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2010 P A T HF IND ER OWN E R'S MAN UAL 2010 N I SSAN P A TH F I N D E R R5 1-D Printing : July 2009 (13) Publication No.: OM0E-0R5 1U0 Printed in U .S.A. For y our s afety , read car efully and keep in this vehicle. R5 1-D I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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W elcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea ...
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MODIFICA TION OF Y OUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all options ...
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemi ...
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NISSAN CARE S... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Y our satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Y our NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer c ...
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T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consumer in ...
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0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 4 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 5 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 6 Engine compartment check ...
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1. 2nd row seat belts (P . 1-17) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P . 1-44) 3. Front seat belts (P . 1-17) 4. Head restraints (P .1-7) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P .1-44) 6. Seats (P . 1-2) 7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P .1-52) 8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P . 1-57) 9. Fro ...
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1. Engine hood (P . 3-21) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-24) 3. Windshield (P . 8-21) 4. P ower windows (P . 2-43) 5. Door locks, keyfob, keys, NISSAN Intelligent K ey ™ (if so equipped) (P . 3-4, 3-3, 3-2, 3-3) 6. Mirrors (P . 3-26) 7. Tire pressure (P . 9-11) 8. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 9. Tire chains (P . 8-42) 10. Replacing bulbs (P ...
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1. Roof rack (P . 2-42) 2. V ehicle loading (P . 9-12) 3. Glass hatch (P . 3-22) 4. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P .2-25) 5. NISSAN Intelligent K ey ™ (if so equipped) (P . 3-3) 6. Glass hatch release (P .3-22) 7. Lift gate release switch (P . 3-21) 8. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-33) 9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-23, P . 9-3) ...
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1. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P . 4-88) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-46) 3. Map lights (if so equipped) (P . 2-49) 4. Sun visors (P . 3-25) 5. HomeLink T universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P . 2-49) 6. Glove box (P . 2-37) 7. Front seats (P . 1-2) 8. 2nd row seats (P .1-14) 9. 3rd row seats (P . 1-16) 10. Cargo area stor ...
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1. V entilators (P . 4-36) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-27) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P . 4-85) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-44, P . 2-31) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-12) 6. Cruise control main/set switches (P . 5-20) 7. Windshield w ...
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16. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-22) 17. Storage (P . 2-35) 18. Front passenger air bag status light (P . 1-53) 19. Climate controls (P . 4-37, 4-44) 20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P . 2-31) 21. Ignition switch (P . 5-9) 22. Tilt steering wheel control (P . 3-24) 23. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-32) 24. Pedal ...
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VQ40DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-25) 3. Fuse and relay box (P . 8-25) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-9) 5. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-9) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 7. Air cleaner (P . 8-19) 8. Drive belt location (P .8-18) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 10. P ower steering fluid rese ...
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VK56DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-25) 3. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-9) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-9) 5. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 6. Air cleaner (P . 8-19) 7. Drive belt location (P . 8-18) 8. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 9. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-13) 10. Fuse and rel ...
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W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-13 Automatic transmis- sion check warning light 2-13 Automatic transmis- sion oil temperature warning light 2-13 Automatic transmis- sion park warning light ( model) 2-13 or Brake warning light 2-14 Charge warning light 2-14 W arning light Name Page Door open warning light ...
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Indicator light Name Page High beam indicator light (Blue) 2-19 Malfunction indica- tor light (MIL) 2-19 Overdrive off indica- tor light (if so equipped) 2-19 Security indicator light 2-20 Slip indicator light 2-20 T ransfer 4L O posi- tion indicator light ( model) 2-20 T urn signal/hazard indicator lights 2-21 V ehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF in ...
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MEMO 0-12 Illustrated table of contents I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 4 2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1 - 5 Armrest .. ...
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WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti ...
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Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seat ...
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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery . See “Auto ...
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Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area. 2ND ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT Reclining T o recline the ...
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The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat- back for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section) . Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) . WARNING ...
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ARMREST T o use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and fold it down to the resting position. HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints pr ...
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Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. T o raise the head restraint, pull it up. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 1-8 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d ...
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T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the veh ...
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Front-seat Active Head Restraints The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries ...
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Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. T o raise the headrest, pull it up. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable headrests. 1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the headrest from the seat. 4. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Install and properly ...
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FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats ...
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s 2 Once the seatback is released, it will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion. 3. T o return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Then pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to a proper seating position. Release the leve ...
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s 2 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat- backs flat. T o fold the center seatback flat, pull up on the strap on the edge of the center seat cushion and fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. s 3 There is a carpet panel flap on the back of each seat that can be folded toward the b ...
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Folding the 3rd row seats T o fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo capacity: 1. Make sure that the head restraints are low- ered. 2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt hooks found on the sides of the cargo area. See “Seat belt hook” later in this section. 3. Pull up on the latch located in the upper corner of each seatback an ...
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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 an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up e ...
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WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a ...
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WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NO T THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too ...
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PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific reco ...
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s 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled fro ...
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WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts s 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Checkin ...
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Shoulder belt height adjustment (front and 2nd row outboard seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) T o adjust, pull out s 1 the adjustment button and move the shoulder belt anchor s 2 to the desired position, so the belt passes o ...
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WARNING ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts. ● Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident. ● Never use seat ...
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WARNING Infants and children need special protec- tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints. All ...
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WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use and installa- tion of child restraints could result in serious inj ...
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– Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron- gest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision. – Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another passenger. – NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the ...
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● If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian pro ...
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LA T CH lower anchor location The LA T CH lower anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LA T CH lower anchors. Installing child restraint LA T CH lower anchor attachments LA T CH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that ...
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The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LA TCH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “T op tether anchor” for installation instructions. When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. T op tethe ...
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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LA T CH Refer to all W arnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LA T CH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- way ...
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3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 4. After attaching the ...
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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a su ...
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2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac ...
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5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restrain ...
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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA T CH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA T CH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See “Installing top tether strap” i ...
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5. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LA TCH attachment path. The child re- straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the LA TCH attachment holds the restraint in p ...
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2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary , adjust or remove the head re- straint or headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint or headrest is removed, st ...
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5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. After attaching the child r ...
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8. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack. 9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7. 10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. ...
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If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. BOOSTER SEATS Precautions on booster seats WARNING If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases: – Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from ...
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All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat. Booster seat installation CAUTION Do not use t ...
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3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary , adjust or remove the head re- straint or headrest to obtain the correct booster seat fit. If the head restraint or head- rest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint or headrest when the booster seat is re- moved ...
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PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the following systems: ● Driver and passenger supplemental front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) ● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag ● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact a ...
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WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit ...
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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. ARS1133 ARS1041 1-46 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly re- strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47 I ...
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WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for details. WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain s ...
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WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front sea ...
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WARNING ● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially care- ful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ● Do not use seat covers on the ...
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1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag inflators 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags 3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 4. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control unit 7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) 8. S ...
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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still a ...
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Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual con ...
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Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF . For small adults it may be turned OFF , however if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an ...
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Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions WARNING ● Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- jects may become dangerous projec- tiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate. ● Immedia ...
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Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and roll- over air bags are located in the side roof rails in all 3 rows. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidel ...
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WARNING ● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc .) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain and rollover ...
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● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. The pretensioner system also activates with the curtain and rollover air bags in certain types of rollover collisions o ...
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored c ...
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WARNING ● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain and rollover air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Addition- ally, if any of the front air bags inflate, the activated pretensioners must also be replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag ...
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MEMO Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-61 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer .....................2 - 4 T rip computer ..................................2 - 5 T achometer ....................................2 - 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... ...
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Cup holders .................................. 2-38 Cargo area storage ............................ 2-40 Luggage hooks ................................ 2-40 Roof rack ..................................... 2-42 Windows ........................................ 2-43 P ower windows ............................... 2-43 Moonroof (if so equipped) ........ ...
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1. V entilators (P . 4-36) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-27) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P . 4-85) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-44, P . 2-31) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-12) 6. Cruise control main/set switches (P . 5-20) 7. Windshield w ...
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16. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-22) 17. Storage (P . 2-35) 18. Front passenger air bag status light (P . 1-53) 19. Climate controls (P . 4-37, 4-44) 20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P . 2-31) 21. Ignition switch (P . 5-9) 22. Tilt steering wheel control (P . 3-24) 23. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-32) 24. Pedal ...
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1. Speedometer 2. Odometer 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer recor ...
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Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec- ond resets the currently displayed trip odometer to zero. T RIP COMPUTER The display of the trip computer is situated in the speedometer display. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the display scrolls all the modes of the trip computer and then shows the ...
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T ACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engine into the red zone s 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en- gine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indic ...
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FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low . R ...
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CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.) ● If the gauge needle does not move with the proper amount of engine oil, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Continued vehicle operation in such a c ...
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For information about the automatic anti-glare feature, refer to “ Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust- ments” section. COMPASS DISPLAY Push the or button for about 1 sec- ond when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to toggle the outside temperature and compass direction display s 1 on o ...
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Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 11 secon ...
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1. With the display turned on, press and hold the button for about 13 seconds or the for about 10 seconds. The “C” icon in the compass display will illuminate. 2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h) . 3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal. CAU ...
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or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Low tire pressure warning light Front passenger air bag status light Automatic transmission check warning light Low windshield washer fluid warning light High beam indicator light (Blue) Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light NISSAN Intelligent Key™ warning light (if so equipped) Malfu ...
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CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on: , or , , , , The following lights come on briefly and then go off: or , , , , , , , , , , If any light fails to come on, it may indicate an open circuit in the electrical syst ...
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● Part time 4WD: Shift the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H or 4LO position again to turn off the A TP warning light when the shift selector is in the P position and the A TP warning light is ON. (Before shifting the 4WD switch into the 4LO position, move the shift selector into the N position once, shift the shift se- lector into P again and make sur ...
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CAUTION ● Do not ground electrical accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. Refer to “Variable voltage control system” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section later in this manual. ● Do not continue driving if the generat ...
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Low fuel warning light This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low . Refuel as soon as it is conve- nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E (Empty) . There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E (Empty) . Low tire pressure warning light Y our vehicle is equipped with a ...
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● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing ti ...
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Supplemental air bag warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or ST ART position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag , curtain air bag and preten- sioner systems ...
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For front passenger air bag status light operation, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual. High beam indicator light (blue) This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected. The hi ...
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For additional information, see “Driving the ve- hicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Security indicator light This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the L OCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indicates the security system equipped on the vehicle is operational. For additional information, see ...
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Y ou cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch between 4H and 4L O unless you stop the vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N position with the brake pedal depressed. T urn signal/hazard indicator lights The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on. V ehicle Dyn ...
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Y our vehicle has two types of security systems: ● V ehicle security system ● NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System V EHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type system that activates when a vehicle is m ...
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● If the key is turned slowly when locking the driver’s door, the system may not arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned beyond the vertical position toward the unlock position to remove the key, the system may be disarmed when the key is removed. If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door once and lock it again. ● Ev ...
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CHANGES OR MODIFICA TIONS NOT EX - PRESSL Y APPROVED BY THE PARTY RE- SPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPER- A TE THE EQUIPMENT. Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the L OCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN V e- hicle Immobilizer ...
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NO TE: Y ou can turn on or turn off the driving speed dependent intermittent wiper func- tion for vehicles with navigation system. Refer to “Comfort & Convenience settings” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section later in this manual. s 2 Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation s 3 High (HI) — ...
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WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solu- tion may freeze on the window and ob- scure your vision. Warm the rear window with the defroster before you wash the rear window. CAUTION ● Do not operate the washer continu- ously for more than 30 seconds. ● Do not operate the washer if the reser- voir tank is empty. ● Do not fill the window ...
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting s 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. s 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle b ...
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Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark. ● T urn off all the lights when it is light. ● K eep all the lights o ...
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Headlight beam select s 1 T o select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates. s 2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. s 3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. Battery saver system If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while ...
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the , or AUT O position (with auto- lights activated) . T urn the control s A to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights when driving at night. T URN SIGNAL SWITCH T urn signal s 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the tur ...
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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 ...
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The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C) . Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm the steering wheel after the engine starts. The indicator light will come on. If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C) , the system will ...
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CAUTION ● Do not use the seat heater for extended periods or when no one is using the seat. ● Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush- ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become overheated. ● Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object. This may resu ...
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The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. The bottom power outlet located on instrument panel and the power outlet located in the cargo area are powered directly by the vehicle’s battery . The top power outlet (if so equipped) located on the instrument panel and the power outlet lo- cated inside the ce ...
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● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may open. ● When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the outlet. STORAGE TRAYS WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident or sud- den stop. T op c ...
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STORAGE BINS CONSOLE BOX Pull up on the lever s 1 to open the console box lid s 2 . Right-hand side 3rd row tray WIC0830 Front row bin WIC1270 LIC0766 2-36 Instruments and controls I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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GLOVE BOX T o open the top portion of the glove box, push the latch s A up and raise the lid. T o open the lower portion of the glove box, pull the handle s B down and lower the lid. Use the master key to lock or unlock the glove box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or unlock the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to he ...
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MAP POCKETS SEAT POCKETS A pocket is located on the back of the driver’s seat. CUP HOLDERS The front cup holders have adapters that can be removed to accommodate larger cups. WARNING The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. LIC0772 LIC0575 Front WIC1271 2-38 Instruments and controls I n ...
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CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident. T o open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front console) , lower the lid. T o close, raise ...
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CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly injure people during sudden braking or an accident. ● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. CARGO AREA STORAGE T o access the floor storage area, push down s 1 to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle s 2 to lift ...
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WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- lision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ● Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure cargo. ● Never allow anyone to ride in the lug- gage area. It is extremely da ...
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ROOF RACK WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying capacity, especially if the significant portion of that load is carried on the roof rack. ● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the potential to affect the vehicle stability and handling during sudden or abnor- mal handling maneuvers. ● Roof rack ...
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Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof rack. Do not load more than 200 pounds (91 kg) . Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear) . The GVWR and GA WR are located on the F .M.V.S.S. label (located on the driver’s door pillar) . For more info ...
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1. Window lock button 2. P ower door lock switch 3. Front passenger’s side automatic switch 4. Right rear passenger window switch 5. Left rear passenger window switch 6. Driver’s side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close the front and rear passenger win ...
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Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding windows. T o open the window , push the switch and hold it down s 1 .T o close the window , pull the switch up s 2 . Locking passengers’ windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver’s side window can be opened or closed. Push it aga ...
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AUTOMATIC MOONROOF The moonroof will only operate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The auto- matic moonroof is operational for about 45 sec- onds, even if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds, power to t ...
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When closing: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof will immediately open backward. When tilting down: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im- mediately tilt up. If the auto reverse function malfunctions and re- peats opening o ...
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When the switch is in the ON position s 2 , the interior lights will stay on for about 30 seconds when: ● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key , or the power door lock switch while all doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the OFF position. ● The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from the ignitio ...
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T o turn the map lights on, press the switches. T o turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. The cargo light on the overhead trim has a three- position switch. T o operate, push the switch to the desired position. ON: The light is ill ...
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WARNING ● Do not use the HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and re- verse features as required by federal safety standards. (These standards be- came effective for opener models manufactured after April 1, 1982) . A ga- rage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing garage ...
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grammed device, press and hold the pro- grammed HomeLink T button — releasing when the device begins to activate. 5. If the indicator light on the HomeLink T blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink T has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. Y ou will need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLin ...
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● press and hold both the HomeLink T and hand-held transmitter buttons without inter- ruption. ● position the hand-held transmitte r1-3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink T surface. Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink T is not programmed within that time, try holding the transmitter in another positio ...
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3 - 2 NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ (if so equipped) .........3 - 3 Doors ............................................3 - 4 Locking with key ................................3 - 5 Locking with inside lock knob ...
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1. T wo master keys (black) with transpon- der chip and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side 2. V alet key (black) with transponder chip 3. K ey number plate 4. T ransponder chip A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a ...
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1. T wo Intelligent Keys 2. Mechanical keys (inside Intelligent K eys) 3. K ey number plate NISSAN INTELLIGENT K EY™ (if so equipped) Y our vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent K eys which are registered to your vehicle’s Intel- ligent K ey components and NISSAN V ehicle Im- mobilizer System components. Never leave these keys in the ...
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Mechanical key The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key , which can be used in case of a discharged bat- tery . T o remove the mechanical key , release the lock knob on the back of the Intelligent K ey. T o install the mechanical key , firmly insert it into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to the lock position. The mechanical ...
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LOCKING WITH KEY The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. T urning the key toward the front s 1 of the vehicle locks all doors. T urning the key one time toward the rear s 2 of the vehicle unlocks that door. From that position, returning the key to neutral s 3 (where the key can only be removed and inserte ...
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH T o lock all the doors without a key , push the door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to the lock position s 1 . When locking the door this way , be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle. T o unlock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger ...
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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally , especially when small children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the lock position, the door can be opened only from the outside. WARNING Radio waves could adverse ...
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● Do not change or modify the keyfob. ● Wetting may damage the keyfob. If the keyfob gets wet, immediately wipe until it is completely dry. ● Do not place the keyfob for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C) . ● Do not attach the keyfob with a key holder that contains a magnet. ● Do not place the keyfob ne ...
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Unlocking doors Press the button on the keyfob once. ● Only the driver’s door unlocks. ● The hazard warning lights flash once if all doors are completely closed with the ignition switch in any position except the ON posi- tion. ● The interior lights turn on and the light timer activates for 30 seconds when the interior light switch is in th ...
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Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pressing and holding the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic alarm stops when: ● it has run for 25 seconds, or ● any button is pressed o ...
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WARNING ● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufac- turer for the possible influences before use. ● The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pressed. The FAA advises the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and commu ...
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For models with a steering wheel lock mecha- nism: Because the steering wheel is locked elec- trically , unlocking the steering wheel with the ignition switch in the L OCK position is impossible when the vehicle battery is completely dis- charged. Unlocking the steering wheel is impos- sible even if the Intelligent K ey is inserted into the ignitio ...
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OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the request switch s 1 . When the Intelligent K ey battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operat- ing location, the Intelligent K ey operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent K ey ...
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● T o prevent the Intelligent Key from being left inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you and then lock the doors. ● Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request switch. The door will be unlocked but will not open. Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door. NISSAN INTELLIG ...
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NO TE: ● Doors lock with the door handle request switch while the ignition switch is not in the L OCK position. ● Doors do not lock by pushing the door handle request switch while any door is open. However, doors lock with the me- chanical key even if any door is open. ● Doors do not lock with the door handle request switch with the Intellige ...
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CAUTION The lockout protection may not function under the following conditions: ● When the Intelligent Key is placed on top of the instrument panel. ● When the Intelligent Key is placed in- side the glove box or a storage bin. ● When the Intelligent Key is placed in- side the door pockets. ● When the Intelligent Key is placed in- side or ne ...
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The interior light can be turned off without waiting for 30 seconds by performing one of the follow- ing 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. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION The remote keyless entry fu ...
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CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles. Unlocking doors 1. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Press the button again within 5 sec- onds to unlock all doors. All doors will be locked automatically un ...
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Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pressing and holding the button on the Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for 25 seconds, or ● Any button is ...
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T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent K eys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent K ey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When stopping the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the dis- play and the inside warning ...
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s 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver’s side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly . s 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood. s 3 Insert the support rod into the slot on the underside of the hood. When closing the hood, return the hood rod ...
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The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate simulta- neously . T o open the lift gate, push the lift gate release switch under the license finisher to release the latch. Pull the lift gate open. T o close, lower and gently push the lift gate down. The power latch will engage to securely latch the lift g ...
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER LID Pull on the finger tab to open. FUEL-FILLER CAP The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. T urn the cap counterclockwise to remove. T o tighten, turn the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder s 1 while refueling. WARNING ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly e ...
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● Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. T o reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: – Always place the container on the ground when filling. – Do not use electronic devices ...
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WARNING Do not adjust the pedal position while driving. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. The accelerator and brake pedals can be ad- justed for driving comfort. Use the pedal adjusting switch to adjust the brake and accelerator pedal position away from the driver s 1 or toward the driver s 2 . The brake and accelerator ...
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CAUTION ● Do not store the sun visor before return- ing the extension to its original position. ● Do not pull the extension sun visor forc- edly downward. V ANITY MIRRORS T o access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the mirror cover is open. REARVIEW M ...
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally dims during night time conditions and ac- cording to the intensity of the headlights of the vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare feature is activated when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The indicator light will illum ...
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T ype B and T ype C The indicator light s 2 will illuminate when the automatic anti-glare feature is operating. T o turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press: ● the O button for inside mirrors without compass. ● the button for inside mirrors with compass. The indicator light will turn off. T o turn on the automatic anti-glare feature aga ...
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OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Move the small switch s 1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch s 2 . WARNING ● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they a ...
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The automatic drive positioner system has two features: ● Memory storage function ● Entry/exit function MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION T wo positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these procedures to use the memory sys- tem. 1. Place the shift s ...
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Linking a keyfob to a stored memory position Each keyfob can be linked to a stored memory position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the follow- ing procedure: 1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi- tion. 2. While the indicator light for the memory switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec- onds, press the button on the keyfob. The indicator ligh ...
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The driver’s seat will return to the previous posi- tion: ● When the key is inserted into the ignition switch and the driver’s door is closed. ● When the driver’s door is closed with the ignition switch placed in the LOCK position. ● When the ignition switch is turned from ACC to ON while the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. ...
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons — color screen without Navigation System (if so equipped) ..................4 - 4 How to use the NISSAN controller ...............4 - 5 How to select menus on the screen ..............4 - 6 How to use the ST A TUS button ..................4 - 6 How to use the INF ...
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FM/AM/SA T radio with compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped) ......................... 4-67 CompactFlash T (CF) player operation (if so equipped) ............................... 4-72 Music Box™ Hard Drive audio system (if so equipped) ............................... 4-74 CD/CF (CompactFlash T ) care and cleaning ...... 4-83 Steering wheel swit ...
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Call volume .................................. 4-128 NISSAN V oice Recognition System (if so equipped) ................................. 4-129 NISSAN V oice Recognition Standard Mode ..... 4-129 Using the system ............................. 4-131 Before starting ............................... 4-131 Giving voice commands ....................... 4- ...
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WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in or- der that full attention may be given to the driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys- tem. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electrical shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice a ...
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CAUTION ● The glass screen on the liquid crystal display may break if it is hit with a hard or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material, which contains a small amount of mer- cury. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water. ● T o clean the display, never use a rough cloth, alcohol, ...
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If you press the BACK button s 4 during setup, the setup will be canceled and/or the display will return to the previous screen. ● Finish setup. In some screens pressing the BACK button s 4 accepts the changes made during setup. HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN V ehicle functions are viewed on the center dis- play screen in menus. Whenever a men ...
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HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON Press the INFO button. The display screen shows vehicle information for your convenience. The information shown on the screen should be a guide to determine the condition of the vehicle. See the following for details. Fuel economy Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key using the NISSAN controller an ...
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Fuel economy record Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key , then select the “View” key using the NISSAN controller. The average fuel consumption history will be displayed in a graph form along with the average fuel for the previous reset-to-reset period. Tire pressure information (if so equipped) T o display tire pressur ...
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T rip computer Press the INFO button, then select the “T rip Computer” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. The trip computer will display the following items: ● Elapsed Time – Journey time since the last reset up to a maximum of 99 hours and 59 minutes. ● Driving Distance – Distance driven (mile or km) since the ...
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Changing the maintenance interval Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display the screen to change the main- tenance interval. Select the “Interval” key using the NISSAN control- ler and press the ENTER button. Use the NISSAN controller to change the maintenance interval. T o ...
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HOW TO USE THE SETTING BUTTON When the SETTING button is pressed, the SET - TINGS screen will appear on the display . Y ou can select and/or adjust several functions, features and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use the NISSAN controller to select each item to be set and press the ENTER button. Display settings Select the “Display” k ...
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Brightness/contrast : Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and the con- trast to lower or higher. The new settings are automatically saved when you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK but ...
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Beeps settings Select the “Beeps” key and press the ENTER button. The Beeps settings screen will appear. With this option on (indicator light illuminated) , a beep will sound if any control panel button is pressed. Clock The following display will appear after pressing the SETTING button, then selecting the “Clock” key using the NISSAN cont ...
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Time Zone: Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zone screen will appear. Select one of the following zones, depending on the current location, by selecting the correct time zone key and pressing the ENTER button to enable that time zone (indicator light will illumi- nate for that location) . ● Pacific ● Mountain ● Central ● Eastern ● ...
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● OK: Select to accept the changes made and return to the clock setting display . After selection/settings, press the BACK button or any other mode button to accept the changes. Comfort & Convenience settings (if so equipped) Select the “Comfort & Conv .” key by using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton. The comfort ...
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NO TE: If you change the horn beep or the lamp flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will not be changed with the display. Use the keyfob to return to the previous mode and re-enable the display control. Remote Key Response Lights: Select to turn on or turn off the hazard indicator flash mode used when the L OCK or UNL OCK button on the keyfob is ...
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Select Language: Select the “English” key , the “Français” key or the “Español” key to change the language shown on the display . Select Units: Select the “US” (mi, °F , MPG) key or the “Metric” (km, °C, L/100 km) key to change the units shown on the display . Audio settings For audio settings, refer to “ Audio System” i ...
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1. ST A TUS button (P . 4-21) 2. DEST button* 3. NISSAN controller (P . 4-19) 4. PHONE button** 5. OFF brightness control button (P . 4-33) 6. INFO button (P . 4-22) 7. SETTING button (P . 4-26) 8. VOICE button* 9. BACK (previous) button (P . 4-19) 10. ROUTE button* 11. ZOOM IN button* 12. MAP button* 13. ZOOM OUT button* *For Navigation system con ...
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HOW TO USE THE NISSAN CONTROLLER Use the NISSAN controller to choose an item on the display screen. Highlight an item on the dis- play using the main directional buttons s 2 (cer- tain Navigation System functions use the addi- tional directional buttons s 6 ) or the center dial s 3 . Then press the ENTER button s 1 to select the item or perform the ...
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T ouch screen operation With this system, the same operations as those for the NISSAN controller are possible using the touch screen operation. Selecting the item: T ouch an item to select. T o select the “ Audio” key, touch the “Audio” key s 1 on the screen. T ouch the “BACK” key s 2 to return to the previous screen. Adjusting the item ...
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● Symbols: Shows symbols such as the question mark (?) . ● Delete: Deletes the last inputted character with one touch. T ouch and hold the “Delete” key to delete all of the characters. ● OK: Completes the character input. T ouch screen maintenance If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, ...
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HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON Press the INFO button; the display screen shows vehicle and navigation information for your con- venience. The information shown on the screen should be a guide to determine the condition of the vehicle. See the following for details. Fuel economy Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key using the NIS ...
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Fuel economy record Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key , then select the “View” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. The average fuel consumption history will be displayed in a graph form along with the average fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period. Tire pressure information T o display ti ...
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T rip computer Press the INFO button, then select the “T rip Computer” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. The trip computer will display the following items: ● Elapsed Time – Journey time since the last reset up to a maximum of 99 hours and 59 minutes. ● Driving Distance – Distance driven (miles or km) since the ...
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Changing the maintenance interval Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display the screen to change the main- tenance interval. Select the “Interval” key using the NISSAN control- ler and press the ENTER button. Use the NISSAN controller to change the maintenance interval. T o ...
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Other items Press the INFO button and select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to view information on the naviga- tion and voice recognition systems. V oice recognition For V oice Recognition settings, refer to “NISSAN V oice Recognition system” in this section. Navigation version Refer to the separate ...
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Display settings Select the “Display” key and press the ENTER button. The Display settings screen will appear. Brightness/contrast : Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key to adjust the brightness or contrast of the display background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and the con- trast ...
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T o turn the screen on: ● Press the SETTING button and select the “Display” key and then select the “Display ON” key. Then set the screen to on by press- ing the ENTER button, or ● Hold the OFF button for approxi- mately two seconds and the message “re- suming display” will appear and the “Display ON” key will be automatically t ...
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Time Zone: Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zone screen will appear. Select one of the following zones, depending on the current location, by selecting the correct time zone key and pressing the ENTER button to enable that time zone (indicator light will illumi- nate for that location) . ● Pacific ● Mountain ● Central ● Eastern ● ...
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Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on or turn off the illumination of the interior lights when any door is unlocked. Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower (left) . Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change the duration of the automatic headlight off timer from 0, ...
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Select to turn off all sounds made when a door handle request switch is pushed, by selecting the “OFF” key. Intelligent Key Unlock Reply: Select to change the sound of the Intelligent K ey mode used when a door handle request switch is pushed to unlock. Select to turn off all sounds made when a door handle request switch is pushed, by selecting ...
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Select Language: Select the “English” key or the “Français” key to change the language shown on the display . If you select the “Français” key, French language will be displayed so please use the French Own- er’s Manual. T o obtain a French Owner’s Manual, please see “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual Or- der Information” in the ...
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Beep setting With this option on (indicator light illuminated) , a beep will sound if any control panel button is pressed. Phone settings For phone settings refer to “Bluetooth T Hands- Free Phone System With Navigation System” later in this section. OFF BUTTON T o change the display brightness, press the OFF button. Pressing the button again w ...
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● When washing the vehicle with high- pressure water, be sure not to spray it around the camera. Otherwise, water may enter the camera unit causing wa- ter condensation on the lens, a mal- function, fire or an electric shock. ● Do not strike the camera. It is a preci- sion instrument. Otherwise, it may mal- function or cause damage resulting in ...
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OPERATING TIPS ● When the shift selector is shifted to R (Re- verse) , the monitor screen automatically changes to the RearView Monitor mode. However, the radio can be heard. ● It may take some time until the RearView Monitor is displayed after the shift selector has been shifted to R (Reverse) . Objects may be distorted momentarily until the R ...
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Adjust air flow direction for the driver and pas- senger side windows s 1 , driver and passenger front s 2 , center s 3 , rear passenger compartment s 4 , and rear center console (if so equipped) vents s 5 by moving the vent slide and/or vent assemblies. LHA0488 Rear center console vents (if so equipped) WHA0510 V ENTS 4-36 Monitor, climate, audio, ...
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WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot ...
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— Air flows mainly from defroster outlets. T emperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. T o lower the temperature, turn the dial to the left. T o increase the temperature, turn the dial to the right. Air recirculation button ON position (Indicator light on) : Interior air is recirc ...
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● T o quickly remove ice or fog from the win- dows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and the temperature control lever to the full HO T position. ● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36°F (2°C) . If the system is in ...
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The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. T urn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. Push the button. The indicator light comes on. 5. T urn the ...
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● If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem- perature over the normal range, turn the air conditioner off. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defros ...
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WHA0781 WHA0782 4-42 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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WHA0783 WHA1063 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-43 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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1. Driver temperature control dial/AUT O button 2. A/C ON/OFF button 3. Fan speed control (increase) 4. Front window defroster button 5. MODE button 6. Passenger temperature control dial/ DUAL button 7. System OFF 8. Fan speed control (decrease) 9. Rear window defroster button 10. Air recirculation button WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling fun ...
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● The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off are also controlled automatically . ● A visible mist may be seen coming from the vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal- function. Dehumidified defrosting or defogg ...
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The sunload sensor s 1 , located on the top center of the instrument panel, helps the system main- tain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around this sensor. Rear seat temperature and fan speed can be controlled from both the front seat overhead con- sole controls or the rear seat controls (on back of center console) . Press the REA ...
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1. Rear fan speed control dial 2. Rear temperature control dial CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the rear vent fan on and off and controls fan speed. T emperature control dial The temperature control dial allows rear passen- gers to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is ...
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Reception conditions will constantly change be- cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other ve- hicles can work against ideal reception. De- scribed below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception. Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to com ...
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AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player CAUTION ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player. ● T rying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer. ● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time. ● Only use high quality 4.7 in ...
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CHECK DISC: ● Confirm that the CD is inserted cor- rectly (the label side is facing up, etc .) . ● Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches. PRESS EJECT: This is an error due to excessive tem- perature inside the player. Remove the CD by pressing the EJECT button. After a short time, reinsert the CD. The CD can be p ...
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* Windows T and Windows Media T are regis- tered trademarks and trademarks of the Mi- crosoft Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries. CompactFlash T is a registered trademark of the SanDisk T Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries. Playback order: Music playback order of a CD/CF with MP3 or WM ...
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Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW , CF Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. CompactFlash card: F A T12, FA T16, FA T32 Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate ...
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T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the CD/CF was inserted correctly. Check if the CD/CF is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the player will ...
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1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. CD eject button 3. MENU button 4. CD insert slot 5. CD button 6. FM·AM button 7. TUNE buttons 8. RPT button 9. PWR button/VOL control knob 10. RDM button 11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 12. SEEK buttons FM/AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see 9 Audio opera- tion p ...
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Bass and T reble to the desired level. Y ou can also use the SEEK button to adjust Fade and Balance modes. Fade adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and Balance adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers. Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the desired level, press the MENU button repeatedly until the radio ...
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TUNE buttons: Manual tuning Press the TUNE or button for less than 0.5 seconds for manual tuning. T o move quickly through the channels, press and hold either TUNE or button down for more than 1.5 seconds. SEEK buttons: SEEK tuning Press the SEEK or button to seek through the frequencies. Seek tuning begins from low to high frequencies, or high to ...
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SEEK (Scan CDs) button: Press and hold the SEEK button for more than 1.5 seconds to scan through the first 10 seconds of a track on the compact disc. The SCAN icon is flashed during scan mode. The scan mode is canceled once it scans through all the tracks on the disc, or if the SEEK or button is pressed during the scan mode. RPT button: When the RP ...
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1. RADIO AM·FM button* 2. PRESET A·B·C button 3. RPT button 4. speaker control button 5. RDM button 6. P AUSE·MUTE button 7. REAR CTRL button 8. SCAN button 9. TRACK button 10. SEEK/CA T button 11. TUNE/FLDR and AUDIO control knob 12. CD load button 13. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons 14. CD eject button 15. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 16. D ...
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*When the RADIO AM·FM button is pressed, the satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an optional satellite re- ceiver and antenna are installed and an XM T satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) For all operati ...
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For information on how to use the NISSAN con- troller, see “How to use the NISSAN controller” earlier in this section. Precision phased audio (if so equipped) : T o turn on or off the precision phased audio, press the SETTING button. Select the “ Audio” key using the NISSAN controller, then press the ENTER button, the audio settings screen ...
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CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD certain text might be able to be displayed (when CD encoded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded the following text might be able to be displayed by selecting the “T ext” key using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton: ● Folder ...
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The FM stereo indicator ST will illuminate during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception. TUNE/FLDR (T uning) knob: T o manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FLDR knob to the right or left. SEEK/CA T and TRACK tuning buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button or ...
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button: T o insert a CD in the CD changer, press the button for less than 1.5 seconds. Se- lect the loading slot by pressing the CD insert select button (1 – 6) , then insert the CD. T o insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, press and hold the button for more than 1.5 seconds. The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loade ...
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1 TRK RPT : The track that is currently playing will be repeated 1 FOLDER RPT : The folder that is currently being accessed will be repeated. RDM button: When the RDM button is pressed while the com- pact disc is played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: CD: ALL DISC MIX → 1 DISC MIX → ALL DISC MIX MP3/WMA CD: ALL DISC MIX → 1 DISC ...
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AUX jack The AUX jack s 1 is located below the air condi- tioner controls. The AUX audio input jack accepts any standard analog audio input, such as from a portable cassette tape player, MP3 player or a laptop computer. Press the DISC·AUX button to play a compatible device when it is plugged into the AUX jack. LHA1017 Monitor, climate, audio, phon ...
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1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. DISC/AUX button 3. speaker control button 4. REAR CTRL button 5. SCAN·RPT button 6. TRACK button 7. SEEK/CA T button 8. TUNE/FLDR and AUDIO control knob 9. CompactFlash T insert slot 10. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 11. CD eject button 12. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 13. AM·FM/SA T button* 14. MUSIC BO X button WHA0945 ...
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*When the AM·FM/SA T button is pressed, the satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an optional satellite re- ceiver and antenna are installed and an XM T satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) For all operation ...
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Precision phased audio (if so equipped) : T o turn on or off the precision phased audio, press the SETTING button. Then touch the “ Au- dio” key; the audio settings screen will be dis- played. T ouch the “Precision Phased Audio ON” key . If the amber indicator light is displayed, the precision phased audio is enabled. T ouching the “Preci ...
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CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD certain text might be able to be displayed (when CD encoded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded the following text might be able to be displayed by touching the “T ext” key: ● Folder displays the name of the current folder being accessed. ● ...
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TUNE/FLDR (T uning) knob: T o manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FLDR knob to the right or left. SEEK/CA T and TRACK tuning buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button or the TRACK button for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low or low to high frequen- cies and stop at the next broadcasting station. SCAN·RPT (SCAN tuning) button: Press the S ...
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SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: When the SEEK/CA T button is pressed while a compact disc is playing, the track being played returns to its beginning. Press several times to skip back through tracks. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pressed. When the TRACK button is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the next tra ...
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(SPEAKER CONTROL) button: Press the button to turn the rear speakers off and the headphones on. Press this button again to turn rear seat speakers back on and the headphones off. CD EJECT button: When the button is pressed with the com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. When the button is pressed while the compact disc is being pl ...
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DISC/AUX button: When the DISC/AUX button is pressed with the system off and the CF card inserted, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and a CF card is inserted, press the DISC/AUX but- ton repeatedly until the center display changes to the CompactFlash T mode. CF display mode While listening to CF certain text might be able ...
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SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button while the CF card is playing to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the TRACK button while the CF card is playing to skip to the begin- ning of the next track. If you press and hold the SEEK/CA T (re- wind) button or the TRACK (fast forward) button for more than approximately 1 ...
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● Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) speci- fication in CD-Extras. ● First session of multisession disc. Extreme temperature conditions [below 2 4°F ( 2 20°C) and above 158°F (70°C)] could affect the performance of the hard-disk. NO TE: If the hard drive needs to be replaced due to a malfunction, all stored music data will be erased. Record ...
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If the title information of the track being recorded is stored either in the hard drive or in the CD, the title is automatically displayed on the screen. For title acquisition from the hard-disk drive, music recognition technology and related data are pro- vided by Gracenote T . T o view the details of the track, touch the “T ext” key on the sc ...
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Stopping playback: The system stops playing when: ● Another mode (radio, CD, CompactFlash T or AUX) is selected. ● The audio system is turned off. ● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button while a track is playing to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the TRAC ...
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● Play by Date Plays tracks in each album. The albums are sorted in order of the date when they were stored in the system. ● Play by Mood Plays music from one of the following moods: – Relaxing Music – Lively Music – Slow Music – Upbeat Music ● Play by Category Plays music from one of the following cat- egories: – My Favorites – H ...
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● Search Song Details Set the conditions and touch the “Start Song Search” key to search for a desired song that is stored in the system. The con- ditions are as follows: – Music T empo (All, Slow , Normal and Fast) – Decade (All, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, ’00s, ’10s and After) – Group (All, Male Artist, Female Artist, Group and Duo) ...
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Music Box text display: While listening to a track in the Music Box audio system you can view certain text. T ouch the “T ext” key to display the following information for each item: ● Set Mood Set the mood category of the track to “Re- laxing Music”, “Lively Music” , “Slow Music” or “Upbeat Music” . ● Delete T rack Delete t ...
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Y ou can also listen to the beginning of each track that has been deleted by performing the follow- ing: 1. T ouch the “Menu” key and then the “Music Box System Info.” key on the screen. 2. T ouch the “Deleted Items” key and then the “Play Sample” key. Music Box settings T o set up the Music Box Hard Drive audio system to your prefe ...
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● Title T ext Priority: Set the priority to CDDB (Compact Disc Data Base) to acquire track information from the Gracenote T Database or set to CD TEXT to acquire the information from CDs. ● Delete ALL Music Box Data: Delete all music data stored on the hard- disk. Gracenote T NO TE: ● The information contained in the Gracenote T Database is n ...
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web page for the Gracenote Privacy P olicy for the Gracenote MusicID Service. The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “ AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warran- ties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to del ...
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● Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use. ● A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated. CF cards: CAUTION Do not force the CompactFlash T card into the CompactFlash T player slot. Forcin ...
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1. V olume control switch 2. MODE select switch 3. POWER on/off switch 4. T uning switch 1. V olume control switch 2. Phone operation switch 3. POWER on and MODE select switch 4. T uning switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel. POWER on/off switch If you have the T ype ...
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T uning Memory change (radio) : While in one of the preset radio station banks (A , B or C) , push the tuning switch or for less than 1.5 seconds to change to the next preset station in memory . Seek tuning (radio) : Push the tuning switch or for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station. Next/Previous track (CD/CF) : Push th ...
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Press the button on the front radio control panel; the headphones symbol and the message “Headphones ON” illuminates on the front dis- play when the headphones are on. One or two infrared headphones and one remote controller are included if the vehicle is equipped with the DVD entertainment system. For vehicles equipped with the FM/AM/SA T radi ...
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This vehicle is equipped with the mobile enter- tainment system, which enables you to play a Digital V ersatile Disc (DVD) , providing the im- ages and sounds both in the front and rear dis- play screens. WARNING ● The driver must not attempt to operate or view the Mobile Entertainment Sys- tem while the vehicle is in motion so that full attentio ...
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1. EJECT button 2. DVD slot 3. Auxiliary input jacks DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) PLAYER CONTROLS 1. EJECT button: When the button is pressed with the DVD loaded, it will be ejected. The display will show the eject symbol in the upper left corner of the display for 4 seconds once the button is pressed. If the DVD is not loaded, the display will show ? ...
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1. POWER button 2. ST OP button 3. NEXT TRACK/CHAPTER and PREVI- OUS TRACK/CHAPTER button 4. TITLE button 5. ENTER button 6. DISPLA Y button 7. MODE button 8. SUBTITLE button 9. AUDIO button 10. ANGLE button 11. CLEAR button 12. P AUSE button 13. PLA Y button 14. F AST FORW ARD/FAST REVERSE button 15. MENU button 16. NA VIGA TION keys 17. BACK butt ...
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CAUTION ● The glass screen on the liquid crystal display may break if hit with a hard or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material, which contains a small amount of mer- cury. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water. ● The screen rotates down to view and up into the housing to sto ...
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BEFORE OPERATING THE DVD MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Precautions Start the engine when using the DVD entertain- ment system. WARNING The driver must not attempt to operate the DVD System or wear the headphones while the vehicle is in motion so that full attention may be given to vehicle operation. CAUTION ● Only operate the DVD while the vehicle ...
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Display settings Front display: T o adjust the front display mode, press the SET - TING button while the DVD is being played, select the “Display” key with the NISSAN control- ler, and then press the ENTER button. T o adjust the display ON/OFF , brightness, tint, color, con- trast and black level, select each key using the NISSAN controller and ...
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Pressing the button on the front controls turns the rear speakers on or off and enables or disables the wireless headphones . It is possible to operate the DVD player by remote control. Headphones are a wireless type and no cables are necessary . Y ou can use them in almost all the ranges in the rear seat. (It is not possible to use the headphones ...
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SKIP (rewind) key: T ouch the “ ” SKIP key to skip the chapter(s) of the disc backward. The chapters will go back the number of times the “ ” SKIP key is touched. T ouch and hold the “ ” SKIP key for more than 1.5 seconds to rewind the disc. When the “ ” SKIP key is released, the disc will be played normally . T o skip the chapter(s ...
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Subtitle: Choose the preferred DVD subtitle language by touching the “ ” key or the “ ” key . Display Mode: Choose from the Full, Wide, Normal or Cinema mode by touching the “ ” key or the “ ” key . Angle: If the DVD contains different angles (such as moving images) , the current image angle can be switched to another one. Choose a ...
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DVD-AUX settings T ouch the “Settings” key to adjust the following settings: ● Switch to DVD: T ouch this key to switch back to the DVD mode. ● Video Format: If the auxiliary source is in a different video format, touch the “ ” key or the “ ” key and the video format will change. ● Display Mode: Choose from the Full, Wide, Normal ...
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T o use the input jacks, refer to “ Auxiliary input jacks” in this section. PLA Y : When the PLA Y button on the remote control is pressed, the player will play . In play mode, the display will briefly show on the upper left corner of the display . FF (Fast Forward) , REW (Rewind) : Press the (fast forward) / (rewind) buttons to carry out the f ...
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MENU: If the media is in PLA Y mode and the MENU button is pressed, the DVD menu will appear on the screen. Use the Navigation Keys to navigate within the menu and use ENTER to select the item. Press the MENU button again to return to PLA Y mode. TITLE: Press the TITLE button to return the DVD media to the “title” of the DVD. Press the TITLE bu ...
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CAUTION ● Do not use any solvents or cleaning solutions when cleaning the video system. ● Do not use excessive force on the moni- tor screen. ● Avoid touching or scratching the moni- tor screen as it may become dirty or damaged. HOW TO HANDLE THE DVD CAUTION ● Handle a DVD by its edges. Never touch the surface of the disc . ● T o clean a ...
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DVD player operation precautions Do not use the following DVDs as they may cause the DVD player to malfunction: ● 3.1 in (8 cm) disc s with an adapter. ● DVDs with a region code other than “1” . The region code s A is displayed in a small symbol printed on the top of the DVD s B . ● DVDs that are not round. ● DVDs with a paper label. ? ...
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Remote control and headphones battery replacement Replace the battery as follows: 1. Open the lid. 2. Replace batteries with new ones. ● Size AA (remote control) ● Size AAA (headphones) Make sure that the and ends on the batteries match the markings inside the compartment. 3. Close the lid securely. If the battery is removed for any reason othe ...
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When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juris- dictions ...
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Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth T enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth T wireless technology, you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone i ...
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– Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quali ...
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Operating tips T o get the best performance out of the NISSAN V oice Recognition system, observe the following: ● K eep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly. ● W ait unt ...
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● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six six two” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six two zero zero” ● Say ? ...
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PHONE/END Press the button to cancel a VR session or end a call. GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN V oice Recognition. For ad- ditional command options, refer to “List of voice commands” in this section. Choosing a language Y ou can interact with the Blue ...
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4. Say: “New phone” s C . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate pairing from the phone handset s D . The pairing procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instruc- tions on pairi ...
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For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section. LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” or “Call International” “Phone Book” “Memo Pad” “Setup” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these ...
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If a redial number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial” and ends the VR session. “Call back” s D Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle. The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing. If a call back number does not exist, the sy ...
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NO TE: Each phone has its own separate phone book. Y ou cannot access Phone A’s phone book if you are currently connected with Phone B . “New entry” s A Use the New Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry . For example, say: “Mary .” If the name is too ...
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The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones. The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished enter ...
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“Setup” Main Menu “Setup” “Pair Phone” s A “List Phone” s B “Select Phone” s C “Change Priority” s D “Delete Phone” s E “Select Ringtone” s F “Bluetooth Off” s G Use the Setup command to change options as- sociated with the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. “Pair phone” s A Use the Pair Phone command to pa ...
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For example, if the current priority levels are: Priority Level 1 = Phone A Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone C and you change the priority level of Phone C to Level 1, then: Priority Level 1 = Phone C Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone A “Delete phone” s E Use the Delete Phone command to delete a specific pho ...
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4. The system announces: “Press the PHONE/SEND ( ) button for the hands-free phone system to enter the speaker adaptation mode or press the PHONE/END ( ) button to select a dif- ferent language.” 5. Press the button. For information on selecting a different lan- guage, see “Choosing a language” earlier in this section. 6. Voice memory A or ...
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T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the command correctly ...
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WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. ● If you are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop you ...
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module when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the paired cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. Y ou can register up to 5 different Bluetooth T cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. NISSAN V oice Recognition system supports the phone commands, so ...
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REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Regulatory information – CAUTION: T o maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regula- tions. – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: 1. This device may n ...
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NO TE: If a phone is already paired with the sys- tem, Step 1 will not work. To pair another phone, press the SETTING button, then se- lect the “Phone” key and press the ENTER button. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select the “Bluetooth Setup” key and press the ENTER button. Select the “Pair Phone” key, and press the ENTER button ...
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PHONEBOOK Up to 40 phone numbers can be stored in the phonebook. 1. Press the SETTING button, then select the “Phone” key and press the ENTER button. 2. Select the “Phonebook” key and press the ENTER button. 3. Select one of the “None (Add New)” keys from the name list of the phonebook and press the ENTER button. 4. Select the “T rans ...
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There are different methods to input a phone number. Select one of the following options for Step 4 above. Enter Data by Keypad: Input the name and phone number manually us- ing the keypad displayed on the screen. For in- formation on how to use the touch screen, see “How to use the touch screen” earlier in this section. Copy from Downloaded Ph ...
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4. After the call is over, perform one of the following to finish the call: a. Select the “Hang up” key on the Call in Progress screen and press the ENTER button. b. Press the switch on the steering wheel. c. When the Call in Progress screen is dis- played, press the PHONE button on the instrument panel to hang up. If any other screen is curren ...
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Answer: Accept an incoming call to talk. On Hold: Put an incoming call on hold. Reject Call: Reject an incoming call. T o finish the call, follow one of the procedures listed below: a. T ouch the “Reject Call” key on the display. b. Press the PHONE button on the instrument panel. c. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel switches ...
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ENDING A CALL T o finish the call, perform one of the following procedures: ● Select the “Hang up” key on the Call in Progress display and press the ENTER button. ● Push the switch on the steering wheel. ● When the Call in Progress screen is dis- played, press the PHONE button on the instrument panel to hang up. If any other screen is cur ...
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● Delete an Entry of Downloaded Phone- book: Delete a single entry from the downloaded phonebook. T ouch the corresponding letter key , then touch the name key you wish to delete. T ouch the “Y es” key to delete the entry . Automatic Hold: If this item is turned on, an incoming call will be placed on hold automatically after several rings. Us ...
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● Paired Phone List : Up to 5 registered cellular phones are shown on the list. If you select a cellular phone that is different from the one currently being connected, the newly selected phone will be connected to the system. ● Edit Phone Name: If you would like to change the way your phone’s name is displayed, select this key; a character i ...
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NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free operation of the systems equipped on this ve- hicle, such as phone and vehicle information. There are two voice recognition modes of opera- tion available. They are: ● Standard Mode ● Alternate Command Mode In Standard Mode (the factory default setting) , commands that are available are always shown on ...
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1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “V oice Recognition” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. NO TE: Y ou can skip steps 1 to 3 by pressing the switch and saying “Help” . 4. Highlight the “User Gu ...
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Useful tips for correct operation Y ou can display useful speaking tips to help the system recognize your voice commands cor- rectly . 1. Select “Help on Speaking”. 2. Y ou can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the NISSAN controller or touching the page down key . V oice recognition settings The available settings of the NISSAN V o ...
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GIVING VOICE COMMANDS 1. Press the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. 4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts an ...
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● If you want to adjust the volume of the sys- tem feedback, push the volume control switch on the steering wheel or use the audio system volume knob while the system is making an announcement. How to speak numbers V oice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers when giving voice commands. Refer to the following examples. General rule: ...
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Standard Mode command list Category Command: COMMAND ACTION Phone Displays Phone function commands. Navigation Displays Navigation function commands. Information Displays V ehicle Information. Help Displays User Guide. Navigation Command: COMMAND ACTION Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continent ...
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Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Change Number Corrects the phone number when it is not recognized (available during phone number entry) . Redial Makes a call to the last dialed number. Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Phonebook. International Call Makes an int ...
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V oice command examples Some basic voice command examples are de- scribed here. For navigation system commands, see the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Example 1 — Placing a call to the phone number 800-662-6200: 1. Press the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. The system announces, “Would you like to access Phone, Navigatio ...
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4. Say “Dial Number”. 5. Say “800”. 6. The system announces, “Please say the next three digits or dial, or say change number.” 7. Say “662”. LSU0018 LSU0019 LSU0020 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-137 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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8. The system announces, “Please say the last four digits or say change number.” 9. Say “6200”. 10. The system announces, “Dial or Change Number?” 11. Say “Dial”. 12. The system makes a call to 800-662- 6200. NO TE: ● Y ou can also speak “800-662-6200” (10 continuous digits) or “662-6200” (7 con- tinuous digits) , if the a ...
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Example 2 — Placing an international call to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333: 1. Press the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. The system announces, “Would you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. Say “Phone”. 4. Say “International Call”. WHA1109 LSU0017 LSU0018 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice ...
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5. Say “011811112223333”. 6. Say “Dial”. 7. The system makes a call to 011-81-111- 222-3333. NO TE: Any digit input format is available in the International Number input process, as well as the special characters such as star (*) , pound (#) , and plus (+) . NISSAN V OICE RECOGNITION ALTERNATE COMMAND MODE The Alternate Command Mode enables ...
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Activating Alternate Command Mode 1. Press the SETTING button on the instru- ment panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key on the display and then press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key and then press the ENTER button. 4. Highlight the “ Alternate Command Mode” key and press the ENTER button. 5. The confirmation me ...
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Only manual controls such as the touchscreen can navigate the command list menu. As an alternative to the voice command “Help” , you may access the command list using the fol- lowing steps: 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the ...
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Alternate Command Mode command list Navigation Command: COMMAND ACTION Home Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Address Book Displays the first 5 entries of the Address Book. Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previous destination. Previous Start Point Calculates a route to your previous starting point of the last rou ...
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COMMAND ACTION Zoom In Changes the map scale to a smaller number. Zoom Out Changes the map scale to a larger number. Landmark Icons Shows or hides the points of interests on the displays. Guidance V oice T urns the navigation voice guidance on or off. Guide V oice Repeat Repeats the last navigation voice guidance. Store Location Stores the current ...
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Audio Command: COMMAND ACTION Radio T urns the radio on, selecting the station and band last played. Radio AM T urns to the AM band, selecting the station last played. Radio FM T urns to the FM band, selecting the station last played. Satellite Radio T urns to the SA T band, selecting the station last played. Music Box T urns to the Music Box hard- ...
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Displaying user guide Y ou can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which con- tains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “V oice Re ...
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● Placing Calls T utorial for making a phone call by voice command operation. ● Help on Speaking Displays useful tips for how to correctly speak commands in order for them to be properly recognized by the system. ● V oice Recognition Settings Describes the available Voice Recognition settings. ● Adapting the System to Y our Voice T utorial ...
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2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a command from the displayed list or say Help to show all commands.” 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. 4. Once a command is recognized, the system will announce the recognized command and perform the requested ...
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Say , “six two zero zero” . Using this method of phone digit entry can improve recognition perfor- mance. NO TE: When speaking a house number, speak the number “0” as “zero” or “oh”. If the letter “O” is included in the house number, it will not be recognized as “0” even if you speak “oh” instead of “zero”. Settings ...
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4. Select the user whose voice is to be memo- rized by the system and press the ENTER button. 5. Select a category to be learned by the sys- tem from the following list and then press the ENTER button. ● Navigation ● Audio ● Phone ● Vehicle Info. ● Others The voice commands in the category are displayed. 6. Select a voice command to train ...
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Speaker Adaptation function settings Edit Name: Edit the user name using the keypad displayed on the screen. Store Result : When this item is turned to ON, the Voice Rec- ognition system can easily recognize the user’s voice that it has learned. Reset Result : Resets the user’s voice that the V oice Recogni- tion system has learned. Continuous ...
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T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message S ...
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5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................................5 - 5 Avoiding collisi ...
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WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca ...
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CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do ...
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Additional information: ● The TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire. ● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) . Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving) . ● The low tire pressure warning light does not automatica ...
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● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing ti ...
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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident. Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to ...
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WARNING The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collision and result in personal injury. ● The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the direction of the flat tire. ● Do not rapidly apply the brakes. ● Do not rapidly ...
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● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over. ● Do not shift gears while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. ● Stay alert when driving to the top of a hil ...
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● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing) , or similar equipment even if the other two wheels are raised off the ground. Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using ...
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NISSAN INTELLIGENT K EY™ (if so equipped) The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch cannot be turned to L OCK until the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position. When turning the ignition switch, make sure the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. If the shift selector is not returned to the P (Park) position, the ig ...
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The ignition switch cannot be turned back to the L OCK position unless the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. (It can be turned only to the s B position.) CAUTION Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running for an extended pe- riod. This can discharge the battery. AUTOMATIC TRANSM ...
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The shift selector can be moved if the igni- tion switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position is indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder. For models with steering wheel lock mecha- nism: when the ignition switch is in the OFF position, the steer ...
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● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflati ...
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING ● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , 3, 2 or 1. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident. ● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shift ...
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T o move the shift selector: : Push the button while depressing the brake pedal : Push the button to shift : Shift without depressing brake pedal or pushing the button Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and move the shift selector out of the P (Park) position while pressing the button. WARNING Apply the parking brake ...
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Do not downshift into the 3 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the follow- ing speeds in the 3 position. 2WD and AUT O: 99 MPH (160 km/h) 4H: 99 MPH (160 km/h) 4L O: 37 MPH (60 km/h) 2 (Second gear) T ype A only: Use this position for hill climbing or engine brak - ing on downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 2 position at ...
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M5 (Fifth) : Use this position for all normal forward driving at highway speeds. M4 (Fourth) : For driving up or down long slopes where engine braking would be advantageous. M3 (Third) and M2 (Second) : Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. M1 (First) : Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly throu ...
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T o push the shift lock release, complete the fol- lowing procedure: 1. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion and remove the key (if so equipped) 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown. 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down. 5. Press the shift selector button and ...
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OFF: For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking is nec- essary push the Overdrive switch once. The O/D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time. When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts into and out of Overdrive repeatedly . In ...
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1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. CANCEL switch 4. ON·OFF switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. ● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control switch off and have the sys- ...
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● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed. ● you move the shift selector to N (Neutral) . T o reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following three methods. ● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push and release the COAST/SET switch. ● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES ...
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● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy . ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles. ● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level ro ...
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CAUTION ● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO position on dry hard surface roads. Driv- ing on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear and increased fuel consumption. If the 4WD warning light turns on when you are driving on dry hard surface roads: – in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD. – ...
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2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4L O position AUT O Rear wheels or 4 wheels For driving on paved or slippery roads Move the 4WD switch. 2WD <—> AUT O <—> 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position engage ...
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The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are four types of drive modes available, AUT O, 2WD, 4H and 4LO. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, AUT O, 4H and 4L O. Y ou must depress the switc ...
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● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat forward and backward movement to in- crease the movement. ● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tire chains may be effective. CAUTION ● Do not spin the tires excessively. Tires will sink deep into the mud, making it difficult to free the vehicle. ● Avoid shifting gears with the engine runnin ...
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2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4LO position 2WD Rear wheels For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy drive) or state dyna- mometer I/M testing Move the 4WD switch. 2WD <—> 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift posi ...
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The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are three types of drive modes available, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. T o change into or out of 4LO, the vehi ...
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When the vehicle is stuck, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L O. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat forward and backward movement to in- crease the movement. ● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, place stones or wooden blocks under the tires. Then try the recovery procedures above. Tire chains may be effective. CAUTION ● ...
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CAUTION ● When driving straight, shift the 4WD shift switch to the 2WD, AUT O or 4H position. Do not move the 4WD shift switch when making a turn or reversing. ● Do not shift the 4WD shift switch while driving on steep downhill grades. Use the engine brake and low automatic transmission gears (D1 or D2) for en- gine braking. ● Do not operate ...
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● If the 4WD shift indicator light indica- tion changes to 2WD when the 4WD shift switch is shifted to the AUTO or 4H position at low ambient temperatures, the 2WD mode may be being engaged due to malfunctioning drive system. If the indicator does not return to normal and the 4WD warning light comes on, have the system checked by the nearest NISS ...
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● If the warning light is still on after the above operation, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● The transfer case may be damaged if you continue driving with the warning light blinking. WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite a ...
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● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: s A T urn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: s B T urn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURB: s C T urn the whee ...
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WARNING ● While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel- erating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident. ● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be harder. W et brakes When th ...
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WARNING Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may result in increased stopping distances. Normal operation The ABS operates at speeds abov e3-6M P H( 5 - 10 km/h) . The speed varies according to road conditions. When the ABS senses that 1 or more wheels are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This acti ...
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The V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve- hicle motion. Under certain driving situations, the system will control braking and engine output to help keep the vehicle on its steered path. ● When the V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, the SLIP indicator in the instrument panel bl ...
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● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If suspension parts such as shock ab- sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and wheels are not NISSAN approved for your vehicle or are ex- tremely deteriorated the Vehicle Dy- namic Control system may not operate properly. This could adversely affect ve- hicle handling performance, and the ...
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3. Tire chains may be used. For details see “Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section of this manual. SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter: ● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades. ● A sturdy, ...
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T o use the engine block heater: 1. T urn the engine off. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord. 3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord. 4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110- volt AC (V AC) outlet. 5. The engine block heater must be p ...
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MEMO 5-40 Starting and driving I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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6 In case of emergency Flat tire ...........................................6 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........6 - 2 Changing a flat tire .............................6 - 2 Jump starting .....................................6 - 8 Push starting ..................................... 6-10 If your vehicle overheats ................. ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If equipped, the system also displays pressure of all tires (except t ...
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WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the automatic transmission is shifted into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for profes- sional road assistance. Blocking wheels Place sui ...
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4. Find the oval-shaped opening above the middle of the bumper. Pass the T -shaped end of the jack rod through the opening and direct it toward the spare tire winch, located directly above the spare tire. CAUTION Do not insert the jack rod straight as it is designed to be inserted at an angle as shown. 5. Fit the square end of the jack rod into the ...
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● Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary. ● Never use blocks on or under the jack. ● Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differentials. ● Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack. ● Never r ...
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3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown. 4. T o lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire. Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading ...
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4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence illustrated. Lower the ve- hicle completely . WARNING ● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off. This could cause an accident. ● Do not us ...
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T o start your engine with a booster battery , the instructions and precautions below must be fol- lowed. WARNING ● If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in severe injury or death. It could also damage your vehicle. ● Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks ...
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WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat- teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift se- lector t ...
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WARNING Do not push start this vehicle. The three- way catalyst may be damaged. CAUTION Automatic transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempt- ing to do so may cause transmission damage. WARNING ● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle overheats. Doing so could cause engine damage or a vehicle fire. ● T o avoid the dang ...
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6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank with the engine running. Add coolant to the engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary. Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN dealer. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect ...
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T OWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN T wo-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION ● Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) , as this ...
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Four-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the ve- hicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transfer case and transmission. V EHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...
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● The towing hook is under tremendous force when used to free a stuck vehicle. Never pull the hook at an angle. ● Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. ● Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the sus- pension, steering, brake or cooling systems. ● Pulling devices such as ropes ...
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7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi ...
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In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti ...
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REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the und ...
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Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp- ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry , soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather ...
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Floor mat positioning aid This vehicle includes two driver’s side front floor mat brackets and one passenger’s side front floor mat bracket to help keep your floor mats in place. NISSAN floor mats have been specially designed for your vehicle model. The driver’s side floor mat has two grommet holes incorporated in it and the passenger’s sid ...
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T emperature High temperatures accelerate the rate of corro- sion to those parts which are not well ventilated. Air pollution Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use acceler- ates the corrosion process. Road salt also accel- erates the disintegration of paint surfaces. T O PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE ...
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 6 Engine cooling system ............ ...
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Y our NISSAN has been designed to have mini- mum maintenance requirements with long ser- vice intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular mainte- nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emis- sions and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make ...
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When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently . Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* Whe ...
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Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange noises. Warning lights and chimes Make sure all warning lights and chimes are operating properly. Windshield wiper and washer* Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak. Windshield defroster Check ...
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When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent ...
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VQ40DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Fuse/fusible link box 3. Fuse and relay box 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Air cleaner 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir 11. Battery 12. Engine coolant reservoir WDI0633 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS 8-6 M ...
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VK56DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Fuse/fusible link box 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Air cleaner 7. Drive belt location 8. Radiator cap 9. P ower steering fluid reservoir 10. Fuse and relay box 11. Battery 12. Engine coolant reservoir NO TE: Engine cover removed for clarity. WDI0627 ...
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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti- freeze and coolant protection. The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● Never remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap ...
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If the cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat- ing. WARNING ● T o avoid the danger of being ...
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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) and L (Low) marks s B . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark s A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill s C . 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. It is n ...
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler s A cap by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug s B . 5. Remove the drain plug s B with a wrench by tur ...
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. T urn the engine off. 3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter. 4. Unscrew the plate covering the oil filter ex- posing the filter. 5. Loosen the oil filter s A with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the oil filter ...
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When checking or replacement is required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing. CAUTION ● Use Genuine NISSAN Matic S A TF . If Genuine NISSAN Matic S A TF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J A TF may also be used. ● Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S A TF or Matic J ATF will cause deteriora- tion ...
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For further brake fluid specification information, refer to “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed con- tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake system. The use of improper fluids can damage the bra ...
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WINDOW WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically. Add window washer fluid when the low window washer fluid warning light comes on. T o fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window washer fluid into the tank opening. Add a washer solvent to the washer for better clea ...
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● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in the battery is low. Low battery fluid can cause a higher load on the battery which can generate heat, reduce bat- tery life, and in some cases lead to an explosion. ● When working on or near a battery, al- ways wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry. ● Battery posts, terminals and rela ...
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V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary , see “Jump starting” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may have to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN de ...
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1. P ower steering fluid pump 2. Automatic belt tensioner 3. Idler pulley 4. Cooling fan 5. Air conditioner compressor 6. Crankshaft pulley 7. Generator 1. P ower steering fluid pump 2. Drive belt automatic belt tensioner 3. W ater pump pulley 4. Cooling fan pulley 5. Air conditioner compressor 6. Crankshaft pulley 7. Generator pulley WARNING Be su ...
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Iridium-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped s A spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol- low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” . Do not service iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regap- ping. ● ...
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NO TE: After installing a new air cleaner, make sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the housing and latch the clips. WARNING ● Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or oth- ers to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops the flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfi ...
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2. Lift upward on the retainer to release the filter cover and remove the filter cover. NO TE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the filter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows should face downward. 3. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second filter in ...
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REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. s 2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove. s 3 Remove the wiper blade. 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. 6. Retur ...
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Rear window wiper blade s 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the rear win- dow . s 2 Push the wiper blade in and pivot until the blade becomes free. s 3 Insert a new blade onto the wiper arm and snap into place. WDI0292 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-23 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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If the brakes do not operate properly , have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Y our vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to norma ...
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T wo types of fuses are used. T ype s A is used in the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. T ype s B is used in the passenger compartment fuse box. T ype A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They are stored in the passenger compartment fuse box. T ype A fuses can be installed in the engine com- partment and passenger compartment fuse boxes. If a ...
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3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the tab and lifting the cover up. 4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse block in the passenger compartment. 5. If the fuse is open s A , replace it with a new fuse s B . 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NI ...
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4. If the fuse is open s A , replace it with an equivalent good fuse s B . 5. Push the fuse box cover to install. 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery or removed parts. T ype A WDI0452 T ype B LDI0456 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Maint ...
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K EYFOB (if so equipped) Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s 1 Open the lid using a coin s A . s 2 Remove the battery s B . s 3 Install a new battery s C with the “+” facing down. ● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points will seri- ously deplete the storage capacity . ● Do not touch the inte ...
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FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfere ...
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4. Close the lid securely as illustrated s C s D . 5. Operate the buttons to check the operation. See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance for replacement. FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the equipment. This device complies with ...
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Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer. Removing the headlight bulb 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect the neg ...
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.* 1 Headlight 65/55 9007 (HB5) T urn signal light/Parking light 28/8 T -20 NA Side marker 3.8 194 Rear combination light T urn signal 27 3156AK Stop/T ail 27/8 3157K Back -up 18 921 License plate light* 2 5 2J6 Fog light (if so equipped)* 2 55 H11 Personal lights* 2 8 AL38 Map lights 8 AL38 Carg ...
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1. Map lights (if so equipped) 2. Personal lights (if so equipped) 3. Cargo light 4. High-mount stoplight 5. License plate light 6. Rear combination light 7. Headlight assembly 8. Fog light (if so equipped) Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or cover. : Indicates b ...
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Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Map lights LDI0459 Cargo light WDI0206 Rear combination light LDI0448 8-34 Maintenance and do-it-yourself I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more o ...
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WARNING ● Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. ● The Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is located on the F .M .V .S.S./C .M .V .S.S. certifica- tion label. The vehicle weight ca- pacity is indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label (if so equipped) . Do not load your ve- hicle beyond this capacity. Over- ...
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Tire and loading information label s 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. s 2 V ehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the “T echnical and con- sumer information” section. s 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory . s 4 Cold tire ...
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Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove ...
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TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information iden- tifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also pro- vides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of ...
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s 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment Of T ransportation”. The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of the Tire Identification Number. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark. 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size. 4. Three-di ...
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s 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. s 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white l ...
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studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location. Check the local laws before installing tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure they are the proper size for the tires on you ...
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Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight- ened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driv ...
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Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. Recommended types and sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recom- mended or the ...
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If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and corrected as necessary. Contact a NISSAN dealer. Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with ...
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● Do not use the spare tire on other vehicles. ● Do not use more than one spare tire at the same time. CAUTION ● Do not use tire chains on a spare tire. Tire chains will not fit properly and may cause damage to the vehicle. 8-46 Maintenance and do-it-yourself I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ...........................9 - 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 5 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 6 Specifications ................................. ...
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little 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 21-1/8 gal 17-5/8 gal ...
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION NISSAN recommends the use of premium un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96) . If unleaded premium gaso- line is not available, you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) , but you may ...
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T ake care not to spill gasoline during refu- eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage. E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) . Do not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispen ...
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve ...
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Y our engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was built. Y ou do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes: ● repeated short distance drivin ...
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ENGINE Model VQ40DE VK56DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° 8-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 90° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.622 (95.5 x 92) 3.858 x 3.622 (98 x 92) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 241.30 (3,954) 338.78 (5,552) Firing order 1–2–3–4–5–6 1–8–7? ...
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WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels 16 x 7.0J 17 x 7.5J 18 x 8.0J Tires P245/75R16 P265/65R17 P265/60R18 Spare tire Full size DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length in (mm) 192.3 (4884) Overall width in (mm) 72.8 (1850) Overall height (with roof rack and standard tires) in (mm) 4x2 VQ40DE S 72.0 (1829) VQ40DE SE/LE 72.2 (1834) in (mm) 4x4 VQ40DE 72.6 (1845) VQ4 ...
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When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app ...
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle W eig ...
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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL The emission control information label is at- tached to the underside of the hood as shown. TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is aff ...
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Use the following step to mount the front license plate: ● Attach the license plate bracket on the plas- tic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using the two 6 mm screws pro- vided. WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ous ...
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● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, T otal load capacity - maximum total weight limit specified of the load (passengers and cargo) for the ve- hicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be in- cluded as part of th ...
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Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX ...
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5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av ...
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● Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. LOADING TIPS ● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GA WR as specified on the F . ...
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WARNING Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor- mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Y our engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. ● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow ...
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T emperature conditions can also affect towing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can affect engine performance and cause overheating. The engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of engine damage, could activate and automati- cally decrease engine power. V ehicle speed may decrease under ...
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T owing capacities are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. The vehicle and trailer need to be weighe ...
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Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be- tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within the trailer tongue load specification recommended by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to ob- tain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight specification shown in the “T owing load/spec ...
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WARNING T railer hitch components have specific weight ratings. Y our vehicle may be capable of towing a trailer heavier than the weight rating of the hitch components. Never ex- ceed the weight rating of the hitch compo- nents. Doing so can cause serious personal injury or property damage. Hitch ball Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weig ...
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WARNING Properly adjust the weight distributing hitch so the rear of the bumper is no higher than the measured reference height when the trailer is attached. If the rear bumper is higher than the measured reference height when loaded, the vehicle may handle unpredictably which could cause a loss of vehicle control and cause serious personal injury ...
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Tire pressures ● When towing a trailer, inflate the ve- hicle tires to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. ● T railer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer’s specifications. Safety chains Always use suit ...
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WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system di- rectly to the vehicle brake system. Electric trailer brake controller T railers equipped with electric brakes may re- quire the installation of an aftermarket trailer brake controller. A Genuine NISSAN jumper harness is available that is specifically designed to be used when installing an aftermarket ...
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3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab- sorb the vehicle load. 4. Apply the parking brake. 5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) . 6. Make sure the indicator light (if so equipped) indicates the transfer case is in 4H, 4L, or 2H and that the A TP light is off. If the indicator light is flashing, ...
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● Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con- siderably more distance than normal pass- ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes. ● Use the T ow Mode or downshift the trans- mission to a lower gear for engine braking when driving down st ...
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DO T (Department of T ransportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 Traction AA T emperature A T readwear The treadwear grad ...
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Y our NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects Warranty 2. Emissions Performance Warranty Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your W arranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is l ...
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WARNING Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic con- ditions and obey all traffic laws. 1. Start the engine when the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points to C. Al- low the engine to idle until the gauge needle points between the C and H (normal oper- ating temperature) . 2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 M ...
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the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. T o read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu- facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read th ...
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Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN collision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica- tions – if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. T ell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts. NISSAN does n ...
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MEMO 9-32 T echnical and consumer information I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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10 Index 4WD warning light .............. .2-15 A Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-35 Adjusting pedal position ........... .3-25 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) .................... .1-44 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) .............. .1-52 Air bag warning labels ............ .1-58 Air b ...
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C Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................. .9-2 Car phone or CB radio ........... .4-103 Cargo light ................... .2-49 Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . . .9-12 CD care and cleaning ............. .4-83 CD changer (See audio system) ....... .4-62 CD player (See audio system) ..... .4-56, 4-70 Child restraint wi ...
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F Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ..... .2-31 Flat tire ...................... .6-2 Floor mat positioning aid ............ .7-5 Fluid Brake fluid ................. .8-14 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2 Engine coolant ................ .8-8 Engine oil .................. .8-9 Power steering fluid ......... ...
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K K e y ........................ .3-2 Keyfob battery replacement .......... .8-27 Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent Key system) ........ .3-17 Keyless entry system (See remote keyless entry system) ....... .3-7 L Labels Air conditioner specification label .... .9-11 C.M.V .S.S. certification label ....... .9-10 Emission con ...
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Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2 Changing engine oil ............ .8-11 Changing engine oil filter ......... .8-12 Checking engine oil level .......... .8-9 Engine oil .................. .8-9 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5 Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-5 Outside mirror control ......... ...
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Shoulder belt height adjustment ..... .1-23 Three-point type with retractor ...... .1-20 Seat belt warning light ............. .2-17 Seatback pockets ............... .2-38 Seats Adjustment .................. .1-2 Automatic drive positioner ......... .3-30 Front seats .................. .1-2 Heated seats ................ .2-32 Manual front seat adju ...
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Flat towing ................. .9-26 T ow truck towing .............. .6-11 T owing load/specification ......... .9-20 T railer towing ................ .9-17 T ransceiver HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver ..... .2-49 T ransmission Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-14 Selector lever lock release ........ .5-17 T ravel (See registering your ...
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RECOMMENDED FUEL: NISSAN recommends the use of premium un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96) . If unleaded premium gaso- line is not available, you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) , but you may n ...
Nissan Pathfinder (2010) - page 463

2010 P A T HF IND ER OWN E R'S MAN UAL 2010 N I SSAN P A TH F I N D E R R5 1-D Printing : July 2009 (13) Publication No.: OM0E-0R5 1U0 Printed in U .S.A. For y our s afety , read car efully and keep in this vehicle. R5 1-D I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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