the soft top,
immediately wash it off with clean
water (CrossCabriolet models).

TIRE DRESSING
GUID-341760BC-1EC8-47E6-B2E8-49786F6FC160

Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not removed.

CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:

7-4

Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The
wheel temperature should be the
same as ambient temperature.

When cleaning the inside of the
windows, do not use sharp-edged
tools, abrasive cleaners or chlorinebased disinfectant cleaners. They
could damage the electrical conductors, radio antenna elements or rear
window defroster elements.

ALUMINUM GUID-9F1C3802-9D3B-47C3-8352-2B1CE547A4F2
ALLOY WHEELS

Do not use a cleaner that uses
strong acid or alkali contents to
clean the wheels.

Clean chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.
NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the
rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it
may react with the coating and form a compound. This compound may come off the tire
while driving and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:
.

Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating on the tire dissolves more easily with an
oil-based tire dressing.
Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help
prevent it from entering the tire tread/
grooves (where it would be difficult to
remove).

Appearance and care

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Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
towel. Make sure the tire dressing is
completely removed from the tire tread/
grooves.
Allow the tire dressing to dry as recommended by tire dressing manufacturer.

Black plate (397,1)

CLEANING INTERIOR
GUID-EB96E49F-0CE3-40E9-B57F-6333751AB9E7

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean
with a dry soft cloth.

CAUTION

Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.

Never use benzine, thinner, or any
similar material.

Small dirt particles can be abrasive
and damaging to the leather surfaces and should be removed
promptly. Do not use saddle soap,
car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents or ammonia-based cleaners as they may
damage the leather’s natural finish.

Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric
protectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to clean
the meter and gauge lens.

WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.

Only use fabric protectors approved
by NISSAN.

Do not use glass or plastic cleaner
on meter or gauge lens covers. It
may damage the lens cover.

Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on
the ventilators. These products can cause
immediate damage and discoloration when
spilled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions before using air fresheners.

FLOOR MATS
GUID-310DB8A4-1A53-4185-A354-DD4D5217C52B

WARNING
To avoid potential pedal interference
that may result in a collision or injury:
.

NEVER place a floor mat on top of
another floor mat in the driver front
position.

Use only genuine NISSAN floor
mats specifically designed for use
in your vehicle model. See your
NISSAN dealer for more information.

Properly position the mats in the
floorwell using the floor mat positioning aid. See “Floor mat positioning aid” later in this section.

AIR FRESHENERS
GUID-47A69D37-9841-4057-B12B-7DBF8A529728
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could
affect the vehicle interior. If you use an air
freshener, take the following precautions:
.

Hanging-type air fresheners can cause
permanent discoloration when they contact
vehicle interior surfaces. Place the air
freshener in a location that allows it to hang
free and not contact an interior surface.

The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can
extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it
easier to clean the interior. Mats should be
Appearance and care 7-5

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SEAT BELTSGUID-DA03B4CF-C5C5-4835-870E-6845B3BB0522

maintained with regular cleaning and replaced if
they become excessively worn.

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap
solution. Allow the belts to dry completely before
using them.
See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section.

WARNING
SAI0038

Floor mat positioning
aid
GUID-10C2BA6E-A330-4750-B4BF-EE22B5587C56
This model includes front floor mat brackets to
act as floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floor
mats have been specially designed for your
vehicle model. The front floor mats have
grommet holes in them. To install, simply
position the mat by placing the floor mat bracket
through the floor mat grommet hole while
centering the mat in the floorwell.
Periodically check to make certain that the mats
are properly positioned.

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Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in
the retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye, or
chemical solvents to clean the seat
belts, since these materials may severely weaken the seat belt webbing.

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CORROSION PROTECTION
GUID-F214FE05-6238-40EC-9335-AD91601CC924

MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO GUID-E14F4ADF-750D-45BC-82C6-89B7727C913E
VEHICLE CORROSION
.

The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE
OF CORROSION
GUID-E8CF6F26-FCFB-475F-880D-66FCC4E0CBC8
Moisture

GUID-048710F2-6C8A-4688-99E0-5C96DEBE2D58

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the
vehicle body underside can accelerate corrosion. Wet floor coverings will not dry completely
inside the vehicle, and should be removed for
drying to avoid floor panel corrosion.

Relative humidity
GUID-625256C2-B27B-4754-B571-EBA58258F058
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity, especially those areas where
the temperatures stay above freezing where
atmospheric pollution exists, or where road salt
is used.

Temperature

Air pollution GUID-D1959CD6-E822-46C9-B816-3472E1E5CFA7
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air
in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use will
accelerate the corrosion process. Road salt will
also accelerate the disintegration of paint
surfaces.

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION
GUID-3E36734B-57B2-4781-93BC-76233D1C061D
.

Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
Always check for minor damage to the paint
and repair it as soon as possible.
Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors
open to avoid water accumulation.
Check the underbody for accumulation of
sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with water
as soon as possible.

.
.
.

Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner.

GUID-5BBF7F92-5793-439F-B618-FD75F686D4E5

A temperature increase will accelerate the rate
of corrosion to those parts which are not well
ventilated.

Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electronic
components inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.

Chemicals used for road surface deicing are
extremely corrosive. They accelerate corrosion
and deterioration of underbody components
such as the exhaust system, fuel and brake
lines, brake cables, floor pan and fenders.
In winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.
For additional protection against rust and
corrosion, which may be required in some areas,
consult a NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION
.

NEVER remove dirt, sand or other
debris from the passenger compartment by washing it out with a hose.
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MEMO

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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement ........................................................
...
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Scheduled maintenance ....................................................
...
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General maintenance .........................................................
...
8-2
Where to go for service ....................................................
...
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General maintenance ...............................................................
...
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Explanation of maintenance items ...................................
...
8-2
Maintenance precautions ........................................................
...
8-5
Engine compartment check locations ..................................
...
8-6
VQ35DE engine ..................................................................
...
8-6
Engine cooling system .............................................................
...
8-7
Checking engine coolant level .........................................
...
8-8
Changing engine coolant ..................................................
...
8-8
Engine oil ....................................................................................
...
8-8
Checking engine oil level ..................................................
...
8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ..........................................
...
8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ............
...
8-11
Power steering fluid ...............................................................
...
8-11
Brake fluid ................................................................................
...
8-12
Window washer fluid ............................................................
...
8-13
Battery .......................................................................................
...
8-13
Jump starting .....................................................................
...
8-15
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ..........
...
8-15
Drive belt ..................................................................................
...
8-15
Spark plugs .............................................................................
...
8-16
Replacing spark plugs ....................................................
...
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Air cleaner ...............................................................................
...
Windshield wiper blades .....................................................
...
Cleaning ...........................................................................
...
Replacing .........................................................................
...
Rear window wiper blade (if so equipped) ....................
...
Brakes ......................................................................................
...
Self-adjusting brakes ....................................................
...
Brake pad wear warning ..............................................
...
Fuses ........................................................................................
...
Engine compartment .....................................................
...
Passenger compartment ..............................................
...
Intelligent key battery replacement ...................................
...
Lights ........................................................................................
...
Hardtop models ..............................................................
...
CrossCabriolet models .................................................
...
Headlights ........................................................................
...
Exterior and interior lights ............................................
...
Wheels and tires ...................................................................
...
Tire pressure ...................................................................
...
Tire labeling .....................................................................
...
Types of tires ...................................................................
...
Tire chains .......................................................................
...
Changing wheels and tires ..........................................
...
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
(if so equipped) ..............................................................
...

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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT
GUID-43768E16-A0AD-4E20-864A-5D76F9844A2E

Your new NISSAN has been designed to have
minimum maintenance requirements with long
service intervals to save you both time and
money. However, some day-to-day and regular
maintenance is essential to maintain your
NISSAN’s fine mechanical condition, as well
as its emission and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance. You are a vital link in the maintenance chain.

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
GUID-ECDCC3AF-26EB-44EA-AC25-DC641196AED6
For your convenience, both required and optional scheduled maintenance items are described and listed in your “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide”. You must refer to that
guide to ensure that necessary maintenance is
performed on your NISSAN at regular intervals.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
GUID-E40C8513-6AA0-446C-987E-2DE29677F129

WHERE TO GUID-942146B2-13EF-4494-B04A-5F63C008B466
GO FOR SERVICE

During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smell, be sure to check for the cause or have a
NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
repairs are required.

If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced by a NISSAN dealer.

When performing any checks or maintenance
work, see “Maintenance precautions” later in
this section.

NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up-to-date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealership information systems.
They are completely qualified to work on
NISSAN vehicles before work begins.

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
GUID-F570DC6B-862F-48C0-BF2D-73A2150B1681

You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
service department performs the best job to
meet the maintenance requirements on your
vehicle — in a reliable and economical way.

The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.

Performing general maintenance checks requires minimal mechanical skill and only a few
general automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a
NISSAN dealer.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
GUID-E139C55B-FA79-469E-9233-88F4F219ADC9
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal dayto-day operation. They are essential for proper
vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as prescribed.

8-2

Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.

Outside the vehicle
GUID-22549D79-7704-4621-8003-C74E48CA2558

Doors and engine hood: Check that all doors
and the engine hood operate properly. Also
ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate
hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and links if
necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.

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Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.

For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.

Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.

Windshield: Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.

Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).

Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.

Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.

Inside the vehicle
GUID-7477C43A-6666-4E1C-8183-C50E8768BD51

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.

The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism: On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held securely
with the selector lever in the P (Park) position
without applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
adjustment, see a NISSAN dealer.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and that the locks (if so equipped)
hold securely in all latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
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comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
in sufficient quantity when operating the heater
or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.

Under the hood
and vehicle
GUID-C5B6E8A1-A458-4FFD-BB50-02D72947F24F
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.
It should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe condition require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure that the drive
belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose

8-4

supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. (See
“Precautions when starting and driving” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for exhaust gas
(carbon monoxide).)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel,
oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected
immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines: Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, otherwise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and around the exhaust system. At the end

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of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean
those areas where mud and dirt may accumulate. For additional information, see “Cleaning
exterior” in the “7. Appearance and care”
section.
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.

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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
GUID-706DBDF3-66DE-4E0B-A1AF-17943A0D7966

When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care
to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to the vehicle. The following are general
precautions which should be closely observed.

WARNING
.

Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely
and block the wheels to prevent
the vehicle from moving. Move the
selector lever to P (Park).

Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position when performing any parts replacement or
repairs.

If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from moving
fans, belts and any other moving
parts.

It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle.
Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle.

If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.

Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.

The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer because the fuel lines are under high
pressure even when the engine is
off.

CAUTION
.

Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
Avoid direct contact with used engine oil and coolant. Improperly
disposed engine oil, and engine
coolant and/or other vehicle fluids
can damage the environment. Al-

ways conform to local regulations
for disposal of vehicle fluid.
.

Never leave the engine or the CVT
related component harnesses disconnected while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.

Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized component while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.

Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It may
come on at any time without warning, even if the ignition key is in the
OFF position and the engine is not
running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.

This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section.)
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
GUID-09A43CB7-78B6-49E8-8AE3-59FD2E37852D

difficulties or excessive emissions, and could
affect warranty coverage. If in doubt about
any servicing, we recommend that it be
done by a NISSAN dealer.

SDI2172

VQ35DE ENGINE
GUID-23C7A2D5-D0CF-4725-9BF0-03AA066A77AD
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

8-6

Power steering fluid reservoir
Drive belt location
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
Fuse/fusible link holder

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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Window washer fluid reservoir
Engine coolant reservoir
Radiator filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Battery

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
GUID-4D521245-22AD-433C-981B-C55CC6837D78

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and
50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze
and coolant protection. The anti-freeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional
engine cooling system additives are not necessary.

WARNING
.

Never remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
hot. Wait until the engine and
radiator cool down. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
See precautions in “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section of this manual.

The radiator is equipped with a
pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a
genuine NISSAN radiator cap.

If the engine was stopped soon
when the engine is hot, the cooling
fan may operate for approximately
10 minutes after the engine was
stopped to cool the components in

freeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow the coolant manufacture’s
instructions to maintain minimum
antifreeze protection to −348F
(−378C). The use of other types of
coolant solutions other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent may
damage the engine cooling system

the engine compartment. When the
cooling fan is operating, be sure
that hands or other items do not get
caught in it.

CAUTION
.

Never use any cooling system additives such as radiator sealer. Additives may clog the cooling system
and cause damage to the engine,
transmission and/or cooling system.

When adding or replacing coolant,
be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent. Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to provide
antifreeze protection to −348F
(−378C). If additional freeze protection is needed due to weather where
you operate your vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) concentrate following the directions on the container.
If an equivalent coolant other than
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-

The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000
km) or 7 years. Mixing any other
type of coolant other than Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) , including Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use of nondistilled water will reduce the life
expectancy of the factory-fill coolant. Refer to the NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide for more
details.

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ENGINE OIL
CHANGING
ENGINE COOLANT
GUID-DE32ED4E-F203-499B-AFDC-B09BC6CBCCDC

GUID-EC1CF097-04EF-4D1F-A2BB-976237C8CA5A

Major cooling system repairs should be performed by a NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheating.

WARNING
SDI2173

CHECKING GUID-71F24E64-AF95-49B0-86E2-C88DC26D8CE9
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
2 , open the reservoir cap and
the MIN level *
1 . If the
add coolant up to the MAX level *
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and also add
1 .
it to the reservoir up to the MAX level *
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.

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To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
Keep coolant out of reach of children and pets.

Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.

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SDI2174

CHECKING GUID-A7C0B3E2-43F2-4FB7-BE67-5603CC32FF16
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
1 . If the
level. It should be within the range *
2 , remove the oil filler cap
oil level is below *
and pour recommended oil through the

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opening. Do not overfill

3 .
*

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the breakin period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.

CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not covered by the warranty.

4. Raise and support the vehicle using a
suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.
. Place the safety jack stands under the
vehicle jack-up points.
. A suitable adapter should be attached to
the jack stand saddle.

CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and support points are used to avoid vehicle
damage.

CHANGING GUID-EB15255D-9AB6-4900-8DB5-EFE99B192889
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Change the engine oil and filter according to the
maintenance log shown in the NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide.

Vehicle set-up
GUID-085C5F8D-E441-40D4-ABA8-0B1450B25FBE

SDI2175

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes.
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CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
. Check your local regulations.
Perform steps 4 to 9 when the engine oil
filter change is needed.
.

4. Remove the plastic cover over the oil filter
location by removing the small plastic clips
as illustrated.
C
5. Loosen the oil filter *
with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.

6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface
with a clean rag.
SDI2355

Engine oil and
filter
GUID-8B3161D2-292F-4648-BFB0-C9B192C64D36
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
A .
*
2. Remove the oil filler cap

B .
*

CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the mounting
surface of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage.

7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
8. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight
resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:
11 to 15 ft-lb (14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
9. Install the plastic cover.
10. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a
new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb (29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
11. Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, and install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for drain and refill
capacity. The drain and refill capacity
depends on the oil temperature and drain
time. Use these specifications for reference
only. Always use the dipstick to determine
the proper amount of oil in the engine.
12. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the drain plug and the oil filter.

3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and
completely drain the oil.

8-10 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Black plate (411,1)

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
GUID-78243FC0-84C3-43CD-B7EF-F360F2443C93

POWER STEERING FLUID
GUID-16F1439A-FC6D-4D68-9649-9BA4B3C4143E

Correct as required.

CAUTION

13. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.

After the operation
GUID-CA8908E0-30C7-4EC6-B362-3897386BFE69

Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-2. Do not mix with other fluids.

Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2
will damage the CVT, which is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty.

1. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
2. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.

WARNING
.

Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.

Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.

Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.

When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.

SDI2177

Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT
1 : HOT MAX., *
3 : HOT MIN.) at fluid
range (*
temperatures of 122 to 1768F (50 to 808C) or
2 : COLD MAX., *
3 :
using the COLD range (*
COLD MIN.) at fluid temperatures of 32 to 868F
(0 to 308C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-11

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Black plate (412,1)

BRAKE FLUID
GUID-B3BD1957-FA8E-4683-A39B-5761F7B3C3C9

CAUTION
.

Do not overfill.

Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or
equivalent.

For additional brake fluid information, see
“Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants”
in the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.

WARNING
.

Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake
system. The use of improper fluids
can damage the brake system and
affect the vehicle’s stopping ability.

Clean the filler cap before removing.

Brake fluid is poisonous and should
be stored carefully in marked containers out of the reach of children.

CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted
surfaces. This will damage the paint. If
fluid is spilled, immediately wash the
surface with water.

8-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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SDI2178

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
2 or the brake warning
below the MIN line *
light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
1 . If fluid must be
fluid up to the MAX line *
added frequently, the system should be checked
by a NISSAN dealer.

Black plate (413,1)

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

BATTERY

GUID-93CB4980-F579-44A6-91B1-8C3C93815009

GUID-02E54870-E309-40D0-A5DA-C86848D58CF4

Recommended fluid:
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent

CAUTION
.

Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the
paint.

Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.

SDI2179

Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically. Add window washer fluid when the low
window washer fluid warning appears on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap and pour the window washer fluid into the
reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the water for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the mixture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
window washer fluid.

Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (−) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharging it.

.
.

WARNING
.

Do not expose the battery to flames
or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explosive. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or
painted surfaces. After touching a
battery or battery cap, do not touch
or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash
your hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.

Do not operate the vehicle if the
fluid in the battery is low. Low
battery fluid can cause a higher load
on the battery which can generate
heat, reduce battery life, and in
some cases lead to an explosion.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-13

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Black plate (414,1)

When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.

Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling.

Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.

SDI1480C

DI0137MA

Check the fluid level in each cell. (Remove the
battery cover if it is necessary.) It should be
1 and LOWER
between the UPPER LEVEL *
2 lines.
LEVEL *
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level to the indicator in each
filler opening. Do not overfill.

1. Remove the cell plugs

A .
*

2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
1 line.
*
If the side of the battery is not clear, check
the distilled water level by looking directly
1 indicates
above the cell; the condition *
2 needs more to
OK and the conditions *
be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs

A .
*

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.

8-14 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Black plate (415,1)

VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)

DRIVE BELT

GUID-A57D0C74-2880-49D1-B6F8-A870230F48C1

JUMP STARTING
GUID-8388D2A5-1AA4-4543-8945-3818D12359C5
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section. If the
engine does not start by jump starting, the
battery may have to be replaced. Contact a
NISSAN dealer.

GUID-C7A9F001-0CB6-4300-AC6F-E7BA2ACAD7EA

CAUTION
.

Do not ground accessories directly
to the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.

Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.

The variable voltage control system measures
the amount of electrical discharge from the
battery and controls voltage generated by the
generator.

SDI2186

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Power steering oil pump
Alternator
Drive belt auto-tensioner
Crankshaft pulley
Air conditioner compressor

WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position before servicing drive
belt. The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-15

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Black plate (416,1)

SPARK PLUGS
GUID-0760D8DF-2C0B-4C81-8308-25D96ABDCC59

in poor condition or loose, have it replaced
or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

2. Have the belt condition checked regularly.
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.

CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.

REPLACINGGUID-EBADEFF4-9AAF-48EB-882D-967D4F45C3C6
SPARK PLUGS
If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer
for servicing.

SDI2020

Iridium-tipped
spark plugs
GUID-FFD4E1F9-E03C-41C3-BC92-8FE67105C96C
It is not necessary to replace the platinumtipped spark plugs as frequently as the conventional type spark plugs since they will last much
longer. Follow the maintenance log shown in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do
not reuse spark plugs by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recommended or equivalent ones.

8-16 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Black plate (417,1)

AIR CLEANER
GUID-563B42E8-2E72-4333-B127-B924CD51DCC3

isn’t there, and the engine backfires,
you could be burned. Do not drive
with the air cleaner removed, and be
careful when working on the engine
with the air cleaner removed.
.

Never pour fuel into the throttle
body or attempt to start the engine
with the air cleaner removed. Doing
so could result in serious injury.

SDI2180

Pull the tabs

1
*

and pull out the cover

2 .
*

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”. When replacing the filter, wipe
the inside of the air cleaner housing and the
cover with a damp cloth.

WARNING
.

Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops
flame if the engine backfires. If it
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-17

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Black plate (418,1)

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
GUID-8D05C89B-9710-446D-B60C-96C5031DC573

CLEANING GUID-1ADBBD35-186E-43BA-89FD-15FE5B7B69BA
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild detergent.
Then rinse the blade with clear water. If your
windshield is still not clear after cleaning the
blades and using the wiper, replace the blades.

CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.

SDI2048

REPLACINGGUID-E6FB1CC0-3494-452F-B232-44607AFCEE2B

CAUTION

Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
A , and
2. Push and hold the release tab *
move the wiper blade down the wiper arm
1 .
*

3. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm until a click sounds.
4. Rotate the wiper blade so that the dimple is
in the groove.
Contact a NISSAN dealer for wiper blade rubber
replacement.

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After wiper blade replacement, return the wiper arm to its original
position; otherwise it may be damaged when the hood is opened.

Make sure the wiper blades contact
the glass; otherwise the arm may be
damaged from wind pressure.

Black plate (419,1)

REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE (if so
equipped)

BRAKES

GUID-6BBC1618-124E-407D-8689-AFC2A5C5C07A

GUID-422EB17D-368E-4EB3-8F74-D3501233B169

Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or
replacement is required.

If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.

SELF-ADJUSTING
BRAKES
GUID-EA99438D-1540-48F5-8B5E-7BAD7732298B
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.

WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake
system check if the brake pedal height
does not return to normal.

BRAKE PADGUID-C62060BE-48AF-4476-9155-BE5F441FDCC1
WEAR WARNING
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warning
sound is heard.

SDI2199
A .
Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle *
This may cause improper windshield washer
operation. If the nozzle is clogged, remove any
B . Be
objects with a needle or small pin *
careful not to damage the nozzle.

Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-19

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Black plate (420,1)

FUSES
GUID-DC128A5B-9CA9-4DE2-AC47-C190EAF0F0CE

light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.

2. Open the engine hood.

Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For additional information, see the
maintenance log section of your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller located
in the passenger compartment fuse box.

3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover by
1 .
pushing the tab *

SDI2181

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
GUID-18AC0A9A-FA94-4493-99D2-AE037D0D54D0

CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are turned off.

8-20 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Black plate (421,1)

SDI1754
A , replace it with a new
5. If the fuse is open *
B . Spare fuses are stored in the
fuse *
passenger compartment fuse box.

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.

Fusible links GUID-D36A40A1-C38B-4230-8C7E-617D35305811
If any electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace only with genuine NISSAN parts.

SDI2196

PASSENGERGUID-57F99DF8-30EB-4FFF-997F-119B6522E030
COMPARTMENT

2. Pull to remove the fuse box cover

1 .
*
2 .
*

3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller

CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.

4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.

If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are turned off.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-21

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Black plate (422,1)

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
GUID-C0D452EB-E68D-49BF-9C3D-375A5C96FCEA

and replace it with a new fuse of the same
rating.
How to remove the extended storage
switch:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
1. To remove the extended storage switch, be
sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
1 found on each
4. Pinch the locking tabs *
side of the storage switch.

SDI2704
Example

Extended storage
switch (if so equipped)
GUID-FDBA3C57-9E08-47EE-A331-D151818E244D

5. Pull the storage switch straight out from the
2 .
fuse box *

To reduce battery drain, the extended storage
switch comes from the factory switched off.
Prior to delivery of your vehicle, the switch is
pushed in (switched on) and should always
remain on.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
remove the extended storage switch and check
for an open fuse.
NOTE:
If the extended storage switch malfunctions, or if the fuse is open, it is not
necessary to replace the switch. In this
case, remove the extended storage switch

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CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to
swallow the battery and removed parts.

Black plate (423,1)

3. Replace the battery with a new one.
Recommended battery:
CR2032 or equivalent
Do not touch the internal circuit and
electric terminals as doing so could
cause a malfunction.
. Hold the battery by the edges. Holding
the battery across the contact points will
seriously deplete the storage capacity.
. Make sure that the + side faces the
bottom case.
.

SDI1889

4. Align the tips of the upper and lower parts,
and then push them together until it is
securely closed.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
See a NISSAN dealer if you need any assistance
for replacement.
SDI2135

FCC Notice:

Replace the battery as follows:

For USA:

1. Remove the mechanical key from the key.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the
corner and twist it to separate the upper part
from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect
the casing.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-23

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Black plate (424,1)

may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

8-24 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Black plate (425,1)

LIGHTS
GUID-7930BD1D-6A37-45F8-BD07-EC7DACC0844D

HARDTOP MODELS
GUID-E863F809-FABB-4234-BEE2-35A49E182A3C
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
*:
**:

Front turn signal/park light* or Front turn signal
light**
Headlight (high-beam)* or Front park light**
Headlight (low-beam)* or Headlight (low-beam,
high-beam)**
Side marker light
Front map light
Rear personal light
Front fog light (if so equipped)
Step light
High-mounted stop light
Back-up light
Rear stop/tail light
Rear side marker light
License plate light
Cargo light
Rear turn signal light
Halogen headlight model
Xenon headlight model

JVM0092X

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-25

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Black plate (426,1)

CROSSCABRIOLET
MODELS
GUID-D0417F55-4F6D-41DA-AC0F-CD743BCB056F
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

SDI2723

8-26 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Front turn signal light
Front park light
Headlight (low-beam, high-beam)
Front side marker light
Front map light
Front fog light
Step light
High-mounted stop light
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Rear side marker light
Trunk light
License plate light
Rear stop/tail light

Black plate (427,1)

HEADLIGHTS
GUID-B7024CBE-4176-4E16-8869-DEBDA14C4A55
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is
not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.

Replacing

GUID-06D0D99A-DBCB-47EA-BA6E-CE7EB8469ACB

If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION
.

Do not leave the bulb out of the
headlight reflector for a long period
of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
entering the headlight body may
affect bulb performance.

High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.

Only touch the plastic base when
handling the bulb. Never touch the
glass envelope.

Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact a
NISSAN dealer.

Xenon headlight
model:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xenon headlights replaced at a NISSAN
dealer. For additional information, see
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

Use the same number and wattage as originally
installed as shown in the chart.

SDI2183

Disconnect the battery negative cable before
replacing bulbs.
To replace the headlight bulb, if necessary,
remove the rubber cover by pulling out the two
1 .
clips *

Halogen headlight
model (if so equipped):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb.

A
*

High-beam bulb
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-27

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Black plate (428,1)

B
*

Low-beam bulb

EXTERIOR AND
INTERIOR LIGHTS
GUID-A6B488A2-F57B-4F86-9182-F40F0F8F3000
Item
Headlight
High/Low beams (Xenon)*
High beam (Halogen) (Hardtop)
Low beam (Halogen) (Hardtop)

Wattage (W)

Bulb No.

35
65
55
27/8
21
5

D2S
HB3
H11
1157NA
WY21W
W5W

35
5

H8
WY5W

Rear combination light*
turn signal (Hardtop)
turn signal (CrossCabriolet)
stop/tail
side marker
back-up

21
21
LED
5
16

WY21W
W21W
—
W5W
W16W

License plate light*
Front map light
Rear personal light (if so equipped)

5
8
8

W5W
—
—

Vanity mirror light (if so equipped)
Step light *

2
2.7

—
161

High-mounted stop light*
Cargo light (Hardtop)
Trunk light (CrossCabriolet)
Glove box light*
Mood light (if so equipped)*

LED
8
5
3.4
LED

—
—
W5W
—
—

Front turn signal/park light*
Front turn signal light**
Front park light**
Front fog light (if so equipped)
Front side marker

See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.

8-28 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Black plate (429,1)

**:

Xenon headlight model

NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department
at a NISSAN dealer for the latest information
about parts.

ReplacementGUID-D7C1D5A3-D223-40B4-93DE-E7CBE6E86E47
procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C, D, E or F.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens
and/or cover.

SDI2200
Side marker light (Halogen headlight model)

1. Remove the rubber cover. (See “Headlights”
earlier in this section.)
2. Remove the bulb as illustrated.

SDI1679

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-29

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Black plate (430,1)

SDI1500B

SDI2030
Cargo light (Hardtop models)

Front map light

SDI2184
Front fog light (if so equipped)

SDI2031
Rear personal light (if so equipped)

8-30 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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SDI1451B
Trunk light (CrossCabriolet models)

Black plate (431,1)

WHEELS AND TIRES
GUID-46CB2E70-031A-4F55-9AD6-348B824D56AD

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the
“6. In case of emergency” section.

TIRE PRESSURE
GUID-8F5553C8-DD7B-4C05-B269-57BEA6C2CD20
Tire PressureGUID-06C227A1-45FE-48D6-A3EB-3BEE667CEF9C
Monitoring System (TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When
the low tire pressure warning light is lit and the
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears on
the dot matrix liquid crystal display, one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
SDI2032
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped)

The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h).
Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop
in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving).
For more details, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section.

Tire inflation GUID-8058DB1F-E89F-47BE-A4CC-EB1666DA9B76
pressure
Check the pressure of the tires (including
the spare) often and always prior to long
distance trips. The recommended tire
pressure specifications are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label under
the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading. The Tire
and Loading Information label is affixed to
the driver side center pillar. Tire pressures
should be checked regularly because:
. Most tires naturally lose air over time.
. Tires can lose air suddenly when driven
over potholes or other objects or if the
vehicle strikes a curb while parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including under inflation, may adversely affect tire
life and vehicle handling.

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WARNING
. Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
. The Gross Vehicle Weight rating
(GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.
S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The vehicle weight capacity
is indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do
not load your vehicle beyond
this capacity. Overloading your
vehicle may result in reduced
tire life, unsafe operating conditions due to premature tire failure, or unfavorable handling
characteristics and could also
lead to a serious accident. Loading beyond the specified capacity may also result in failure of
other vehicle components.
. Before taking a long trip, or
whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure
gauge to ensure that the tire
pressures are at the specified

level.
. For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.

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5
*
6
*

hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km) at moderate speeds. The recommended cold tire inflation is set by the
manufacturer to provide the best
balance of tire wear, vehicle handling,
driveability, tire noise, etc., up to the
vehicle’s GVWR.
Tire size — see “Tire labeling” later in
this section.
Spare tire size or compact spare tire
size (if so equipped)

SDI2503

Tire and Loading
Information label
GUID-C4A6DD26-5C30-4751-BF04-C2DCD621B313
1
*
2
*

Seating capacity: The maximum number of occupants that can be seated in
the vehicle.
Vehicle load limit: See “Vehicle loading information” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section.

3
*
4
*

Original size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle at the
factory.
Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to
this pressure when the tires are cold.
Tires are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for 3 or more
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tion shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too
much air is added, press the core of the
valve stem briefly with the tip of the
gauge stem to release pressure. Recheck the pressure and add or release
air as needed.
6. Install the valve stem cap.
7. Check the pressure of all other tires,
including the spare.
SDI1949

Checking theGUID-2ED3159A-D506-43DB-9972-4F773CDD17B2
tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the
tire.
2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto
the valve stem. Do not press too hard or
force the valve stem sideways, or air will
escape. If the hissing sound of air
escaping from the tire is heard while
checking the pressure, reposition the
gauge to eliminate this leakage.
3. Remove the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge
stem and compare it to the specifica-

Hardtop models:

SIZE
P235/65R18
FRONT 104T
ORIGINAL
P235/55R20
TIRE
102T

230 kPa,
33 PSI

P235/65R18
REAR
104T
ORIGINAL
P235/55R20
TIRE
102T

230 kPa,
33 PSI

SPARE
TIRE

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COLD TIRE
INFLATION
PRESSURE

230 kPa,
33 PSI

230 kPa,
Original tire 33 PSI
T165/90D18 420 kPa,
107M
60 PSI

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CrossCabriolet models:

SIZE

COLD TIRE
INFLATION
PRESSURE

FRONT P235/55R20 230 kPa,
33 PSI
ORIGINAL 102T
TIRE
P235/55R20 230 kPa,
REAR
33 PSI
ORIGINAL 102T
TIRE

SDI1575
Example

TIRE LABELING
GUID-696EC93A-2514-47AA-8FC2-5FE841ADB735
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies
and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire
identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to
identify the tire in case of a recall.

SDI1606
Example

1 Tire size (example: P215/60R16 94H)
*
1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is designed
for passenger vehicles. (Not all tires
have this information.)
2. Three-digit number (215): This number
gives the width in millimeters of the tire
from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
3. Two-digit number (60): This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
4. R: The “R” stands for radial.

5. Two-digit number (16): This number is
the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
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5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture

6. Two- or three-digit number (94): This
number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight each
tire can support. You may not find this
information on all tires because it is not
required by law.
7. H: Tire speed rating. You should not
drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.

SDI1607

2
*

2.
3.
4.

Example

TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
DOT: Abbreviation for the “Department
of Transportation”. The symbol can be
placed above, below or to the left or
right of the Tire Identification Number.
Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark
Two-digit code: Tire size
Three-digit code: Tire type code (Optional)

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6. Four numbers represent the week and
year the tire was built. For example, the
numbers 3103 means the 31st week of
2003. If these numbers are missing,
then look on the other sidewall of the
tire.
3 Tire ply composition and material
*
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
4 Maximum permissible inflation pres*
sure
This number is the greatest amount of
air pressure that should be put in the
tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure.
5 Maximum load rating
*
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that can
be carried by the tire. When replacing
the tires on the vehicle, always use a
tire that has the same load rating as
the factory installed tire.

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6
*

Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
Indicates whether the tire requires an
inner tube (“tube type”) or not (“tubeless”).
7 The word “radial”
*
The word “radial” is shown, if the tire
has radial structure.
8 Manufacturer or brand name
*
Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
Other tire-related terminology:

In addition to the many terms that are
defined throughout this section, Intended
Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that
contains a whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand and/or model
name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other sidewall of
the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular
side that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.

TYPES OF TIRES
GUID-A8013747-6C94-4E8C-A38F-E7BC1E696489

WARNING
.

When changing or replacing tires,
be sure all four tires are of the same
type (Example: Summer, All Season
or Snow) and construction. A
NISSAN dealer may be able to help
you with information about tire type,
size, speed rating and availability.

Replacement tires may have a lower
speed rating than the factory
equipped tires, and may not match
the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum
speed rating of the tire.

Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.

For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.

All season tires
GUID-291C0F9C-E1B3-4D07-A20B-D7E2B3DAF1BA
NISSAN specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance all year,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All
Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON
and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
sidewall. Snow tires have better snow traction
than All Season tires and may be more appropriate in some areas.

Summer tiresGUID-EF7AEB6C-3F1F-4FD5-A5C3-764EFED3051A
NISSAN specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance on dry
roads. Summer tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M&S on the tire
sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or
icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of
SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels.

Snow tires

GUID-E820C239-86F9-4925-8DD7-766A95787CEB

If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and load rating to the
original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Generally, snow tires will have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and may not
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match the potential maximum vehicle speed.
Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the
tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.
Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry
surfaces, may be poorer than that of nonstudded snow tires.

All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) models
GUID-BFBB743C-16B6-4459-BD0B-1E087CE52CCB

CAUTION
.

Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, biasbelted or radial), and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Failure to do so
may result in a circumference difference between tires on the front and
rear axles which will cause excessive tire wear and may damage the
transmission, transfer case and differential gears.

ONLY use spare tires specified for
the AWD model.

If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires
of the same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment
should also be checked and corrected as
necessary. Contact a NISSAN dealer.

TIRE CHAINS
GUID-6204202C-317D-4765-A1B1-D1D79486BCE6
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according
to location. Check the local laws before installing tire chains. When installing tire chains, make
sure they are the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE
Class S chains. Class “S” chains are used on
vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance.
Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are
designed to meet the SAE standard minimum
clearances between the tire and the closest
vehicle suspension or body component required
to accommodate the use of a winter traction
device (tire chains or cables). The minimum
clearances are determined using the factory
equipped tire size. Other types may damage
your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to
ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire

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chain must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage to the
fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully
loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In
addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle
handling and performance may be adversely
affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
front wheels and not on the rear wheels.
Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with
tire chains in such conditions can cause damage
to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress.

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tened to the specification at all times.
It is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to the specification at each
tire rotation interval.

WARNING

SDI1662

CHANGINGGUID-C0E68C99-6D1E-468B-BD60-266B69785593
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation GUID-F64A5784-30E5-4161-A652-802036607CAA
NISSAN recommends rotating the tires
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). (See “Flat
tire” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for tire replacing procedures.)
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
80 ft-lb (108 N·m)

. After rotating the tires, check
and adjust the tire pressure.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.).
. Do not include the spare tire or
any other small size spare tire in
the tire rotation.
. For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.

SDI1663

1.
2.

Wear indicator
Wear indicator location mark

Tire wear and
damage
GUID-93CD1313-9389-4D39-9BDA-72E38D0D8BA5

WARNING
. Tires should be periodically inspected for wear, cracking, bulging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.

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. The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
. Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician, because
some tire damage may not be
obvious. Replace the tires as
necessary to prevent tire failure
and possible personal injury.
. Improper service of the spare
tire may result in serious personal injury. If it is necessary to
repair the spare tire, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
. For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.

Replacing wheels
and tires
GUID-61F6C32A-DAF3-40F4-A24D-1AFEFE81C3FF

brake discs/drums. Such interference can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake pad/
shoe wear. See “Wheels and tires”
in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual
for wheel off-set dimensions.

When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. (See “Specifications” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section for recommended types and sizes of
tires and wheels.)
.

Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.

Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning.

The use of retread tire is not recommended.

WARNING
.

The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of
tires of different brands, construction (bias, bias-belted or radial), or
tread patterns can adversely affect
the ride, braking, handling, ground
clearance, body-to-tire clearance,
tire chain clearance, speedometer
calibration, headlight aim and bumper height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimension. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling characteristics and/or interference with the

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For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.

For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.

Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted
or radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires
on the front and rear axles which will
cause excessive tire wear and may
damage the transmission, transfer case
and differential gears (AWD models).

Wheel balance
GUID-46078A79-580F-474C-870B-9EA681D7E559
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can
get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be performed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.

The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire should be used for emergency
use. It should be replaced with the
standard tire at the first opportunity
to avoid possible tire or differential
damage.

Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.

Periodically check spare tire inflation pressure. Always keep the
pressure of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420 kPa,
4.2 bar). Always keep the pressure
of the full size spare tire (if so
equipped) at the recommended
pressure for standard tires, as indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information label.

With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire installed do not drive your
vehicle at speeds faster than 50
MPH (80 km/h).

When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE

Care of wheels
GUID-AA05CFEB-4DD0-40C9-AE0A-E1164697E4EB
.

CAUTION

WARNING

.
.

Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
NISSAN recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during winter.

Spare tire (if GUID-79CEC75D-4985-4C99-90D0-93E5E8E4948F
so equipped)
When a spare tire is mounted (TEMPORARY
USE ONLY or conventional), the TPMS will not
function.
Observe the following precautions if the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used,
otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident.

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ONLY spare tire should be used on
the rear wheels and original tire
used on the front wheels (drive
wheels). Use tire chains only on
the front (original) tires.
.

Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster
rate than the standard tire. Replace
the spare tire as soon as the tread
wear indicators appear.

Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.

Do not use more than one spare tire
at the same time.

Do not tow a trailer while the
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
is installed.

CAUTION
.

Do not use tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire
chains will not fit properly and may
cause damage to the vehicle.

Because the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is smaller than the
original tire, ground clearance is

reduced. To avoid damage to the
vehicle, do not drive over obstacles.
Also do not drive the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
since it may get caught.

EMERGENCY TIRE PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT (if GUID-158B860B-23B8-42C7-AED8-B32B0043CEF2
so equipped)
The emergency tire puncture repair kit (Emergency Tire Sealant) is supplied with the vehicle
instead of a spare tire. It can be used to
temporarily repair minor tire punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a facility
that can repair or replace the flat tire. Using the
emergency tire puncture repair kit may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure sensor and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate.
See “Flat tire” in the “6. In case of emergency”
for more details.

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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...................
...
9-2
Fuel recommendation .........................................................
...
9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .......................
...
9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...............................................
...
9-6
Specifications .............................................................................
...
9-7
Engine ....................................................................................
...
9-7
Wheels and tires .................................................................
...
9-7
Dimensions and weights ...................................................
...
9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ..........................................................................
...
9-8
Vehicle identification .................................................................
...
9-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate .....................
...
9-8
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ..........
... 9-9
Engine serial number ..........................................................
...
9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ....................
...
9-10
Emission control information label ...............................
...
9-10
Tire and Loading Information label ..............................
...
9-10
Air conditioner specification label ................................
...
9-11
Installing front license plate .................................................
...
9-12

Vehicle loading information .................................................
...
Terms .................................................................................
...
Vehicle load capacity ....................................................
...
Securing the load (Hardtop models) ........................
...
Loading tips .....................................................................
...
Measurement of weights ..............................................
...
Towing a trailer (Hardtop models) ....................................
...
Maximum load limits ......................................................
...
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/maximum
Gross Axle Weight (GAW) .........................................
...
Towing load/specification ............................................
...
Towing safety ..................................................................
...
Flat towing .......................................................................
...
Uniform tire quality grading .................................................
...
Treadwear ........................................................................
...
Traction AA, A, B and C ..............................................
...
Temperature A, B and C ..............................................
...
Emission control system warranty .....................................
...
Reporting safety defects .....................................................
...
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test .........
...
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .............................................
...
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information .....
...

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CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
GUID-A3EC6BA7-7161-4393-B6C3-446080441345

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)

Fuel
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
With oil filter change
Without oil filter change
Cooling system
With reservoir
Reservoir
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
Differential gear oil
Transfer oil
Power steering fluid (PSF)
Brake fluid
Multi-purpose grease
Air conditioning system refrigerant
Air conditioning system lubricants
Window washer fluid
*1:
*2:
*3:
*4:
*5:
*6:
*7:
*8:

9-2

Recommended specifications

US measure

Imp measure

Liter

21-5/8 gal

18 gal

See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.

4-7/8 qt
4-1/2 qt

4 qt
3-3/4 qt

4.6
4.3

.
.

10 qt
7/8 qt
—

8-1/4 qt
3/4 qt
—

9.4
0.8
—

—
—
—
1-1/4 gal

—
—
—
1 gal

—
—
—
4.5

Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, *3
Viscosity SAE 5W-30*2, *3

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2*4
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE
—
—
—
80W-90*5
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE
—
—
—
80W-90
Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*6
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*7 or equivalent DOT 3
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
HFC-134a (R-134a)*8
NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent

For additional information, see “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” later in this section.
NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at a NISSAN dealer.
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty.
For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 328F (08C).
DEXRONTM VI type ATF may also be used.
Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” later in this sectionfor air conditioner specification label.

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
GUID-D97FF142-73E7-4116-82ED-FCB50AFD22BC
Hardtop models
GUID-E96B8573-A1EA-46C0-A951-788A27F847D9
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 91).

CrossCabriolet
models
GUID-D5623B72-D972-4112-A054-7344DA659109
NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of at
least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available,
you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI number
(Research octane number 91), but you may
notice a decrease in performance.

Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed to run
on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can
damage the fuel system components and is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

Gasoline specifications
GUID-B0C6EB94-018F-44F3-ADCF-D5B163286779
NISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets
the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifications where it is available. Many of the
automobile manufacturers developed this specification to improve emission control system
and vehicle performance. Ask your service
station manager if the gasoline meets the
WWFC specifications.

CAUTION

Reformulated
gasoline
GUID-C2C66DA3-BC5C-4200-8675-EBEBC0305D8E

Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also
affect warranty coverage.

Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN
supports efforts towards cleaner air and suggests that you use reformulated gasoline when
available.

Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because
this will damage the three-way catalyst.

Gasoline containing
oxygenates
GUID-BA8D6AAF-F373-47AD-8703-93F129B7F978
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol with or without advertising their presence.
NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels
of which the oxygenate content and the fuel
compatibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily
determined. If in doubt, ask your service station
manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take
the following precautions as the usage of such
fuels may cause vehicle performance problems
and/or fuel system damage.
.

The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
If an oxygenate-blend, other than
methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. If not properly formulated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
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blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in NISSAN
vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult hot-starting are experienced
after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.

Aftermarket GUID-E9F8AF8C-AEED-499D-896E-53DAA15CEC7A
fuel additives

Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock”. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If
severe, this can lead to engine damage. If
you detect a persistent heavy spark knock
even when using gasoline of the stated
octane rating, or if you hear steady spark
knock while holding a steady speed on
level roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct
the condition. Failure to correct the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for which
NISSAN is not responsible.

E-85 fuel

GUID-AD9CADAB-14ED-46D7-A828-09634174C65E

E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.

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NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful
to the fuel system and engine.

Octane ratingGUID-843185CD-73E1-42D0-A068-C28897AF254E
tips

Incorrect ignition timing will result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.

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However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.

CAUTION
.

Your vehicle is not designed to run
on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a
vehicle not specifically designed for
E-85 fuel can damage fuel system
components and is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.

E-85 is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline.

U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region.

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Oil viscosity GUID-B2F2CE9D-4325-406D-A067-B3F58139D9EF
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change. Choosing
an oil viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.

Selecting theGUID-07D637C7-273A-4442-A899-B5AFF9699C76
correct oil filter

STI0505

1.
2.

API certification mark
API service symbol

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION
GUID-D8787272-E372-4B86-85F7-5E302B87B252
Selecting theGUID-F0DD06D6-BE5F-4900-8AD3-8D1C5342F288
correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance, see
“Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants”
earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the
use of an energy conserving oil in order to
improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-

tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API
certification mark on the front of the container.
Oils which do not have the specified quality
label should not be used as they could cause
engine damage.

Oil additives GUID-C908BF4C-FF8E-4657-95EC-E56F067619B4
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.

Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals”.

Change intervals
GUID-B3A3F077-D92F-45CF-B42E-39CFF52BF41A
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using an engine oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or exceeding recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of
incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
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interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes.
.

repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures
. driving in dusty conditions
. extensive idling
. towing a trailer
. stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
GUID-2126105C-89A7-4E0A-A288-174E72A6D376

system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air conditioning system service. A NISSAN dealer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed to
recover and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your
air conditioning system.

The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,
NISSAN A/C system oil Type S or the exact
equivalents.

CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner

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SPECIFICATIONS
GUID-57A6D36D-0870-40A3-93D9-0726DBA853EF

ENGINE

WHEELS AND
TIRES
GUID-83EAC807-A79A-4A8F-ADD5-4ACCD8032619

GUID-7BEF76CE-97C9-4C86-AD64-1DC6D91E7E39

Model

VQ35DE

Type
Cylinder arrangement
Bore 6 Stroke
Displacement
Firing order

Gasoline, 4-cycle
6-cylinder, V-slanted at 608
3.760 6 3.205 (95.5 6 81.4)
213.45 (3,498)
1-2-3-4-5-6

in (mm)
cu in (cm3)

Idle speed
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.)

rpm
degree/rpm

No adjustment is necessary.

Spark plug

Standard

FXE22HR-11

Spark plug gap (Normal)

in (mm)

0.043 (1.1)
Timing chain

Camshaft operation

Road wheel GUID-B8F29D13-1DD6-4857-AA5C-E482EB7DE668
Type

Size

Offset in (mm)

Conventional

18 6 7-1/2J
20 6 7-1/2J

Spare

186 4T

1.97 (50)
1.97 (50)
0.98 (25)

Tire

GUID-D2BD2104-801D-48BA-B916-CCB4FAE996C0

Type

Size

Conventional

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Spare (T-type)

P235/65R18
104T
P235/55R20
102T
T165/90D18
107M

Pressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]
33 (230)

60 (420)
-*1

*1:

CrossCabriolet models (Emergency tire repair
kit)

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WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN
ANOTHER COUNTRY
GUID-F3E06BA8-5D71-47F0-8AF4-A2111289E6D1
DIMENSIONS
AND WEIGHTS
GUID-BC214C17-4138-465C-87FB-6F5139F69EA1
Overall length

in (mm)

Overall width

in (mm)

Overall height

in (mm)

189.9 (4,822)*1
190.1 (4,828)*2
74.1 (1,883)*1
74.5 (1,893)*2
67.0 (1,703)*1
68.0 (1,728)*1, *3
66.2 (1,681)*2

Front tread
Rear tread
Wheelbase
Gross vehicle weight
rating
Gross axle weight
rating

in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
lb (kg)

Front

lb (kg)

Rear

lb (kg)

When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.

See the F.M.V.S.S.
/C.M.V.S S. certification label on
the driver’s side
lock pillar.

The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.

*2:CrossCabriolet models
*3:With roof rack rail

GUID-DBB0F8D5-24A2-4C41-9D48-0CAEDD461803

Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline.
Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas
where appropriate fuel is not available.

63.4 (1,610)
63.4 (1,610)
111.2 (2,825)

*1:Hardtop models

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When planning to travel in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transportation, and registration are the responsibility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.

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STI0334

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATEGUID-F287A1CF-CB55-4145-8CBD-CF2C41049012
The vehicle identification number plate is attached as shown. This number is the identification for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.

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STI0374

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
GUID-B648E584-5EE1-456A-B34D-A28724551D6B

STI0448

STI0562

ENGINE SERIAL
NUMBER
GUID-C04A71AF-DDC4-4E1C-914F-C91A4C8B9B1D

Hardtop models

The number is stamped on the engine as shown.

The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
Remove the cover to access the number.

STI0819
CrossCabriolet models

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F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION
LABEL
GUID-BB53C190-69CB-4485-95C2-116BFE831B39
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification
label is affixed as shown. This label contains
valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross
Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR), month and year of
manufacture, Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN), etc. Review it carefully.

STI0563

STI0373

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
LABEL
GUID-3DCE9F7D-9D3D-46E4-A35C-936569C8DA88

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
GUID-9DC4C538-AE95-419C-999C-2A6BA149B946

The emission control information label is attached to the underside of the hood as shown.

The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as
illustrated.

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STI0339

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
GUID-87F1A8D6-8FB2-4A62-BACC-7DE61068FB0C
The air conditioner specification label is attached as shown.

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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE
GUID-67B47B27-68CA-4458-B9E4-29151625A561

Use the following steps to mount the license
plate:
Before mounting the license plate, confirm that
the following parts are enclosed in the plastic
bag.
. License plate bracket
. Screw 6 2
1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground.
B on the license plate
2. Line up the tabs *
bracket under the top of the front bumper
A . Hold the license plate bracket in place.
*

3. Install the license plate bracket with screws.
4. Install the license plate with screws (sold
separately).
Use a screw of 1/4 inch (6mm) in diameter and
approximately 3/4 inch (20mm) in length.

STI0821

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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
GUID-20DACCCE-D49A-4DFA-AD5E-A20DDB3A28C1

WARNING
. It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
. Do not allow people to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
. Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

TERMS
GUID-9F4FF2A9-3754-41A0-9049-11EB2E795A99
It is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:
. Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment,
fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not include passengers and cargo.

. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.
. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
- maximum total combined weight of the
unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other
optional equipment. This information is
located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
label.
. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.
S.S. label.
. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - The maximum total weight rating
of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and
trailer.
. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the vehicle.
This is the maximum combined weight
of occupants and cargo that can be
loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is

used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue
weight must be included as part of the
cargo load. This information is located
on the Tire and Loading Information
label.
. Cargo capacity - permissible weight of
cargo, the subtracted weight of occupants from the load limit.

VEHICLE LOAD
CAPACITY
GUID-941E1F3B-7371-481D-B80D-7528B3A0E4EC
Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle
shown as “The combined weight of occupants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading
Information label. Do not exceed the
number of occupants shown as “Seating
Capacity” on the Tire and Loading Information label.
To get “the combined weight of occupants
and cargo”, add the weight of all occupants, then add the total luggage weight.
Examples are shown in the following
illustration.

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STI0445

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Steps for determining
correct load limit
GUID-8252E554-FB04-4243-8490-35B8E427C8E6
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the XXX
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or
(640 − 340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)
5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.

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A or 7 lb. (31 N)
lb. (98 N) to a single hook *
B when securing cargo.
to a single hook *

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
(See “Measurement of weights” later in this
section.)
Also check tires for proper inflation pressures. See the Tire and Loading Information
label.

WARNING

SIC3596

SECURING THE LOAD (Hardtop models)
GUID-3EC4BE57-F008-4466-9B0A-EEC3312A789B
There are tie down hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.

The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.

Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum
front and rear GAWRs. If you do,
parts of your vehicle can break, tire
damage could occur, or it can
change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury.

Do not apply a total load of more than 22
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TOWING A TRAILER (Hardtop
models)
GUID-8C746E31-6859-4D5C-8B9A-363258610B5B

LOADING TIPS
GUID-A9873A92-B769-4872-B024-4D23D1C31CA9
. The GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
. Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.

WARNING
. Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
. Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage
could occur, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control
and cause personal injury.

. Overloading not only can shorten the life of your vehicle and
the tire, but can cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer
braking distances. This may
cause a premature tire failure,
which could result in a serious
accident and personal injury.
Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.

MEASUREMENT
OF WEIGHTS
GUID-051E378D-270A-4295-9008-5A577CD7575F
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts
that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not exceed
either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR). The total of the axle loads should
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). These ratings are given
on the vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below the ratings.

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WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and performance and may lead to accidents.

CAUTION
.

Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy
load for the first 500 miles (800 km).
Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.

For the first 500 miles (800 km) that
you tow a trailer, do not drive over
50 MPH (80 km/h) and do not make
starts at full throttle. This helps the
engine and other parts of your
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.

Your new vehicle was designed to be used
primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember that towing a trailer places additional
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, steering, braking and other systems.
A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at www.nissanusa.com. This

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outside temperatures on graded roads can
affect engine performance and cause overheating. The transmission high fluid temperature
protection mode, which helps reduce the
chance of transmission damage, could activate
and automatically decrease engine power.
Vehicle speed may decrease under high load.
Plan your trip carefully to account for trailer and
vehicle load, weather and road conditions.

guide includes information on trailer towing
capability and the special equipment required
for proper towing.
CrossCabriolet models:
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.

MAXIMUM LOAD
LIMITS
GUID-3EC02ECD-41A7-4248-A556-984BAE561887
Maximum trailer
loads
GUID-557CBE7B-C03E-4B8A-8F75-A21E76331B12
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the “Towing Load/Specification” chart. The total trailer load equals trailer
weight plus its cargo weight.
When towing a trailer load of 1,000 lbs
(454 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
The maximum GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating) should not exceed the value specified in
the following “Towing Load/Specification” chart.

WARNING

STI0541

The GCWR equals the combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)
plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater
than these or using improper towing equipment
could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not
only related to the maximum trailer loads, but
also the places you plan to tow. Tow weights
appropriate for level highway driving may have to
be reduced on very steep grades or for low
traction situations (for example, on slippery boat
ramps).

Overheating can result in reduced engine power and vehicle speed. The
reduced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful
when driving. If the vehicle cannot
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to
the side of the road in a safe area.
Allow the engine to cool and return to
normal operation. See “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “6. In case of emergency” section of this manual.

Temperature conditions can also affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high
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CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from improper towing procedures are not covered
by NISSAN warranties.

STI0542

Tongue load GUID-39072C53-540E-4796-930C-B4AF968410E5
When using a weight carrying or a weight
distributing hitch, keep the tongue load between
10 to 15% of the total trailer load within the
maximum tongue load limits shown in the
following “Towing Load/Specification” chart. If
the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange
cargo to allow for proper tongue load.

TI1012M

MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
(GVW)/MAXIMUM GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT (GAW)
GUID-C10855A3-37B1-448F-9F63-A367F3E6ECA4
The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label. The GVW equals the combined weight of
the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment. In addition, front or rear GAW must
not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label.
Towing capacities are calculated assuming a
base vehicle with driver and any options

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required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such
as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle
and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing
capacity and trailer tongue load.
The vehicle and trailer need to be weighed to
confirm the vehicle is within the GVWR, Front
GAWR, Rear GAWR, Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) and Towing capacity.
All vehicle and trailer weights can be measured
using platform type scales commonly found at
truck stops, highway weigh stations, building
supply centers or salvage yards.
To determine the available payload capacity for
tongue load, use the following procedure.
1. Locate the GVWR on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.
S.S. certification label.
2. Weigh your vehicle on the scale with all of
the passengers and cargo that are normally
in the vehicle when towing a trailer.
3. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the
GVWR. The remaining amount is the available maximum tongue load.
To determine the available towing capacity, use
the following procedure.
1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the
“Towing Load/Specification” chart found
later in this section.

2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the
GCWR. The remaining amount is the available maximum towing capacity.

Maximum Trailer towing capacity from “Towing Load/Specification” chart - 3,500 lb.
(1,588 kg).

To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh
your trailer on a scale with all equipment and
cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it is
towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight is not
more than the Gross Trailer Weight Rating
shown on the trailer and is not more than the
calculated available maximum towing capacity.

5,263 lb. (2,387 kg)
− 4,926 lb. (2,234 kg)

Also weigh the front and rear axles on the scale
to make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and
Rear Gross Axle Weight are not more than Front
Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight
on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
The cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to
be moved or removed to meet the specified
ratings.

= 3,374 lb. (1,530 kg)

Example:
.

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed
on a scale - including passengers, cargo
and hitch - 4,926 lb. (2,234 kg).
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label 5,263 lb. (2,387 kg).
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
from “Towing Load/Specification” chart 8,300 lb. (3,765 kg).

= 337 lb. (152 kg)
8,300 lb. (3,765 kg)
− 4,926 lb. (2,234 kg)

337 lb. (152 kg) /
3,374 lb. (1,530 kg)

GVWR
GVW
Available for tongue
weight
GCWR
GVW
Capacity available for
towing
Available tongue weight
Available capacity
= 10 % tongue weight

The available towing capacity may be less than
the maximum towing capacity due to the
passenger and cargo load in the vehicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight between 10 to 15% of the trailer weight. If the
tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange the
cargo to obtain the proper tongue load. Do not
exceed the 10 to 15% tongue weight specification even if the calculated available tongue
weight is greater than 15%. If the calculated
tongue weight is less than 10%, reduce the total
trailer weight to match the available tongue
weight.
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Always verify that available capacities are within
the required ratings.

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
GUID-63779F8F-2548-4DAD-898D-B85D2FC4448F
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART
Unit: lb (kg)
MODEL
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1
MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD
GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT*2
1:
2:

VQ35DE
CVT
3,500 (1,588)
350 (159)
8,300 (3,765)
Sway Control Device (SCD)

All towing above 1,000 lb (454 kg) requires the use of trailer brakes. NISSAN recommends the use of a
tandem axle trailer whenever towing above 3,000 lb (1,361 kg).
A sway control device is recommended for all towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Sway control devices are not
offered by NISSAN. See a professional trailer/hitch outlet for a properly designed sway control device for
your trailer.

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TOWING SAFETY
GUID-25BF615C-A317-4E21-B7D7-87818AFD314A
Trailer hitch

GUID-2EE2B9B8-ABFF-4B7C-A0E5-889D0E5175DF

Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and
trailer. A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is
available from a NISSAN dealer. Make sure the
trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to
help avoid personal injury or property damage
due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road
surfaces or passing trucks.

WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be
capable of towing a trailer heavier than
the weight rating of the hitch components. Never exceed the weight rating
of the hitch components. Doing so can
cause serious personal injury or property damage.

Hitch ball

GUID-E39A719C-DDFC-41BD-B436-1F76F3169AAC

.
.

Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16´´ smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.

Sway controlGUID-FA4B130C-35B6-4317-9CF7-F00C40AF8090
device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer
handling. Sway control devices may be used to
help control these affects. If you choose to use
one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to
make sure the sway control device will work with
the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake
system. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.

Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:
.

The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on top of the ball.

Class I hitch GUID-48B9ED8E-A2C8-419A-9A35-F9327B7205B1
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (907 kg).

Class II hitchGUID-F44ED144-D1E3-4BE0-99F7-929ABE85EFE2
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,588 kg).

CAUTION
.

Special hitches which include frame
reinforcements are required for towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Suitable
genuine NISSAN hitches for pickup
trucks and sport utility vehicles are
available at a NISSAN dealer.

The hitch should not be attached to
or affect the operation of the impact-absorbing bumper.

Do not use axle-mounted hitches.

Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, etc. to install
a trailer hitch.

To reduce the possibility of additional damage if your vehicle is
struck from the rear, where practi-

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cal, remove the hitch and/or receiver when not in use. After the hitch
is removed, seal the bolt holes to
prevent exhaust fumes, water or
dust from entering the passenger
compartment.
.

Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely
mounted.

Tire pressures
GUID-4D579486-C58B-4182-9B69-1D17C2634D39
. When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle
tires to the recommended cold tire
pressure indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should be
in accordance with the trailer and tire
manufacturers’ specifications.
Safety chainsGUID-08592264-67E0-40AD-AD75-EB0AFAF51FBA
Always use a suitable chain between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. The safety
chains can be attached to the bumper if the
hitch ball is mounted to the bumper. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the chains to permit

turning corners.

Trailer brakesGUID-21DD387F-EC09-4A2A-95BA-58E6193E64FA

Trailer lights GUID-C0E60E1B-4E97-47ED-94B2-2A921EA2AF95

If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.

CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available
power-type module/converter must be
used to provide power for all trailer
lighting. This unit uses the vehicle
battery as a direct power source for all
trailer lights while using the vehicle tail
light, stoplight and turn signal circuits
as a signal source. The module/converter must draw no more than 15
milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that
exceeds these power requirements may
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
See a reputable trailer dealer to obtain
the proper equipment and to have it
installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or
reputable trailer dealer.

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WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.

Pre-towing tips
GUID-2726CCBF-1308-4A9A-9EE9-831D4F3E1608
.

.
.

Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an
abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition;
check for improper tongue load, overload,
worn suspension or other possible causes
of either condition.
Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.

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Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,
vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.

Trailer towingGUID-18AE22C3-1763-4039-AB9A-7D6C36240ACD
tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability, and braking
performance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.
.

.
.
.

Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadvertently becoming unlatched.
Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have
specific speed limits for vehicles that are

towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
.

CAUTION
If you move the shift selector lever to
the P (Park) position before blocking
the wheels and applying the parking
brake, transmission damage could occur.

6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
.

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly
release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.

4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).

When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine overloading and/or overheating.
If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km).
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Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in the NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.
. When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
. Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly causing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.
. Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
applying the brakes.

2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply
the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is
balanced as described earlier in this section.
.

.
.

Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
Down shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.

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Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness
connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.
. When stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
. When launching a boat, don’t allow the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
. Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.

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UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
GUID-B742813A-9B62-42D0-B446-A6B0CFD16DF2

FLAT TOWING
GUID-3E848B66-44FF-4B16-8142-29DBD9690D46
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.

CAUTION
.

Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.

Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never backward.

DO NOT tow any continuously variable transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to
lack of transmission lubrication.

DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.

For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by

NISSAN” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section of this manual.

Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
GUID-2AEBE4E4-E0D5-492D-AA37-E27015E39277
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) models:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive
(2WD) models:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT), an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed
vehicle’s driving wheels. Always follow the dolly
manufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product.

DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

TREADWEAR
GUID-D8E60542-2737-4D58-9810-4EE9CE4B6744
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

TRACTION AA,
A, B AND C
GUID-FF0AABDE-3976-447A-8911-BE64F5A5C056
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
GUID-3D75299D-8D8D-42C4-BD73-3446D8B8AFD2

WARNING

Your NISSAN is covered by the following
emission warranties.
For USA:

The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.

TEMPERATURE
A, B AND C
GUID-738CE2E4-0C30-4FA9-9E42-152697D53964

The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure.

The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.

. Emission Defects Warranty
. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your
NISSAN. If you did not receive a Warranty
Information Booklet, or it has become lost, you
may obtain a replacement by writing to:
.

Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canada:
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your
NISSAN. If you did not receive a Warranty
Information Booklet, or it has become lost, you
may obtain a replacement by writing to:
.

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Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario,
L4W 4Z5

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
GUID-61C292B9-5FCF-47DD-9C2D-0431833188EE

For USA
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.
gov.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261).

For Canada

(French speakers).

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform Transport Canada in addition to
notifying NISSAN.
If Transport Canada receives complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may request that NISSAN
conduct a recall campaign. However,
Transport Canada cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or NISSAN.
You may contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division toll
free at 1-800-333-0510. You may also
report safety defects online at:

To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx.

Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Transport Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speakers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

GUID-D4D45566-401E-4F0A-995A-35B330AF403B

A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.

GUID-5806F2C7-ABF6-48A5-B377-3E98320DFB18

condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
Contact a NISSAN dealer to set “ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.

Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system.

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.

How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.

The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type

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Black plate (471,1)

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
GUID-63089829-29DE-4259-8B9D-7A8EAE7A2ABD

of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the vehicle
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will
only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.

Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. This manual is the same one used by the
factory trained technicians working at a NISSAN
dealer. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can
also be purchased.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com

For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321

In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact a NISSAN dealer.
For the phone number and location of a NISSAN
dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information
Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual
NISSAN representative will assist you.

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MEMO

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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................
...
5-26
Adjustable headrest....................................................
...
1-14
Advanced air bag system .........................................
...
1-54
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system ..................................
...
1-54
Door-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system .............
...
1-60
Front passenger air bag and status light.......
... 1-56
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................
...
1-60
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system .............
...
1-60
Air bag warning labels...............................................
...
1-63
Air bag warning light......................................
...
1-63, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ...........................................
...
8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation....................................
...
4-30
Air conditioner service ........................................
...
4-34
Air conditioner specification label....................
...
9-11
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations.......................
...
4-34, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ...............................................
...
4-34
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)...........................................................
...
2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving..........................................
...
5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD)...............................................
...
5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light......................
...
2-12
Antenna..........................................................................
...
4-83
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................
...
5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light.....
... 2-12
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ......................................
...
7-2
Interior appearance care .......................................
...
7-5
Armrest ..........................................................................
...
1-17

Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) .........
...
2-44
Audible reminders .......................................................
...
2-19
Audio operation precautions ....................................
...
4-35
Audio system................................................................
...
4-35
Steering wheel audio controls..........................
...
4-81
Auto closure .................................................................
...
3-24
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) .........................
...
4-51
Autolight system..........................................................
...
2-36
Automatic
Door locks.................................................................
...
3-7
Drive positioner.....................................................
...
3-49
Seat positioner......................................................
...
3-49
AUX (Auxiliary) button................................................
...
4-52
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................................
...
5-6

B
Back door (See lift gate) ..........................................
...
Battery............................................................................
...
Battery saver system...........................................
...
Intelligent Key........................................................
...
Variable voltage control system........................
...
Before starting the engine ........................................
...
®
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system).............................
...
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .......................
...
Bluetooth® streaming audio .....................................
...
Booster seats...............................................................
...
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....................
...
Brake fluid..............................................................
...
Brake system.........................................................
...
Parking brake operation .....................................
...
Warning light.........................................................
...
Break-in schedule .......................................................
...

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3-20
8-13
2-38
8-22
8-15
5-13
4-84
4-95
4-65
1-44
5-26
8-12
5-25
5-18
2-13
5-20

Brightness control
Display ON/OFF button ........................................
...
4-9
Instrument panel...................................................
...
2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel ...................................
...
2-12
Bulb replacement........................................................
...
8-25

C
Cabin air filter...............................................................
...
4-34
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .......
... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................................
...
4-84
Cargo cover..................................................................
...
2-50
Cargo floor box............................................................
...
2-49
Cargo lights..................................................................
...
2-61
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst...................
...
5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ..............
...
4-80
Center multi-function control panel..........................
...
4-3
Child restraints.............................................................
...
1-30
Booster seats........................................................
...
1-44
LATCH system ......................................................
...
1-33
Precautions on child restraints .........................
...
1-31
Child safety...................................................................
...
1-29
Child safety rear door lock .........................................
...
3-8
Chimes, Audible reminders ......................................
...
2-19
Cigarette lighter and ashtray....................................
...
2-44
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ......................................
...
8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior............................
...
7-2, 7-5
Clock ..............................................................................
...
2-42
Coat hooks ...................................................................
...
2-54
Cold weather driving..................................................
...
5-29
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system)...............................................................
...
4-51
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system)...............................................................
...
4-56
Compass .........................................................................
...
2-8
Console box .................................................................
...
2-48

Black plate (474,1)

Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.....................................................................
...
8-11
Coolant
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants...............................
...
9-2
Changing engine coolant......................................
...
8-8
Checking engine coolant level.............................
...
8-8
Corrosion protection ....................................................
...
7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ....................................................
...
2-50
Cruise control...............................................................
...
5-18
Cup holders..................................................................
...
2-45
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...............................................
...
5-14

D
Daytime running light system...................................
...
2-38
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...........................................................
...
2-35
Dimensions and weights .............................................
...
9-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) .................................................................
...
4-3
Door/lift gate open warning......................................
...
2-22
Door/trunk open warning ..........................................
...
2-22
Dot matrix liquid crystal display...............................
...
2-19
Drive belt.......................................................................
...
8-15
Drive positioner............................................................
...
3-49
Driver’s seatback release............................................
...
1-8
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD)........................................
...
5-21
Cold weather driving...........................................
...
5-29
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ........................................
...
5-14
On-pavement and off-road driving .....................
...
5-6
Precautions when starting and driving ..............
...
5-2
Safety precautions ..................................................
...
5-8
Dual pop-up roll bar system.....................................
...
1-64

DVD player operation.................................................
...
4-58

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...............
...
9-10
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ....................................
...
8-17
Changing engine oil and filter..............................
...
8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch).....
... 2-39
Flat tire.............................................................................
...
6-2
Flat towing ....................................................................
...
9-25
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................
...
7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..............................................................
...
8-12
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants...............................
...
9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..............................................................
...
8-11
Engine coolant .........................................................
...
8-7
Engine oil...................................................................
...
8-8
Power steering fluid.............................................
...
8-11
Window washer fluid ..........................................
...
8-13
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) changer ...............................................................
...
4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...................................................................
...
4-54
Fog light switch ...........................................................
...
2-39
Front manual seat adjustment....................................
...
1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light..............
...
1-56
Front power seat adjustment .....................................
...
1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment.............................
...
1-3
Front-seat active head restraint...............................
...
1-14
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants...............................
...
9-2
Fuel economy........................................................
...
5-20
Fuel economy information (display).................
...
4-11
Fuel octane rating ...................................................
...
9-3
Fuel recommendation.............................................
...
9-3

Economy, Fuel..............................................................
...
5-20
Elapsed time.................................................................
...
2-25
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .............
...
6-11, 8-42
Emission control information label..........................
...
9-10
Emission control system warranty...........................
...
9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine .................................
...
5-13
Break-in schedule ................................................
...
5-20
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants...............................
...
9-2
Changing engine coolant......................................
...
8-8
Changing engine oil and filter..............................
...
8-9
Checking engine coolant level.............................
...
8-8
Checking engine oil level......................................
...
8-8
Coolant temperature gauge .................................
...
2-7
Emergency engine shut off................................
...
5-12
Engine block heater.............................................
...
5-30
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 replacement indicator......................
...
2-23
Engine oil viscosity..................................................
...
9-5
Engine serial number..............................................
...
9-9
Engine specifications .............................................
...
9-7
Engine start operation indicator .......................
...
2-20
If your vehicle overheats.....................................
...
6-17
Starting the engine ..............................................
...
5-13
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ....
... 3-49
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................................
...
9-28
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ................................
...
5-2

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Black plate (475,1)

Fuel-filler cap.........................................................
...
3-41
Fuel-filler door.......................................................
...
3-41
Gauge ........................................................................
...
2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning .............................
...
3-43
Fuses..............................................................................
...
8-20
Fusible links..................................................................
...
8-21

G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver..................................................
...
2-62
Gas cap.........................................................................
...
3-41
Gauge ..............................................................................
...
2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................
...
2-7
Fuel gauge ................................................................
...
2-8
Odometer..................................................................
...
2-6
Speedometer............................................................
...
2-6
Tachometer ...............................................................
...
2-7
Trip computer ........................................................
...
2-23
General maintenance ...................................................
...
8-2
Glove box......................................................................
...
2-47

H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) .............................
...
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) .......................
...
Hazard warning flasher switch.................................
...
Head restraints ............................................................
...
Headlights
Bulb replacement.................................................
...
Headlight switch...................................................
...
Xenon headlights..................................................
...
Headrest, Adjustable headrest ................................
...
Heated seats................................................................
...
Heated steering wheel...............................................
...

4-84
4-95
2-39
1-11
8-27
2-36
2-35
1-14
2-41
2-40

Heater
Engine block heater.............................................
...
Heater and air conditioner operation ..............
...
®
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ...........................
...
Hood release................................................................
...
Hook
Coat hooks ............................................................
...
Luggage hook .......................................................
...
Horn................................................................................
...

5-30
4-30
2-62
3-20
2-54
2-51
2-40

I
Ignition switch (Push-button)...................................
...
5-10
Immobilizer system......................................................
...
2-29
In-cabin microfilter ......................................................
...
4-34
Indicator
Dot matrix display.................................................
...
2-19
Lights.......................................................................
...
2-16
INFO button....................................................................
...
4-9
Inside mirror..................................................................
...
3-46
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ..........................
...
9-28
Instrument brightness control ..................................
...
2-38
Instrument panel............................................................
...
2-4
Intelligent Key system .........................................
...
3-3, 3-8
Battery replacement ............................................
...
8-22
Key operating range ............................................
...
3-10
Key operation ........................................................
...
3-11
Warning light.........................................................
...
2-14
Warning signals....................................................
...
3-14
Intelligent Key warning light......................................
...
2-14
Interior light control switch .......................................
...
2-60
Interior light replacement...........................................
...
8-28
Interior lights.................................................................
...
2-59
®
iPod player operation...............................................
...
4-70
ISOFIX child restraint.................................................
...
1-33

J
Jump starting................................................................
...
6-15

K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system)................................................................
...
3-16
Keys..................................................................................
...
3-3
For Intelligent Key system............................
...
3-3, 3-8

L
Labels
Air bag warning labels........................................
...
1-63
Air conditioner specification label....................
...
9-11
Emission control information label...................
...
9-10
Engine serial number..............................................
...
9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........
...
9-10
Tire and Loading information label .......
... 8-33, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....................
...
9-8
LATCH system .............................................................
...
1-33
License plate, Installing front license plate ..........
...
9-12
Lift gate..........................................................................
...
3-20
Light
Air bag warning light...........................................
...
1-63
Bulb replacement.................................................
...
8-25
Cargo lights...........................................................
...
2-61
Fog light switch ....................................................
...
2-39
Headlight switch...................................................
...
2-36
Headlights bulb replacement ............................
...
8-27
Indicator lights.......................................................
...
2-16
Interior light control switch ................................
...
2-60
Interior lights..........................................................
...
2-59
Map lights ..............................................................
...
2-59
Mood lights............................................................
...
2-61
Personal lights ......................................................
...
2-59

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Black plate (476,1)

Replacement..........................................................
...
8-25
Trunk light...............................................................
...
2-62
Vanity mirror lights ...............................................
...
2-61
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders.................................................
...
2-12
Xenon headlights..................................................
...
2-35
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement .....
... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ....................................................
...
9-13
Lock
Automatic door locks .............................................
...
3-7
Door locks.................................................................
...
3-5
Lift gate lock..........................................................
...
3-20
Power door lock ......................................................
...
3-5
Trunk lid ..................................................................
...
3-25
Locking with mechanical key......................................
...
3-5
Low fuel warning.........................................................
...
2-21
Low tire pressure warning light...............................
...
2-14
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ....
... 5-3
Low washer fluid warning .........................................
...
2-21
Luggage cover.............................................................
...
2-52
Luggage hooks............................................................
...
2-51
Luggage side box .......................................................
...
2-50

Manual command selection......................................
...
4-97
Manual front seat adjustment.....................................
...
1-3
Map lights .....................................................................
...
2-59
Master warning light...................................................
...
2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .................
...
3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner .......
... 3-49
Meter, Trip computer..................................................
...
2-23
Meters and gauges.......................................................
...
2-5
Instrument brightness control ...........................
...
2-38
Mirror
Inside mirror...........................................................
...
3-46
Outside mirrors.....................................................
...
3-47
Vanity mirror...........................................................
...
3-48
Monitor, Rearview monitor ........................................
...
4-22
Mood lights...................................................................
...
2-61
Moonroof .......................................................................
...
2-57
Multi-function controller...............................................
...
4-5

Maintenance
Battery.....................................................................
...
8-13
General maintenance .............................................
...
8-2
Inside the vehicle ....................................................
...
8-3
Maintenance indicators.......................................
...
2-23
Maintenance precautions ......................................
...
8-5
Maintenance requirements....................................
...
8-2
Outside the vehicle.................................................
...
8-2
Seat belt maintenance........................................
...
1-28
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)..............................
...
2-17

Odometer........................................................................
...
2-6
Off-road recovery..........................................................
...
5-6
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants...............................
...
9-2
Changing engine oil and filter..............................
...
8-9
Checking engine oil level......................................
...
8-8
Engine oil...................................................................
...
8-8
Engine oil viscosity..................................................
...
9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator .........................
...
2-23

N
New vehicle break-in..................................................
...
5-20
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.....................
...
2-29
NISSAN voice recognition system ......................
...
4-108
No key warning............................................................
...
2-21

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Opening the soft top..................................................
...
Operation, Operational indicators...........................
...
Outside air temperature display ..............................
...
Outside mirrors............................................................
...
Overdrive OFF switch................................................
...
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ........................
...
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .........................................................
...

3-28
2-20
2-26
3-47
5-16
6-17
9-29

P
Panic alarm ...................................................................
...
3-18
Parking
Brake break-in.......................................................
...
5-25
Parking brake operation .....................................
...
5-18
Parking brake release warning .........................
...
2-21
Parking on hills .....................................................
...
5-24
Personal lights .............................................................
...
2-59
Phone
®
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system)......................
...
4-84
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................
...
4-95
Car phone or CB radio ......................................
...
4-84
Power
Front seat adjustment ............................................
...
1-4
Power door lock ......................................................
...
3-5
Power outlet ..........................................................
...
2-43
Power steering fluid.............................................
...
8-11
Power steering system .......................................
...
5-25
Power windows ....................................................
...
2-54
Precautions
Audio operation ....................................................
...
4-35
Braking precautions.............................................
...
5-25
Child restraints......................................................
...
1-31
Cruise control........................................................
...
5-18
Driving safety............................................................
...
5-8

Black plate (477,1)

Maintenance .............................................................
...
8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving .....................
...
5-6
Seat belt usage ....................................................
...
1-18
Supplemental restraint system..........................
...
1-48
When starting and driving ....................................
...
5-2
Push starting ................................................................
...
6-17
“PUSH” warning..........................................................
...
2-21
Push-button ignition switch..........................
...
5-10, 5-11

R
Radio ..............................................................................
...
4-35
Car phone or CB radio ......................................
...
4-84
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) changer ........................................................
...
4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................
...
4-54
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .............................
...
2-32
Rapid air pressure loss................................................
...
5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................
...
9-28
Rear center seat belt .................................................
...
1-25
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock...........
...
3-8
Rear headrest...............................................................
...
1-17
Rear seats.......................................................................
...
1-9
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...........................................................
...
2-35
Rear window wiper and washer switch ................
...
2-33
Rearview monitor.........................................................
...
4-22
Recorders, Event data ...............................................
...
9-28
Registering your vehicle in another country...........
...
9-8
Remote keyless entry system...................................
...
3-16
Repairing flat tire (CrossCabriolet models) ...........
...
6-9
Reporting safety defects (US only) ........................
...
9-27
Rollover............................................................................
...
5-6
Roof, Roof rack............................................................
...
2-53
Roof, Soft top ..............................................................
...
3-28

S
Safety
Child seat belts ....................................................
...
1-29
Reporting safety defects (US only).................
...
9-27
Towing safety.........................................................
...
9-21
Satellite radio operation ............................................
...
4-55
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment..............................
...
1-3
Front power seat adjustment ...............................
...
1-4
Front seats................................................................
...
1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety............................................................
...
1-29
Infants......................................................................
...
1-29
Injured persons .....................................................
...
1-20
Larger children......................................................
...
1-30
Precautions on seat belt usage........................
...
1-18
Pregnant women ..................................................
...
1-20
Rear center seat belt ..........................................
...
1-25
Seat belt cleaning...................................................
...
7-6
Seat belt extenders..............................................
...
1-28
Seat belt hooks ....................................................
...
1-24
Seat belt maintenance........................................
...
1-28
Seat belt warning light........................................
...
2-15
Seat belts...............................................................
...
1-18
Seat belts with pretensioners ...........................
...
1-61
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......................
...
1-24
Small children........................................................
...
1-30
Three-point type ...................................................
...
1-20
Seat(s)
Driver-side memory..............................................
...
3-49
Heated seats.........................................................
...
2-41
Seats ..........................................................................
...
1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start.................................................
...
2-29
Security system, Vehicle security system .............
...
2-28

Selector lever
Shift lock release..................................................
...
5-17
Servicing air conditioner............................................
...
4-34
SETTING button..........................................................
...
4-13
Shift lock release, Transmission ..............................
...
5-17
SHIFT “P” warning......................................................
...
2-21
Shifting, CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...............................................
...
5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment .............................
...
1-24
Soft top
Care and cleaning (CrossCabriolet models) ....
... 7-3
If the top does not open or close....................
...
3-36
Soft top indicator light.............................
...
2-18, 3-32
Soft top operation................................................
...
3-28
SOURCE select switch.............................................
...
4-82
Spare tire..............................................................
...
8-41, 9-7
Spark plugs ..................................................................
...
8-16
Speedometer..................................................................
...
2-6
Starting
Before starting the engine .................................
...
5-13
Jump starting.........................................................
...
6-15
Precautions when starting and driving ..............
...
5-2
Push starting .........................................................
...
6-17
Starting the engine ..............................................
...
5-13
STATUS button..............................................................
...
4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ....................
...
1-56
Steering
Heated steering wheel........................................
...
2-40
Power steering fluid.............................................
...
8-11
Power steering system .......................................
...
5-25
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio .................................................................
...
4-81
Tilt/telescopic steering........................................
...
3-44
Storage ..........................................................................
...
2-45
Storage box ..................................................................
...
2-49
Sun visors .....................................................................
...
3-45
Sunglasses holder ......................................................
...
2-46

10-5

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Black plate (478,1)

Supplemental air bag warning labels.....................
...
1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light............
...
1-63, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system.................................
...
1-48
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system.....................................................
...
1-48
Switch
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch................
...
5-21
Autolight switch....................................................
...
2-36
Fog light switch ....................................................
...
2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch..........................
...
2-39
Headlight switch...................................................
...
2-36
Overdrive OFF switch.........................................
...
5-16
Power door lock switch.........................................
...
3-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch....................................................
...
2-35
Turn signal switch ................................................
...
2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch.....
... 2-43

T
Tachometer .....................................................................
...
2-7
Temperature display....................................................
...
2-26
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge........................................................
...
2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start...................................................................
...
2-29
Three-way catalyst........................................................
...
5-3
Tilt/telescopic steering...............................................
...
3-44
Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light.....
... 2-14
Tire replacement indicator .................................
...
2-23
Tires
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..................
...
8-42
Flat tire.......................................................................
...
6-2
Low tire pressure warning system......................
...
5-3
Tire and Loading information label .......
... 8-33, 9-10
Tire chains..............................................................
...
8-38

Tire dressing.............................................................
...
7-4
Tire pressure .........................................................
...
8-31
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...............................................
...
5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation............................................................
...
8-39
Types of tires.........................................................
...
8-37
Uniform tire quality grading ...............................
...
9-25
Wheel/tire size.........................................................
...
9-7
Wheels and tires..................................................
...
8-31
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ...........................
...
2-50
Top, Soft top ................................................................
...
3-28
Touch screen system ...................................................
...
4-5
Towing
Flat towing .............................................................
...
9-25
Tow truck towing..................................................
...
6-18
Towing a trailer .....................................................
...
9-16
Towing safety.........................................................
...
9-21
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system.................
...
5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system......................
...
6-2
Trailer towing................................................................
...
9-16
Transceiver, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver....
... 2-62
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..............................................................
...
8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ........................................
...
5-14
Transmission selector lever lock release........
... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ....
... 3-16
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..............................................................
...
9-8
Trip computer ...............................................................
...
2-23
Trip odometer...............................................................
...
2-25
Trunk
Trunk lid ..................................................................
...
3-25
Trunk lid release switch......................................
...
3-25
Trunk light......................................................................
...
2-62
Turn signal switch .......................................................
...
2-39

10-6

[ Edit: 2011/ 7/ 18 Model: Z51-D ]

U
Underbody cleaning .....................................................
...
7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ......................................
...
9-25
USB memory operation .............................................
...
4-61

V
Vanity mirror..................................................................
...
3-48
Vanity mirror lights ......................................................
...
2-61
Variable voltage control system...............................
...
8-15
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights .......................................
...
9-8
Identification number (VIN)...................................
...
9-8
Loading information .............................................
...
9-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ..................
...
6-21
Security system ....................................................
...
2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch.....
... 2-43
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system..........
...
5-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ..........................................................
...
2-16
Vehicle information and settings (display) ........
... 4-9
Ventilators......................................................................
...
4-29
Voice command (Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System) .........................................................
...
4-100
Voice command (NISSAN voice
recognition system) ...................................
...
4-114, 4-123

W
Walk-in function.............................................................
...
1-4
Warning
Dot matrix display.................................................
...
2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch..........................
...
2-39
Lights.......................................................................
...
2-12

Black plate (479,1)

Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...............................................
...
5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders.................................................
...
2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels.................
...
1-63
Warning light
Air bag warning light................................
...
1-63, 2-16
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light...............
...
2-12
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ..........................................................
...
2-12
AWD warning light ..............................................
...
5-22
Brake warning light..............................................
...
2-13
Intelligent Key warning light...............................
...
2-14
Low tire pressure warning light........................
...
2-14
Seat belt warning light........................................
...
2-15
Warranty, Emission control system warranty .......
... 9-26
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch .........
...
2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............
...
2-31
Washing...........................................................................
...
7-2
Waxing.............................................................................
...
7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights).................
...
9-8
Wheel/tire size...............................................................
...
9-7
Wheels and tires.........................................................
...
8-31
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .........................
...
7-4
Window washer fluid .................................................
...
8-13
Window(s)
Cleaning ....................................................................
...
7-3
Power windows ....................................................
...
2-54
Windshield wiper and washer switch....................
...
2-31
Wiper
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ......................
...
2-32
Rear window wiper and washer switch .........
...
2-33
Rear window wiper blade ..................................
...
8-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............
...
2-31
Wiper blades.........................................................
...
8-18

X
Xenon headlights.........................................................
...
2-35

10-7

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11 Gas station information

GAS STATION INFORMATION

GUID-F1F462A6-46D6-4EA3-9D90-01DE96BC21F2

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
GUID-50F8836A-D3CC-4E76-B13B-14D99AFD59C6
Hardtop models
GUID-033DF57B-D253-4977-86D8-DA3312DF2E90
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 91).

CrossCabriolet
models
GUID-8D5F7D33-7D9B-44A8-9BE5-A35572BF88C7
NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of at
least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available,
you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI number
(Research octane number 91), but you may
notice a decrease in performance.

CAUTION
.

Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control systems, and may also
affect warranty coverage.

Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, since this
will damage the three way catalyst.

For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.

ENGINE OILGUID-70F5CBD1-5EC3-421C-A3A9-6AFA1138A1D2
RECOMMENDATION:
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section for engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.

COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
GUID-FEE86B42-5F34-4F55-B8D5-495978191FBA
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, see “Wheels and tires”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.

[ Edit: 2011/ 7/ 18 Model: Z51-D ]

NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURES RECOMMENDATION:
GUID-D1C13E3B-499A-43E4-BD11-65EB1FFC3068
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the “Break-in schedule” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s
Manual. Follow these recommendations for the
future reliability and economy of your new
vehicle.

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