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Versasedan: Owner'S Manual
Versasedan: Owner'S Manual
Versasedan: Owner'S Manual
2015 VE R SA S E DAN
OWNER’S MANUAL
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN proper use of such accessories prior to operating Before driving your vehicle, please read this
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
confidence. It was produced using the latest dealer for details concerning the particular ac- iarity with controls and maintenance require-
techniques and strict quality control. cessories with which your vehicle is equipped. ments assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
manual before operating your vehicle. MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to
explains details about the warranties cov- help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers!
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
may have with your vehicle, and clarify your ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
rights under your state’s lemon law. and avoid using vehicle features or taking
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle other actions that could distract you.
best. When you require any service or have any ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the priate child restraint systems. Preteen
extensive resources available to them. children should be seated in the rear seat.
In addition to factory-installed options, your ve- ● ALWAYS provide information about the
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac- proper use of vehicle safety features to
cessories installed by NISSAN or by your all occupants of the vehicle.
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, ● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning for important safety information.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all features IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
and equipment available on this model. Features THIS MANUAL
This vehicle should not be modified. and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend-
Modification could affect its ing on model, trim level, options selected, order, You will see various symbols in this manual. They
performance, safety or durability and may date of production, region or availability. There- are used in the following ways:
even violate governmental regulations. In fore, you may find information about features or
addition, damage or performance prob- equipment that are not included or installed on WARNING
lems resulting from modifications may your vehicle. This is used to indicate the presence of a
not be covered under NISSAN warranties. hazard that could cause death or serious
All information, specifications and illustrations in
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
this manual are those in effect at the time of
risk, the procedures must be followed
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
precisely.
specifications, performance, design or compo-
nent suppliers without notice and without obliga-
CAUTION
tion. From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with the This is used to indicate the presence of a
most accurate information currently available. hazard that could cause minor or moder-
Please carefully read and retain with this manual ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
ensure you have access to accurate and up-to- cedures must be followed carefully.
date information regarding your vehicle. Current
versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner section
of the NISSAN website at
https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques-
tions concerning any information in your Owner’s
Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See
the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
page in this Owner’s Manual for contact informa-
tion.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 SiriusXM® services
WARNING require a subscription
WARNING after trial period and
are sold separately or
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or as a package. The
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- satellite service is
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or available only in the
other reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles and cer-
48 contiguous USA
tain products of component wear contain and DC. SiriusXM
or emit chemicals known to the State of satellite service is
California to cause cancer and birth de- also available in
APD1005 fects or other reproductive harm.
Canada; see
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE www.siriusxm.ca.
or “Do not let this happen.”
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
vehicle. Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
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 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or Nissan North America, Inc.
– Your name, address, and telephone number
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con- Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free – Vehicle identification number (attached to the P.O. Box 685003
number: top of the instrument panel on the driver’s Franklin, TN 37068-5003
side) or via e-mail at:
For U.S. customers
1-800-NISSAN-1 – Date of purchase nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com
(1-800-647-7261) For Canadian customers
– Current odometer reading
Nissan Canada Inc.
For Canadian customers
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name 5290 Orbitor Drive
1-800-387-0122
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
– Your comments or questions or via e-mail at:
OR information.centre@nissancanada.com
If you prefer, visit us at:
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www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10
0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
LII2019
LII2160
LII2161
LII2154
HR16DE Engine
1. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
4. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
5. Fusible link (P. 8-20)
6. Battery (P. 8-13)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2377
Anti-lock Braking 2-12 Low fuel warning 2-13 Shift P warning light 2-16
System (ABS) warn- light (if so equipped)
or ing light or
Supplemental air 2-16
bag warning light
Brake warning light 2-12 Low tire pressure 2-14 Indicator Name Page
warning light (if so light
or equipped)
Automatic Transmis- 2-16
Low windshield- 2-15 sion (A/T)/
washer fluid warning Continuously Vari-
Charge warning light 2-13 light (if so equipped) able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
NISSAN Intelligent 2-15 cator light (if so
Door open warning 2-13 Key® warning light equipped)
light (if so equipped)
Cruise main switch 2-17
Engine oil pressure 2-13 Power steering 2-15 indicator light (if so
warning light warning light equipped)
ARS1152 CAUTION
WARNING ● For the most effective protection when When adjusting the seat positions, be
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should sure not to contact any moving parts to
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be
seat with both feet on the floor and FRONT MANUAL SEAT
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
adjust the seat properly. For additional
be against your body. In an accident,
information, refer to “Precautions on ADJUSTMENT
you could be thrown into it and receive
seat belt usage” in this section.
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
receive serious internal injuries. to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so from playing and becoming locked in Driver’s seat armrest
the trunk where they could be seriously Armrest (if so equipped)
equipped) injured. Keep the car locked, with the
䊊
1 Pull the knob 䊊
A to fold each seatback rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
down.
children’s access to car keys.
WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
LRS2303 WRS0134
INSTALL ADJUST
1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with For adjustable head restraint/headrest
the holes in the seat. Make sure that the
Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center
head restraint/headrest is facing the correct
is level with the center of your ears. If your ear
direction. The stalk with the notch (notches)
position is still higher than the recommended
䊊1 must be installed in the hole with the lock
alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at
knob 䊊 2 .
the highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint/headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint/headrest
before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion.
SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed 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 a collision 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 supple-
mental 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.
WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire
strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the
priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur if
the seat belt is not worn properly.
WRS0801 WRS0802
Rear-facing webbing-mounted – step 2 Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-
ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-
erly attached to the lower anchors.
LRS0673 LRS0674
Rear-facing – step 3 Rear-facing – step 4
3. For child restraints that are equipped with 4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
webbing-mounted attachments, remove any fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
additional slack from the anchor attach- to side while holding the child restraint near
ments. Press downward and rearward firmly the LATCH attachment path. The child re-
in the center of the child restraint with your straint should not move more than 1 inch
hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it
and seatback while tightening the webbing forward and check to see if the LATCH at-
of the anchor attachments. tachment 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.
1-24 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Supplemental
air bag warning light” in this section.
WRS0256 WRS0256
Rear-facing – step 1
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
For additional information, refer to all Warnings
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child
BELTS restraints” sections of this manual before install-
ing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined
weight of the child and the child restraint exceeds
65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the
child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs,
(29.5 kg) use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the
lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be
sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
WRS0761 LRS2395
Rear-facing – step 2 Rear-facing – step 3
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). It
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- reverts to the ELR mode when the seat belt
structions for belt routing. is fully retracted.
LRS0671 WRS0697
Forward-facing – step 4 Forward-facing – step 6
4. For child restraints that are equipped with 6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
webbing-mounted attachments, remove any fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
additional slack from the anchor attach- to side while holding the child restraint near
ments. Press downward and rearward firmly the LATCH attachment path. The child re-
in the center of the child restraint with your straint should not move more than 1 inch
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it
and seatback while tightening the webbing forward and check to see if the LATCH at-
of the anchor attachments. tachment holds the restraint in place. If the
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any attachment as necessary, or put the restraint
slack. 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.
WRS0698 WRS0475
Forward-facing – step 8 Forward-facing – step 10
8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- 10. If the child restraint is installed in the front
fore you place the child in it. Push it from side passenger seat, place the ignition switch in
to side while holding the child restraint near the ON position. The front passenger air bag
the seat belt path. The child restraint should status light should illuminate. If this
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from light is not illuminated, refer to ⬙Front pas-
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check senger air bag and status light⬙ in this sec-
to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. tion. Move the child restraint to another
If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat seating position. Have the system
belt as necessary, or put the restraint in checked by a NISSAN dealer.
another seat and test it again. You may need After the child restraint is removed and the seat
to try a different child restraint. Not all child belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-
restraints fit in all types of vehicles. straint mode) is canceled.
WARNING
● 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.
WARNING WARNING
● Children may be severely injured or Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
killed when the front air bags, side air mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain
bags or curtain air bags inflate if they side-impact supplemental air bags:
are not properly restrained. Pre-teens
● The side air bags and curtain air bags
and children should be properly re-
ordinarily will not inflate in the event of
strained in the rear seat, if possible.
a frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or
● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air lower severity side collision. Always
Bag System, never install a rear-facing wear your seat belts to help reduce the
child restraint in the front seat. An in- risk or severity of injury in various kinds
flating front air bag could seriously in- of accidents.
jure or kill your child. For additional
information, refer to “Child restraints”
in this section.
7. Fuel gauge
LIC2283
Type A (if so equipped)
1. Tachometer 5. Continuously Variable Transmission
2. Speedometer (CVT) / AT Automatic Transmission po-
3. Trip odometer reset switch/trip com- sition indicator (CVT / A/T models only)
puter mode 6. Odometer/twin trip odometer/trip com-
4. Instrument brightness control puter
Instruments and controls 2-3
7. Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) / Manual Transmission shift indi-
catorposition indicator
8. Instrument brightness control
LIC2146
Type B (if so equipped)
1. Tachometer 5. Speedometer
2. Temperature gauge 6. Trip odometer reset switch/trip com-
3. Odometer/twin trip odometer/trip com- puter mode
puter
4. Fuel gauge
2-4 Instruments and controls
LIC2118 LIC2136 LIC2284
Type A (if so equipped) Type B (if so equipped) Type A (if so equipped)
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Odometer/Twin trip odometer
Speedometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed. position.
The odometer 䊊 1 records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer 䊊
2 records the distance
of individual trips.
LIC2151 LIC2501
Type B (if so equipped) ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE (if so equipped)
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature will vary
with the outside air temperature and driving con-
ditions.
or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light High beam indicator light (blue)
warning light (if so equipped)
or Brake warning light Power steering warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning light Seat belt warning light and chime Overdrive OFF indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning light Shift P warning light (if so equipped) Security indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Side and headlight indicator light (green)
High temperature warning light (red) Automatic Transmission (A/T)/Continuously Slip indicator light
Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator
light (if so equipped)
or Low fuel warning light Cruise main switch indicator light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
(if so equipped)
Low tire pressure warning light Engine start operation indicator Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
(if so equipped) (if so equipped) light
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light Front passenger air bag status light
(if so equipped)
AUDIBLE REMINDERS ● The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
Brake pad wear warning when locking the doors. SYSTEM (if so equipped)
● The Intelligent Key is taken outside the ve- The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
hicle when operating the vehicle. allow the engine to start without the use of a
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the ● Any doors are not closed securely when registered key.
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake locking the doors. If the engine fails to start using a registered key
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both (for example, when interference is caused by
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard. the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. For additional another registered key, an automated toll road
information, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in device or automatic payment device on the key
Key reminder chime the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section ring), restart the engine using the following pro-
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened of this manual. cedures:
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
the key and take it with you when leaving the Parking brake reminder chime
for approximately 5 seconds.
vehicle. A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
Light reminder chime brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to position, and wait approximately 10 sec-
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- zero. onds.
tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav- (which may have caused the interference)
ing the vehicle. separate from the registered key.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door buzzer If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
(if so equipped) ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one devices.
of the following improper operations is found.
● The ignition switch is not returned to the
LOCK position when locking the doors.
Instruments and controls 2-19
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions; (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
LIC0474 LIC2153
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment. Security indicator light Type A (if so equipped)
For Canada: SWITCH OPERATION
This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is
This device complies with Industry Canada placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. The windshield wiper and washer operates when
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera- This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle Im- the ignition switch is in the ON position.
tion is subject to the following two condi- mobilizer System is operational. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal- following speed:
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
functioning, the light will remain on while the
interference, including interference that
ignition switch is placed in the ON position. 䊊
1 Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
may cause undesired operation of the de- can be adjusted by turning the knob toward
vice. If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for
䊊A (Slower) or 䊊 B (Faster).
LIC2131 LIC2789
Type B (if so equipped) Type C (if so equipped)
Push the lever up 䊊 4 to have one sweep opera-
CAUTION
tion (MIST) of the wiper.
● Do not operate the washer continuously
Pull the lever toward you 䊊 5 to operate the
for more than 30 seconds.
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
● Do not operate the washer if the reser-
WARNING voir is empty.
In freezing temperatures the washer solu- ● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
tion may freeze on the windshield and reservoir with washer fluid concen-
obscure your vision which may lead to an trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
accident. Warm the windshield with the cohol based washer fluid concentrates
defroster before you wash the windshield. may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
䊊
1 To select the high beam function, push the
to the position for full illumination when
driving at night.
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
and the light illuminates.
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
䊊
2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
䊊
3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
headlight high beams on and off.
is placed in the OFF position.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
while the headlight switch is in the
or position, the headlights will turn off after
a period of time.
Instruments and controls 2-23
LIC2289 LIC2137 WIC1512
Type A (if so equipped) Type B (if so equipped) TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL Turn signal
The instrument brightness control operates when 䊊
1 Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
the headlight control switch is in the pleted, the turn signal cancels automatically.
or position.
Type A: Turn the control 䊊
A to adjust the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights when driving at
night.
Type B: Press the control 䊊
A to adjust the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights when driving at
night.
WIC1513 LIC2419
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) To sound the horn, push near the horn icon on the
steering wheel.
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to the position, then turn the fog light WARNING
switch to the position.
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch could affect proper operation of the
to the OFF position. supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
The headlights must be on and the low beams pering with the supplemental front air bag
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog system may result in serious personal
lights automatically turn off when the high beam injury.
headlights are selected.
LIC0718 LIC0718
Front passenger’s power window Rear power window switch
switch The rear power window switches open or close
The passenger’s window switch operates only only the corresponding windows. To open the
the corresponding passenger’s window. To open window, push the switch and hold it down 䊊1 . To
the window, push the switch and hold it down 䊊1 . close the window, pull the switch up 䊊2 .
To close the window, pull the switch up 䊊 2 .
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock switch is depressed, only
the driver’s side window can be opened or
closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock
function.
● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po- When the switch is in the ON position 䊊 3 , the
sition. map light illuminates, regardless of door position.
The light will go off after a period of time unless
When the switch is in the OFF position 䊊 3 , the
the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON
interior lights do not illuminate, regardless of door position.
position.
When the switch is in the DOOR position 䊊 2 , the
The lights will turn off automatically after a period map light will stay on for a period of time when:
of time while doors are open to prevent the bat-
tery from becoming discharged. ● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob (if so
equipped), a key or the power door lock
switch while all doors are closed and the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
● The driver’s door is opened and then closed The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
while the key is removed from the ignition When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.
switch. For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte-
rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance and
● The key is removed from the ignition switch
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
while all doors are closed.
The light will turn off while the timer is activated
when:
● The driver’s door is locked by the keyfob (if
so equipped), a key, or the power door lock
switch.
● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition.
When the switch is in the OFF position 䊊 1 , the
map light does not illuminate, regardless of door
position.
The light will turn off automatically after a period
of time while doors are open to prevent the bat-
tery from becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
LPD2027
Type B—Remote keyless entry key fob
(if so equipped)
1. Integrated door lock key fob
2. Key number plate
CAUTION
Do not leave the ignition key inside the
SPA2342 vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Type A (if so equipped)
1. Master key
2. Master key
3. Key number plate
Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration. When the doors are locked using one of the
Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time following methods, the doors cannot be opened
of registration will no longer be able to start your using the inside or outside door handles. The
vehicle. doors must be unlocked to open the doors.
CAUTION WARNING
Do not allow the immobilizer system key, ● Always have the doors locked while
which contains an electrical transponder, driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
to come into contact with water or salt this provides greater safety in the event
water. This could affect system function. of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
LPD0349
intruders.
Driver’s side
● Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic. LOCKING WITH KEY
● Do not leave children unattended inside Manual (if so equipped)
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- To lock a door, turn the key toward the front of the
tivate switches or controls. Unattended vehicle 䊊1 . To unlock, turn the key toward the rear
children could become involved in seri- of the vehicle 䊊 2 .
ous accidents.
The automatic unlock function can be de- The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
activated or activated. To deactivate or acti-
vate the automatic door unlock system, perform When the lever is in the unlock position 䊊
2 , the
the following procedure: door can be opened from the outside or the
inside.
1. Close all doors.
When the lever is in the LOCK position 䊊
1 ,
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. the door can be opened only from the out-
side.
As many as four key fobs can be used with one ● Do not place the key fob for an ex-
WARNING
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase tended period in an area where tem-
● Radio waves could adversely affect and use of additional key fobs, contact a NISSAN peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).
electric medical equipment. Those who dealer.
use a pacemaker should contact the ● Do not attach the key fob with a key
electric medical equipment manufac- The key fob will not function when: holder that contains a magnet.
turer for the possible influences before ● the battery is discharged ● Do not place the key fob near equip-
use. ment that produces a magnetic field,
● the distance between the vehicle and the
● The remote keyless entry key fob trans- such as a TV, audio equipment and per-
key fob is over 33 ft (10 m) sonal computers.
mits radio waves when the buttons are
pressed. The FAA advises radio waves The panic alarm will not activate when the If a key fob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
may affect aircraft navigation and com- key is in the ignition switch. ommends erasing the ID code of that key
munication systems. Do not operate the fob. This will prevent the key fob from
remote keyless entry key fob while on CAUTION unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle.
an airplane. Make sure the buttons are For information regarding the erasing
not operated unintentionally when the Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the key fob: procedure, please contact a NISSAN
unit is stored for a flight. dealer.
● Do not allow the key fob, which con-
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the
tains electrical components, to come
interior lights on, and activate the panic alarm by into contact with water or salt water.
using the key fob from outside the vehicle. This could affect the system function.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle ● Do not drop the key fob.
before locking the doors.
● Do not strike the key fob sharply
The key fob can operate at a distance of approxi- against another object.
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective
● Do not change or modify the key fob.
distance depends on the conditions around the
vehicle. ● Wetting may damage the key fob. If the
key fob gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.
LPD2028 LPD2029
LPD2032
Listed below are conditions or occur- ● Do not place the Intelligent Key near
rences which will damage the Intelligent equipment that produces a magnetic
Key: field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers.
● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
come into contact with water or salt recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-
water. This could affect the system gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the
function. unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate LPD2095
the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing
● Do not drop the Intelligent Key. procedure, contact a NISSAN dealer. OPERATING RANGE
● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
against another object. when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
● Do not change or modify the Intelligent operating range from the request switch 䊊1 .
Key. When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or
● Wetting may damage the Intelligent strong radio waves are present near the operat-
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im- ing location, the Intelligent Key operating range
mediately wipe until it is completely dry. becomes narrower, and the Intelligent Key may
● If the outside temperature is below 14°F not function properly.
(-10°C) the battery of the Intelligent Key The operating range is within 31.50 in (80 cm)
may not function properly. from each request switch 䊊1 .
WPD0375
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
● 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 Intelli-
gent Key is outside the vehicle.
● After locking with the door handle request
switch, verify the doors are securely locked
by testing them.
is equipped with the Intelligent Key. side the door pockets. 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the
When the driver’s side door is open, the doors ● When the Intelligent Key is placed on or outside buzzer sounds once.
are locked and then the Intelligent Key is put
under the spare tire area. 4. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1
inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed; ● When the Intelligent Key is placed in- again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
the lock will automatically unlock and the door side or near metallic materials.
If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
buzzer sounds. doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door.
3-16 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
The interior light can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following operations.
● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
● Locking the doors with the remote controller.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
WPD0369 LPD2114
All doors will be locked automatically unless one Opening the trunk lid
of the following operations is performed within
1 minute after pushing the request switch. 1. Push the trunk opener request switch 䊊A for
more than 1 second while carrying the Intel-
● Opening any door. ligent Key with you.
● Pushing the ignition switch.
2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound
The interior light timer illuminates for a period of four times.
time when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position. 3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-
dentally locked in the trunk, lockout protection is
equipped with the Intelligent Key.
WPD0360 WPD0364
WPD0361 WPD0362
Using the panic alarm Silencing the horn beep feature
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
vated using the Intelligent Key.
by pressing and holding the button on the
Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds. To deactivate: Press and hold the
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a and buttons for at least 2 seconds.
period of time. The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times to
The panic alarm stops when: confirm that the horn beep feature has been
● It has run for a period of time, or deactivated.
● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key. To activate: Press and hold the
● The request switch on the driver or passen- and buttons for at least 2 seconds once
ger door is pushed and the Intelligent Key is more.
in range of the door handle.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the 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.
LPD2035
1. Pull the hood lock release handle 䊊
1 located Hold the coated parts when removing or
below the instrument panel until the hood resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
springs up slightly. tact with the metal parts, as they may be
2. Locate the lever 䊊2 in between the hood and hot immediately after the engine has been
grille and push the lever sideways with your stopped.
fingertips. When closing the hood, return the support rod to
3. Raise the hood 䊊
3 . its original position, lower the hood to approxi-
mately 12 in (30 cm) above the latch and release
4. Remove the support rod 䊊
4 and insert it into
it. This allows proper engagement of the hood
the slot 䊊
5 .
latch.
WARNING
● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “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 in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s LPD2036 LPD2114
access to car keys. KEY OPERATION OPENING THE TRUNK LID
To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise. To To open the trunk, unlock it with one of the
close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid following operations:
down securely.
● Unlock the trunk using the key.
● Pull up on the opener lever (if so equipped)
located on the floor next to the driver’s seat.
● Press the button on the Intelligent Key.
● Push the 䊊
A release switch.
To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi- FUEL-FILLER CAP
nated release handle until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is WARNING
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light. ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
The handle is located inside the trunk compart- tions. You could be burned or seriously
ment on the trunk lock at the center of the trunk injured if it is misused or mishandled.
lid. Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
LPD2022 cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
OPENER OPERATION spray and possibly a fire.
● Use only an original equipment type
The fuel-filler door release is located below the fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler door, pull built-in safety valve needed for proper
the release. To lock, close the fuel-filler door operation of the fuel system and emis-
securely. sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause
the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to come on.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact ● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning mes-
with the container while you are fill- sage will display if the fuel-filler cap is
not properly tightened. It may take a SPA1755
ing it.
few driving trips for the message to be To remove the fuel-filler cap:
– Use only approved portable fuel con- displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-
tainers for flammable liquid. 1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise 䊊
1
filler cap properly after the LOOSE
to remove.
FUEL CAP warning message is dis-
CAUTION played may cause the Malfunc- 2. Loop the tether strap around the hook while
tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. refueling.
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. For additional information refer ● For additional information, refer to the To install the fuel-filler cap:
to the “Fuel Recommendation” in the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
“Technical and consumer information” 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-
the “Instruments and Controls” section
section of this manual. filler tube.
in this manual.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise 䊊
2 until a
● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
single click is heard.
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
LPD2025 LPD0355
CAUTION
● Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
● Do not pull the extension sun visor forc-
ibly downward.
SPA1733 LPD2284
VANITY MIRROR (if so equipped) CARD HOLDER (driver’s side only)
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor To access the card holder, slide card in the card
down and flip open the mirror cover. holder 䊊A . Do not view information while operat-
ing the vehicle.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
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.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
WPD0126 LPD2168
REARVIEW MIRROR Manual control type (if so equipped)
The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the The outside mirror can be moved in any direction
headlights of vehicles behind you at night. for a better rear view by adjusting the inside lever.
Use the day position 䊊
2 when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
LPD0237 LPD2216
LHA2898
1. MAP button* 6. BACK button
2. Display screen 7. ON•OFF button / VOL (volume) control
3. button** knob
4. button 8. CAMERA button
5. (brightness control) button 9. NAV button*
4-4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
* For additional information regarding the Naviga- ● To clean the display, never use a rough
tion system control buttons, refer to the separate cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
Navigation System Owner’s Manual. kind of solvent or paper towel with a
** For additional information regarding the chemical cleaning agent. They will
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control scratch or deteriorate the panel.
button, refer to “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone ● Do not splash any liquid such as water
System with Navigation System” in this section. or car fragrance on the display. Contact
with liquid will cause the system to
When you use this system, make sure the engine malfunction.
is running.
To help ensure safe driving, some functions can-
If you use the system with the engine not not be operated while driving.
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and the The on-screen functions that are not available
engine will not start. while driving will be “grayed out” or muted. LHA2873
Reference symbols: Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper-
ate the navigation system.
“Example” — Words marked in quotes refer to a
key shown only on the display. These keys can be WARNING
selected by touching the screen.
● ALWAYS give your full attention to
HOW TO USE THE TOUCH- driving.
SCREEN ● Avoid using vehicle features that could
distract you. If distracted, you could
CAUTION lose control of your vehicle and cause
an accident.
● The glass display screen 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.
Touch-screen 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 de-
tergent. Dampen the cloth first and then wipe the
screen.
LHA2924 LHA2852
HOW TO USE THE BUTTON To select and/or adjust several functions, fea-
tures and modes that are available for your ve-
For additional information about the “SiriusXM
hicle:
Travel Link”, and “Traffic” features, refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. 1. Press the [ ] button.
For additional information about the “My Apps” 2. Touch the “Settings” key.
key, refer to “NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps” in
this section. 3. Touch the desired item.
For additional information about the “Voice Com-
mands” key, refer to “NISSAN Voice Recognition
System” in this section.
When the shift lever is shifted into the R (Re- ● Underneath the bumper and the corner ● Do not strike the camera. It is a preci-
verse) position or the CAMERA button is areas of the bumper cannot be viewed sion instrument. Otherwise, it may mal-
pressed, the monitor display shows the view to on the RearView Monitor because of its function or cause damage resulting in a
the rear of the vehicle. monitoring range limitation. The system fire or an electric shock.
will not show small objects below the
WARNING bumper, and may not show objects CAUTION
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- close to the bumper or on the ground.
There is a plastic cover over the camera.
tions for proper use of the RearView ● Objects viewed in the RearView Moni- Do not scratch the cover when cleaning
Monitor could result in serious injury or tor differ from actual distance because dirt or snow from the cover.
death. a wide-angle lens is used.
● The RearView Monitor is a convenience ● Objects in a RearView Monitor will ap-
but it is not a substitute for proper back- pear visually opposite than when
ing. Always turn and look out the win- viewed in the rear view and outside
dows, and check mirrors to be sure that mirrors.
it is safe to move before operating the
vehicle. Always back up slowly. ● Make sure that the trunk is securely
closed when backing up.
● The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in showing large stationary ob- ● Do not put anything on the rearview
jects directly behind the vehicle, to help camera. The rearview camera is in-
avoid damaging the vehicle. stalled above the license plate.
● The system cannot completely elimi- ● When washing the vehicle with high
nate blind spots and may not show ev- pressure water, be sure not to spray it
ery object. around the camera. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing wa-
ter condensation on the lens, a mal-
function, fire or an electric shock.
LHA0437
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED
LINES
Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle width
and distances to objects with reference to the
vehicle body line 䊊
A are displayed on the monitor.
● Red line 䊊
1 : approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) Backing up on a steep uphill
● Yellow line 䊊
2 : approx. 3 ft (1 m) When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the dis-
tance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
● Green line 䊊
3 : approx. 7 ft (2 m)
lines are shown closer than the actual distance.
● Green line 䊊
4 : approx. 10 ft (3 m) For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the
place 䊊 A , but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on
WHA1505
NOTE:
WARNING
● The air conditioner cooling function op- ● Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
erates only when the engine is running. can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor
can enter the passenger compartment
● Do not leave children or adults who through the vents.
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets ● When parking, set the heater and air condi-
should also not be left alone. They tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to
could accidentally injure themselves or allow fresh air into the passenger compart-
others through inadvertent operation of ment. This should help reduce odors inside
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, the vehicle.
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
● 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.
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- RADIO Reception conditions will constantly change be-
hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
the environment in mind. Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON signal distance and interference from other ve-
position and press the ON•OFF/ (power) hicles can work against ideal reception. De-
This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
button to turn the radio on. If you listen to the scribed below are some of the factors that can
ozone layer.
radio with the engine not running, the ignition affect your radio reception.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- switch should be placed in the ACC position. Some cellular phones or other devices may
quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- Radio reception is affected by station signal cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- from the audio system speakers. Storing the de-
will cause severe damage to your air conditioner ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ- vice in a different location may reduce or elimi-
system. Refer to “Air conditioner system refriger- ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality nate the noise.
ant and oil recommendations” in the “Technical
normally are caused by these external influences.
and consumer information” section of this FM RADIO RECEPTION
manual. Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle
may influence radio reception quality. Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – 30 mi
A NISSAN dealer is able to service your “environ- (40 – 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM
mentally friendly” air conditioning system. Radio reception having slightly more range than stereo FM. Exter-
nal influences may sometimes interfere with FM
WARNING Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with station reception even if the FM station is within
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra- 25 mi (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
dio reception. These circuits are designed to directly related to the distance between the
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
extend reception range, and to enhance the qual- transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service
should be done only by an experienced ity of that reception. of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same char-
technician with proper equipment. acteristics as light. For example, they will reflect
However, there are some general characteristics
off objects.
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
when the finest equipment is used. These char- a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
acteristics are completely normal in a given re- and/or drift.
ception area and do not indicate any malfunction
in your NISSAN radio system.
● During cold weather or rainy days, the ● CDs that are not round The file is unplayable in this audio sys-
player may malfunction due to the hu- tem (only MP3 or WMA (if so equipped)
● CDs with a paper label CD).
midity. If this occurs, remove the CD
and dehumidify or ventilate the player ● CDs that are warped, scratched, or
completely. have abnormal edges
● The player may skip while driving on ● This audio system can only play pre-
rough roads. recorded CDs. It has no capability to
record or burn CDs.
● The CD player sometimes cannot func-
tion when the compartment tempera- ● If the CD cannot be played, one of the
ture is extremely high or low. following messages will be displayed.
Decrease/increase the temperature
before use.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-25
Compact disc with MP3 or WMA ● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency
is the rate at which the samples of a signal
Terms are converted from analog to digital (A/D
● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures conversion) per second.
Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the ● Multisession — Multisession is one of the
most well-known compressed digital audio methods for writing data to media. Writing
file format. This format allows for near “CD data once to the media is called a single
quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of session, and writing more than once is called
normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an a multisession.
audio track from CD-ROM can reduce the ● ID3/WMA Tag — The ID3/WMA tag is the
file size by approximately a 10:1 ratio with part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that
virtually no perceptible loss in quality. MP3 contains information about the digital music
compression removes the redundant and file such as song title, artist, encoding bit
irrelevant parts of a sound signal that the rate, track time duration, etc. ID3 tag infor-
human ear doesn’t hear. mation is displayed on the Artist/song title
line on the display.
● WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA)* is a
compressed audio format created by Micro- * Windows® and Windows Media® are regis-
soft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA tered trademarks and trademarks in the United
codec offers greater file compression than States of America and other countries of Micro-
the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more soft Corporation of the USA.
digital audio tracks in the same amount of
space when compared to MP3s at the same WHA1078
level of quality. Playback order chart
● Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of Playback order
bits per second used by a digital music file. Music playback order of a CD with MP3 or WMA
The size and quality of a compressed digital files is as illustrated.
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file. ● The names of folders not containing MP3 or
WMA files are not shown in the display.
4-26 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
● If there is a file in the top level of the disc,
“Root Folder” is displayed.
● The playback order is the order in which the
files were written by the writing software.
Therefore, the files might not play in the
desired order.
Specification chart
*1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.
*2 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed.
Bass, treble, balance and fade can also be adjusted by pressing the ENTER/SETTING button and turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the item
to adjust. When the desired item is shown on the display, turn the tuning to adjust and then press the ENTER/SETTING button until the display returns to
the main audio screen. If the button is not pressed for approximately 10 seconds, the radio or CD display will automatically reappear.
Bass, treble, balance and fade can also be adjusted by pressing the AUDIO control knob and turning it to select the item to adjust. When the desired item
is shown on the display, turn the tuning to adjust and then press the AUDIO button until the display returns to the main audio screen. If the button is not
pressed for approximately 10 seconds, the radio or CD display will automatically reappear.
LHA2899 LHA3085
1 to 6 Station memory operations: Smart Favorites Preset Setup (if so
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band (6 for equipped):
FM1, 6 for FM2) and six stations can be set for
the AM band. Twelve stations can be set for the The Smart Favorites feature allows the user to
SXM band (6 for SXM1, 6 for SXM2). designate presets, within the SXM1, SXM2 and
SXM3 bands, as their Smart Favorites. When any
1. Choose the radio band AM, FM1 or FM2 of the Smart Favorite presets are selected, the
using the FM·AM select button or choose current track on that station will play from the
the radio band SXM1, SXM2 using the SXM beginning of the song.
button.
To program a Smart Favorite preset:
2. Tune to the desired station using manual or
seek tuning. Touch and hold any of the de- 1. Press the SXM button.
sired station memory keys (1 – 6) until a 2. Touch the “Setup” key.
beep sound is heard.
Menu item
While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD, certain text may be displayed (when a CD encoded with text is
CD/MP3 display mode being used). Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded, the text is displayed listing the artist,
album and song title. There are other keys displayed on the screen when a CD is playing:
Touch the “Random” key to apply a random play pattern to the CD. If an MP3 CD is playing, touching “Ran-
Random dom” or alternates between Random Folder, and Random All. This text will appear on the display. To cancel
Random mode, touch the “Random” key until the key is no longer highlighted.
Repeat Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play pattern to the CD. If an MP3 CD is playing, touching “Repeat”
alternates between repeating the current song and repeating the current folder. This text will appear on the
display. To cancel Repeat mode, touch the “Repeat” key until the key is no longer highlighted
Browse Touch the “Browse” key to display the titles on the CD in list format. Touch the title of a song in the list to begin
playing that song. If an MP3 CD is playing, touching the “Browse” key will also list the folders on the disc. Fol-
low the procedure for selecting a song with the touch-screen to choose a folder.
● iPod® nano - 6th generation (8GB) (firm- If the audio system is turned off while the iPod® is Repeat Off → 1 Track Repeat → All Repeat →
ware version 1.2PC or later) playing, the iPod® plays when the audio system Repeat Off
is turned back on. 1 Track Repeat: the current track will be re-
● iPod® nano - 6th generation (8GB) (firm-
ware version 1.1PC or later) If the audio system is off, pressing the AUX or peated.
MEDIA button turns the audio system on and All Repeat: all songs in the current list are re-
● iPod® Touch - 1st generation (firmware ver- plays the iPod®.
sion 2.2.1 or later) peated.
If the audio system is on, the audio system auto- Repeat Off: no repeat play pattern is applied.
● iPod® Touch - 2nd generation (firmware matically begins playing tracks from the iPod®
version 2.2.1 or later) when it is plugged into the jack. (RDM) RANDOM:
● iPod® Touch - 3rd generation (firmware ver- SEEK/CAT buttons: When the RDM button is pressed while a track is
sion 3.1.3 or later) being played, the play pattern can be changed as
● iPod® Touch - 4th generation (firmware ver- follows:
Press the SEEK/CAT buttons or to
sion 4.3.5 or later) skip backward or forward one track. Shuffle Off → Track Shuffle → Album Shuffle →
● iPhone® 3G (firmware version 4.1 or later) Press and hold the SEEK/CAT buttons Shuffle Off
● iPhone® 3GS (firmware version 4.3 or later) or for 1.5 seconds while a track is playing Track Shuffle: the tracks in the current list will be
to reverse or fast forward the track being played. played randomly.
● iPhone® 4 (firmware version 5.0 or later) The track plays at an increased speed while
Album Shuffle: the albums in the current list will
● iPhone® 4S (firmware version 5.1 or later) reversing or fast forwarding. When the button is
be played randomly.
released, the track returns to normal play speed.
● iPad® (firmware version 4.3.2 or later) Shuffle Off: no random play pattern is applied.
● iPad® 2 (firmware version 4.3.3 or later) BACK button:
Make sure that your iPod® firmware is updated to When the BACK button is pressed, it re-
the version indicated above. turns to the previous menu.
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While connected to the vehicle, the iPod® can
CAUTION
only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
● Do not force the USB device into the
USB port. Inserting the USB device To disconnect the iPod® from the vehicle, re-
tilted or up-side-down into the port may move the USB end of the cable from the USB
damage the port. Make sure that the jack on the vehicle, then remove the cable from
USB device is connected correctly into the iPod®.
the USB port. * iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
● Do not grab the USB port cover (if so the U.S. and other countries.
equipped) when pulling the USB device
out of the port. This could damage the Compatibility
port and the cover. The following models are compatible:
● Do not leave the USB cable in a place
● iPod® Classic 5th generation (firmware ver-
LHA3037 where it can be pulled unintentionally.
sion 1.3.0 or later)
Pulling the cable may damage the port.
iPod®* PLAYER OPERATION WITH Refer to your device manufacturer’s owner infor- ● iPod® Classic 6th generation (firmware ver-
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so mation regarding the proper use and care of the sion 2.0.1 or later)
equipped) device. ● iPod® Classic 7th generation (firmware ver-
Connecting iPod® To connect an iPod® to the vehicle so that the sion 2.0.4 or later)
iPod® can be controlled with the audio system ● iPod® Touch 2nd generation (firmware ver-
WARNING controls and display screen, use the USB jack sion 4.2.1 or later)*
located in the center console. Connect the
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the ● iPod® Touch 3rd generation (firmware ver-
iPod®-specific end of the cable to the iPod®
USB device while driving. Doing so can be sion 5.1 or later)
and the USB end of the cable to the USB jack on
a distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an acci- the vehicle. If your iPod® supports charging via a ● iPod® Touch 4th generation (firmware ver-
dent or serious injury. USB connection, its battery will be charged while sion 5.1 or later)
connected to the vehicle with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position. ● iPod® nano - 1st generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.3.1 or later)
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● iPod® nano - 2nd generation (firmware ver- AUX button
sion 1.1.3 or later)
When the AUX button is pressed with the system
● iPod® nano - 3rd generation (firmware ver- off and the iPod® connected, the system will turn
sion 1.1.3 or later) on. If another audio source is playing and the
iPod® is connected, press the AUX button re-
● iPod® nano - 4th generation (firmware ver-
peatedly until the center display changes to the
sion 1.0.4 or later)
iPod® mode.
● iPod® nano - 5th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.0.2 or later)
● iPod® nano - 6th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.1 or later)
● iPhone® 3G (firmware version 4.2.1 or later)
● iPhone® 3GS (firmware version 5.1 or later) LHA2911
Item Result
Shuffle and repeat play mode While the iPod® is playing, the play pattern can be altered so that songs are repeated or played randomly.
Touch the “Shuffle” key to apply a random play pattern to the iPod®. When the shuffle mode is active it will
Shuffle
appear on the screen. To cancel Shuffle mode, touch the “Shuffle” key until it is not displayed.
Repeat Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play pattern to the iPod®. When the repeat mode is active it will ap-
pear on the screen. To cancel Repeat mode, touch the “Repeat” key until it is not displayed.
The controls for the Bluetooth® audio are dis- STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
played on the screen. AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
LHA0049
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
LHA3044
Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth® make or receive a hands-free telephone call with
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- your cellular phone in the vehicle.
patible Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone, you
Once your cellular phone is connected to the in-
can set up the wireless connection between your
vehicle phone module, no other phone connecting
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module.
procedure is required. Your phone is automatically
With Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can
connected with the in-vehicle phone module when
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-65
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position with – Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it ● Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
the previously connected cellular phone turned on from being dialed. regarding the telephone charges, cellular
and carried in the vehicle. phone antenna and body, etc.
● When the radio wave condition is not ideal
You can connect up to 5 different Bluetooth® or ambient sound is too loud, it may be REGULATORY INFORMATION
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur-
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone ing a call. FCC Regulatory information
at a time. – CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
● Do not place the cellular phone in an area
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone surrounded by metal or far away from the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the
System, refer to the following notes. in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
quality degradation and wireless connection modification, or attachments could damage
● Set up the wireless connection between a the transmitter and may violate FCC regula-
disruption.
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone tions.
module before using the hands-free phone ● While a cellular phone is connected through
system. the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the – Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions:
battery power of the cellular phone may dis-
● Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones may
charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth® 1. This device may not cause interference and
not be recognized by the in-vehicle phone mod-
Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge
ule. Please visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth 2. this device must accept any interference,
cellular phones.
for a recommended phone list and connecting including interference that may cause unde-
instructions. ● If the hands-free phone system seems to be sired operation of the device.
malfunctioning, refer to “Troubleshooting
● You will not be able to use a hands-free IC Regulatory information
guide” in this section. You can also visit
phone under the following conditions:
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or – Operation is subject to the following two con-
– Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser- www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for troubleshoot- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
vice area. ing help. ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
– Your vehicle is in an area where it is ● Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause undesired operation of the device.
difficult to receive a cellular signal; such cause interference or a buzzing noise to
as in a tunnel, in an underground parking come from the audio system speakers. Stor- – This Class B digital apparatus meets all re-
garage, near a tall building or in a moun- ing the device in a different location may quirements of the Canadian Interference-
tainous area. reduce or eliminate the noise. Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Operating tips ● If a command is not recognized, the system
BLUETOOTH® is a announces, “Command not recognized.
To get the best performance out of the NISSAN
trademark owned by Voice Recognition system, observe the following: Please try again.” Make sure the command is
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. said exactly as prompted by the system and
● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as repeat the command in a clear voice.
and licensed to
possible. Close the windows to eliminate
Visteon. surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration ● If you want to go back to the previous com-
sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system mand, you can say “Go back” or “Correc-
USING THE SYSTEM from recognizing voice commands correctly. tion” any time the system is waiting for a
The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows response.
hands-free operation of the Bluetooth® Hands- ● Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a
Free Phone System. command. Otherwise, the command will not ● You can cancel a command when the sys-
be received properly. tem is waiting for a response by saying,
If the vehicle is in motion, some commands may “Cancel” or “Quit.” The system announces
not be available so full attention may be given to ● Start speaking a command within 5 seconds “Cancel” and ends the VR session. You can
vehicle operation. after the tone sounds. also press and hold the button on the
Initialization ● Speak in a natural voice without pausing steering wheel for 5 seconds at any time to
between words. end the VR session. Whenever the VR ses-
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON sion is cancelled, a double beep is played to
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, Giving voice commands indicate you have exited the system.
which takes a few seconds. If the button is
pressed before the initialization completes, the To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press ● If you want to adjust the volume of the voice
system will announce “Hands-free phone system and release the button located on the feedback, press the volume control switches
not ready” and will not react to voice commands. steering wheel. After the tone sounds, speak a (+ or -) on the steering wheel while being
command. provided with feedback. You can also use
The command given is picked up by the micro- the radio volume control knob.
phone, and voice feedback is given when the
command is accepted. ● In most cases you can interrupt the voice
feedback to speak the next command by
● If you need to hear the available commands pressing the button on the steering
for the current menu again, say “Help” and wheel.
the system will repeat them.
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● To use the system faster, you may speak the ● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. NOTE:
second level commands with the main menu The system will prompt you to continue en-
For best results, say phone numbers as
command on the main menu. For example, tering digits, if desired. single digits.
press the button and after the tone Example: 1-800-662-6200
say, “Call Redial.” The voice command “Help” is available at any
– “One eight zero zero” time. Please use the “Help” command to get
How to say numbers information on how to use the system.
NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain The system repeats the numbers and
prompts you to enter more.
way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer
to the following rules and examples. – “Six six two”
● Either “zero” or “oh” can be used for “0”. The system repeats the numbers and
prompts you to enter more.
Example: 1-800-662-6200
– “Six two zero zero”
– “One eight oh oh six six two six two oh
oh”, or ● Say “pound” for “#”. Say “star” for “*” (avail-
able when using the “Special Number” com-
– “One eight zero zero six six two six two oh mand and the “Send” command during a
oh” call).
● Words can be used for the first 4 digits For additional information, refer to “List of
places only. voice commands” and “Special number” in
this section.
Example: 1-800-662-6200
Example: 1-555-1212 *123
– “One eight hundred six six two six two oh
oh”, – “One five five five one two one two star
one two three”
– NOT “One eight hundred six six two sixty
two hundred,” and ● Say “plus” for “+” (available only when using
the “Special Number” command).
– NOT “One eight oh oh six six two sixty two
hundred” ● Say “pause” for a 2-second pause (available
only when storing a phonebook number).
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You can also use the button Choosing a language
to interrupt the system feedback You can interact with the Bluetooth® Hands-
and give a command at once. For Free Phone System using English, Spanish or
additional information, refer to “List French.
of voice commands” and “During a To change the language, perform the following.
call” in this section.
1. Press and hold the button for more
PHONE/END than 5 seconds.
While the voice recognition system 2. The system announces: “Press the
is active, press and hold the PHONE/SEND ( ) button for the
button for 5 seconds to quit the hands-free phone system to enter the voice
voice recognition system at any adaptation mode or press the PHONE/END
LHA3002 time. ( ) button to select a different lan-
guage.”
CONTROL BUTTONS
TUNING SWITCH 3. Press the button.
The control buttons for the Bluetooth® Hands-
While using the voice recognition For information on voice adaptation, refer to
Free Phone System are located on the steering
wheel. system, tilt the tuning switch up or “Voice adaptation (VA) mode” in this section.
down to manually control the
PHONE/SEND 4. The system announces the current language
phone system.
Press the button to initiate a and gives you the option to change the lan-
VR session or answer an incoming guage to Spanish (in Spanish) or French (in
GETTING STARTED French). To select the current language,
call.
The following procedures will help you get press the PHONE/SEND ( ) button. To
started using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone select a different language, tilt the tuning
System with NISSAN Voice Recognition. For ad-
switch ( or ) left or right.
ditional information, refer to “List of voice com-
mands” in this section.
“Add phone” 䊊
B If the name is too long or too short, the Say: “Special Number” to dial more than 10
system tells you, then prompts you for a digits or any special characters.
Initiate from handset 䊊
C
name again. 4. Say the number you wish to call starting with
Name phone 䊊
D
the area code in single digit format 䊊
C . If the
Also, if more than one phone is connected
1. Press the button on the steering and the name sounds too much like a name system has trouble recognizing the correct
wheel. The system announces the available already used, the system tells you, then phone number, try entering the number in
commands. prompts you for a name again. the following groups: 3-digit area code,
3-digit prefix and the last 4-digits. For ex-
2. Say: “Connect phone” 䊊 A . The system ac- ample, 555-121-3354 can be said as “five
knowledges the command and announces five five” as the 1st group, then “one two
the next set of available commands. one” as the 2nd group, and “three three five
4-70 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
four” as the 3rd group. For dialing more than LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS “Call”
10 digits or any special characters, say
“Special Number”. For additional informa- Main Menu Main Menu
tion refer to “How to say numbers” in this “Call” “Call”
section.
“Phonebook” (Speak name) 䊊
A
5. When you have finished speaking the phone
“Recent Calls” “Phone Number”
number, the system repeats it back and an-
nounces the available commands. “Connect Phone” (Speak Digits) 䊊
B
If you do not wish to take the call when you you can say “Cancel” or “Quit” at any time the When prompted by the system, say the name of
system is waiting for a response. The system will the phone book entry you wish to call. The system
hear the ring tone, press the button
on the steering wheel. end the VR session. Whenever the VR session is acknowledges the name.
cancelled, a double beep is played to indicate
For additional command options, refer to “List of If there are multiple numbers associated with the
voice commands” in this section. you have exited the system.
name, the system asks you to choose the correct
If you want to go back to the previous command, number.
you can say “Go back” or “Correction” any time
the system is waiting for a response. Once you have confirmed the name and location,
the system begins the call.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-71
(Speak Digits) 䊊
B
If a call back number does not exist, the system ● “Transfer call” — Use the Transfer Call com-
mand to transfer the call from the
When prompted by the system, say the number announces, “There is no number to call back” and
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System to
you wish to call. For additional information, refer ends the VR session.
the cellular phone when privacy is desired.
to “How to say numbers” and “Making a call by During a call
entering a phone number” in this section. The system announces, “Transfer call. Call
During a call there are several command options transferred to privacy mode.” The system
“Special Number” 䊊
C then ends the VR session.
available. Press the button on the steering
For dialing more than 10 digits or any special wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter com- To reconnect the call from the cellular phone
characters, say “Special Number”. When the mands. to the Bluetooth® Hands-Free System,
system acknowledges the command, the system press the button.
● “Help” — The system announces the avail-
will prompt you to speak the number.
able commands. ● “Mute” — Use the Mute command to mute
“Redial” 䊊
D your voice so the other party cannot hear it.
● “Go back/Correction” — The system an-
Use the mute command again to unmute
Use the Redial command to call the last number nounces “Go back,” ends the VR session
your voice.
that was dialed. and returns to the call.
The system acknowledges the command, re- ● “Cancel/Quit” — The system announces NOTE:
peats the number and begins dialing. “Cancel,” ends the VR session and returns If a call is ended or the cellular phone
to the call. network connection is lost while the Mute
If a redial number does not exist, the system
announces, “There is no number to redial” and ● “Send/Enter/Call/Dial” — Use the Send feature is on, the Mute feature will be reset
ends the VR session. command to enter numbers, “*” or “#” during to “off” for the next call so the other party
a call. For example, if you were directed to can hear your voice.
“Call Back” 䊊
E dial an extension by an automated system:
Use the Call Back command to dial the number of Say: “Send one two three four.”
the last incoming call within the vehicle.
The system acknowledges the command
The system acknowledges the command, re- and sends the tones associated with the
peats the number and begins dialing. numbers. The system then ends the VR ses-
sion and returns to the call. Say “star” for “*”,
Say “pound” for “#”.
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“Phonebook” (phones without “Transfer Entry” 䊊
A
The transfer procedure varies according to each
automatic phonebook download Use the Transfer Entry command to store a new cellular phone. For additional information, refer to
function) name in the system. the cellular phone Owner’s Manual.
When prompted by the system, say the name you The system repeats the number and prompts you
NOTE:
would like to give the new entry. for the next command. When you have finished
The “Transfer Entry” command is not avail- entering numbers or transferring an entry, choose
For example, say: “Mary.”
able when the vehicle is moving. “Store.”
If the name is too long or too short, the system
Main Menu tells you, then prompts you for a name again. The system confirms the name, location and
“Phonebook” number.
Also, if the name sounds too much like a name
“Transfer Entry” 䊊
A already stored, the system tells you, then prompts “Delete Entry” 䊊
B
“Delete Entry” 䊊
B you for a name again. Use the Delete Entry command to erase one
“List Names” 䊊
C The system will ask you to transfer a phone entry from the phonebook. After the system rec-
number stored in the cellular phone’s memory. ognizes the command, speak the name to delete
For phones that do not support automatic down- or say “List Names” to choose an entry.
load of the phonebook (PBAP Bluetooth® pro- Enter a phone number by voice command:
file), the “Phonebook” command is used to manu- “List Names” 䊊
C
For example, say: “five five five one two one two.”
ally add entries to the vehicle phonebook.
For additional information, refer to “How to say Use the List Names command to hear all the
The phonebook stores up to 40 names for each numbers” in this section. names in the phonebook.
phone connected to the system.
To transfer a phone number stored in the cellular The system recites the phonebook entries but
NOTE: phone’s memory: does not include the actual phone numbers.
When the playback of the list is complete, the
Each phone has its own separate phone- Say “Transfer entry.” The system acknowledges system goes back to the main menu.
book. You cannot access Phone A’s phone- the command and asks you to initiate the transfer
book if you are currently connected with from the phone handset. The new contact phone You can stop the playback of the list at any time
Phone B. number will be transferred from the cellular by pressing the button on the steering
phone via the Bluetooth® communication link. wheel. The system ends the VR session.
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
LHA3506
Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth® make or receive a hands-free telephone call with
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- your cellular phone in the vehicle.
patible Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone, you
Once your cellular phone is connected to the
can set up the wireless connection between your
in-vehicle phone module, no other phone con-
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module.
necting procedure is required. Your phone is
With Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can
automatically connected with the in-vehicle
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-79
phone module when the ignition switch is placed ● You will not be able to use a hands-free ● For additional information, refer to “Trouble-
in the ON position with the previously connected phone under the following conditions: shooting guide” in this section if the hands-free
cellular phone turned on and carried in the ve- phone system seems to be malfunctioning. You
– Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser- can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or
hicle.
vice area. www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for troubleshooting
NOTE: – Your vehicle is in an area where it is help.
Some devices require the user to accept difficult to receive a cellular signal; such ● Some cellular phones or other devices may
connections to other Bluetooth® devices. If as in a tunnel, in an underground parking cause interference or a buzzing noise to
your phone does not connect automatic garage, near a tall building or in a moun- come from the audio system speakers. Stor-
ally to the system, consult the phone’s tainous area. ing the device in a different location may
Owner’s Manual for details on device op- reduce or eliminate the noise.
– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it
eration. from being dialed. ● Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
regarding the telephone charges, cellular
You can connect up to 5 different Bluetooth® ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal phone antenna and body, etc.
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- REGULATORY INFORMATION
at a time. ing a call.
FCC Regulatory information
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area – CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s
System, refer to the following notes. surrounded by metal or far away from the RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied
● Set up the wireless connection between a in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or
compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle quality degradation and wireless connection attachments could damage the transmitter and
phone module before using the hands-free disruption. may violate FCC regulations.
phone system. ● While a cellular phone is connected through – Operation is subject to the following two con-
● Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the ditions:
may not be recognized or work properly. battery power of the cellular phone may dis-
1. This device may not cause interference and
Please visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth®
or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for a recom- Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge 2. this device must accept any interference,
mended phone list and connecting instruc- cellular phones. including interference that may cause unde-
tions. sired operation of the device.
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IC Regulatory information Initialization Giving voice commands
– Operation is subject to the following two con- When the ignition switch is placed in the ON To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press
ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, and release the button located on the
ence, and (2) this device must accept any which takes a few seconds. If the button is steering wheel. After the tone sounds, speak a
interference, including interference that may pressed before the initialization completes, the
cause undesired operation of the device. command.
system will announce “Hands-free phone system The command given is picked up by the micro-
– This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- not ready” and will not react to voice commands. phone, and voice feedback is given when the
quirements of the Canadian Interference- command is accepted.
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Operating tips
To get the best performance out of the NISSAN ● If you need to hear the available commands
BLUETOOTH® is a Voice Recognition (VR) system, observe the fol- for the current menu again, say “Help” and
lowing: the system will repeat them.
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as ● If a command is not recognized, the system
possible. Close the windows to eliminate announces, “Command not recognized.
and licensed to surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
Visteon. Please try again.” Make sure the command is
sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system
said exactly as prompted by the system and
from recognizing voice commands correctly.
USING THE SYSTEM repeat the command in a clear voice.
● Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a
The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows
command. Otherwise, the command will not ● If you want to go back to the previous com-
hands-free operation of the Bluetooth® Hands- mand, you can say “Go back” or “Correc-
be received properly.
Free Phone System. tion” any time the system is waiting for a
● Start speaking a command within 5 seconds response.
If the vehicle is in motion, some commands may
after the tone sounds.
not be available so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. ● Speak in a natural voice without pausing
between words.
The connecting procedure varies according to each phone. For additional information, refer to the phone’s Owner’s Manual for details. You can also visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or call the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department for instructions on connecting recommended cellular phones.
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
LHA3045
Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth® make or receive a hands-free telephone call with
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- your cellular phone in the vehicle.
patible Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone, you
Once your cellular phone is connected to the
can set up the wireless connection between your
in-vehicle phone module, no other phone con-
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module.
necting procedure is required. Your phone is
With Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can
automatically connected with the in-vehicle
4-90 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
phone module when the ignition switch is placed – Your vehicle is in an area where it is ● If the hands-free phone system seems to be
in the ON position with the connected cellular difficult to receive cellular signal; such as malfunctioning, refer to “Troubleshooting
phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. in a tunnel, in an underground parking guide” in this section. You can also visit
garage, near a tall building or in a moun- www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for trouble-
You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth® shooting help.
tainous area.
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone – Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it ● Some cellular phones or other devices may
at a time. from being dialed. cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers. Stor-
NISSAN Voice Recognition system supports the ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal ing the device in a different location may
phone commands, so dialing a phone number or ambient sound is too loud, it may be reduce or eliminate the noise.
using your voice is possible. For additional infor- difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur-
● Refer to the cellular phone owner’s manual
mation, refer to “NISSAN Voice Recognition Sys- ing a call.
regarding the telephone charges, cellular
tem” in this section.
● Immediately after the ignition switch is phone antenna and body, etc.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone placed in the ON position, it may be impos- ● The signal strength display on the monitor
System, refer to the following notes. sible to receive a call for a short period of will not coincide with the signal strength
time. display of some cellular phones.
● Set up the wireless connection between a
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area REGULATORY INFORMATION
module before using the hands-free phone surrounded by metal or far away from the
system. in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone FCC Regulatory information
● Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones quality degradation and wireless connection – CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle disruption. FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the
phone module. Please visit ● While a cellular phone is connected through supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for a recom- the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the modification, or attachments could damage
mended phone list and connecting. battery power of the cellular phone may dis- the transmitter and may violate FCC regula-
tions.
● You will not be able to use a hands-free charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth®
phone under the following conditions: Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge – Operation is subject to the following two con-
cellular phones. ditions:
– Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser-
vice area. 1. This device may not cause interference and
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-91
2. this device must accept any interference, Voice Prompt Interrupt
including interference that may cause unde- While using the voice recognition system, the
sired operation of the device. system voice can be interrupted to allow the user
IC Regulatory information to speak commands. While the system is speak-
ing, press the button on the steering
– Operation is subject to the following two con- wheel. The system voice will stop and a tone will
ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- be heard. After the tone, speak desired command
ence, and (2) this device must accept any (displayed on the touch-screen).
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. One Shot Call
To use the system faster, you may speak the
– This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- second level commands with the main menu
quirements of the Canadian Interference- command on the main menu. For example, press
Causing Equipment Regulations. the button and after the tone say, “Call
Redial”. LHA2773
BLUETOOTH® is a CONNECTING PROCEDURE
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. NOTE:
and licensed to The connecting procedure must be per-
Bosch. formed when the vehicle is stationary. If the
vehicle starts moving during the procedure,
VOICE COMMANDS the procedure will be cancelled.
You can use voice commands to operate various
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System features 1. Press the [ ] button on the control
using the NISSAN Voice Recognition system. For panel.
additional information, refer to “NISSAN Voice 2. Touch the “Settings” key.
Recognition System” in this section.
3. Touch the “Phone & Bluetooth” key.
4. Touch the “Connect New Device” key.
For additional information, refer to the 2. Select one of the following options to make a DURING A CALL
Bluetooth® device’s Owner’s Manual. call: While a call is active, the following options are
available on the screen:
VEHICLE PHONEBOOK ● “Phonebook”: Select the name from an entry
stored in the vehicle phonebook. ● “Handset”
To access the vehicle phonebook: Select this option to switch control of the
● “Call Lists”: Select the name from the in- phone call over to the handset.
1. Press the button on the control panel. coming, outgoing or missed.
● “Mute Mic.”
2. Touch the “Phonebook” key. ● “Redial”: Dial the last outgoing call from the Select this option to mute the microphone.
3. Choose the desired entry from the displayed vehicle. Select again to unmute the microphone.
list. ● “ ”Input the phone number manually ● Red phone ( ) icon
4. The number of the entry will be displayed on using a keypad displayed on the screen. For Select to end the phone call.
the screen. Touch the number to initiate di- additional information on how to use the
aling. touch-screen, refer to “How to use the ENDING A CALL
touch-screen” in this section. To end a phone call, select the red phone ( )
NOTE: icon on the screen or press the button on
RECEIVING A CALL
To scroll quickly through the list, touch the When a call is placed to the connected phone, the steering wheel.
“A-Z” key in the upper right corner of the the display will change to phone mode.
screen. Turn the TUNE knob to choose a
letter or number and then press ENTER. To accept the incoming call, either:
The list will move to the first entry that ● Press the button on the steering
begins with that number or letter. wheel, or
● Touch the green phone icon on the screen.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-93
TEXT MESSAGING 3. Say “Send Text” after the tone. ● “Yes”
4. The system will provide a list of available ● “No”
WARNING commands in order to determine the recipi-
● “Where are you?”
● Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict ent of the text message. Choose from the
the use of “Text-to-Speech.” Check local following: ● “When?”
regulations before using the feature.
● To (a name) To send one of the custom messages, say
● Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict “Custom Messages”. If more than one custom
the use of some of the applications and ● Enter Number
message is stored, the system will prompt for
features, such as social networking and ● Missed Calls the number of the desired custom message.
texting. Check local regulations for any For additional information on setting and man-
requirements. ● Incoming Calls
aging custom text messages, refer to
● Use the text messaging feature after ● Outgoing Calls “Bluetooth® settings” in this section.
stopping your vehicle in a safe location. Reading a received text message:
For additional information about these op-
If you have to use the feature while
tions, refer to “Voice commands” in this sec- 1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
driving, exercise extreme caution at all
tion.
times so full attention may be given to 2. Say “Phone” after the tone.
vehicle operation. 5. Once a recipient is chosen, the system
prompts for which message to send. Nine 3. Say “Read Text” after the tone.
● If you are unable to devote full attention The text message, sender and delivery time are
to vehicle operation while using the text predefined messages and three custom
messages are available. To choose one of shown on the screen. Use the tuning switch to
messaging feature, pull off the road to a scroll through all text messages if more than one
safe location and stop your vehicle. the predefined messages, speak one of the
following after the tone: are available. Press the button to exit the
The system allows for the sending and receiving text message screen. Press the button to
of text messages through the vehicle interface. ● “Driving, can’t text”
access the following options for replying to the
Sending a text message: ● “Call me” text message:
● “On my way” ● Call Back
1. Press the button on the steering
Speak this command to call the sender of
wheel. ● “Running late”
the text message using the Bluetooth®
2. Say “Phone” after the tone. ● “Okay” Hands-Free Phone System.
4-94 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
● Send Text BLUETOOTH® SETTINGS
Speak this command to send a text message
response to the sender of the text message. To access the phone settings:
● Read Text 1. Press the [ ] button.
Speak this command to read the text mes-
sage again. 2. Touch the “Settings” key.
NOTE: LHA2844
The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows 4. Voice and display feedback are provided
hands-free operation of the systems equipped on when the command is accepted.
this vehicle, such as the phone and navigation ● If the command is not recognized, the sys-
systems. tem announces: “Command not recog-
To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press nized”. Repeat the command in a clear voice.
the button located on the steering wheel. ● If you want to cancel the command or go
When prompted, speak the command for the back to the previous menu of commands,
system you wish to activate. The command given press the button. The system will an-
is picked up by the microphone and performed nounce: “Cancelling voice recognition” or
when it is properly recognized. NISSAN Voice “Go back” depending on the current menu
Recognition will provide a voice response and a level.
message in the center display to inform you of the
command results. ● Press the BACK button on the control panel
LHA3002
to move back through the menus displayed
USING THE SYSTEM on the screen.
Giving voice commands
Initialization ● If you want to adjust the volume of the voice
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, 1. Press the button. feedback, use the volume control switches
NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, which on the steering wheel or the volume knob on
2. The system announces: “Please say a cat- the control panel.
takes a few seconds. When completed, the sys- egory like phone or a command like points of
tem is ready to accept voice commands. If interest followed by a brand name”. A list of ● The voice command screen can also be
the button is pressed before the initializa- available commands is then spoken by the accessed using the control panel display:
tion completes, the system will announce: “Voice system.
Recognition System not ready. Please wait.” 1. Press the [ ] button.
3. After the tone sounds and the face icon on
the display changes, speak a command. 2. Touch the “Voice Commands” key.
Available commands are discussed in this
section.
● Help
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.
Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Starting the engine (models without NISSAN
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Intelligent Key® system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Intelligent Key® system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Off-road recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Rapid air pressure loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Automatic transmission (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Manual transmission (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Ignition switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Automatic transmission (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Manual transmission (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Ignition switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Fuel efficient driving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Push-Button Ignition Switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 5-11 Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Operating range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Emergency engine shut off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge. . . . . . . 5-13 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Brake force distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Antifreeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Engine block heater (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING ● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are c. You notice a change in the sound of
entering the vehicle, drive with all win- the exhaust system.
● Do not leave children or adults who
dows fully open, and have the vehicle
would normally require the assistance d. You have had an accident involving
inspected immediately.
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets damage to the exhaust system, un-
should also not be left alone. They ● Do not run the engine in closed spaces derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
could accidentally injure themselves or such as a garage.
others through inadvertent operation of THREE-WAY CATALYST
● Do not park the vehicle with the engine
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, running for any extended length of time. The three-way catalyst is an emission control
temperatures in a closed vehicle could device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
quickly become high enough to cause ● Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates, gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
severe or possibly fatal injuries to doors and trunk lids (if so equipped) high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
people or animals. closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passen-
● Properly secure all cargo to help pre- ger compartment. If you must drive with
WARNING
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not one of these open, follow these ● The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
place cargo higher than the seatbacks. precautions: tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured or flammable materials away from the
cargo could cause personal injury. 1. Open all the windows.
exhaust system components.
2. Turn the air recirculation mode off
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide) ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
and set the fan speed control to the
flammable materials such as dry grass,
highest level to circulate the air.
WARNING waste paper or rags. They may ignite
● The exhaust system and body should be and cause a fire.
● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they inspected by a qualified mechanic
contain colorless and odorless carbon whenever:
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or a. The vehicle is raised for service.
death. b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger
compartment.
● If the engine is very hard to start in ex- 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec- 1. Apply the parking brake.
tremely cold weather or when restarting, onds after starting. Do not race the engine
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap- while warming it up. Drive at moderate 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it speed for a short distance first, especially in tral). P (Park) is recommended.
and then crank the engine. Release the cold weather. The starter is designed not to operate if
key and the accelerator pedal when the the shift lever is in any of the driving
engine starts. NOTE: positions.
● If the engine is very hard to start because Care should be taken to avoid situations 3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
it is flooded, depress the accelerator that can lead to potential battery discharge Depress the brake pedal and push the igni-
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. and potential no-start conditions such as: tion switch to start the engine.
Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After
1. Installation or extended use of electronic To start the engine immediately, push and
cranking the engine, release the accel-
accessories that consume battery power release the ignition switch while depressing
erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
when the engine is not running (Phone char- the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
foot off the accelerator pedal by turn-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) any position.
ing the ignition key to START. Release the
key when the engine starts. If the engine 2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only ● If the engine is very hard to start in ex-
starts, but fails to run, repeat the above driven short distances. In these cases, the tremely cold weather or when restarting,
procedure. battery may need to be charged to maintain depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
battery health. proximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
CAUTION holding, crank the engine. Release the
Do not operate the starter for more than accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does ● If the engine is very hard to start because
not start, turn the key off and wait 10 sec- it is flooded, depress the accelerator
onds before cranking again, otherwise the pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
starter could be damaged. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion to start cranking the engine. After five
or six seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to LOCK. After crank-
ing the engine, release the accelerator
pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off
Starting and driving 5-15
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
N (Neutral)
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)
LSD2006
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
Shift lock release
2 (Second gear):
If the battery is discharged, the shift lever may not
Use this position for hill climbing or engine brak- be moved from the P (Park) position even with the
ing on downhill grades. foot brake pedal depressed.
1 (Low gear): To move the shift lever, perform the following
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly procedure:
or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or 1. Place the ignition switch into the LOCK po-
mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep
sition and remove the key.
downhill grades.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover using a
suitable tool.
On the manual transmission, you cannot shift For quick acceleration in low altitude areas and
WARNING
directly from 5th gear into R (Reverse). First shift high altitude areas (over 4,000 ft [1219 m]):
into N (Neutral), then into R (Reverse). ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
Gear change MPH (km/h)
leased before driving. Failure to do so
The shift lever ring returns to its original position 1st to 2nd 15 (24) can cause brake failure and lead to an
when the shift lever is moved to the N (Neutral) 2nd to 3rd 25 (40) accident.
position. 3rd to 4th 40 (64)
4th to 5th 45 (72)
● Do not release the parking brake from
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R outside the vehicle.
(Reverse) or 1 (1st), shift into N (Neutral), then 5th —
release the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch ● Do not use the shift lever in place of the
pedal again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1 (1st).
Suggested maximum speed in each parking brake. When parking, be sure
gear the parking brake is fully engaged.
Suggested up-shift speeds
Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not ● Do not leave children unattended in a
The following are suggested vehicle speeds for running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate. vehicle. They could release the parking
shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions brake and cause an accident.
relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed
Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road (shown below) in any gear. For level road driving,
conditions, the weather and individual driving use the highest gear suggested for that speed.
habits. Always observe posted speed limits, and drive
according to the road conditions, which will en-
For normal acceleration in low altitude areas (less sure safe operation. Do not over-rev the engine
than 4,000 ft [1219 m]): when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause
engine damage or loss of vehicle control.
GEAR CHANGE MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd 9 (14) GEAR MPH (km/h)
2nd to 3rd 12 (19) 1st 28 (46)
3rd to 4th 21 (34) 2nd 52 (83)
4th to 5th 28 (45) 3rd 76 (122)
5th — 4th 103 (166)
5th —
WSD0169 LSD2003
To engage: Pull the parking brake lever up 䊊
A. PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
To release: CONTROL
1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. Manual transmission models: 2. COAST/SET switch
Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi- 3. CANCEL switch
tion. 4. CRUISE ON/OFF switch
Continuously Variable Transmission ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
(CVT) / Automatic transmission mod- cancels automatically.
els:
● To properly set the cruise control system,
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. use the following procedures.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
CAUTION
of the following three methods. Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), from your vehicle.
● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve- follow these recommendations to obtain
hicle attains the desired speed, push the maximum engine performance and ensure 1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
COAST/SET switch and release it. the future reliability and economy of your Pedal Application
● Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Re- new vehicle. Failure to follow these rec- ● Avoid rapid starts and stops.
lease the switch when the vehicle slows to ommendations may result in shortened
● Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
the desired speed. engine life and reduced engine
performance. brake application whenever possible.
● Push and release the COAST/SET switch. ● Maintain constant speed while commut-
Each time you do this, the set speed de- ● Avoid driving for long periods at constant ing and coast whenever possible.
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm. 2. Maintain Constant Speed
To resume the preset speed, push and re-
lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle re- ● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear. ● Look ahead to try and anticipate and mini-
turns to the last set cruising speed when the mize stops.
● Avoid quick starts.
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h). ● Synchronizing your speed with traffic
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible. lights allows you to reduce your number
of stops.
● Maintaining a steady speed can minimize
red light stops and improve fuel efficiency.
3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher
Vehicle Speeds
● Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
● Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag.
Starting and driving 5-29
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
● Recirculating the cool air in the cabin 7. Avoid Idling ● Keep your engine tuned up.
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load.
● Shutting off your engine when safe for ● Follow the recommended scheduled main-
4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis- stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves tenance.
tances fuel and reduces emissions. ● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
● Observing the speed limit and not ex- 8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
ceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where le- and lowers fuel economy.
● Automated passes permit drivers to use
gally allowed) can improve fuel efficiency special lanes to maintain cruising speed ● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im-
due to reduced aerodynamic drag. through the toll and avoid stopping and proper alignment increases tire wear and
● Maintaining a safe following distance be- starting. lowers fuel economy.
hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary 9. Winter Warm Up ● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
braking. For additional information, refer to “Engine
● Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
● Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate economy. “Technical and consumer information” sec-
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
● Vehicles typically need no more than tion of this manual.
ing and smooth acceleration changes.
30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec-
● Select a gear range suitable to road con- tively circulate the engine oil before driv-
ditions. ing.
5. Use Cruise Control ● Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
● Using cruise control during highway driv- versus idling.
ing helps maintain a steady speed.
10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool
● Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on flat ● Park your vehicle in a covered parking
terrains. area or in the shade whenever possible.
● When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
6. Plan for the Shortest Route
windows will help to reduce the inside
● Utilize a map or navigation system to de- temperature faster, resulting in reduced
termine the best route to save time. demand on your A/C system.
5-30 Starting and driving
PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS
SSD0488 Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
WARNING Make sure the shift lever has been gently touches the curb.
pushed as far forward as it can go and
● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
cannot be moved without depressing ● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: 䊊 2
flammable materials such as dry grass, Turn the wheels away from the curb and
the foot brake pedal.
waste paper or rags. They may ignite move the vehicle back until the curb side
and cause a fire. ● Never leave the engine running while
wheel gently touches the curb.
the vehicle is unattended.
● Safe parking procedures require that
● Do not leave children unattended inside ● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
both the parking brake be set and the
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- CURB: 䊊
3
transmission placed into P (Park) or in
an appropriate gear for manual trans- tivate switches or controls. Unattended Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
mission models. Failure to do so could children could become involved in seri- so the vehicle will move away from the cen-
cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly ous accidents. ter of the road if it moves.
or roll away and result in an accident.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-
tion and remove the key (if so equipped)/
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped).
Starting and driving 5-31
POWER STEERING BRAKE SYSTEM
You may hear a sound when the steering wheel is The brake system has two separate hydraulic
WARNING
operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunc- circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
● If the engine is not running or is turned tion. have braking at two wheels.
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will If the electric power steering warning light PS BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
be harder to operate. illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not func- Vacuum assisted brakes
● When the power steering warning light tioning properly and may need servicing. Have
illuminates with the engine running, the power steering system checked by a The brake booster aids braking by using engine
there will be no power assist for the NISSAN dealer. vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
steering. You will still have control of vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
the vehicle, but the steering will be When the electric power steering warning light greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
harder to operate. Have the power illuminates with the engine running, there will be required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
steering system checked by a NISSAN no power assist for the steering, but you will still
tance will be longer.
dealer. have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater
steering effort is required to operate the steering Using the brakes
The power steering system is designed to pro- wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
vide power assist while driving to operate the speeds. Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
steering wheel with light force. driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
For additional information refer to “Power steer- brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly ing warning light” in the “Instruments and con-
or continuously while parking or driving at a very trols” section of this manual. To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
low speed, the power assist for the steering brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over- downshift to a lower gear before going down a
heating of the power steering system and protect slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
it from getting damaged. While the power assist reduce braking performance and could result in
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become loss of vehicle control.
heavy. When the temperature of the power steer-
ing system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering
wheel operations that could cause the power
steering system to overheat.
5-32 Starting and driving
This procedure is described in the vehicle service – When installing a spare tire, make
WARNING
manual and can be performed by a NISSAN sure that it is the proper size and type
● While driving on a slippery surface, be dealer. as specified on the Tire and Loading
careful when braking, accelerating or
Information label. For additional in-
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel- ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM formation, refer to the ”Tire and load-
erating could cause the wheels to skid (ABS) ing information label” in the “Techni-
and result in an accident.
cal and consumer information”
● If the engine is not running or is turned WARNING section of this manual.
off while driving, the power assist for ● The ABS is a sophisticated device, but it – For additional information, refer to
the brakes will not work. Braking will be cannot prevent accidents resulting from “Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte-
harder. careless or dangerous driving tech- nance and do-it-yourself” section of
niques. It can help maintain vehicle con- this manual.
Wet brakes trol during braking on slippery surfaces.
When the vehicle is washed or driven through Remember that stopping distances on The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls the
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your slippery surfaces will be longer than on brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle normal surfaces even with ABS. Stop- braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
may pull to one side during braking. ping distances may also be longer on The system detects the rotation speed at each
rough, gravel or snow covered roads, or wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre-
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe if you are using tire chains. Always vent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to maintain a safe distance from the ve- preventing each wheel from locking, the system
heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return hicle in front of you. Ultimately, the helps the driver maintain steering control and
to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high driver is responsible for safety. helps to minimize swerving and spinning on slip-
speeds until the brakes function correctly. ● Tire type and condition may also affect pery surfaces.
Parking brake break-in braking effectiveness.
Using the system
– When replacing tires, install the
Break-in the brake shoes whenever the effect of specified size of tires on all four Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. De-
the parking brake is weakened or whenever the wheels. press the brake pedal with firm steady pressure,
brake shoes and/or drums are replaced, in order but do not pump the brakes. The ABS will oper-
to assure the best brake performance. ate to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
Starting and driving 5-33
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
When the ABS senses that one or more wheels The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
WARNING
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly ap- various sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve-
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so plies and releases hydraulic pressure. This action hicle motion. Under certain driving conditions,
may result in increased stopping is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly. You the VDC System helps to perform the following
distances. may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a functions:
noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from
Self-test feature ● Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
the actuator when it is operating. This is normal
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric and indicates that the ABS is operating properly.
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
However, the pulsation may indicate that road
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The the same axle.
conditions are hazardous and extra care is re-
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
quired while driving. ● Controls brake pressure and engine output
tests the system each time you start the engine
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or Brake assist speed (traction control function).
reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may hear
When the force applied to the brake pedal ex- ● Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
ceeds a certain level, the brake assist is activated and engine output to help the driver maintain
pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a generating greater braking force than a conven-
malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc- control of the vehicle in the following condi-
tional brake booster even with light pedal force. tions:
tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the
ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The WARNING – understeer (vehicle tends to not follow
brake system then operates normally but without the steered path despite increased steer-
anti-lock assistance. The brake assist is only an aid to assist ing input)
braking operation and is not a collision
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the warning or avoidance device. it is the driv- – oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle ers responsibility to stay alert, drive safely certain road or driving conditions)
checked by a NISSAN dealer. and be in control of the vehicle at all times. The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
Normal operation control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss of
vehicle control in all driving situations.
The ABS operates at speeds above 3 - 6 MPH (5
- 10 km/h). The speed varies according to road
conditions.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER 3. Tire chains may be used. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Tire chains” in the “Main-
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de- If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti- tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes freeze, drain the cooling system, including the manual.
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
hole, or use the remote keyless entry key fob or For additional information, refer to “Changing SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
the NISSAN Intelligent Key®. engine coolant” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
It is recommended that the following items be
ANTIFREEZE yourself” section of this manual.
carried in the vehicle during winter:
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem- TIRE EQUIPMENT ● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check the 1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to ice and snow from the windows and wiper
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For blades.
provide superior performance on dry pave-
additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
ment. However, the performance of these ● A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
system” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual. tires will be substantially reduced in snowy jack to give it firm support.
and icy conditions. If you operate your ve-
BATTERY hicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recom- ● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
mends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL ● Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. Please washer fluid reservoir.
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi- consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type,
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked size, speed rating and availability informa- DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat- tion.
tery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec- WARNING
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tion of this manual. tires may be used. However, some U.S. ● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their very cold snow or ice can be slick and
use. Check local, state and provincial laws very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
before installing studded tires. have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
Skid and traction capabilities of studded wet ice until the road is salted or
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be sanded.
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
Starting and driving 5-37
● Whatever the condition, drive with cau- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so To use the engine block heater:
tion. Accelerate and slow down with equipped) 1. Turn the engine off.
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold 2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block
more traction. temperature starting. heater cord.
● Allow more stopping distance under The engine block heater should be used when 3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a
these conditions. Braking should be the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower. grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
started sooner than on dry pavement. cord.
WARNING 4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault
● Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads. ● Do not use your engine block heater Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110-
with an ungrounded electrical system or volt AC (VAC) outlet.
● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
a 2-pronged adapter. You can be seri- 5. The engine block heater must be plugged in
These may appear on an otherwise
ously injured by an electrical shock if for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on outside
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of
you use an ungrounded connection. temperatures, to properly warm the engine
ice is seen ahead, brake before reach-
ing it. Try not to brake while on the ice, ● Disconnect and properly store the en- coolant. Use an appropriate timer to turn the
and avoid any sudden steering gine block heater cord before starting engine block heater on.
maneuvers. the engine. Damage to the cord could 6. Before starting the engine, unplug and prop-
result in an electrical shock and can
● Do not use the cruise control (if so erly store the cord to keep it away from
cause serious injury. moving parts.
equipped) on slippery roads.
● Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged ex-
● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
tension cord rated for at least 10 A. Plug
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
the extension cord into a Ground Fault
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
around your vehicle.
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.
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
placed in any position. while driving, perform the following procedure:
Some jurisdictions may prohibit the use of – Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
the hazard warning flasher switch while three consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
driving. onds, or
– Push and hold the push-button ignition switch
for more than 2 seconds.
LIC0394
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights 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.
● Turn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING WARNING ● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
SYSTEM (TPMS) (if so equipped) ● If the low tire pressure warning light
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure illuminates while driving, avoid sudden
sensors.
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres- steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
sure of all tires except the spare. When the low reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road ● Replacing tires with those not originally
tire pressure warning light is lit, and the CHECK to a safe location and stop the vehicle specified by NISSAN could affect the
TIRE PRES (pressure) warning message is dis- as soon as possible. Driving with under- proper operation of the TPMS.
played in the odometer, 1 or more of your tires is inflated tires may permanently damage
the tires and increase the likelihood of CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
significantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is being
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions be-
driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS will acti-
could occur and may lead to an accident
vate and warn you of it by the low tire pressure low:
and could result in serious personal in-
warning light. This system will activate only when jury. Check the tire pressure for all four
the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph Stopping the vehicle
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
(25 km/h). For additional information, refer to recommended COLD tire pressure 1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders” shown on the Tire and Loading Informa- away from traffic.
in the “Instruments and controls” section, and tion label to turn the low tire pressure
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire,
“Starting and driving” section. replace it with a spare tire as soon as 3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
possible. brake. Shift the automatic transmission (A/T)
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel or the continuously variable transmission
is replaced, the TPMS will not function (CVT) models into P (Park) or the manual
and the low tire pressure warning light transmission (M/T) model into R (Reverse).
will flash for approximately 1 minute. 4. Turn off the engine.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as 5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to
possible for tire replacement and/or signal professional road assistance person-
system resetting. nel that you need assistance.
WARNING
● Make sure the parking brake is securely
applied and the automatic transmission
(A/T) or the continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT) models is shifted into P
(Park), or the manual transmission
(M/T) model into R (Reverse).
● Never change tires when the vehicle is
on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous. LCE2142
● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is A. Blocks
close to your vehicle. Wait for profes-
sional road assistance. B. Flat tire
Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocks at both the front and back
of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to
prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked
up. LCE2020
SCE0002
Always refer to the proper illustrations for the 2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up
correct placement and jack-up points for your point as illustrated so the top of the jack
specific vehicle model and jack type. contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point.
Align the jack head between the 2 notches in
Carefully read the caution label attached to
the front or the rear as shown. Also fit the
the jack body and the following instruc-
groove of the jack head between the
tions.
notches as shown.
1. Loosen each wheel nut 1 or 2 turns by
The jack should be used on firm and
turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut
level ground.
wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts
until the tire is off the ground. 3. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever
and rod with both hands. Carefully raise the
vehicle until the tire clears the ground. Re-
move the wheel nuts, and then remove the
tire.
Installing the spare tire ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve- 6. Install the jack in its storage area between
hicle has been driven for 600 miles floor and bracket for jack mounting.
The spare tire is designed for emergency (1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire, 7. Install tools between the side of the spare
use. For additional information, refer to etc.). tire (3 o’clock position) and the spare tire
“Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts pan without looseness.
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
to the specified torque with a torque
8. Place the spare tire cover and the floor cov-
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- wrench.
ering over the damaged tire.
tween the wheel and hub.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
83 ft-lb (113 N·m) 9. Close the trunk.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten
the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel
nuts alternately and evenly as illustrated (䊊
A,
䊊B,䊊 C,䊊 D ) until they are tight.
To start your engine with a booster battery, the ● Whenever working on or near a battery,
WARNING
instructions and precautions below must be fol- always wear suitable eye protectors (for
● Always make sure that the spare tire lowed. example, goggles or industrial safety
and jacking equipment are properly se-
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
cured after use. Such items can become WARNING bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
● If done incorrectly, jump starting can over the battery when jump starting.
sudden stop.
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in ● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
● The spare tire is designed for emer- severe injury or death. It could also battery. It could explode and cause se-
gency use. Refer to specific instructions damage your vehicle. rious injury.
under the heading “Wheels and tires” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” ● Explosive hydrogen gas is always pres- ● Your vehicle has an automatic engine
section of this manual. ent in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all cooling fan. It could come on at any
sparks and flames away from the time. Keep hands and other objects
battery. away from it.
● Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor-
rosive sulfuric acid solution which can
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
come into contact with anything, imme-
diately flush the contacted area with
water.
● Keep 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.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by a red 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
CAUTION
high temperature warning light ), or if you steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
● Do not push start this vehicle. The 3-way feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
catalyst may be damaged noise, etc. take the following steps. ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
● Continuously Variable Transmission open the hood further until no steam or
(CVT) and Manual Transmission models WARNING coolant can be seen.
cannot be push-started or tow-started. 4. Open the engine hood.
● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
Attempting to do so may cause trans-
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
mission damage. WARNING
damage or a vehicle fire.
● For manual transmission models, never If steam or water is coming from the en-
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
try to start the vehicle by towing it. gine, stand clear to prevent getting
never remove the radiator cap while the
When the engine starts, the forward burned.
engine is still hot. When the radiator
surge could cause the vehicle to collide
cap is removed, pressurized hot water 5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
with the tow vehicle.
will spurt out, possibly causing serious looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
● Automatic transmission models cannot injury. running. The radiator hoses and radiator
be push-started or tow-started. At-
● Do not open the hood if steam is com- should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
tempting to do so may cause transmis- the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
ing out.
sion damage. the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply
gine.
the parking brake and move the shift lever to
N (Neutral) (manual transmission) or to P
WARNING
(Park) (continuously variable transmission)/
(automatic transmission). Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
Do not stop the engine. with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
2. Turn off the air conditioner (if so equipped). engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
Open all the windows, move the heater or air can start at any time.
conditioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.
6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in For information about towing your vehicle behind
ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank Canada) and local regulations for towing must be a recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing”
with the engine running. Add coolant to the followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam- in the “Technical and Consumer Information” sec-
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary. age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail- tion of this manual.
Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
dealer. tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having 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 trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditions apply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing.
LCE2121 LCE2122
䊊
A (CVT)/ (AT) 䊊
A (CVT)/ (AT)
䊊
B (M/T) 䊊
B (M/T)
In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
CAUTION
hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. must be cleaned regularly. Take care that the
● Do not use car washes that use acid in drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your the detergent. Some car washes, espe- open. Spray water under the body and in the
vehicle as soon as you can: cially brushless ones, use some acid for wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage cleaning. The acid may react with some road salt.
from acid rain plastic vehicle components, causing
them to crack. This could affect their A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle to
● after driving on coastal roads appearance, and also could cause them avoid water spots.
not to function properly. Always check WAXING
● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop-
with your car wash to confirm that acid
pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get is not used. Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
on the paint surface helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is
● Do not wash the vehicle with strong recommended to remove built-up wax residue
● when dust or mud builds up on the surface household soap, strong chemical deter- and to avoid a weathered appearance before
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle gents, gasoline or solvents. re-applying wax.
inside a garage or in a covered area. ● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun- A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
light or while the vehicle body is hot, as proper product.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
the surface may become water-spotted.
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body ● Wax your vehicle only after a thorough wash-
cover. ● Avoid using tight-napped or rough
ing. Follow the instructions supplied with the
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface wax.
must be taken when removing
when putting on or removing the body caked-on dirt or other foreign sub- ● Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cover. stances so the paint surface is not cutting compounds or cleaners that may
scratched or damaged. damage the vehicle finish.
WASHING
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of
water. on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the
water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild
finish or leave swirl marks.
soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose Inside edges, seams and folds on the doors,
dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
(never hot) water.
7-2 Appearance and care
REMOVING SPOTS Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film
from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, become coated with a film after the vehicle is
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or
cloth will easily remove this film.
staining. Special cleaning products are available
at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory
store. CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the windows,
UNDERBODY do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant
necessary to clean the underbody regularly in cleaners. They could damage the electrical
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and conductors, radio antenna elements or
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the un- rear window defroster elements.
derbody and suspension. Before the winter pe- WAI0007
riod and again in the spring, the underseal must ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS (if so
be checked and, if necessary, re-treated. GLASS equipped)
When cleaning the rear window, it may be easier Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge damp-
to clean if the high-mounted stop light (if so ened in a mild soap solution, especially during
equipped) is removed first. winter months in areas where road salt is used. If
Be careful when removing the high-mounted not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels.
stop light to reduce the risk of damaging the
high-mounted stop light wires. CAUTION
To remove the high-mounted stop light: Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
䊊
1 Push toward rear of vehicle.
● Do not use a cleaner that uses strong
䊊
2 Lift to remove. acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
The high-mounted stop light must be properly
reinstalled before driving your vehicle.
Appearance and care 7-3
CLEANING INTERIOR
● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the ● Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
wheels when they are hot. The wheel prevent it from entering the tire trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
temperature should be the same as am- tread/grooves (where it would be difficult to cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
bient temperature. remove). leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-
ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
● Rinse the wheel to completely remove ● Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
dry, soft cloth.
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the towel. Make sure the tire dressing is com-
cleaner is applied. pletely removed from the tire tread/grooves. Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.
● Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom-
CHROME PARTS mended by the tire dressing manufacturer. Before using any fabric protector, read the manu-
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non- facturer’s recommendations. Some fabric pro-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. tectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
TIRE DRESSINGS Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire the meter and gauge lens.
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rub- WARNING
ber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
react with the coating and form a compound. This steam cleaners) on the seat. This can dam-
compound may come off the tire while driving and age the seat or occupant classification
stain the vehicle paint. sensor. This can also affect the operation
of the air bag system and result in serious
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
personal injury.
following precautions:
● Use a water-based tire dressing. The coat-
ing on the tire dissolves more easily than
with an oil-based tire dressing.
Your NISSAN has been designed to have mini- Performing general maintenance checks requires During the normal day-to-day operation of the
mum maintenance requirements with long ser- minimal mechanical skill and only a few general vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
vice intervals to save you both time and money; automotive tools. formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
however, some day-to-day and regular mainte- These checks or inspections can be done by you, you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a NISSAN smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a
good mechanical condition as well as its emis- dealer. NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
sions and engine performance. should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
Where to go for service repairs are required.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general If maintenance service is required or your vehicle When performing any checks or maintenance
maintenance, is performed. appears to malfunction, have the systems work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
checked and corrected by a NISSAN dealer.
tions” in this section.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service
maintenance. You are a vital link in the mainte- information through technical bulletins, service MAINTENANCE ITEMS
nance chain. tips and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN ve- Additional information on the following
Scheduled maintenance items with “ * ” is found in this section.
hicles before they work on your vehicle rather
For your convenience, both required and optional than after they have worked on it.
scheduled maintenance items are described and
Outside the vehicle
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
The maintenance items listed here should be
Guide”. You must refer to that guide to ensure service department performs the best job to meet
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
that necessary maintenance is performed on your specified.
in a reliable and economical way.
NISSAN at regular intervals.
Doors and engine hood Check that the doors
General maintenance and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
General maintenance includes those items which that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
should be checked during normal day-to-day op- latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op- Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these hood from opening when the primary latch is
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed. released.
8-2 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
When driving in areas using road salt or other alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see a
needed. NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat
Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
● For additional information regarding tires, away from the pedal.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
operating properly and installed securely. Also (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in vehicle to one side when applied.
check headlight aim. the Warranty Information Booklet.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular P (Park) position mechanism (if so
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing, basis. Check the windshield at least every six equipped) On a fairly steep hill check that the
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if vehicle is held securely with the shift lever in the P
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
necessary. (Park) position without applying any brakes.
facility.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or Parking brake Check the parking brake opera-
7,500 miles (12,000 km). wear if they do not wipe properly. tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
Inside the vehicle applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
see a NISSAN dealer.
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the The maintenance items listed here should be
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully checked on a regular basis, such as when per- Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
for damage, cuts or excessive wear. forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve- adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to ensure they
hicle, etc. operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) every position. Check that the head
transmitter components (if so equipped) Additional information on the following
restraints/headrests move up and down
Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, items with an “*” is found in this section.
smoothly and the locks hold securely in all
valve core and cap when the tires are replaced Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth latched positions.
due to wear or age. operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
from the pedal.
should pull to either side while driving on a and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth opera- and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur- bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-3
Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- NOTE: exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. Refer to
Care should be taken to avoid situations
steering or strange noises. the carbon monoxide warning in the “Starting and
that can lead to potential battery discharge
driving” section of this manual.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all and potential no-start conditions such as:
warning lights and chimes are operating properly. Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
1. Installation or extended use of electronic
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char- been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) air conditioner (if so equipped) after use is nor-
the wipers do not streak. mal. If you should notice any leaks or if gasoline
Windshield defroster Check that the air 2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only fumes are evident, check for the cause and have
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in driven short distances. In these cases, the it corrected immediately.
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health. Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
air conditioner. radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid lev- etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
Under the hood and vehicle els* Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
The maintenance items listed here should be level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the connections.
checked periodically (for example, each time you reservoir.
Underbody The underbody is frequently ex-
check the engine oil or refuel). Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level posed to corrosive substances such as those
Battery* Check the fluid level in each cell. It when the engine is cold. used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Ve- important to remove these substances from the
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
hicles operated in high temperatures or under underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
battery fluid level.
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off. oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain where mud and dirt may have accumulated. For
back into the oil pan. additional information, refer to the “Appearance
and care” section of this manual.
Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the Windshield–washer fluid* Check that there is
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of adequate fluid in the reservoir.
8-4 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance ● It is advisable to secure or remove any ● Avoid contact with used engine oil and
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent loose clothing and remove any jewelry, coolant. Improperly disposed engine
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to such as rings, watches, etc. before oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
the vehicle. The following are general precau- working on your vehicle. fluids can damage the environment. Al-
tions which should be closely observed. ways conform to local regulations for
● Always wear eye protection whenever
disposal of vehicle fluid.
WARNING you work on your vehicle.
● Never leave the engine or the transmis-
● Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply ● If you must run the engine in an en-
sion related component harness con-
the parking brake securely and block the closed space such as a garage, be sure
nector disconnected while the ignition
wheels to prevent the vehicle from mov- there is proper ventilation for exhaust
switch is in the ON position.
ing. For manual transmission models, gases to escape.
move the shift lever to N (Neutral). For ● Never connect or disconnect the battery
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
CVT models, move the shift lever to P or any transistorized component while
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
(Park). the ignition switch is in the ON position.
sary to work under the vehicle, support
● Be sure the ignition switch is placed in it with safety stands. This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
the OFF or LOCK position when perform- ● Keep smoking materials, flame and gives instructions regarding only those items
ing any parts replacement or repairs. sparks away from the fuel tank and which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
● Your vehicle is equipped with an auto- battery. A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also avail-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come ● The fuel filter or fuel lines should be able. For additional information, refer to “Owner’s
on at any time without warning, even if serviced by a NISSAN dealer because Manual/Service Manual order information” in the
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF the fuel lines are under high pressure “Technical and consumer information” section of
position and the engine is not running. even when the engine is off. this manual.
To avoid injury, always disconnect the
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
negative battery cable before working
CAUTION servicing may result in operating difficulties or
near the fan.
excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
● Do not work under the hood while the
● If you must work with the engine run- coverage. If in doubt about any servicing,
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
wait until it cools down.
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
HR16DE engine
1. Drive belt location
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Air cleaner
4. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir
5. Fusible link
6. Battery
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
LDI2377
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory ● The life expectancy of the factory-fill
CAUTION
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and ● Never use any cooling system additives
7 years. Mixing any other type of cool-
50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and such as radiator sealer. Additives may
ant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con- clog the cooling system and cause dam-
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), includ-
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en- age to the engine, transmission and/or
ing Genuine NISSAN Long Life
gine cooling system additives are not necessary. cooling system.
Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use
● When adding or replacing coolant, be of non-distilled water will reduce the
WARNING sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long life expectancy of the factory-fill cool-
● Never remove the radiator or coolant Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or ant. Refer to the NISSAN Service and
reservoir cap when the engine is hot. equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Maintenance Guide for more details.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted
down. Serious burns could be caused to provide antifreeze protection to -34°
by high pressure fluid escaping from F (-37° C). If additional freeze protection
the radiator. For additional information, is needed due to weather where you
refer to precautions in “If your vehicle operate your vehicle, add Genuine
overheats” found in the “In case of NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
emergency” section of this manual. (blue) concentrate following the direc-
tions on the container. If an equivalent
● The radiator is equipped with a pres- coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
sure type radiator cap. To prevent en- Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is
gine damage, use only a Genuine used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s
NISSAN radiator cap. instructions to maintain minimum anti-
freeze protection to -34° F (-37° C). 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.
CAUTION
LDI0689 LHA2095
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil erating the engine with an insufficient
level. It should be between the H (High) and amount of oil can damage the engine, and
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply L (Low) marks 䊊 1 . This is the normal oper- such damage is not covered by warranty.
the parking brake. ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches the L (Low) mark 䊊 2 , remove the oil filler cap
operating temperature. and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill 䊊 3 .
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re-
insert it all the way.
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” in For additional information, refer to “Recom-
this section. mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in
the “Technical and consumer information”
WARNING section of this manual for drain and refill
capacity.
● Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer. The drain and refill capacity depends on the
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with oil temperature and drain time. Use these
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash specifications for reference only. Always use
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as the dipstick to determine when the proper
soon as possible. amount of oil is in the engine.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of 8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around
children. the drain plug 䊊A and oil filter. Correct as
LDI2364
required.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL CAUTION 9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply ● Be careful not to burn yourself. The en- 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
the parking brake. gine oil may be hot. dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches ● Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
operating temperature, then turn it off. ● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
● Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake and clutch
(if so equipped) systems. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
and clutch system and affect the vehi-
cle’s stopping ability.
LDI2683 LDI2040
● Clean the filler cap before removing. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the level is WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
● Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous and below the MIN line 䊊 1 , add Genuine NISSAN
Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT
RESERVOIR
should be stored carefully in marked
containers out of reach of children. 3 fluid up to the MAX line 䊊 2 . If fluid must be Add a washer solvent to the windshield-washer
added frequently, the system should be checked fluid reservoir for better cleaning. In the winter
CAUTION by a NISSAN dealer. season, add a windshield-washer antifreeze. Fol-
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur- low the manufacturer’s instructions for the mix-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is ture ratio.
spilled, immediately wash the surface with Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
water. conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield-Washer Fluid Concentrate Cleaner
& Antifreeze or equivalent.
8-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
BATTERY
WDI0701
1. Remove the battery vent caps with a screw-
driver as shown.
WDI0529
2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is
necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level up to the bottom of
the filler opening. Do not overfill.
3. Reinstall the battery vent caps.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage
severe conditions require frequent checks of the control system. This system measures the
battery fluid level. amount of electrical discharge from the battery
and controls voltage generated by the generator.
JUMP STARTING
The current sensor 䊊A is located near the battery
If jump starting is necessary, refer to “Jump start- along the negative battery cable. If you add elec-
ing” in the “In case of emergency” section of this trical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to
manual for additional information. If the engine ground them to a suitable body ground such as
does not start by jump starting, the battery may the frame or engine block area.
have to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN dealer.
LDI2178
CAUTION
● Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will by-
pass the variable voltage control sys-
tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely.
● Use electrical accessories with the en-
gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
LDI2399 SDI1895
1. Water pump pulley REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
2. Generator pulley
3. Manual tensioner pulley Platinum-tipped spark plugs
4. Air conditioner compressor pulley It is not necessary to replace platinum-tipped 䊊
A
5. Crankshaft pulley spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol-
WARNING low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN
Be sure the ignition switch is placed in the Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
OFF or LOCK position before servicing platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or re-
drive belt. The engine could rotate gapping.
unexpectedly.
● Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
LDI2185
WARNING
● Operating the engine with the air
cleaner filter off can cause you or others
to be burned. The air cleaner filter not
only cleans the intake air, it also stops
the flame if the engine backfires. If the
air cleaner is not installed and the en-
gine backfires, you could be burned.
Never drive with the air cleaner filter off.
Be cautious working on the engine
when the air cleaner is off.
To remove the filter from the air cleaner, release
the retaining clips 䊊
1 , then release the holders at
the back of the unit. Pull the unit upward 䊊2 .
CLEANING
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
fluid 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 fluid or a mild detergent. Then rinse
the blades with clear water. If your windshield is
still not clear after cleaning the blades and using SDI1803
the wiper, install new windshield wiper blades.
REPLACING CAUTION
CAUTION Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. ● After wiper blade replacement, return
Worn windshield wiper blades can dam- the wiper arm to its original position;
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
age the windshield and impair driver otherwise it may be damaged when the
vision. 2. Push and hold the release tab 䊊
A , and then hood is opened.
move the wiper blade down 䊊 1 the wiper
● Make sure the wiper blades contact the
arm to remove. glass; otherwise the arms may be dam-
3. Remove the wiper blade. aged from wind pressure.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
Self-adjusting brakes moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting function or performance of the brake system.
brakes. Proper brake inspection intervals should
The front disc-type brakes self-adjust every time be followed. For additional information regard-
the brake pedal is applied. The rear drum-type ing brake inspections, refer to the appropriate
brakes self-adjust every time the parking brake is maintenance schedule information in the
applied. “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not
return to normal.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech-
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
WDI0570
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
Be careful not to let anything get into the washer checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
nozzle 䊊A . This may cause clogging or improper
sound is heard.
windshield–washer operation. If something gets
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or small
pin 䊊B.
LDI2385 LDI2186
If any electrical equipment does not operate, ENGINE COMPARTMENT
check for an open fuse.
Fusible links
Fuses are used in the passenger compartment.
Spare fuses are provided and can be found in the If any electrical equipment does not operate and
passenger compartment fuse box. the fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links 䊊1 in the holder. If any of the fusible links are
When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is melted, replace only with Genuine NISSAN
installed in the fuse box securely. parts.
For checking and replacing the fusible links in,
see a NISSAN dealer.
LDI2061
Extended storage switch
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
remove the extended storage switch and check
for an open fuse.
NOTE:
The extended storage switch is used for
long term vehicle storage. Even if the ex-
tended storage switch is broken it is not
necessary to replace it. Replace only the
open fuse in the switch with a new fuse.
Replace the battery in the key fob as follows: ● The key fob is water-resistant; how- Recommended battery: CR2025 or equiva-
lent.
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
1. Remove the screw 䊊
A.
wipe completely dry. ● Do not touch the internal circuit and elec-
tric terminals as doing so could cause a
malfunction.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-23
● 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 bot-
tom of the case.
WDI0535
4. Close the lid securely as illustrated with 䊊
C
and 䊊
D.
SDI1867
FCC Notice: HEADLIGHTS ● Only touch the base when handling the
For USA: Replacing the halogen headlight bulb bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.
This device complies with Part 15 of the Touching the glass could significantly
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which affect bulb life and/or headlight
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. performance.
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this They can be replaced from inside the engine
compartment without removing the headlight as- ● Use the same number and wattage as
device must accept any interference re- shown in the chart.
ceived, including interference that may sembly.
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Note:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap- ● High-pressure halogen gas is sealed in-
proved by the party responsible for compli- side the bulb. The bulb may break if the
ance could void the user’s authority to op- glass envelope is scratched or the bulb
erate the equipment. is dropped.
For Canada: ● Aiming should not be necessary after
This device complies with Industry Canada replacing the H4 bulb. When aiming ad-
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera- justment is necessary, contact a
tion is subject to the following two condi- NISSAN dealer.
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter- ● Do not leave the headlight assembly
ference, and (2) this device must accept any open without a bulb installed for a long
interference, including interference that period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke,
may cause undesired operation of the de- etc. entering the headlight body may
vice. affect bulb performance. Remove the
bulb from the headlight assembly just
before a replacement bulb is installed.
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
* If replacement is required contact a NISSAN dealer.
LDI2059
SDI1805
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp
and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installation
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-29
WDI0343
Trunk light
JVC0014X
License plate light
LDI2069
Rear combination light
LDI2007
WDI0395
Example
䊊
1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 4. R: The “R” stands for radial.
1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- 5. Two-digit number (15): This number
signed for passenger vehicles (not all is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
tires have this information). 6. Two- or three-digit number (95): This
2. Three-digit number (215): This num- number is the tire’s load index. It is a
ber gives the width in millimeters of measurement of how much weight
the tire from sidewall edge to side- each tire can support. You may not
wall edge. find this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
3. Two-digit number (65): This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-35
䊊
3 Tire ply composition and material
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX (Optional). This number indicates the maximum load
XXXX) 5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufac- in kilograms and pounds that can be car-
ture. ried by the tire. When replacing the tires
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart- on the vehicle, always use a tire that has
ment Of Transportation”. The symbol 6. Four numbers represent the week the same load rating as the factory in-
can be placed above, below or to the and year the tire was built. For ex- stalled tire.
left or right of the Tire Identification ample, the numbers 3103 means the
Number. 31st week of 2003. If these numbers 䊊
6 Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s are missing then look on the other Indicates whether the tire requires an in-
identification mark. sidewall of the tire. ner tube (“tube type”) or not (“tubeless”).
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with
chains in such conditions can cause damage to
location. Check the local laws before installing
the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure
some overstress.
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 de- WDI0258
signed to meet the minimum clearances between
the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
body component required to accommodate the Tire rotation
use of a winter traction device (tire chains or
cables). The minimum clearances are determined NISSAN recommends rotating the tires
using the factory equipped tires. Other types may every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
damage your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when
recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to Refer to “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer-
ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain gency” section of this manual for tire re-
must be secured or removed to prevent the pos- placing procedures.
sibility of whipping action damage to the fenders
or underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading your As soon as possible, tighten the
vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, drive wheel nuts to the specified torque
at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may with a torque wrench.
be damaged and/or vehicle handling and perfor-
mance may be adversely affected.
8-38 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Wheel nut tightening torque: ● The original tires have built-in
83 ft-lb (113 N·m) tread wear indicators. When the
The wheel nuts must be kept tight- wear indicators are visible, the
ened to specifications at all times. It tire(s) should be replaced.
is recommended that wheel nuts be ● Tires degrade with age and use.
tightened to specification at each Have tires, including the spare,
tire rotation interval. over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician because
WARNING some tire damage may not be ob-
vious. Replace the tires as neces-
● After rotating the tires, check and sary to prevent tire failure and
adjust the tire pressure. possible personal injury.
● Retighten the wheel nuts when WDI0259 ● Improper service of the spare tire
the vehicle has been driven for may result in serious personal in-
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in Tire wear and damage
jury. If it is necessary to repair the
cases of a flat tire, etc.). 1. Wear indicator spare tire, contact a NISSAN
● Do not include the spare tire in dealer.
2. Location mark
the tire rotation. ● For additional information re-
● For additional information re- WARNING garding tires, refer to “Important
garding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
● Tires should be periodically in- “Tire Safety Information”
Tire Safety Information” (US) or spected for wear, cracking, bulg-
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
ing or objects caught in the tread. mation Booklet.
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor- If excessive wear, cracks, bulging
mation Booklet. or deep cuts are found, the tire(s)
should be replaced.
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . 9-2 Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Air conditioner specification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil Installing front license plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Determining vehicle load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Loading tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Measurement of weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
When traveling or registering your vehicle in Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
another country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Flat towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Emission control system warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Vehicle identification number Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
(chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . . . . 9-20
Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Event Data Recorders (EDR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-21
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 10-7/8 gal 9 gal 41 L • For additional information, refer to “Recommended fuel” in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill
• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
With oil filter • Engine oil with API Certification Mark
For additional information, 3-3/4 qt 3-1/8 qt 3.5 L
change • For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
refer to “Engine oil” in the
tions” in this section.
Maintenance and do-it-
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
yourself” section of this
Without oil • As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 10W-30 conventional pe-
manual. 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt 3.2 L
filter change troleum based oils may be used and meet all specifications and require-
ments necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Cooling system (with res- M/T 1-5/8 gal 1-3/8 gal 6.3 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
ervoir) CVT/ A/T 1-7/8 gal 1-5/8 gal 7.2 L equivalent
• Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
Automatic transmission fluid (if so
— — — ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission
equipped)
durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85, or
equivalent
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid HQ-Multi is not available,
Manual transmission fluid (if so equipped) — — —
API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary
replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid
HQ-Multi as soon as it is available.
ENGINE
Model HR16DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.071 x 3.291 (78.0 x 83.6)
Displacement cu in (cm3) 97.51 (1,598)
Firing order 1–3–4–2
Idle speed
A/T in “N” (Neutral) position
M/T in “N” (Neutral) position
No adjustment is necessary.
CVT in “N” (Neutral) position
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)
CO % at idle
Spark plug PLZKAR6A-11
Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
LTI0197 WTI0167
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL LABEL
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and The air conditioner specification label is affixed as
Loading Information label. The label is located as shown.
shown.
LDI2238
Use the following steps to mount the front license
plate:
Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the
following parts are enclosed in the plastic bag:
● License plate bracket
WTI0169
Example
Technical and consumer information 9-15
5. Determine the combined weight of WARNING MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
luggage and cargo being loaded on Secure loose items to prevent weight
the vehicle. That weight may not ● Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it shifts that could affect the balance of your
safely exceed the available cargo and from sliding or shifting. Do not vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
luggage load capacity calculated in place cargo higher than the seat- to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
Step 4. backs. In a sudden stop or colli- wheels separately to determine axle
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm sion, unsecured cargo could loads. Individual axle loads should not ex-
cause personal injury. ceed either of the gross axle weight rat-
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle ● Do not load your vehicle any ings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. heavier than the GVWR or the should not exceed the gross vehicle
maximum front and rear GAWRs. weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are
For additional information, refer to “Mea- If you do, parts of your vehicle can given on the vehicle certification label. If
surement of weights” in this section. break, tire damage could occur, weight ratings are exceeded, move or re-
Also check tires for proper inflation pres- or it can change the way your move items to bring all weights below the
sures. Refer to the Tire and Loading Infor- vehicle handles. This could result ratings.
in loss of control and cause per-
mation label. sonal injury.
LOADING TIPS ● Overloading not only can shorten
● The GVW must not exceed GVWR the life of your vehicle and the
tire, but can also cause unsafe
or GAWR as specified on the vehicle handling and longer brak-
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification ing distances. This may cause a
label. premature tire failure which
could result in a serious accident
● Do not load the front and rear axle to and personal injury. Failures
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the caused by overloading are not
GVWR. covered by the vehicle’s warranty.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. Manual Transmission (if so equipped) DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
FLAT TOWING ● Always tow with the manual transmission in federal safety requirements in addition to these
Neutral. grades.
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This ● After towing 500 miles (805 km), start and
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle idle the engine with the transmission in Neu-
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor tral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine
maximum section width. For example:
home. after every 500 miles (805 km) of towing
may cause damage to internal transmission Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
CAUTION parts.
Treadwear
● Failure to follow these guidelines can Automatic Transmission (if so The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
result in severe transmission damage. equipped) based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al- To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ways tow forward, never backward. transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
● DO NOT tow any continuously variable be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
transmission vehicle with all four wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s as well on the government course as a tire graded
wheels on the ground (flat towing). Do- recommendations when using their product. 100. The relative performance of tires depends
ing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmis- upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
sion parts due to lack of transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (if and may depart significantly from the norm due to
lubrication. so equipped) variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
● For emergency towing procedures refer To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN” variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle Traction AA, A, B and C
in the “In case of emergency” section of dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
this manual. drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufac- AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
turer’s recommendations when using their prod- tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
uct. sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Technical and consumer information 9-17
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
Due to legal requirements in some states and This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- These data can help provide a better understand-
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re- corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa- injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
the emission control system. road obstacle, data that will assist in understand- occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR normal driving conditions and no personal data
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is designed to record data related to vehicle (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of recorded. However, other parties, such as law
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
usage of the vehicle.
vehicle is designed to record such data as: the type of personally identifying data routinely
If a powertrain system component is repaired or acquired during a crash investigation.
● How various systems in your vehicle were
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
operating; To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s ● Whether or not the driver and passenger
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi- safety belts were buckled/fastened;
facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, ment, can read the information if they have ac-
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test ● How fast the vehicle was traveling. be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is ● Sounds are not recorded. owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
mitted by law.
“ready”. Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the
“ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle for
testing.
10-7
GAS STATION INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED FUEL: For additional information, refer to “Recom- RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane “Technical and consumer information” section.
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- During the first 1,200 mi (2,000 km) of vehicle
ber (Research octane number 91). ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION: use, follow the break-in procedure recommenda-
● Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent tions for the future reliability and economy of your
CAUTION new vehicle. For additional information, refer to
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark “Break-in schedule” in the “Starting and driving”
● Using a fuel other than that specified
● Viscosity SAE 5W-30 section of this manual. Follow these recommen-
could adversely affect the emission
dations for the future reliability and economy of
control system, and may also affect the For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recom-
warranty coverage. oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and mendations may result in vehicle damage or
● Under no circumstances should a consumer information” section of this manual. shortened engine life.
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst. COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your ve- Refer to the Tire and loading information label.
hicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run The label is typically located on the driver side
on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
fuel in a vehicle not specifically designed information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
for E-15 or E-85 fuel can adversely affect “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
the emission control devices and sys- manual.
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused by
such fuel is not covered by the NISSAN
new vehicle limited warranty.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
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